SHAILEJA A. SAWANT

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Summary

With healthy years of strong experience as a Jr. Business Analyst and versatile Executive Assistant driving success by supporting company leaders and inputting dynamic outlooks into communications and projects. Keen sense of urgency to anticipate and respond effectively to the needs of senior-level executives. Diligent individual with commitment to providing exceptional service.

Professional Experience

Jr. Business Analyst - Rancho Palos Verdes – California (March 22, 2020 – Present)

Worked with the business operations and technical systems areas to ensure that both the functional and non-functional business needs were captured in the business requirements.

Experienced interpreting and writing requirement documents, (such as Use Cases, Functional Requirements, Screen Specs and Data Mapping documents)

Experienced analyzing the defects and working with IT Team to implement the proposed solution.

Experienced working directly with business users

Collaborated with Developers and QA Teams

Created and Managed the Business Requirement Documents

Facilitated various meetings with the technical team and the stakeholders.

Assisted Senior Business Analyst in analyzing, gathering, and documenting the requirements.

Served as Systems and business liaison for special projects, data requests, and troubleshooting as directed by Team leader.

Worked with developers to understand functionality under development for requested. business projects.

Assisted with trouble shooting and tracking business issues.

•Attended and shadowed the Senior BA in Various meeting to learn and to better understand the process of a SDLC.

Sr. Manager - UPS Jet Air Express Private Limited: India (November 2011 – September 2013)

Managed route activities such as invoicing, electronic bills, and shipment tracing.

Support vendor/business partner relationships

Responsible for developing and maintaining cost estimates, forecasts, and cost models.

Execute day to day processes and perform data management applying a combination of data mining, data modeling, and data analysis; cost/benefit analysis and/or problem analysis.

Undertake ad-hoc queries and maintain reports from a variety of resources specific to department or organizational needs to support the business.

Responsible for conducting analysis and creating reports of weekly and monthly KPIs and forecasts.

Actively participate in transportation alignment and tracking performance to awards and cost.

Responsible for auditing transportation accessorial charges by carrier and customer

Correct freight settlement documents to ensure the proper accruing of freight daily.

Estimate distribution costs for new business opportunities-indirect/direct freight, DC Costs, etc.

Performed cost comparisons of distribution center shipments versus plant direct opportunities.

Executive Assistant – Lear Automotive (February 2010 – November 2011)

Provide comprehensive and confidential support to our Vice President, managing both professional and private obligations with utmost discretion and efficiency.

Skillfully manage complex calendars, appointments, and travel arrangements, ensuring all coordination align seamlessly.

Collaborate closely with the executive team, extending support when required, thereby contributing to the overall efficiency of the team.

Organize and execute company events, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and an ability to execute tasks flawlessly.

Manage various administrative duties, including filing, correspondence, expense management, and maintaining overall office organization.

Utilize Microsoft Office tools proficiently, encompassing Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook, to facilitate effective communication and documentation.

Asst. Manager - TNT India Pvt. Ltd. (September 2004-February 2010)

Gathering, organizing, and evaluating relevant information, such as financial statements, vendor contracts, and EHR system specifications.

Communicating with internal and external stakeholders and conducting interviews as necessary to understand current practices and determine areas for improvement.

Analyzing company revenue, profits, and losses, along with current employment levels, to make recommendations about how to realize savings and make business process improvements.

Drawing up alternative plans and solutions for implementation.

Assisting with project management at multiple stages, including the research, testing and implementation of new systems and products.

Performing technical tasks such as creating business requirements documents, user training manuals and guides, and requirements traceability matrices.

Delivering written and verbal presentations to an organization’s leadership to communicate key findings and updates on business process adjustments.

Conducting in-depth data analysis, using spreadsheets or more specialized tools such as project management software and traceability solutions.

Periodically reviewing the progress of any recommended and implemented changes to see if they’re still on track, and repeating the above steps as needed to ensure continuous improvement.

Summary of qualification

2018

Certified Business Analyst

2010-2011

Masters in Marketing Management

SIBM - India

Skills

•MS Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint

•Visio

•SQL

•Lending Pad

•Salesforce

Key Competencies

Excellent comprehension, listening, written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills and diligence.

Proficient with Lending Pad, Salesforce, Visio

Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information and exercise discretion.

Strong analytical, problem assessment/solving and decision-making skills.

Able to collaborate well with a team in a high volume/high pressure environment.

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