Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Trainings Attended
Noteworthy Accomplishments
Timeline
Hi, I’m

VISHAL KOUL

Saskatoon,Saskatchewan
VISHAL KOUL

Summary

A highly accomplished professional with extensive experience of 27+ years in handling the entire spectrum of Administration, Employee management, Facility Purchase and Media sourcing across diverse industries. A resourceful, flexible, innovative and enthusiastic individual with sound cognizance of office procedures. An excellent team player & an articulate communicator with demonstrated excellence in working in a fast-paced and challenging environment along with outstanding decision-making, problem-solving, interpersonal skills. Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.

Overview

27
years of professional experience

Work History

ZS Associates

Head Customer Relation Internal
05.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Accountable for internal customer interactions and solving issues managing calls and emails
  • Managing budgets for operations
  • Working on Data and MIS query resolution
  • Diligently working on Working Model and setting up of process
  • Responsible for implementing process and procedures
  • Involved in the auditing of procedures practiced in the organization & participating in QHSE/OSHA/ISO audits
  • Proficient in handling client audits & involved in office property search, lease agreements & renewal
  • Responsible for courier service and packages
  • Handling calls and inbound electronic media
  • Establishing the liaison between Police, Government & Local Municipality
  • Proactively participating in event management, operations, setting up of new office infrastructure and administration
  • Performing strategic planning related to the expansion & mentoring the team regularly
  • Representing company on common portfolios regarding administration activities
  • Preparing OPEX/CAPEX budget for all offices.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Geometric Limited (Currently Part of HCL)

Global Head Administration
02.2014 - 05.2018

Job overview

  • Global in-charge of administration/facility/travel & insurance
  • Accountable for the global budgets for Administration/Travel and Insurance & audits related to Admin & Travel
  • Significant member of the GAC core team
  • Successfully executed the Admin/Travel and Insurance policies across all the offices including overseas
  • Liaisoned with the MIDC people for the approval of building plans post submission from architect & MIDC agencies for obtaining completion certificate
  • Collaborated with the Fire/Pollution/STP for obtaining the permissions and NOC
  • Coordinated & cooperated with the Director/Assistant Director STPI office for various LOP renewals and issues & with Commissioner SEZ office in SEEPS Andheri for the setting up of new units under SEZ
  • Involved in space finalization within SEZ premises in coordination with the developer
  • Prepared the documentation regarding the SEZ unit approval meeting
  • Coordinating for audit queries, FPR (Financial Performance Report) in consultation with finance and legal & for getting IEC (Importer and Exporter code)
  • Associated with the customs officials for acquiring necessary permissions regarding BLUT & benefits & for bonding and de-bonding space
  • Involved in landscape management, guest house setup & management, choosing the insurance agency for employee-related insurances
  • Directed the Global Admin and Travel Department.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
  • Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
  • Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
  • Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
  • Facilitated successful cross-functional collaborations for the completion of key projects, fostering strong working relationships among team members.
  • Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
  • Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and proactively addressing these challenges through appropriate solutions implementation.

Tata Teleservices Ltd.

Head Administration and Internal Client Relations
01.2013 - 02.2014

Job overview

  • Ensuring the smooth operations of facility & administration services across all the offices
  • Involved in facility management including office operation, housekeeping, security, pest control, printing & stationary
  • Played a crucial role in synergies with corporate admin team & various verticals across the group
  • Implemented Admin policies across all offices
  • Managed space planning and seat allocation
  • Meticulously handled the CUG plan for employees within the group for mobile phones & SIM cards distribution for employees of the zone
  • Accountable for the facility upkeep at switch locations & towers
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Authorized vendor bills for final payment process
  • Dealt with property agencies for search of optimum property for offices, stores and switch locations
  • Assisted in the relocation & household movement of the new employees
  • Operated as an in-charge of cafeteria and parking management system & event management for the designated region
  • Maintained AMC of all the assets by coordinating with the corporate office and procurement teams
  • Administered the travel operations & cooperated with the local HR for in-house employee events & training
  • Handled utility bill payments & tracking, maintained MIS for several processes involving administration and security scope
  • Developed administration and OPEX budget for the region along with several reports related to administration, safety & security
  • Proactively involved in guest house setup and management.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.

Arshiya International Ltd.

DGM Administration, North and East
01.2011 - 01.2013

Job overview

Was responsible for entire administration ,facility management and client relations.

