SURENDAR DEVARAJ
Karur, India
Phone: +91-920******* Mail: adwnko@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn URL: www.linkedin.com/in/surendar-devaraj-
SUMMARY
IRDAI Certified
Manager with over seven years of experience in the diversified domains/verticals
Demonstrated expertise in vast gamut of tasks encompassing – farm management of over 400 acres, ensuring sustainability, cultivation of Herbal crops (utilising robust farming techniques), project management, team management and more
Played a significant role in various banking domain activities, including – cash management, managing savings & current accounts, front-office management, customer support, different types of loans (home/personal/car/SME loans, business loans and CGTMSE)
Good experience in credit card services, FOREX transactions, wealth management, and insurance services (life, general, and health insurance)
Conversant with software/tools like Microsoft Office, Kenexa/Brass ring, CRM, CRMnext, Flexi Cube, Finacle, Saksham and internet applications
Having a clean driving record and feeling at ease driving a cube truck and using agricultural machinery is a requirement.
Key SKILLS
Sustainability
Farm Management
Herbal Crops Cultivation
Best Farming Techniques
Project Management
Team Management
Standards Of Production
Reports
Quality Compliance
Community Partners
Material Acquisition
WORK EXPERIENCE
Organization
Designation
Duration
Glorifarm Botanicals
Manager
Oct 2020 – Till Date
HDFC Bank
Deputy Manager
March 2020 – Sep 2020
Deutsche Bank AG
Sales Manager – Business Banking
April 2019 – Feb 2020
Axis Bank
Priority Banking Relationship Manager
Feb 2017 – Jan 2019
Randstad India
Offer Roll-Out Specialist
Aug 2015 – Feb 2017
@ Glorifarm Botanicals
Role
Farm Operations
Key deliverables
Played a pivotal role in providing patient and respectful supervision to farm associates
Efficiently collaborating with the farm team and advisory board to develop monthly reports
Developing annual field plans, safeguarding that production standards are maintained to deliver high-quality produce; maintaining farm infrastructure/landscape; working with community partner; ordering seeds & materials; creating weekly planting schedules; managing insect and weed control, fertility monitoring, and field observations
Proficient in conducting cultivation activities, overseeing the planning, creation, and maintenance of farm infrastructure (irrigation & fencing); implementing a soil-building program, including composting
Diligently planning weekly harvest schedules, managing harvests/markets/deliveries, and assisting with marketing and outreach efforts
Integrating the farm into long-term development plans and coordinating produce needs with market and educational programs
Working in the field, outdoor classroom, office, and performing hard, repetitive physical work
@ HDFC Bank & Deutsche Bank AG
Role
Senior Branch Sales Manager
Key deliverables
Managed the total sales resources of the branch and ensuring revenue goals are met; successfully building new relationships with high-quality prospects in the market; worked with a range of clients, including large corporations/hospitals/traders/manufacturers and service providers
Focused on current account acquisition as a key priority
Integral role in wide spectrum of tasks comprising - analyzing customer profiles to provide unsecured business loans; concentrated on import/export clients to facilitate foreign exchange transactions; selling third-party products (life insurance, health insurance, mutual funds, POS terminals, and general insurance)
Diligently maintained accurate records of prospective leads to improve conversion rates and follow up with customers regularly
Made regular service calls to clients and providing investment advice to manage their portfolios effectively. Instrumental in assisting clients in diversifying their wealth for long-term growth
@ Axis Bank
Accountable for a range of duties, including: building strong relationships with high-net-worth clients; provided door-to-door service; managed the current accounts of HNI clients & ensuring smooth financial transactions; planned cash deposits and withdrawals to bypass long queues
Appointed a dedicated Relationship manager to manage customized portfolios of savings and current accounts
Offered family banking services and provided investment perspectives such as mutual funds, life insurance, and demat accounts to diversify client funds
Ensured that HNI clients' accounts are funded with the required balance and functioning within specified limits
Conducted financial/non-financial transactions for customers as a customer service officer; effectively managed banking operations such as NEFT/RTGS/DD to serve customers; handled cash and managed operations In the role of Operations Manager for a newly opened branch
Interacted with customers in various regions viz. semi-urban/rural, and metro areas
Provided loan services and acting as an Investment Advisor to the customers
EDUCATION
Master of Science (Chemistry), Madurai Kamaraj University, India, 2015
Bachelor of Science (Chemistry), St. Josephs College, India, 2013