Karthic Kannan

Results-driven Facility and Administration professional with 10+ years of experience managing large-scale corporate workplaces (3,000–8,000 employees). Expertise in vendor management, preventive maintenance (HVAC/electrical/plumbing), safety compliance, and office operations. Proven track record in cost optimization, SLA adherence, and improving workplace efficiency through data-driven reporting.

Specialist – Administration - Movate Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (formerly CSS Corp) - Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

(2016-05)

• Managed end-to-end facility operations for ~3,000+ employees across SEZ environment
• Coordinated preventive & breakdown maintenance (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), achieving ~98–99% uptime
• Managed 10+ vendors (HK, security, cafeteria, maintenance); ensured SLA compliance and reduced service escalations by ~20%
• Led cost optimization initiatives, reducing annual facility spend by ~12–15%
• Ensured 100% compliance in safety audits (fire systems, emergency readiness, statutory requirements)
• Conducted periodic safety drills and closed audit observations within defined timelines
• Planned and optimized workspace layouts, improving seat utilization by ~15%
• Prepared MIS dashboards and monthly facility reports for leadership review
• Managed OPEX & CAPEX budgets (~₹XX lakhs annually) with variance control
• Coordinated with SEZ/customs authorities for approvals, ID cards, and material movement
• Oversaw asset lifecycle management; improved asset tracking accuracy to ~100%
• Supported 50+ client visits/events annually with seamless execution

Executive – Administration - Salcomp Manufacturing India Pvt. Ltd. - Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

(2014-05 - 2016-03)

• Managed facility services (HK, security, transport, canteen) for manufacturing workforce (~1,000+ employees)
• Planned and executed food services for 3 shifts; improved service satisfaction scores by ~15%
• Negotiated vendor contracts and renewals, achieving ~10% cost savings
• Maintained statutory compliance and supported internal/external audits with zero major nonconformities
• Controlled inventory and procurement; reduced wastage by ~12%
• Streamlined grievance handling, reducing resolution turnaround time by ~25%

Sr. Coordinator – Administration - Cognizant Technology Solutions (via Day n Day Services) - Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

(2011-10 - 2014-05)

• Managed facility operations for 2 major blocks supporting ~8,000 employees
• Coordinated housekeeping, maintenance, pantry, and mailroom services with multi-vendor setup
• Improved issue resolution time by ~30% through better vendor coordination
• Supported 100+ events and client visits annually
• Maintained inventory and procurement processes with improved tracking efficiency
• Assisted in contract management and ensured service delivery compliance

MBA - General Management - Anna University

B.Com - General - Guru Nanak College, Chennai