Snehal Rathore, CPP®

Experience

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  Government of India

  Dec 2001 - Mar 2023

  • Coordinated with 30+ key stake holders including district administration, law enforcement, medical establishments, media, Village Panchayats & other government agencies and precisely conducted recruitment drive resulting in 25% reduction in expenditure inspite of massive turnout of Lakhs of youth (100% increment) for recruitment in the Northern Zone.• Ensured 100% compliance in implementing government policies including AGNIPATH scheme within stipulated time frame and deadlines.• Selected AGNIVEERS with Due diligence and adherence to the newly introduced policies and procedures leading to one of the highest recruitments in the country for two consecutive years.• Implemented physical security process and access control procedure by installing digitized security equipment and electronic surveillance system in the zone.• Projected, procured and managed equipment amounting to Rs 5 Crore for improving the operational efficiency of recruitment staff. Show less • Lead and envisioned role for 1275-member strong team in tough terrain, hot and humid weather conditions & extremely volatile and sensitive situation along the International Border. • Effectively secured the International Borders with neighboring country having volatile IS situation along the Eastern Borders.• Co-ordinated with 15+ cross-functional government bodies and strategized security and intelligence collection resulting in effective risk mitigation.• Collected, analyzed, synthesized, and collated intelligence resulting in 95% reduction in security incidents. • Conceptualized, planned, and executed many successful Military Operations with a remarkable feat of NIL fatalities/casualties and apprehended many terrorists and sympathizers.• Led the Unit to earn a unique distinction of being awarded the coveted Unit Appreciation by the Honorable Governor of Mizoram in the year 2020 for the first time in the unit history of 170 years.• Played Instrumental role in achieving almost 50 Commendations and Citations for subordinates - boosted Gross Happiness Index to 95%.• Forecasted and Managed security budgets Crore including forecasting, allocation, and cost-control measures, optimizing resource utilization and achieving 25% cost savings annually.• Restricted, managed and honourably repatriated 1500+ international refugees to their native country with due diligence thus establishing the high humane value.• Planned and established three fully operational company posts including helipads along the International Border in an extremely challenging environment with limited resources.• Effectively managed equipment worth Rs 500 crores with 100% financial transparency. Show less • Led a team of 150+ personnel in designing and executing security protocols, procedures and initiatives to protect human life, assets and stakeholders resulting in 50% reduction in security incidents over three years.• Co-ordinated with 20+ cross-functional government agencies and strategized security operations as Deputy Director Operations during visit of foreign dignitaries.• Headed Unit Training Team and imparted training to more than 600 personnel including behavioral preparation, management of subunit personnel for seamless execution of tasks resulting in successful accomplishment of tasks with highest level of operational efficiency. • Strategized and implemented countermeasures against multiple militant and terrorist organizations to protect local minorities during the high-profile visit.• Strategized community reach of the Government mission by designing and implementing socio-functional development initiatives in close cooperation with civil authorities across 20+rural villages and communities. Show less • Carried out extensive aviation Operations across varied terrain including deserts, mountains and jungles along the international borders.• Strategized aviation operations, aerodrome security and management of inventory including managing runway lighting project.• Implemented aviation security policies, standards, and guidelines formulation, conducted photo reconnaissance missions including IB monitoring.• Executed 05 lifesaving air evacuation missions resulting in saving of precious human lives from battle injuries, and medical issues. Show less • Commanded a Work force of 120+ personnel in highly active operational environment and ensured highest level of preparedness and operational performance leading by personal example.• Responsible for collection, collating and analyzing operational intelligence from various agencies and sources to develop comprehensive risk/threat assessment plans.• Empowered senior leadership to formulate strategies using data backed business cases. • Enhanced productivity through professional engagement and communication• Ensured highest level of morale and motivation among troops personal engagement thus improved job satisfaction by 75%. Show less

  • Senior Director of Recruiting: Colonel

    Nov 2020 - Mar 2023

  • Director of Operations: Colonel (Commanding Officer)

    Jul 2017 - Oct 2020

  • Deputy Director Operations: Lieutenant Colonel

    Apr 2012 - Jun 2017

  • Senior Operations Manager (Aviation Operations): Major

    Nov 2008 - Mar 2012

  • Operations Manager: (Lieutenant to Major)

    Dec 2001 - Oct 2008
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  Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

  Mar 2023 - now

  Head of Security

  Responsibilities include: -• Developed and implemented detailed Security policies and SOPs for regulating daily movement of 2500+ personnel including employees, vendors, contractual employees and other stake holders in various labs.• Visualized, procured and supervised installation of upgraded Integrated Security Systems for various labs thus enhancing the operational efficiency of the security staff by 90%. • Spearheaded, integrated and coordinated Security process for Access Control, Visitor Management System, Material Management, compliance and vigilance of critical and extremely high-value installations including Nuclear Medicine facility achieving 50% increase in operational efficiency of the employees, security staff and other stake holders.• Carried out cross-functional coordination with Law Enforcement agency, Intelligence Bureau, Fire prevention department and other key stake holders and statutory authorities as a proactive approach for Threat Assessment and Risk Mitigation.• Conducted Security Awareness and regular reviews/audits for lapses leading to effective risk mitigation and compliance of policies as per standards and policy guidelines.• Prevented loss of critical info-assets through strict implementation of policies, procedures and training & development of security officers. • Effectively headed a team of 200+ Personnels Including Proprietary and contractual security staff, Administrative and Multitasking staff.• Contracted and efficiently employed the Security, Administrative & Multitasking staff and equipment. Show less