MUSCAT. **.**.****

DEAR SIR,

I AM K.BALGOPAL ( RAVI )

I HAVE EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD OF INTERIORS AND JOINERY. HAVE IN DEPTH - KNOWLEDGE IN ALL KINDS OF TECHNO COMMERCIAL FUNCTION OF COMPANY. HAVE INVOLVED IN MARKETING, DESIGNING & DETAILING,ESTIMATION & CONTRACTS,PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT,PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT,PROJECT MANAGEMENT ETC. CHANGE MANAGEMENT AND STARTUP CAPABILITIES.

INDUSTRIES CONTIBUTED IN OMAN 25 YEARS, UAE.10 YEARS

1-CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE.

2- INTERIOR FIT OUT.

3- JOINERY FIT OUT.

4- GYPSUM PARTITION & DECORATIVE POP.

5- SPECIALIST DECORATIVE PAINTING.

6- PORTACABIN MANUFACTURING

7- JOINERY MANUFACTURING.

8- SPECIAL INTRICATE MARBLE WORKS

9- UPHOLSTRY.

WORKED IN PROJECTS OF PALACES, 5 STAR HOTELS, PRESTIGIOUS VILLAS AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS.

BUDGETING FINANCIAL NEEDS OF THE COMPANY, WORKING WITH IN THE BUDGET AND ACHIEVING EXCELLENT RESULTS. LIAISON WITH CLIENTS AND CONSULTANTS.

FORECASTING ISSUES AND DEMONSTRATING AGAINST COMPLEX SITUATIONS.

ACHIEVED 1400% FROM AED.4 MLN TO 56 MLN TURN OVER THE SPAN OF 4 YEARS.

READY TO JOIN IMMEDIATELY. Ref. AL FARAA INTERIORS.

Balgopal Kothandath (Ravi)

P.O. No.554.PC 114.

Mobile: + (968-**-**-**-** Email: acyavr@r.postjobfree.com

GENERAL MANAGER

Top-performing senior management professional and a business value creator with over 30 years’ experience in general management, business development and leadership in interior decoration and joinery works project management, commercial operations, government liaison, materials management and budgeting. Qualified Civil Engineer with strong ability in defining and implementing business strategies and metrics for the product line. Skilled in managing cash flow, project costs and maintaining profitability. Directing an effective marketing and public relations strategy to promote products, services and image of the company in the wider community. Equipped with strong management experience, leadership, commitment, resilience, readiness for change and excellent communication skills. Meticulous in handling key negotiations with major contract clients and managing top-level interface with their buyers/directors.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Overall Business Strategy High-Profile Project Management Client Satisfaction/Customer-Centric Approach Budgeting and P&L Management Cost Reduction and Productivity Improvement Stakeholder and Board Level Liaison New Business Development Procurement Planning/Material Management Sales and Marketing Leadership Proposal Preparation/Contract Management Quality, Safety and Compliance Adherence

KEY SKILLS/ACHIEVEMENTS

•Profitability and Business Growth – Managing client and strategic partner relations to generate new business by meeting clients, investors and partners. Reviewing budgets and all other forms of departmental reporting for rationality of assumptions, quality of projections and relevancy in light of goals and objectives.

•Al Faraa – Accelerated turnover from 4M/annum to 56M/annum within 4 years (1400% of growth) and achieved considerable profits.

•Process Improvement – Introducing new products and processes to enhance efficiency and productivity. Maintaining total quality management systems to ensure provision of best possible products and services to customers and/or clients.

•Kokach Enterprises – Significantly improved on site project quality issues pertaining to hospitality interior fit out.

•Ali Mohammed – Secured quality development in business to the tune of 800% within 4 years.

•Areen Enterprises – Facilitated general improvement in quality execution of interior and refurbishment as well as pre fab manufacturing process.

•Services and Trade Co – Enhanced all aspects of interior and joinery production and projects through learning process.

Leadership and People Management – Leading a team of trained professionals to steer business and promote development of a positive corporate culture, ethical practices and sound sustainability goals. Directing, delegating and making decisions on allocating resources of the company optimally.

•Al Fara’a Group – Led a team of 450 members with end-to-end responsibility of division and business development; generated exceptional top- and bottom-line results.

•Project Management – Played a pivotal role in business development and execution of projects from start-up to completion and final handover while adhering to best practices and ensuring fulfillment of health and safety, quality and environment standards.

•Ali Mohammed Ali Al Mahrouky & Partners Co LLC – Essayed an integral role in all projects of DGPM covering supply and installation of furniture at ex-CDO office and conversion of apartments on the 2nd and 9th floor of the DGPM building.

