Purnima Sharma
Manager, Quest International
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Mob: +91-992**-***** / 927*******, email: ***********@*****.***
Introduction
Accomplished, motivated, versatile manager with over 7 years of experience, known for paramount approach to clients and co-workers as well as for delivering and implementing advanced solutions to large-size businesses, seeks the next big career challenge and an opportunity to apply my knowledge and expertise on a larger scale.
Education
• 1999 – 2003 B.E (Computer Science) - Natrajan Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai, 87.00%
Certifications and Skills
• Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, CE marking expert, trained Six Sigma Green Belt
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, 22000,TS 16949,ISO 14000,OHSAS 18000, Customer service management, Project management, MS Office, MS Visio, SDLC, CMMi
Work Experience
Quest International, Operations Manager
Period: Current, since July 2009
• Leading and managing business improvement initiatives and facilitating sharing of best practices
• Identifying and leading process improvement projects that support strategic imperatives through the use of ISO/ CMMi/ Six Sigma etc
• Designing and developing key process frameworks and driving development of tools and systems to create and gather data needed to analyze the process/business
• Leading efforts with advanced project management methodology to implement Process Control and Management (process mapping, documentation, metrics, monitoring systems and process ownership)
• Imparting trainings on business process management & improvement to stakeholders
Knowledge Horizon, Quality Officer (Process)
Period: Jan 2009 – June 2009
• Created strategies for implementing Quality Management System (QMS) across the product line
• Identified the scoping and process boundaries
• Defined detailed organizational structure with roles and responsibilities
• Identified the best methods, process hierarchies, process structure, data management tools & resources
• Designed tools and templates for customer satisfaction measurement and motivated the organization to focus on continuous improvement to enhance product quality
• Defined and aligned the key rating areas of employees with continuous improvement goals
• Developed communication strategies for QMS
• Identified process gaps and improvement opportunities with quick wins
• Planed, developed and implemented new processes using standard business process management methodology
Zenith Worldwide, Client Manager
Period: Sep 2008 to Jan 2009
• Operated as the primary client contact, leading strategic and tactical planning activities
• Lead client presentations
• Gathered data through market research
• Maintain appropriate Client relationships
• Ensure all projects client deadlines are met
QSS-QMS, Technical Executive
Period: Feb 2007 to Jun 2008
• Responsible for supporting overall account management, growth, and leadership of cross-functional teams
• Direct the involvement of quality in the product and technology development process
• Diverse knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques and documentation
• Experience in designing and implementing quality systems;
• Perform QA audits
• Quality Management training (ISO and other national / international standards);
National Metallurgical Laboratory, Software Developer
Period: Feb 2004 to Feb 2007
• Gathered data on new product ideas and evaluated them for financial and market potential.
• Work with the customer to detail and convert business requirements into system functional, non-functional, and operational requirements
• Liaison between developers and end user
• Development of business rules and requirements for technical systems
• Participate in the elicitation, documentation, analysis and validation of business processes, systems, and solution requirements
• Produced visualization, user experience and configuration elements of solution design
• Document requirements specifications using high-maturity methods, processes and tools
• Support requirements management and change management processes.
• Support aspects of the business cycle, including proposals, feasibility studies, and implementations.
Strengths
• Good leadership skills, good at implementing strategic initiatives, excellent analytical and presentation skills, consistent over-achiever, ability to perform well under pressure
Hobbies
• Blogging, reading management and technical journals