Shivashankar G

Resolute and result-driven administrative professional with illustrious career of 25 years in providing comprehensive Admin / Facilities management / Event Management solutions with a globally acknowledged industrial association (CII) in India. Demonstrated professional excellence in drawing administration budget and implementing expense control mechanism to derive maximum benefits within defined cost-constraints. Exceptional strengths in identifying services for outsourcing and concluding / enforcing service level agreements on most competitive terms.

Strong credentials in setting up effective liaison with the Ministries / Govt. authorities and coordinating meetings on industry related issues. Wide real-time experience in organizing Trade Fairs, Industry Exhibitions, workshops etc with meticulous micro-planning and effective coordination with internal and external customers. Articulate and assertive with superior organizing, coordination and leadership skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Deputy Director (Director Grade) - CONFEDERATION OF INDIAN INDUSTRY (CII) - India

(1989 - 2016-08)

A prestigious industry managed organization playing significant role in facilitating India's development by working closely with Government on policy issues and developing specialized services and global linkages.

• Contributed comprehensive administrative management support to ensure hassle-free office operations.
• Set up regular coordination with CEOs of top industries to organize Meetings, Exhibitions, and Trade Fairs etc. in India / abroad. Implemented effective controls to manage event /exhibition's expenses within approved limits.
• Liaised with Chief Minister's office, other ministries, Industry departments etc in organizing / coordinating Meetings on issues related to industries.
• Drawn administration / operations budget and regulated incidences of expenses to limit overall expenditure within approved budgetary limits.
• Identified outsourced Facility Management Services, negotiated / finalized service level agreements & enforced service delivery as per contract stipulations. The services managed include - Physical security, Infrastructure maintenance, Housekeeping, Employee Transportation, Hospitality services and Vendor Management to ensure total satisfaction of the internal customers.
• Effectively maintained entire infrastructure and related service including - Intelligent Building management systems, the access based lighting system, UPS monitoring, Lift management, Surveillance system, Access control system, Fire Alarm system, Gas suppression system, & Water management, Air conditioning & Environmental controls.
• Driven purchase initiatives including planning and procurement of furniture, liveries, stationary, festive gifts, etc. Provided total travel management support to ensure comfortable movement of employees / officers. Concluded AMCs for all office equipments /machines and enforced contract terms with regular monitoring.
• Effectively managed a fleet of vehicles and generated substantial savings with regular monitoring. Monitored implementation of daily maintenance schedule and eliminated bottlenecks to prolong service life of the vehicles.
• Concluded most economical long-term rate contracts with good hotels to ensure most comfortable and economical accommodation for the guests/ visiting officials.
• Contributed significantly in improving operations of Canteens / Cafeteria and introduced reputed caterers with a wide range of food varieties from South/ North/ Combo dishes.
• Efficiently managed entire procurement related to Facility Maintenance & Infrastructure Development, Maintenance of Fixed Assets, & day to day Administration covering activities like - Housekeeping, Travel, Hotel Accommodation, Import & Export Oriented work, Banking, Vendors Management, Horticulture & Facility management.
• Organized major events and introduced best practices to enable superior service delivery & cost saving to the organization.
• Engaged multiple contractors and overseen their services to ensure work performance in compliance with contract terms.
• Ensure observance of Health, Safety and Environmental standards and compliance to statutory provisions relating to operations to the organization.
• Consistently delivered superior performances year on year to total satisfaction of the stakeholders.

Corporate Events Management Company - Sparkle Events Pro

(2018 - 2021)

The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM)

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