•Ali Mohammed Ali Al Mahrouky & Partners Co LLC – Successfully managed projects related to offices, supply and installation of furniture at the MBD area of the administrative court, removable decorative timber screen at the dining hall of Bait Bahjat Al Andhra Sohar, library units at the Bahala Mosque and external Kotah stone paving works at BAB guest house complex.

CAREER HISTORY

PRESENTLY WORKING IN OMAN AS SELF EMPLOYED FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE COMPANY. MS. AL ADHWA GROUP.

WORKED AS GM IN UAE. ALMA SYSTEM LLC.DUBAI. 2 YEARS. 2014 and 15.

General Manager Leading Interior Décor Company, Oman (M/S.Darwish Ast llc )

Jan 2013 – feb. 2014

Managing business operations to the value of AED.20M

General Manager Leading Interior Décor Company, Oman (M/S.Shamel International )

JUNE 2011 – Jan. 2013

The organization is a joinery, gypum, soft furniture and GRC contractor with a turnover of AED 100M

•Managing entire business operations with accountability for profitability, forecasting monthly/annual sales targets and executing them in given timeframe through proper organisational planning.

•Strategising long-term business directions for the region to ensure maximum profitability, in line with organisational objectives.

•Finalising product mix and driving business growth by capturing new market segments for attaining targets and optimising revenue.

•Training, developing and mentoring cross-functional teams by setting higher expectations and initiating individual member accountability.

•Evaluating competition through detailed analysis of market information while fine tuning marketing strategies and escalating business volumes.

Divisional Manager/Business Head, Interiors and Joinery AL FARA’A Group, AL AIN UAE

NOV. 2005 – APRIL. 2011

AL FARAA General Contracting (AFGCO) is the flagship company of the Al Fara'a group's portfolio of nine vertically and horizontally integrated firms and a national leader in civil engineering, procurement and construction.

•Played a key role in operations management, business development, client relations, manufacturing and coordination with principals for ensuring smooth operations across the region.

•Developed key accounts through effective presentations and proposals while meeting client expectations and prospecting new business in reputed organisations.

•Implemented effective strategies by monitoring market trends and competitor activity and enhanced company’s business and market share.

•Consistently maintained high quality of customer services and promptly resolved customer complaints.

•Negotiated and finalised deals and contracts with principals and trade accounts and coordinated with suppliers, dealers, and distributors to achieve consistent growth and profitability.

QA/QC Manager KOCACHE, UAE S.C

Mar 2005 – Oct 2005

One of the largest interior finishes general contractor in international markets

•Demonstrated success in managing quality assurance and control as well as compliance functions for projects.

Marketing and Contracts Manager Lotus United Enterprise, Muscat, Oman

Jul 2003 – Dec 2004

Engaged in manufacturing furniture and joinery items and executing interior decoration works including turnkey projects

•Extended professional interior decoration services by steering a team of estimation and design engineers as well as the project team.

•Secured contracts while analysing customer requirements, preferences and purpose of space to develop costs, estimates, designs and proposals.

•Facilitated on time completion of projects by preparing specifications for final interior designs and supervised execution, thus meeting budget and quality targets.

Divisional Manager Ali Mohammed Ali Al Mahrouky & Partners CO LLC, Muscat

Jan 1999 – Mar 2003

A large company undertaking projects in civil construction, electrical works, and turnkey interior decoration and joinery works

Key Achievements

•Discharged all functions as in charge of interior decoration and joinery factory apart from participating actively in business acquisition.

•Significantly contributed to design detail execution, selection and coordination of finishes and materials.

•Efficiently liaised with clients for pre-drawing site inspection and measurements and prepared all schematic space planning, workshop and construction drawings, pricing and cost estimates as well as project plans and schedules.

•Ensured quality during execution of entire general maintenance works.

Technical Manager Areen Enterprise, Muscat

Jan 1993 – Dec 1998

•Proactively managed all techno commercial activities including quantity survey, resource mobilization, supervision of works, quality control, procurement and interaction with clients and consultants. Achieved over Aed 20 Million revenue in 4 year span.

EARLIER CAREER

Manager – Quality Control Al Turki Enterprises, Muscat

Jan 1990 – Dec 1992

Interior Designer and Coordinator Services and Trade Company, Muscat . ( SOBHA GROUP )

Jan 1981 – Dec 1989

Site in Charge East Coast Construction Company, India

Jul 1978 –Dec 1980

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Civil Engineering State Board of Technical Education, India

1978

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 21st Sep, 1958

Nationality: Indian

Marital Status: Married

Driver’s Licence: UAE/Oman

References available upon request

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