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Shivaani Arya

Shivaani Arya

Founder, Director
New Market,MD

Summary

Experienced Restaurant Owner/ Community Social Worker Managing A Food Facility. Featured in Frederick Magazine and Frederick News Post as a successful entrepreneur/community worker within the food industry multiple times.

A credible professional with a proven track record as a Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Leader/Expert in Managing Local - Global Recruiting Teams focusing on ‘Best in Class’ Talent. A diploma holder in Business Management, possessing 10+ years of firm operational international recruitment experience in providing Staffing Management Solutions within Banking & Finance, Retail, FMCG, Hospitality, IT, Real Estate, Logistics & Supply Chain sectors delivering value across a large number of international/local projects through the management of high profile global accounts. Traveled extensively around the world, the exposure and experience while working with renowned international brands have been an asset for me.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder/Director

KESAR BY SHIVAANI/Touch of Delhi
Frederick, MD
09.2020 - Current
  • We Are A Food Facility Providing Fresh Healthy Nutritious Hot To Go Meals To Our Community Beyond Borders Where Race, Ethnicity, Age, Income or Religion has no relevance. KBS is an initiative to bring nourishment where there is hunger by preparing fresh meals almost daily. We hand deliver meals to seniors, people with disabilities or health issues, women and children who cannot leave their homes. We also provide food to various centres like (shelter homes, rehabs, youth centres, teenage birthing mothers) Initially a startup for business purposes in 2020 but then it led me towards doing something for our people when the whole world was struggling due to Covid19. Conception of this idea was a short-term response to the pandemic, that's when I realized that we can play a major role in solving hunger by transforming “food insecurity” into “meal security.” Formerly known as Touch of Delhi, over a period of almost 3 years, KBS has increased community food supply chain in Maryland, Washington DC, VA with the help of its partners providing more than 250 free meals on a weekly basis to anyone who needs them.
  • Currently working on starting a food security workgroup, to recruit volunteers to serve on the workgroup and help facilitate partnerships with local farms and producers to donate fresh surplus produce, dairy, meat for our cause.
  • Develop and implement high nutritional standards for meal preparation, including a balanced ratio of produce, protein, and carbohydrates.
  • Source high-quality ingredients from local suppliers and maintain strict quality control measures.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices.
  • Build and maintain relationships with our partner organization ensuring a diverse range of cuisines for the community
  • Community Engagement
  • Outreach program development and management
  • Partnership building and collaboration
  • Volunteer coordination and leadership
  • Needs assessment and evaluation
  • Menu planning and recipe development
  • Ingredient sourcing and inventory management
  • Food safety and sanitation practices
  • Budgeting
  • Customer service and relationship management

Branch Manager

MRI NETWORK
Kuwait, Kuwait
04.2014 - 01.2015
  • As a Branch Manager, I reported to the CEO directly and was responsible for the Company's overall operation's which included:
  • Working along and managing a team of researchers, business development and recruitment consultants, who were engaged in day-to-day search and recruitment needs of specialized companies/clients in Kuwait and across EMEA to provide them with first-class recruiting services
  • Worked to develop the MRINetwork brand through advertising, promotion and events
  • Responsible for planning & implementing various business strategies to increase operating profit
  • Consulted with Business Leaders and HR Partners to understand their resourcing needs so as to deliver an integrated and equitably focused service
  • Monitored new trends and opportunities to consistently raise the standard for recruitment
  • P&L responsibility for team of consultants and the business
  • Prepared Budget Report/Invoicing/Terms of Business/Contracts
  • Maintaining daily & weekly KPIs of the team
  • Training & Developing Staff
  • Managing Staff Performance
  • Direct Reports and Matrix Management
  • Analyzed competitors and market trends to facilitate business growth.

Executive Recruitment Manager

MRI Network
Kuwait, Kuwait
05.2013 - 04.2014
  • As a Recruitment Manager with an unrivaled expanse of industry connections, I worked closely with employers to attract, engage and retain the right talent for their business, whilst helping job seekers to navigate a lifetime of career choices
  • Building relationships with clients, developing recruitment solutions and managing a dedicated team of recruitment consultants
  • Responsible for direct team management, business development, drafting job specifications, creating job adverts, analyzing resumes, training junior recruitment consultants and offering advice to business professionals on recruitment policies
  • Analyze and implement process improvement and enforce consistency across recruiting policies and procedures.

Senior Consultant/ Team Lead

MRI Network
Kuwait, Kuwait
04.2012 - 05.2013
  • Provide resourcing consultancy service to hiring managers, including the provision of advice on all recruitment issues
  • Manage the recruitment process from initial candidate contact right through to employment offers, ensuring an outstanding candidate experience
  • Manage relationships with recruitment preferred suppliers and other external organizations
  • Represent the company at recruiting events such as job fairs and other community events
  • Communicating effectively and partnering with HR and Training teams, ensuring any combined objectives are achieved.

