Jan 1998 - Oct 2004
Management Consultant - P R C & Co., PALGHAT, KERALA, INDIA
Served as consultant to more than 10 small/ mid sized firms. Cleared loans for projects worth upto Rs. 50M (USD.1M) during this period. The work provided me with the ability to work independently and intuitively and to utilize my skills that included how to empower businesses through innovative ideas and solutions, easily understanding clients markets, their businesses and their pain points and also take on clients objectives and translate them into structured programs.
Other job functions included identifying client requirements through liaison with analysts/ fund houses, answering queries on investment strategies and compliance requirements, restructuring and accepting ownership for accomplishing new requests and collaborating with support teams to develop sellable solutions.
Jun 1993 - Oct 1997
Project Consultant - GREEN LEAF HERBAL PROJECT, COLOMBO, SRI LANKA
Set up an $0.5M herbal project (a JV between Yugoslavian and Sri Lankan firms), from scratch to an export-processing unit. Functions included; interfaced with the govt., preparation on investment proposal feasibility studies / obtaining funding from USAID long term strategic planning, market research, technical documentation advertising, preparation of sales/ promotional literatures, design and packaging
Dec 1989 - April 1993
Executive Assistant. to CEO - AL HANOUF HEALTH SERVICES, RIYADH, KSA
Reported directly to the CEO and was a main part of the team that was responsible in the start-up, business planning, recruitment, administrative and budgetary functions of this new hospital project, setting it up from scratch to a profit center. While leaving, the company had four (500 bed) hospitals, with two more projects pending and a turnover of (USD.90 M), within a 4-year period. Other functional areas included: strategic planning, business development, personnel planning, preparation of bid proposal studies, feasibility reports, and co-coordinating joint ventures.
Dec 1987 - Dec 1989
Managemen Trainee / Asst. Imports Executive - ORSON ELECTRONICS LTD., BOMBAY
Negotiated long-term contractual agreements with import suppliers for the outsourcing of parts. Oversaw aspects of transactions, letters of credit, preparation of import/export documentation and shipping. Initially involved in the international and product department, where responsibilities included assisting the local marketing team, by coordinating with the foreign joint venture partner through regular/ conference calls and training sessions, etc.
Oct 1986 - Oct 1987
Trainee/ Liaison & Public Relations - P R C & Co., PALGHAT, KERALA, INDIA
Assisted the management as a trainee and support staff. Job profile involved coordinating with the government bodies, i.e., lobbying etc., and P R Consultancy.
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Am well versed in online marketing and web design and am proficient with most web software. I am also proficient with Windows Operating Systems and MS Office Application software. Am net-savvy and can use Internet Explorer and other browsers. Familiar with online advertising/ channel marketing (especially with internationally-targeted search engines). I have a good knowledge of design tools and am familiar with HTML and have designed and developed multiple sites. Besides, I have a strong understanding of search marketing and campaign development and management and a good idea on the latest and contemporary trends within the industry.
Also have a computer with broadband and all the required facilities
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Has excellent written and verbal English language skills, including grammar, and possesses strong communication skills with the ability to articulate clearly. Am also fluent in Hindi, Malayalam & a bit of conversational Tamil and Arabic
PERSONAL
Single, Non-smoker, Teetotaler, born on 28th July, 1965, with a height and weight of 180cms and 95 kilos. Fluent in English, Hindi, Malayalam & Tamil
INTERESTS
Painting, writing, cooking, internet, reading, music and tennis. Enjoy spending time in eco-related projects, family activities and volunteer community work.
EDUCATION
MBA (1998) (Pacific Western University, Hawaii)(Incomplete)
B.Sc (1987) (Physics) (Calicut University, Kerala)
