Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Extracurricular Activities
Projects
Trainingsandinternships
Paperpresentations
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BHAVANA SARIDE VENKATA

Milpitas,California

Summary

Accomplished Operations Manager with a strong history of leading sustainable improvement initiatives at Suvasa Aromaceuticals. Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite enhances operational efficiency, while leadership skills foster team motivation and performance enhancement. Recognized for proficiency in Agile project management, driving significant cost reductions and performance improvements. Aiming to leverage these skills to advance organizational goals and operational excellence.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Suvasa Aromaceuticals
Chennai, India
07.2012 - Current
  • Oversaw development and assessment processes for organic aromatherapy goods.
  • Acquired expertise in cost pricing strategies and quality control for the herbal wellness sector.
  • Carried out specific pre-formulation tests.
  • Gained valuable insights into the specific challenges of women's employment in both rural and urban areas.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies by accurately analyzing and managing customer orders and invoices for various Fortune 500 companies.
  • Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
  • Answered questions from customers regarding products and services offered by the company.
  • Developed and maintained filing systems for confidential documents and records.
  • Sorted and distributed incoming faxes, letters and emails for office distribution.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders when necessary.
  • Coordinated with other departments including sales, marketing, finance, human resources. to ensure efficient operations.
  • Oversaw financial management, budget management, accounting and payroll activities.
  • Motivated and evaluated personnel for performance improvement and goal achievement.
  • Analyzed and controlled materials, supplies and equipment operational expenses.
  • Established effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure materials needed for production.

Junior Pharmacy Administrative Assistant

APEX PHARMACEUTICALS
Chennai, India
06.2009 - 05.2012
  • Engaged with multiple company divisions including QC/QA, supply chain management.
  • Executed tasks within manufacturing and testing facilities.
  • Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
  • Maintained accurate records of all activities performed throughout internship period.
  • Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
  • Determined consumer needs to provide products and services appealing to larger market.
  • Wrote and submitted reports on industry trends, prompting managers to develop business plans.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Management trainee

Holistic Wellness Clinic, Apollo hospital
Chennai, India
06.2008 - 05.2009
  • Worked closely with the Human Resource department.
  • Gained insights into the role of technology within medical settings.

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

Sri Ramamachandra University
10.2010

Masters of Information Systems Management - General studies concentration

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry College of New York
New York

Skills

  • Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Query Development Expertise
  • Scrum Methodology Expert
  • Sustained Improvement Initiatives
  • Agile and Waterfall Project Management
  • Balsamiq User Interface Design
  • User Story Documentation
  • Experience with JIRA tracking and administration

Extracurricular Activities

Organized camps for blood donations and cataract surgeries, Smile, non-governmental organization, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 05/01/08, 05/01/09 Won silver and gold medals in swimming competitions for Juniors, 05/01/00, Presidency Club, Chennai Won silver and bronze medals for intermediate seniors, 05/01/04, Presidency Club, Chennai Taught Basic English to grade 2 children, Padur, Tamil Nadu, 08/01/08, 05/01/09

Projects

Paracetamol tablets and their micro extraction, Ms. Maanvizhi, 05/01/09, Developed and validated the method of determination.

Trainingsandinternships

Internship, Research and Development, Apex Pharmaceuticals, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 12/01/09, Training at the quality control, quality assurance, supply chain and stores, HR, distribution, purchasing departments of the company., Worked in the manufacturing and testing plants.

Paperpresentations

  • Pharmacognosy and pharmacology the relationship which can lead to new drug design, 01/01/09, Worked on this paper in undergraduate school and presented in my final year to a panel of teachers.
  • The Importance of Female Child Education (power point), 02/01/09, ISHA, non-governmental organization, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Discussed the statistics regarding rural girl children who were not being given the opportunities they deserve and are being married off in India.

Timeline

Operations Manager

Suvasa Aromaceuticals
07.2012 - Current

Junior Pharmacy Administrative Assistant

APEX PHARMACEUTICALS
06.2009 - 05.2012

Management trainee

Holistic Wellness Clinic, Apollo hospital
06.2008 - 05.2009

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

Sri Ramamachandra University

Masters of Information Systems Management - General studies concentration

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry College of New York

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