Veeraswamy Saanam
SYNOPSIS
. Executive - Administration & Secretarial Operations with 10 plus years of
experience with communication skill and ability to work well both in team-
oriented and self directed environments, commitment and passion to make a
significant contribution.
. Accomplished professional dedicated to making the lives of busy
executives easier. Provide comprehensive administrative services,
manage busy calendars, arranging meetings, draft letters, prepare agenda,
drafting minutes and preparing presentations, meet & greet visitors,
appointments, arranging teleconferences, coordinating travel and
efficiently handle daily office tasks including Housekeeping, Cafeteria,
Office Equipments, Transportation, Printing & Stationery, Petty cash
handling, Vendor Management to enable smooth flow of day to day
operations.
. Exceptional work ethic, ability to work without the need for direct
supervision, multi-tasking, confidentiality, guest relations,
interpersonal skill and timely completion of all assignments.
. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Oct 2007 - till date: Working in a reputed company in Hyderabad
Executive - Administration & Secretarial
Information Management:
. Function as an information hub.
. To undertake research and obtain information on behalf of senior staff
to assist with decision making process.
. Maintain files /documents in an easily retrievable manner.
. Generate business relevant reports and presentations.
. To undertake with complete discretion and in confidence tasks of
sensitive and confidential.
Correspondence:
. Open and sort email.
. Drafting replies to routine emails, letters and faxes.
. Preparation of Agenda, Minutes of Meeting, presentations etc.
. Attend and manage telephone calls.
. Keeping and maintaining an accurate record of correspondence including
hard copy and electronic.
. To manage timely output and delivery of documentation.
. Sound knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Calendar Management:
. Schedule and manage Executives' calendar.
. Schedule and confirm appointments with Executives and visitors.
. Arrange meetings and other appointments and coordinate required
amenities.
. Keep track on schedules and remind on the same.
. Give proactive and timely updates.
Travel Management:
. Ticketing (domestic and overseas).
. Coordination with travel agent for VISA and other documentation.
. Accommodation/hotel booking and coordination.
. Organizing foreign exchange for overseas travel.
. Preparing travel expense statements.
Administrative support:
. Proactive administrative support to the Management with day to day
business.
. Function as custodian of materials/documents and keeping track of its
movements.
. Taking care of inbound and outbound couriers.
. Petty cash management and bills receivables and payment.
. Meet and greet visitors and maintain positive relationship.
. Establish rapport with key people in the organization.
. Research and purchase of office requirements and supplies.
. Time management and stress management.
. Flexibility in working environment.
Jun 2006 - Oct 2007: Navabharat Power Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad, a Unit of
Malaxmi Group of Companies
Secretary to VP - Engineering
. Was involved in preparation of detailed project reports.
. Meet and greet guests and arranging meetings.
. Preparation of presentations and correspondence.
. Travel & Transport arrangements.
. Petty cash management.
. Maintain hard copy and electronic filing system.
. Attending telephone calls.
. Monitoring Outlook.
May 2005 - Jun 2006: Lanco Amarkantak Power Pvt. Ltd., Korba Site Office,
Chhattisgarh State
Secretary to Sr. Vice President (Project) - Site Office
. Was involved in establishment of new office.
. Correspondence with Govt Depts., (Revenue, Collector office, Pollution
Control etc.)
. Preparation of Daily/Weekly Project reports.
. Preparation of Power Point presentations.
. Travel arrangements including booking of air tickets and hotel
accommodation.
. Preparation of travel expenses statements.
. Petty cash management including receivables and payables.
. Day-to-day Admn related jobs.
Quickly became a trusted assistant to the Vice President and executive
staff and earned a reputation for maintaining a positive attitude and
producing high-quality work.
Jan 2001 - May 2005: Progressive Constructions Ltd., Hyderabad
Executive Secretary - Tender Department
. Worked in Tender Department.
. Assisted in preparation of tender documents.
. Submission of tender documents.
. Travel arrangements and preparation of tour reports.
. Taking care of visiting guests.
. Correspondence.
December 1987 - December 2000: The Southern Pesticides Corporation Ltd. (A
Public Sector Enterprise under Govt of India) Hyderabad
Worked as Assistant Admn-cum-Personnel Officer - Reporting to Company
Secretary & GM (Admn)
. Assisted in arranging Board Meetings and Committee Meetings.
. Preparation of Agenda, Minutes of Meeting and dissemination and follow up
action.
. Submission of returns with ROC, Employment Exchange & renewal of licence
with Labour Office.
. Maintenance of office files, confidential files, employees' attendance,
leave record, claims etc.
. Liaison with ACL and Union.
. Coordination with Accounts Dept in submitting PF & ESI returns.
. Work in respect of recruitment, conducting interviews, offering
appointment letters.
. Travel & hotel including transport arrangements for executives.
. Appropriate and timely communication.
. Procurement of stationery, office equipment and AMC.
. Operate office equipment such as photocopier, fax machine.
. Co-ordination with other departments to collect information so that the
same is provided to the Top Management
. All other administrative jobs.
EDUCATION
1981 B.Com., from Osmania University, Hyderabad.
1991 Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Relations & Personnel Management
from Bhavan's College of Communication & Management, Hyderabad.
2013 Certificate course in HR Applications & Statutes.
IT FORTE
. Typewriting - Higher Grade
. Shorthand - Higher Grade (120 w.p.m.)
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