Core Competencies
Strategic Planning
Budgetary Control
General Administration
Facility Management
Infrastructure Management
Security Management
Access Control Management
Statutory Compliance
Vendor Management
Fire Alarm System
Asset & Inventory Management
Business Continuity Plan
Property & Lease Management
Space Planning Management
Emergency Response Management
Transport & Logistics Management
Liaison & Coordination
CCTV surveillance and DVR
Maintenance
Multi-faceted professional, possess team-based management style coupled with zeal to drive visions into reality and achieved the same in cost effective manner. Associate Director - Facilities Management / Security Over 30 years of rich experience with commendable success in General Administration, Facilities Management, Human Resources, Infrastructure Management and Manpower Leadership in Automotive industry, Manufacturing industry, Software industry, Construction Industry, MNC’s, Textile Industry, Hotel Industry, Shared Services, & so on Had experience in managing residential complexes, mess facilities, fleet of vehicles including large industrial complexes liaison with various Govt agencies and periodical visits to vendors. Expertise in determining company's mission and strategic direction as conveyed through policies & corporate objectives
Led strategic & policy decisions making by providing visionary leadership and implementations resulting in boosting revenues, recognition & productivity Ensuring effective hiring, orientation, training, development and retention of staff; motivating & empowering a team to ensure smooth operation Excels in facility management and negotiating with service providers for cost effective solutions to ensure effective & seamless operations Proficient in managing day-to-day activities in co-ordination with internal / external departments for ensuring smooth operations Proven track record of establishing processes & SOPs for streamlining workflow and enhancing productivity
Successfully led Personnel, Resource, Material and Financial Management of large establishments; played a key role in setting up the Administration Framework, Processes and Policies
Skilled in coordinating various activities for frequent audits conducted by Fire Service, Electrical department to ensure hazard free premises and ensuring timely renewal of leasing of premises
Involved in meeting requirements with respect to AHU’s, Chiller plant, Sewage treatment, Water Management, Vehicle Parking, Food court, Maintenance issues, Generator & Power supply, and relationship with police Represented Caterpillar, Bangalore at 2014 Asia Pacific Facility Security Manager Conference held in Bangkok
A strategist & implementer with recognized proficiency in spearheading business to accomplish corporate plans and goals successfully Key Brands Associated with
SREEDHARAN S.R.
SENIOR MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
~ General Administration ~ Facility Management
~ Property Management ~ Infrastructure Development
~ Security Management
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Career Timeline
Hindustan Motors
Ltd., Hosur
Administration
Assistant
Work Experience
From Sep’16 working as AGM [Admin & Facilities] with VIGIL Security Bureau Private Limited, Chennai. Rejoined the company as Associate Director in Sept 2019. [ called back by Chairman, VIGIL] May’18 to Jan’19 [resigned]with Peregrine Guarding P Ltd [TENON Group] as Regional Manager Operations Nov’ 08 – Feb’ 15 with Caterpillar India Pvt. Ltd., as Facility Security Manager / Facility Manager Aug’ 07 – Nov’ 08 with Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., R&D Centre, Chennai as Manager Administration May’ 05 – Aug’ 06 with Triad Software Pvt. Ltd., Chennai as Manager Facilities Jan’04 – Apr’ 05 with BITECH, Chennai as Deputy Manager HR & Admin (ETA Group, Dubai) May’ 95 – Jan’ 03 with Hindustan Motors Ltd. (M/s CK Birla Group), Hosur as Officer HR & Admin / Welfare
[ I was called back by the organisation after 3 years seeing my past credentials] Feb’ 89 – Jul’ 92 with Hindustan Motors Ltd. (M/s CK Birla Group), Hosur as Administration Assistant Achievements:
Actively took part in 5S in Global Facilities Department while working as Facility Security Manager.
Was instrumental in Migration of Server in Caterpillar in two different locations from Bangalore to Singapore and arranging Access control badges to 1000+ employees in 2014.
