Management Executive

RENA SINGH GHAI

Mobile: 098******** Tel. (Res.): 0129 - 4006867 / 0129 - 4105951

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~ Top Management Professional~

Visionary Executive with over 3 decades of enriched cross-cultural

expertise and year-on-year success in achieving business growth with

organisations in diverse sectors such as Web Content Development,

Publications, Public Administration and Education

Executive experience of leading businesses to improve revenue and increase

client base. Reputation of being able to lead businesses through

turnarounds and periods of rapid growth

? Vision and Leadership ? Strategic / Operational Planning

? Business Process Re-engineering

? Budgeting ? Programme Management ? Research &

Analysis

? Products Launch & Development ? Business Development ?

Operations & Cost Management

? Performance Improvement ? Change Management ? Capability

Building

? Finance / Funds Flow ? General Administration ?

Manpower Leadership

Leveraged entrepreneurial ability and skills in translating corporate

vision, to overcome complex business challenges and deliver on high-impact

decisions.. Demonstrated excellence in strategic business planning and

executing programs for all phases of the business life cycle (startup,

expansion, contraction and turnaround). Valuable contributions include

capital expenditure management, waste reductions, cost control, P&L

oversight and business plan development. Enterprising leader with a solid

record of contributions that streamlined operations, invigorated

businesses, heightened productivity & enhanced internal controls.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Since Jan'96 working with Green Ice Solutions Private Limited (Earlier

known as Rishtey Database Pvt. Ltd.) as Managing Director

Providing solutions related to Web, WAP, Mobile, ICR, Graphics, Content

Portal, Website Design and Mobile Content & Applications - SMS / MMS / IVR

CORE COMPETENCIES

< Effective and accountable in High-Profile Executive Roles: Overcome

complex business challenges and make high-stakes decisions using

experience-backed judgment, strong work ethic and irreproachable

integrity. Deft in overseeing management of change and provision of

business solutions in a fast moving environment. Conceptualised & planned

various transformational processes, pricing strategy, business

reengineering leading to successful transitions.

< Corporate Strategy & Development Specialist: Provided effective

leadership and management to achieve top line & bottom-line targets and

growth. Consistent record of ensuring that the organisation delivers on

its mission by developing the strategic direction and managing its

delivery, together with the trustees, staff and stakeholders. Managed all

aspects of budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, expense management

and operations.

< Steered the Delivery of Programmes: Supported proactive development of

new and existing programmes in line with the strategic direction,

increasing their effectiveness and ensuring ongoing learning. Ensured

timely adherence to financial, legal and all other regulatory and

organisational requirements.

< Strong orientations in Operations: Oversaw the fulfilment of all

financial obligations and monitoring the financial situation. Ensured

accurate and timely financial reporting to the trustees, including

financial analysis and risk assessment. Built & maintained healthy

business relations with clients and ensured maximum customer satisfaction

in a demonstrative manner.

< Consistently deliver Mission-Critical Results: Driven by a visceral "hard-

wired" need to strategize and to innovate. Gifted with the vision,

determination, and skills needed for high-level revenue-building

strategies and tactics. Have a fair perspective on the Business

Environment.

< Respect and Leverage Human Capital: Expertise in building and motivating

large teams that well exceed corporate expectations. Effectively managed

teams to meet the needs of market, underpinning a positive and committed

organisation culture and ensuring appropriate professional & personal

development of staff team members. Supervised that the organisation has

appropriate HR policies in place and that they are adhered to.

PRECEDING ASSIGNMENTS

Mar'90 - Aug'94 worked with Santa Clara County (Local Government), San

Jose, CA, U.S.A. as Senior Budget/ Program Analyst (Civil Services) -

Office of Budget and Analysis (OBA)

Key Highlights

< Formulated & implemented both Operating and Capital budgets for major

agencies in the county.

< Carried out extensive analysis of complex expenditure and revenue

transactions such as debt service, expenditure reimbursements and fund

balance issues; analysed & interpreted accounting reports / transactions.

< Conducted investigations and created reports with recommendations on

fiscal / policy issues for presentation to Director - OBA, Agency /

Department Management, County Executive, and the elected Board of

Supervisors.

< Served as Liaison between OBA / County Executive and County Agencies /

Departments on budget, policy and program issues.

< Worked in close coordination with various county agencies and department

staff as Project Leader.

Feb'89 - Feb'90 with Bureau of Drug Abuse, Santa Clara County (Local

Government), San Jose, CA, U.S.A as Prevention Program Analyst I (Civil

Services)

Key Highlights

< Holds the distinction of managing budgeting, internal audits and general

administrative activities.

< Successfully executed research on specific subjects including data

collection and statistical analysis of projects/ programs implemented by

the Prevention Office.

< Supervised all Management Information Systems in the Office.

Sep'87 - Jun'88 with Associated Students (Student Government), San Jose

State University, San Jose, CA, U.S.A as Director of Publications

Key Highlights

< Successfully developed & analysed Budget for the Board of Directors of

A.S. Publications.

< Served as overall In-charge of A.S. Newsletter.

Award Won

< Won Special Services Award presented by the Department of Political

Science, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA, U.S.A.

COMMENCED CAREER

Dec'87 - Feb'88 with Office of Management and Budget, City Hall, San Jose,

CA., U.S.A. as Student -Intern

Feb'80 - Apr'86 with Hoerner School Mahangar, Lucknow, U.P. as

Administrator

SCHOLASTICS

< Masters in Public Administration from San Jose State University, San

Jose, CA, U.S.A. in 1988.

. Recognised as Who's Who Among students of American Colleges and

Universities (given to Top 1% of the students at the University

for Academic Achievement and Outstanding Leadership).

. Won Burton Brazil Scholarship Award for Political Science

Department, San Jose State University.

< M.A. (Medieval History) from Lucknow University, Lucknow, UP in 1996.

< B.A. from Isabella Thoburn College, Lucknow, U.P in 1984.

RESEARCH PAPERS

< Trials and Tribulations of Women in Leadership in Santa Clara County

presented to Susan Wilson, Board of Supervisors, Santa Clara County.

< The Compromise at City Hall: The Study of Charter Amendment Measure J for

the Western Governmental Research Association, Mayor and City Council,

San Jose, CA.

< Can Volunteer Programs Help Supplementing Personnel and Augment Public

Services in Local Government, given to Mayor, Council members and other

officials at City Hall, San Jose, CA.

< Others: Author of Book - Budget Busters in 2010.

BEYOND ACADEMICS

< Editor of "A.S Outlook" published by the Associated Students, San Jose

State University in Spring'88.

< Editor of "Master of Public Administration" published by the Political

Science Department at San Jose State University in Spring'87.

< Member Phi Sigma Alpha - Political Science Honor Society in 1987-88.

< Wrote Academic Articles for Journals pertaining to Public Administration.

< Vice-President of Student Executive Council at Isabella Thoburn College,

Lucknow, U.P.

< Class President at Isabella Thoburn College during 1982-84).

< Won numerous National, Intercollegiate and College Awards for Creative

Writing, Debate, Mono Acting, and Elocution in India.

IT SKILLS

< SUN Workstation, Macintosh, Mainframe Systems and Software for Projects /

Research.

< Operating Systems and Hardware.

< Internet Applications.

PERSONAL DOSSIER

Date of Birth : 11th October 1963

Address : 1092, Sector 14, Faridabdad - 121006, Haryana

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