Rakesh Wadhawan

Experience

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  Indian Navy

  Jan 1981 - Oct 2007

  Cdr

  Managing the wide arena of operations entailing budgeting,supervising the setting up of infrastructure; networking withcontractors for discussing the infrastructure requirements, in line with business requirements. Involved in handling administrative activities like maintenance of office equipments, transport, housekeeping & maintenance of office and record keeping of office stationery including various formats.Responsible for developing and implementing key procurementstrategies / purchase schedules from the vendors and ensuring alignment with organisational objectives along with maximizing the utilization of suppliers, preferred vendors/contractors and the level of spending.Actively involved in monitoring employee performance; developing reward systems to motivate performance and managing welfare measures such as employee get together, canteen, pantry service, excellent food services in cafeteria, inter house competitions, team building, etc. to enhance motivation levels and productivity.Coordinating the organization's response to a crisis, in aneffective, timely manner; planning disaster/ emergencymanagement programs. Conducting regular Health & Safetyinspections on site; resolving problems and overseeing operations of the organization, implements plans, manages human / financial and physical resources. Show less

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  Shree Packwell Ind Pvt Ltd

  Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

  Director

  Managing the company affairs

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  Catman WLL

  Dec 2008 - Jul 2010

  GM

  I was with Catman WLL, Bahrain as GM. I was looking after all the Administration and Operational aspects of running the company. I am a multi-faceted professional with experience in strategic planning, general administration, facility management. Adept at people management functions involvingtraining, development and performance management of large groups of skilled personnel’s. Trained by the army in both theoretical and workable aspects of making-strategy.Strong problem solving & decision making skills with the ability to develop & implement effective action plans. Proficient in designing and managing small teams, developingtactical plans and streamline resource utilisation of a department, leading small tactical teams, imparting continuous training of skilled soldiers, resource allocation and contingency planning. Show less

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  Skylark Warehousing Solutions Pvt Ltd

  Mar 2011 - Sept 2020

  I am a senior - level Management Professional, and bring varied, extensive and cross-cultural experience in managing the entire gamut of Administration and Operation functions with demonstrated leadership qualities since last 7 years in Civil. I have the drive to achieve results with winning business strategies.I am currently with Skylark Warehousing Solutions as GM/Director am looking after all the Operational and Logistics aspects of running the company right from the setting up stage, 3.5 years ago.In the Navy I have been part of Executive Branch doing Admin and Operations jobs for many Institutes and have excelled and shown improvement in all fronts.I excel at motivating groups, establishing new projects, developing strategic plans to get the best out of the business and adjusting to market conditions to develop mutually beneficial relationships with clients. Your time and consideration in reviewing my credentials are appreciated. Show less I am a senior - level Management Professional, and bring varied, extensive and cross-cultural experience in managing the entire gamut of Administration and Operation functions with demonstrated leadership qualities since last 7 years in Civil. I have the drive to achieve results with winning business strategies.I am currently with Skylark Warehousing Solutions as GM/Director am looking after all the Operational and Logistics aspects of running the company right from the setting up stage, 3.5 years ago.In the Navy I have been part of Executive Branch doing Admin and Operations jobs for many Institutes and have excelled and shown improvement in all fronts.I excel at motivating groups, establishing new projects, developing strategic plans to get the best out of the business and adjusting to market conditions to develop mutually beneficial relationships with clients. Your time and consideration in reviewing my credentials are appreciated. Show less

  • GM Operations & Warehousing

    Mar 2011 - Sept 2020

  • GM Operations and Warehousing

    Mar 2011 - Sept 2020
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  Freelance

  Sept 2020 - now

  Management Consultant