Charlez Kurian John

Experience

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  ASAP Kerala

  Nov 2014 - Jul 2019

  -Liaison with government department as part of project implementation.-Monitor, organize, and improve project tracking systems for CEO.-Organize and maintain relevant program files which includes researching potential initiatives and events, creating project proposals etc.-Collaborate with members of the division to evaluate progress and refine plans for project progress and project direction on behalf of CEO.-Provide vision and direction for division projects to ensure alignment with the organizational objective.-Evaluate and provide feedback for submissions from the departments. Eg: editing documents, maintaining an updated knowledge of division priorities, providing relevant responses, etc.-Maintain executive's appointment schedule by planning & scheduling meetings and conferences.-Updating Action Taken Reports [ATR] of all meetings conducted by executive officer.-Preparing & coordinating oral and written communication with project team on behalf of executive officer, following up on results.-Addressing the grievances and concerns of Programme Managers by coordinating with other divisions and sections of the organization. Show less -Business plan development aligning with organizational objectives.-Market research to Identify potential stakeholders. -Effective communication channel establishment (personal meetings and social networking) for hand holding stakeholders.-Foolproof execution of programmes through successful negotiation with stakeholders.-Identification and creation of Quality plan.-Conducting quality audits of centres as part of programme implementation. -Managing change requests, monitoring and implementing approved changes.-Cordial linkage creation with stakeholders to ensure their satisfaction. Show less -Liaison with central ministry as part of project implementation. Identifying key stakeholders and documenting their requirements. -Developing quality requirements & assurance plan. -Risk mitigation planning. -Project development aligning with organizational strategies. -Coordinating phase-over/ stage-gate meetings. -Preparing Minutes of meeting. -Cost management plan creation. -Executing, monitoring & controlling project tasks including recruitment of trainers. -Ensuring time bound schedule completion. Show less

  • Programme Manager - Strategic Unit & EA to CEO-ASAP, Higher Education Dept., Govt. of Kerala.

    Mar 2018 - Jul 2019

  • Programme Manager In-charge of Business Development and Stakeholder Management.

    Jan 2018 - Feb 2018

  • Programme Manager In-charge of Technical Division, Skill training hub and DPM Unit

    Nov 2014 - Dec 2017
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  91Springboard

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2020

  -Project Managing real estate operations and tracking activities on Pipefy (Project Management Tool). -Conducting daily stand-ups with Business Development Managers and ensuring that the real estate projects are on track. -Follow up with Business Development Managers on action items from the weekly meetings and support them in case of escalations.-Supporting Co-founder in framing annual road map for the real estate division. -Managing Co-founder’s calendar, planning and scheduling meeting with relevant stakeholders. Show less

  • Project Management Associate

    Dec 2019 - Jul 2020

  • Executive Assistant to Head of Real Estate

    Jul 2019 - Dec 2019
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  Build3

  Apr 2020 - now

  Startup Builder

  build3 is a startup studio for for impact-centric startups that better the mind, body and the earth.We work with Founders as institutional co-founders until their venture is a full blown organisation.But we are not advisors, mentors, investors, incubators or accelerators - we are all of these! We are always co-building with the Founder, creatively, conscientiously, through the power of communities!-Ensuring all company wide operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective way.-Improving operational management systems, processes and best practices of the company.-Helping the organization’s processes remain legally compliant. -Manage budgets and forecasts, coordinate with accounting vendors for payroll management and payout creations.-Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.-Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.-Create clear and useful research reports and recommendations for organizational use. Show less

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  Ivy Child International

  Mar 2021 - now

  Executive Team Lead

  -To support the administrative needs of the Executive Team and the Board.-Represent the organization and the CEO in and out of the workplace with Ivy Child's team and the community.- Serve as an administrative leader to ensure strong internal communications between all divisions to enable efficient development and implementation.- Strategic management of initiatives, upholding trust and credibility.- Communicate with team and community to provide guidance and support as needed.-Work closely with the CEO to keep her well-informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities.-Complete and manage projects and special assignments. Show less