Senior Consultant, Team Lead- Executive Search

Ma Foi, Randstad Group
Kuwait, Kuwait
04.2008 - 04.2012
  • As a Team Lead for the Banking Financial Services & Retail FMCG Vertical, my responsibilities included’
  • Client Relationship & Business Development and responsible for vertical growth in terms of clientele and Revenues, Key Account Management and Development!
  • Supported/ Assisted the Country Manager in setting up Ma Foi operations in Kuwait
  • Cross selling of all areas within Ma Foi to promote business growth to new client base
  • Developing client base through canvassing high caliber candidates, chasing leads and re-establishing contact with past client contacts
  • Identifying and evaluating specific client recruitment needs including attending agency briefings, direct line manager contact and developing a product/market understanding in order to deliver the highest possible client service.
  • Interviewing, Screening and preparing each candidate to ensure correct CV

Supervisor Recruitment

ITT Industries
Kuwait, Kuwait
12.2005 - 03.2008

Managing Consultant

Malta Trading LLC
Muscat, Oman
06.1999 - 12.2003

Customer Service Supervisor

Star TV
New Delhi, Delhi
09.1997 - 01.1999

Marketing & Sales Executive

Mercedes Benz India
New Delhi, India
09.1995 - 08.1997

Education

MBA - International Business Management

RKC, Switzerland
2010

Diploma - Business Management

Apeejay SM, New Delhi - India
05.1999

Diploma - Tourism And Travel Management

Apeejay CCPA, New Delhi India
06.1998

Diploma - Computer Applications

NIIT, New Delhi - India
04.1998

Bachelor of Commerce -

., India
06.1997

High School Diploma -

Carmel Convent School , New Delhi - India
03.1994

Skills

  • Excellent communication, negotiation skills and professional presence
  • Robust project management & leadership skill's
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Client Service
  • Decision Making
  • Pace-setter
  • Ethics
  • Flexibility
  • Foundational Competencies-
  • Commitment to continuous evolution
  • Demonstration of agility
  • Contribution to a culture of curiosity
  • Functional Competencies-
  • Solutions Oriented
  • Operationally savvy
  • Negotiate win win scenarios Influence

Trainings & Events

  • LinkedIn Social RecruitIn – September 2014, London - United Kingdom
  • Sessions Covered:
  • Talent Pool Analysis, Amplifying Your Engagement Strategy, Internal Hiring
  • TRACSion 3D – June 2014, Kuwait
  • CFA Career Event – October 2013, GUST University, Kuwait
  • Leadership Consulting – September 2013, Singapore
  • Organizational Excellence, Performance Management, Leadership & Corporate Innovation,
  • Account Management
  • AE Jumpstart MRI Network International Division – June 2012 – Dubai
  • Ancillary Solutions, Candidate Management, Talent Management, Head Hunting
  • Applicant Tracking System – PCRecruiter
  • Regional Workshop & Training BFSI – June 2008, Dubai
  • Certificate in Strategies for Successful Recruitment- June 2008 DKV – Dubai
  • Customer Success, Data Insights, Finding the Right Talent, Recruiting, Networking, Internet Tools – Job Portals Several other Webinars and Online TRACS/Sessions completed/attended.

Additional Information

  • Hands on knowledge of web enabled ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) & CRM Tools- Possess knowledge of Basel II, Asset Management, Risk Management, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Islamic Banking, Corporate Banking, Retail Banking, Foreign Banking, Executive Search, Contract & Permanent Staffing, Recruitment Process & Outsourcing. BULLHORN, PCRecruiter

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Urdu
Professional
Punjabi
Limited
Arabic
Elementary

Affiliations

  • Member - Suniye School for Hearing & Speech Impaired.

Interests

  • Culinary Arts, Travelling, Reading, Community Involvement, Networking, Cultural Activities

Timeline

Founder/Director - KESAR BY SHIVAANI/Touch of Delhi
09.2020 - Current
Branch Manager - MRI NETWORK
04.2014 - 01.2015
Executive Recruitment Manager - MRI Network
05.2013 - 04.2014
Senior Consultant/ Team Lead - MRI Network
04.2012 - 05.2013
Senior Consultant, Team Lead- Executive Search - Ma Foi, Randstad Group
04.2008 - 04.2012
Supervisor Recruitment - ITT Industries
12.2005 - 03.2008
Managing Consultant - Malta Trading LLC
06.1999 - 12.2003
Customer Service Supervisor - Star TV
09.1997 - 01.1999
Marketing & Sales Executive - Mercedes Benz India
09.1995 - 08.1997
RKC - MBA, International Business Management
Apeejay SM - Diploma, Business Management
Apeejay CCPA - Diploma, Tourism And Travel Management
NIIT - Diploma, Computer Applications
. - Bachelor of Commerce,
Carmel Convent School - High School Diploma,

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