Designed and implemented Master Security Register for Caterpillar Whitefield Park comprising of various index in line with the organization’s requirement; appreciated by top Business units and incorporated to other Caterpillar location such as China, Panama, Singapore & Australia
Played a key role in preparing Policies & Procedures for Caterpillar Whitefield Park in Information Security, Physical Security and Intelligence / Investigation / Surveillance, Vigilance Security; audit was conducted by Corporate Audit team from USA and appreciated for implementing fool proof procedures in access card management, Gate Pass system and installed motion detector, placing DVR in locked cabinet, & so on
Had experience in preparing the budget for office furniture and equipment while working in Global facilities Department as well as in FSD.
1989 – 1992
Triad Software Pvt.
Ltd., Chennai
Manager Facilities
1995 – 2003
Hindustan Motors Ltd.,
Hosur
Officer HR &
Admin/Welfare
2005 – 2006 2007 – 2008
Mahindra & Mahindra
Ltd., Chennai
Manager
Administration
Caterpillar India Pvt.
Ltd., Bangalore
Manager
Administration /
Facility Manager
2008 – 2015
VIGIL GROUP
Associate Director,
Chennai
2016 – Present
Successfully negotiated for INR 20/- per sq. ft. from INR 25/- per sq. ft. of rental premises for MNC software company measuring 40000 sq. ft.; total savings worth INR 24 Lakhs per annum Steered branding for the whole office premises in Caterpillar, Bangalore in a week’s time and negotiated with the vendor & brought the quote from INR 3.71 Lakh to INR 2.41 Lakh thereby saving INR 1.30 Lakh; received appreciation from Business Unit Head
Evolving security plans, developing, implementing & standardizing security systems and procedures in the organization to reduce risks, respond to incidents, and limit exposure to liability in all areas of financial, physical, and personal risk.
Coordinating various activities for frequent audits conducted by Fire Service, Electrical Departments to ensure hazard free premises and ensuring timely renewal of leasing of premises. Establishing intelligence, crime preventive, vigilance squad, traffic control, fire fighting squad etc., in security branch. Ensuring security surveillance by conduction frequent security patrolling for preventing theft, sabotage, subversive activities and providing safe and accident free zone inside plant premises. Ensuring BMS Control rooms are in alert condition 24 x 7 and ensuring CCTV backups are made available for investigation purpose and for management requirements. Ensuring all critical incidences are captured in Master Security Register of all facilities. Ensuring all Access control doors and protection systems including sensitive areas are intact, by adopting fool proof measures.
Reviewing with service provider periodically ensuring hassle free premises, Upgrading of existing systems at par with latest technology.
Conducting periodical meetings with Emergency Response Team, Building Management and HR team for mock up exercise to meet any contingency.
Responsible for Security Contract agreements, and monitoring closely ensuring no lapses. Assisting management for the investigation of theft, pilferage, shrinkage, road Incidents, fire incidents, breaches of system & protocol etc. and recommending corrective measures and overseeing implementation. Develop budgets for security operations.
Respond to medical emergencies, bomb threats, fire alarms, or intrusion alarms, following emergency response procedures.
Prepare reports / presentations on internal investigations, losses, or violations of regulations, policies and procedures.
Education
Master of Computer Application (MCA)with First Class from Madurai Kamaraj University in 2000 Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA) from Annamalai University in 1993 Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)with First Class from Bangalore University in 1983 IT Skills
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, & PowerPoint), Windows OS and Internet Applications Personal Details
Address: Vasanth Apts, 32/7, Venkatesa Agraharam, Mylapore, Chennai - 600004 Languages Known: English, Tamil, Telugu, & Kannada Nationality: Indian
Passport Details: No S0783112, Valid till 24th Aug 2028 Credentials: https://in.linkedin.com/pub/sreedharan-s-r/1b/a65/58