Shalini Ray
Kolkata,WB
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in underwriting and office management. A highly motivated and results oriented food entrepreneur with 7 years of experience in catering business in a foreign land. Proven ability to develop and implement motivated menu items and build strong customer relationships. Experienced Early Childhood Educator, recognized for ability to develop and implement activities that improve students' learning and behavioral skills as well as confidence and self-reliance. Seeking an opportunity to join a dynamic team to leverage expertise and make a valuable contribution.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-School Teacher
The Learning Experience
06.2022 - 03.2025
- Prepared and implemented a play-based learning curriculum that promoted creativity and development for kids between 4 and 5 years of age
- Designed and delivered interactive sessions on basic academic topics, including numerical concepts, phonetic skills, and color identification.
- Collaborated with parents to create personalized educational strategies, fostering student growth and success.
- Monitored students' progress, identifying areas of strength and areas of improvement
- Appreciated by families for using activities that develop self-reliance and resourcefulness
Culinary Professional and Home-maker
Self
02.2015 - 05.2022
- Passionate and dedicated culinary professional with 7 years of experience in diverse culinary techniques and creating innovative dishes. Known for adaptability and collaborative approach, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
- Managed inventory, order supplies, and ensure proper stock levels to minimize waste and maximize efficiency. Occasionally interacted with customers to receive feedback and ensure satisfaction.
- Created innovative recipes and dynamic menus tailored to evolving market demands and emerging culinary trends.
- Developed seasonal menus integrating current food trends and customer preferences to maximize appeal and profitability.
- Provided a clean and safe environment for my family, demonstrating strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to creating a comfortable and healthy living space.
- Coordinated and supervised numerous family events, celebrations, and extracurricular activities
- Managed household expenses by creating detailed and efficient budgets, demonstrating strong financial planning skills, and ensuring effective allocation of resources for optimal savings and expenditure management.
- Cultivated my passion for singing by performing in competitions and cultural programs, showcasing my vocal talent, dedication, and ability to engage and entertain diverse audiences.
- Leveraged my artistic talent to paint rooms of our family home with captivating and unique designs, showcasing creativity and attention to detail, and transforming spaces into visually appealing environments.
Assistant Manager -Underwriting
Iffco Tokio General Insurance Co. Ltd.
06.2011 - 12.2014
- Analyzed potential risks associated with insuring vehicles, determining whether to offer a policy and settling the appropriate premium based on factors like driver's history, vehicle type, ultimately ensuring the company maintained financial stability by managing risk within the motor insurance portfolio
- Gave Insurance quotes, answer questions about insurance motor policies and assist with the renewal of policies
- Utilized underwriting guidelines and statistical data to determine the likelihood of future claims based on factors like vehicle type, age of the driver, driving history and location
- Monitored claims history of insured drivers to identify high risk behaviors and adjust premiums accordingly
- Provide ideal auto insurance coverage for customers and handle customer inquiries and close deals after making necessary negotiations
- Worked with insurance agents and brokers to gather necessary information about potential clients and explain underwriting decisions
- Responsible for meeting premium targets for the branch
- Managed a team of 5 data-entry operators, including providing them instructions on daily basis and able to carefully review application details and identify potential risks
- Cash management, responsible for inventory and stock
Education
MBA - Insurance Business
Birla Institute of Management And Technology
Greater Noida, IN03-2011
Bachelor of Technology (BTech) - Information Technology
Institute of Engineering And Management (IEM)
Kolkata, IN04-2009
Skills
- Operations Management
- Team Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Problem Solving
- Multitasking
- Microsoft Office 365 suite
Attainments
- Starting and running my own catering business in a foreign land
- Featured as 'Teacher of the Month' on multiple occasions
- Featured in singing competitions in the Greater Boston area since 2015 and was fortunate enough to finish on the podium multiple times
- Lead singer and founding member of acoustic group Harmonies
- Successfully completed ESOL examinations for speakers of other languages from Cambridge University
- Athletics champion at school level
Hobbies and Interests
- Enriching the life of my 7 yr-old daughter
- Cooking
- Music
- Travelling
- Socializing
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Bengali
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pre-School Teacher
The Learning Experience
06.2022 - 03.2025
Culinary Professional and Home-maker
Self
02.2015 - 05.2022
Assistant Manager -Underwriting
Iffco Tokio General Insurance Co. Ltd.
06.2011 - 12.2014
MBA - Insurance Business
Birla Institute of Management And Technology
Bachelor of Technology (BTech) - Information Technology
Institute of Engineering And Management (IEM)
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