Durai Kalpana

• Founded SK Creative Center, Manufacture of Customized Paper products for Event Decoration, Return Gifts
• Organized Unique Art and Craft training programs insisting on Recycle Repurpose and Reuse in schools, colleges, Orphanages, Self-help group, Skill development programme.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

1.Organizing Interactive Craft training programs for College,Schools and Play school. Some selective training
programs conducted in the recent years are listed below. Recycle, repurpose and reuse of natural resources at
student level Workshops were organized for Lions club of Chennai Vellakkal .India.

a. 2024 : Recycle Awareness :Handmade paper Bag Making training provided to Government School at Kumizhi, Tamilnadu, India
b. 2023 -2021 : Various Training for school students orphanages organized by lions club of
Chennai, Vellakkal.
c. 2019 : MOP Vaishnav College , workshop on Handmade Paper Products.
d. 2018-2019 : Organized Workshop for Lions Club.
e. 2016-2017 : Sri Sankara Global Academy Chennai . UKG-Grade 5 (6 hrs/week).
f. 2016 : MOP Vaisnav College workshop on Handmade Paper Products.
g . 2014-2015 : Organized Creative Craft Classes for Maharishi School of Excellence, Tiruverkadu (1 Hr twice a week)

2. Conducting summer camps on Handicraft training for NGOs.
3. Conducting craft training programs for TV channels. – conducted more than ten sessions for ‘Pen’ program in Raj TV during 2008 - 2010.
4. Origami project for calendars.

• Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
• Organized various social activity programs for lower income groups. Main projects were to create awareness, support and provide guidance for people related to safeguard Environment resources, Education, Pediatric Cancer, Diabetics, etc.
• Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruptions.
• Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
• Cultivated strong relationships with members.
• Established culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.
• Delivered operational excellence by optimizing resources, processes, and overall cost structure.
• Supported project management team for optimal performance.
• Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.

• Responsibilities include Administration of Singapore Operations of Rals International Pte Ltd, (A Holding Company of Rajkumar Impex Pte Ltd)
• Entering Agreements with prospective suppliers and buyers in various countries for export and import of commodities Raw Cashew Nuts, Cashew Kernels, Teak and Sesame Seeds
• To operate company’s bank account and sign loan documents, Export, import and shipping documents on behalf of company
• To authorize remittances overseas and to establish letters of credits towards purchases
• To follow-up with payments of suppliers to various countries and ensure realization due dates
• Liaison with bank and shipping companies
• To submit quarterly, half yearly and annual statements to bank
• To maintain proper books of accounts and ensure timely audit and payment of statutory dues to government
• Compliances of all labor laws as per government regulations
• Renewal of licenses, Registration as required for office in Singapore
• Last Drawn Salary $4000
• Reason of leaving: Expiry of contract period.
• Developed compelling presentation decks to gain approval for ideas and communicate results.
• Aligned company goals with customer outcomes and increased satisfaction by automating contact management systems.

• Was in-charge of obtaining & Maintaining Quality Standards, ISO 22000-2005 (On May 2006, we were First to receive for Cashew industry in the world).
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• Was involved in Technical Troubleshooting related to internet connections for American Customers.

• Taught various management subjects for MBA and BE students
• Received a gold coin from the Management of Dr MGR Engineering college (now known as Dr
• MGR Educational and Research Institute, a Deemed University) for producing more than 95% result in three subjects handled in the year 1999-2000
• Also guided around 35 MBA Student projects
• Was Cultural Incharge of the College
• Involved in Planning, Organizing and controlling Intra and Inter college Cultural Meet - Successfully coordinated three cultural festivals Le Talentia 99, Le Talentia 2k, and Le Talentia +1 in the college during the years 1999, 2000 and 2001 respectively
• Incharge of Organizing Students Educational Tour Program of the college.
• Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.

• Handled Commerce subject for secondary grade students.