Anita Balakishnan

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  • Timeline

    Feb 2010 - Oct 2010

    Croupier

    Marina Bay Sands
    Oct 2010 - Feb 2013

    Revenue Executive

    Marina Mandarin Singapore
    Singapore
    Jun 2014 - Oct 2014

    Community Partnership Executive

    Babes Pregnancy Crisis Support
    Oct 2014 - Dec 2015

    Key Account Support Executive

    DHL
    Dec 2015 - Aug 2020

    Project Manager Team Lead

    Fisher Clinical Services
    Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

    Global Project Manager

    Zuellig Pharma
    Current Company
    Aug 2021 - now

    Project Manager, Clinical Supplies

    PPD
  • About me

    Global Project Manager | PMP®

  • Education

    • The australian national university

      2013 - 2013
      Master of business business administration and management, general

      -Winner of ANU International Business Plan competition-Course runner up (2nd ranked student) for Global Marketing

    • The university of queensland

      2007 - 2008
      Bachelor of business hospitality management; travel and tourism management

      -Winner of 2008 Holiday Inn Brisbane’s Hotel Technology Consultancy Firm Challenge-Graduated on Dean's Honour's List-Helped with campus/faculty events

  • Experience

    • Marina bay sands

      Feb 2010 - Oct 2010
      Croupier

      • Honed customer service skills• Selected as one of few dealers to service high roller (VIP) floors• Dealt with mass stream customers as well as VIP high rollers from various markets• Learnt to processes and experienced the challenges of being part of a pre- opening and opening team of a large scale integrated resort• Acquired professional certification (WSQ) in customer service along with table games management

    • Marina mandarin singapore

      Oct 2010 - Feb 2013

      • Preparation and submission of daily and monthly revenue reports• E-commerce management - Assist in managing brand website and online distribution channels• Rate loading for transient market on online distribution channels• Room inventory management on online channels• Creating negotiated rate plans for corporate market segment• Building promotions and tracking individual campaign effectiveness • Undertaking ad-hoc administrative tasks such as taking minutes for meetings and assisting in presentation preparation• Negotiating packages and marketing activities with online travel agents• Tracking production across all market segments• Assisting in yield strategies by researching competitors and market demands• Left position to pursue higher education Show less • Promoted from customer support executive to assistant sales manager within 18 months in department• Managing accounts under the MICE portfolio in the room sales division• Coordination of large groups and VIP arrivals• Organising and conducting inter department meetings• Preparation of monthly financial reports and sales presentations• Marketing the hotel to prospective and existing clients by conducting site inspections and hosting them• Planning and executing special events for key clients and supporters• Negotiating rates and product offerings with clients• Preparation of proposals and group contracts• Generating on MICE business leads through research• After sales follow up with clients Show less

      • Revenue Executive

        Jul 2012 - Feb 2013
      • Assistant Sales Manager

        Oct 2010 - Jul 2012
    • Babes pregnancy crisis support

      Jun 2014 - Oct 2014
      Community partnership executive

      • Recruitment and engagement of volunteers • Overseeing donor relations• Organising public engagement events and outreach activities • Identifying and establishing contact with companies and organisations for partnership and sponsorship opportunities

    • Dhl

      Oct 2014 - Dec 2015
      Key account support executive

      • Managing logistics needs of key GMNC customers• Coordination of business activities, ensuring day-to-day operations meet agreed service standards• Seek continual process improvement in meeting service requirements for dedicated customers in the life sciences industry• Analyse service failures and provide robust resolutions• Preparation and presentation of periodic customer business reviews• Strengthen customer relationship through understanding evolving customer needs• Coordinating between various countries and offices to ensure seamless service delivery• Support start-up and maintenance of the agreed Standard Operating Procedures, Service Level Agreements and Service Operating Procedures so as to maintain high level of service Quality Show less

    • Fisher clinical services

      Dec 2015 - Aug 2020
      Project manager team lead

      Act as main point of contact for high net worth accounts and manage end-to-end processes ofover 50 client projects concurrently. Role involves customer on-boarding, development of project plans, implementation and administration of all project related activities, monitoring efficiency through operational analysis and providing customized solutions. In addition, role as a department lead, involves mentoring and managing 5 direct reports, using problem solving skills and working with various subject matter experts to driving continuous improvement for the organization. Show less

    • Zuellig pharma

      Aug 2020 - Aug 2021
      Global project manager

      Delivery of client projects that require coordination and negotiation among various global stakeholders. Role includes being the escalation point for service and operational issues for all global depots in the network, understanding regulatory environment in different countries and cross-border cold chain logistics. Other responsibilities encompass deviation management, vendor management, maintaining regulatory compliance and ISO standards and ensuring all service level agreements are met.

    • Ppd

      Aug 2021 - now
      Project manager, clinical supplies

      Functional leader for clinical supplies as part of global clinical trial projects. Role responsibilitiesinclude managing project scope by doing contract reviews, managing vendors, procurement and distribution of medical equipment, ancillary supplies, and drugs, coordinating packaging and labelling, warehousing, and logistics activities to ensure project milestones are met. Timely preparation and circulation of project documents was included as part of this role.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Project management professional (pmp)®

      Project management institute
      Dec 2020
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Anita Balakishnan
      Winner International Business Plan Competition Australian National University Nov 2013 Won competition that involved researching and presenting an internationalisation plan. Competition involved working with an actual Australian SME, over 1 semester, looking to enter a new international market.