V. Kumar

****-956-***-****- India

009****-******* - Dubai

aczajz@r.postjobfree.com

Dear Sir,

Sub: SENIOR MANAGEMENT ROLE

Reference above, my CV is attached herewith for your reference.

As can be seen from my resume, I am a senior management professional with several years cross functional management experience gained within varied functions; ADMINISTRATION, PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT, BUSINESS MGMT, HR, IT, FINANCE, ERP, CHANGE MANAGEMENT, FACILITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, BUSINESS P&L MANAGEMENT, CONTRACTS MGMT, CUSTOMER SERVICE & SERVICE DELIVERY MGMT, OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT etc., within different industries across the Middle East &in India.

Now, I look forward to the pleasure of hearing from you.

Sincerely

V. Kumar.

Note: I still hold UAE Residency and possess a valid Work Visa with NOC also.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name : VASANTH KUMAR

Address : aczajz@r.postjobfree.com

0091-956-***-****

009****-*******

QUALIFICATIONS

M. B. A (First division)

M.Com

PGDIL (Post Graduate Diploma in Labor & Administration Laws).

B.Com, Ed (Bachelor of Commerce & Education, Specialization- Psychology)

EXPERIENCE PROFILE

Business management – P&L Responsibility

Operations Management

Marketing & Sales Mgmt.

Customer Services Mgmt.

Human Resources Management

Talent Management (Executive Search, Recruitment & Selection and Job analysis)

Change Management

Performance Management

Training & Development

Administrative Support Services Management

Service Delivery & Support Services Management

MIS and Decision Support Services Management

ERP &IT Project Management

Finance Management

Planning & Control

Commercial Management

Purchase, Inventory & Receivables Management

Logistics Management

Facilities Management

Sales Support Services

Contract Services Management

General Management

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Independent Management Consultant – Nov – 2015 – to- date.

Corporate General Manager, (Jan 2015 to Nov 2015) with HOSPITALITY & CUSTOMER SERVICES Group - Joy Hospitality Group in South India. Responsible for total Group’s Management functions encompassing areas like operations, finance, administration, Marketing, Commercial Mgmt., HR& Training, IT, Customer Service, Service delivery Mgmt. and General Mgmt. I was instrumental in obtaining 5*star accreditation status for the Group.

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Group General Manager, (Feb 2014 to Jan 2015) with a large Hospital & Medical Educational Institutions Chain in India (Lotus Eye Care Group) responsible for Group’s total Business Mgmt. functions covering Operations, Marketing, Finance, Accounts, HR& IT, Customer Service and General Mgmt.

Interim Group CEO, (April 2012 to Jan- 2014) with a large Retail Group in UAE. (Fathima Group)

Group HR & Administration Manager/Group Management Advisor/Consultant – (2006 to 2012) with a leading multi-diversified Group Holding Company in the Middle East. www.actionkuwait.com

Job Role (effective Sept 2009) included the enhanced role within the same Group as GROUP MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT/ADVISOR, responsible for total General Management (shadow CEO role), Performance Management, Change Management, ERP Project Implementation, IT, Management Advisory Services, Talent hunt &Management, General Management, Support Services Advisory etc. Group under its several subsidiaries were owning several entities in the Middle East & Australia; Hospitality Services, HEALTH CARE, Consulting Services, Retail & Lease Mgmt., Infra Structure & Construction Services, Investment Services, Manufacturing etc..

Senior Practice Management Consultant, UAE (Independent Practice Consultant), 2005 - 2006

HR Consulting, Change Management, Recruitment Services, General Management Consultancy services. Rendered HR & Staffing Support Services to Health Care Industry – Belhoul Hospital Group, UAE.

Group GM - Fatihma group - 2003 - 2005 _ (Retail, FMCG, Catering, Manufacturing)

Functions managed include Planning, Business Development, HR, administration, facility management services, operations, finance, customer service, IT, ERP, sales support, contract services, commercial management, logistics support, professional consultancy services etc.

Group HR & Admin Manager/CEO- Resources, ITES/Call Center, First Mace FZ LLC, Dubai, 2002 – 2003.