Servicing internal and external clients and stake holders

Was responsible for inbound customer support and query resolution

ICICI Bank Ltd.

Chief Manager (Administration & Procurement)
06.2003 - 01.2011

Job overview

Handling branch network system

Responsible for customer interactions at the front desk

Taking care of audits and processes.

Was in charge of CRM services.

Taking care of customer escalations

Bharti Broadband Networks Ltd.

Asst. Manager (Administration & Procurement)
04.1999 - 05.2003

Job overview

Thomson Press India Ltd.

Sales Executive
08.1997 - 03.1999

Job overview

Education

Pune Vidhrathi Grah College of Engineering And Tec
University Of Pune, India

Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) in Printing & Graphic Communication from B.Tech
01.1997

University Overview

Skills

  • Strategy Planning/Employee Management
  • Demand Planning & Forecasting
  • Contract Management
  • Change Management
  • Negotiations/Costing
  • New Infrastructure
  • Sourcing/Procurement
  • Budgeting/MIS
  • Security Operation
  • Administration/Facility management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Partner Management
  • Vendor Development
  • System Development
  • Business Continuity Planning
  • Store Operations
  • Problem-Solving
  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Multitasking
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Critical Thinking
  • Computer Skills

Trainings Attended

Trainings Attended
  • Interpersonal & Communication Skills
  • Managerial Skills
  • Understanding Self
  • Leadership Programme & Managing People
  • Presentation & Negotiation Skills
  • Business Antiquates

Noteworthy Accomplishments

Noteworthy Accomplishments
  • Tata Teleservices Ltd., Rewarded with the special COO AWARD, Successfully set up a New Cafeteria at Pune in record time lines
  • Arshiya International Ltd., Was responsible for the customer interactions and giving solution to their needs, Succeeded in deploying the process end to end and working on the standard operating procedures, Strategically planned for the optimum space utilization of the office, Accomplished the reduction of telecom bills by changing the CENTRIX line to EPABX, Efficiently negotiated with cell phone operators and implemented the CUG plan for the region, Attained the cost saving of 15% on rent by negotiating the cost of existing premises, Played a crucial role in setting up the residential premises for our senior management & a new security agency, Successfully started two additional guest houses, Mitigated the costs by 15-20% by negotiating the rates with the hotels, Established the appropriate systems for access control and attendance monitoring along with a system for Protocol Management, Launched the process of capturing data and MIS for multiple activities, Recognized as the Star performer for the previous year
  • ICICI Bank Ltd., Successfully streamlined & automated existing manual processes, Meticulously lead conceptualization & execution of an online Pan India Administration and Indenting Processing System, Merit of enhancing the existing turnaround times for key processes, Successfully got PAC process approved through process approval committee for administration and vendor elements, A vital member of a special team for Mergers and Takeover (Infrastructure/Administration Perspective), Achieved cost optimization & savings through process streamlining, vendor development and innovations. Successfully set up a reverse auction process for attaining the optimal cost for vendor elements, housekeeping staff and R&M activities, Successfully implemented these innovations during the takeover, Successfully achieved the cost-saving measures in CAPEX items such as AC, DG, UPS, Security systems and media-related activities through a reverse bidding process, Involved in the house online indenting system & complete conceptualisation for my section, Awarded for the on-time branch launches, Nominated for the Leader management program and underwent the training, Rated between 1 and 2 in PMS for all the years on a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 is the highest and 5 is the lowest, Deployed housekeeping and R&M staff PAN India within the recording period of 7 days for these two mergers

Timeline

Head Customer Relation Internal
ZS Associates
05.2018 - Current
Global Head Administration
Geometric Limited (Currently Part of HCL)
02.2014 - 05.2018
Head Administration and Internal Client Relations
Tata Teleservices Ltd.
01.2013 - 02.2014
DGM Administration, North and East
Arshiya International Ltd.
01.2011 - 01.2013
Chief Manager (Administration & Procurement)
ICICI Bank Ltd.
06.2003 - 01.2011
Asst. Manager (Administration & Procurement)
Bharti Broadband Networks Ltd.
04.1999 - 05.2003
Sales Executive
Thomson Press India Ltd.
08.1997 - 03.1999
Pune Vidhrathi Grah College of Engineering And Tec
Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) in Printing & Graphic Communication from B.Tech
VISHAL KOUL