Sreedevi Gopalan

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Thousand Oaks CA 91362

901-***-****

abj3jg@r.postjobfree.com

Career Objective

To be a team performer, using the acquired knowledge in enhancing the efficiency & productivity

at work; in turn excel in developing and managing Human Resources. To work in an intellectually

stimulating environment that encourages initiatives and fosters teamwork. To obtain perfection in

work by securing a responsible and challenging position with a company that offers excellent

opportunity for Human Resource Management and Professional Advancement.

Summary

• Hands on experience in full life cycle recruitment, provided management with consultative support

in the areas of sourcing, candidate selection and skills requirements.

• Significant expertise in managing a wide spectrum of human resource management functions

entailing recruitment, performance appraisals, employee relations with a view to secure a sound

work culture within the organization.

• Trained multi disciplinary teams on Six Sigma DMAC Methodologies

• Continuous improvement and passion for innovative problem solving

• Excellent customer focus and superb verbal, written and communication skills

• High energy, self motivated and a passion for personal development

• Change agent with ability to influence at all levels

• Knowledge of all the Quality tools and SPC (Brainstorming, Pareto, Minitab, QFD, FMEA and

SPSS)

• Conducted training on personal development and System’s thinking

• Involved and coached Six Sigma projects on Attrition, Hiring quality, Training quality and Hiring

conversion

• Good training and coaching skills

Professional Experience

HCL Technologies, Chennai, India July 2005 – May 2007

ASSISTANT MANAGER

• Responsible for the entire gamut of activities within the recruitment function (Resourcing, Internal

Job Posting, Employee Referrals)

• Responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining a quality experience in hiring process

for the candidates and business partners

• Build a network of recruitment projects (Sourcing, Short-listing, Interviewing, Scheduling, Joining

formalities, Reference check etc.)

• Achieving organizational goals for training (Need identification, Coverage, Effectiveness etc.)

• Capturing the requirements of Go-Fast, IMS (ISO 9000 & ISO 14001)

• Coordination with departmental training coordinators for achieving their Department training

targets

• Organizing monthly training review meetings and making action plans

• Keeping track of the training budget

• Organizing and conducting Induction sessions of new recruits

• Improving the training effectiveness for employees undergoing the trainings

• Participation in cross-functional activities/ audits

• Skill/ competency assessment of managerial, supervisory and operator cadre

• Taking initiatives for enhancing employee relations, employee engagement, training and

performance orientation

• Conduct employee satisfaction surveys and analyze and suggest corrective measures

• Handling employee grievances through counseling and brainstorming

• Streamlined the process through Process Mapping

FORTE SYSTEMS, Chennai, India April 2003 – July 2005

RECRUITER

• Plan human resource requirements in different functional & operational areas

• Hands on experience of manpower management, recruitment involving resume generation,

screening, short-listing with appropriate compensation

• Management of the complete recruitment life-cycle for sourcing the best talent from diverse

sources

• Prepare job description for various positions

• Conducting reference checks for the selected candidates

• Maintaining MIS reports and recruitment trackers

• Facilitated campus recruitment drives

• Evolve checklist to ensure effective joining process

• Update and maintain the complete database of all the employees since their date of joining

• Coordinate for Induction program

• Plan programs for employee interactions and ensure the employees issues have been handled

• Conduct exit interviews

• Responsible for final settlement dues of the associates

HMEED LTD, Tiruvallur, India June 2000 – March 2003

Researcher

• Association in making company policies and its implementation process time to time through

consciences

• Designing the performance appraisal process for operator level and monitoring its effective

implementation

• Involved in key process tasks related to implementation of all quality initiatives

• Recommending, developing and implementing knowledge sharing practices

• Developing, supporting and administering HR policies and procedures

• Identification of gap areas for development in the organization

• Developed and reviewed metrics for monitoring process improvement

• Trained individuals on process improvement methodologies and tools

• Implemented 5S, TPM and DMAIC methodologies

SHIN – HO PETRO CHEMICALS, Chennai, India Feb 1999 – June 2000

RESEARCHER

• Research experience in studying about the effectiveness of TQM within the organization

• Trained and implemented employees on the effectiveness of TQM

• Implemented 5S and TPM

• Trained employees on 7QC Tools

• Part of the quality team

Process Qualifications

• Trained Six Sigma Black Belt Professional

• Trained ISO 9001-2000 Professional

Educational Qualifications

• Mphil in Public Administration, Specialized in Human Total Quality Management, June 1999

• Masters of Arts Degree, Public Administration, June 1997

• Bachelor of Arts Degree, Psychology, June 1995

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