Responsible for total HR functions encompassing recruitment, manpower planning, HR Planning & Strategy, appraisal, staff & organization development, compensation, systems & procedures, training, administrative support services, staff welfare etc. Also, built up and kick started a 600 seated call center with adequate facility and associated infrastructure support needed along with necessary manpower ramped up for its successful operations. .

Head of HR - DAMAC GROUP, UAE 2000 - 2001

Responsible for total HR functions encompassing recruitment, manpower planning, HR Planning & Strategy, appraisal, staff & organization development, compensation, systems & procedures, training, administrative support services, staff welfare etc.

Director, Management Consultancy, MAK Placement & Training Services, UAE. 1998 – 2000. Responsible for recruitment, HR, Management Consultancy services, training etc.

HR/Recruitment Specialist- General Banking Group/ HR Management Coordinator,(IT Enabled Services Project (Project size 100M USD), Riyad Bank, Saudi Arabia.1995 – 1998.

Job content included recruitment, job description analysis and evaluation, career planning, core competency modeling, employee appraisals management, manpower planning, evolving localization plans & strategies, succession planning, salary & compensation modeling, organizational development studies, coordinating assessment centers and efforts, staff grievance handling, employee labor laws compliance management, employee welfare program administration, manpower budgets, training need analysis & strategy preparation, vendor coordination (recruitment & training vendors), staff development, counseling and employee attitude survey. Implemented automated staffing & competency modeling system (Equate).

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Personnel & Operations Manager, ACS Ltd & Al-Gosabi Group, Riyadh, KSA, 1993 – 1995

Responsible for recruitment, training, employee development, compensation, personnel & administration for an Information Technology company (ACS, Subsidiary of Baan in KSA), Riyadh.

(ii) Support Services Manager (Logistics) for the group's Medical Company, a renowned group in Saudi Arabia (Al-Gosaibi) in Riyadh. My job responsibilities encompassed the following areas: Manpower planning, recruitment, training, compensation studies, human resources management, job evaluation, implementation of employee appraisal systems, employee recognition programs, and management of other support services. Along with Andersen Consulting, implemented JD Edwards - ERP System (change management tool) during my tenure in the company.

Corporate Manager- Country Administration & Customer Service Administration, Digital Equipment (India) Ltd, (an affiliate of Digital U.S.A, in India), 1989 - 1993. Responsible for total personnel, and customer service administration encompassing areas like recruitment, call management, customer service, contract services and service delivery management etc., at country operations level.

Personnel & Administration Executive, Kodak LTD, India 1987 to 1989

Company is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of cameras and processing of photo films through its large retail outlets across the country. Responsible for total personnel & administration functions.

Personnel & Administration Manager - Metal lamp Caps (India) LTD, India; an associate of Glass Bulbs LTD, UK.1984 to 1987. Responsible for personnel and administration functions of the company.

Superintendent – Carborundum universal LTD, India (in collaboration with Carborundum LTD, Niagara, USA)1980 to 1984. Responsible for administration & commercial functions of the company.

Cost Accountant/Corporate Accounting Supervisor/Works Accountant- 1973 to 1980, Various Indian Companies such as Sitaram Textiles, Wipro, Chemiequip Ltd.

TRAINING

M.B.O (Management by Objectives) for senior management at ASCI, Hyderabad.

JD Edwards – ERP with Andersen Consulting, Saudi Arabia

ERP – Oracle Project Mgmt. in Kuwait

Call management & Customer service management at Digital, U.S.A

Computer appreciation program for senior management at ASCI, Hyderabad.

Personality Lab - Personality development training for senior management, at XLRI.

General management training for senior executives at Tata Institute of Management.

Training in Productivity & Art of supervision by Productivity council

Training in Employee counseling.

Training in cost accounting, SITRA.

Winner - Excellence award in digital

OTHER INFORMATION

Experience in implementing automated systems (Oracle, JD Edwards, Equate, Great Plains)

Adept at Presentation skills

Strong orientation towards Systems implementation, automation & M.I.S

Past Member of ASHRM (Arabian Society for Human Resource Managers)

Past Member of Dubai Quality Group &HR Sub group.

Past Member of HR Managers Forum.

Founder Member of Toast Master Club.

Conversant with Middle East labor laws related to recruitment & employment services.

PERSONAL PARTICULARS: Nationality: Indian. Also, possess Valid Dubai Work Visa.

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