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Selva rani

Office Manager
Bandar Rimbayu,Selangor Darul Ehsan
Selva rani

Summary

Proven leader in office administration and efficiency, adept at multi-tasking and decision-making. Working experience in Shared services and Bio-Technology sectors. At Air Liquide Business Services, spearheaded Corporate social initiatives and enhanced organization productivity by implementing innovative programs. Skilled in budgeting and staff management, consistently achieving operational excellence and fostering a results-driven environment.

Overview

24
years of professional experience

Work History

Air Liquide Business Services

Office Manager/Personal Assistant
01.2020 - Current

Job overview

Administrative Duties:

  • Oversee day-to-day office operations
  • Develop and implement office policies and procedures in compliance with local regulations and Air Liquide requirements.
  • Coordinate logistics for cross-functional teams, meetings, and travel arrangements for top managements
  • Ensure proper functioning of office systems, including IT, procurement, and facility management.
  • Liaise with the Management Team, Head of Departments and ensuring smooth communication between all the entities based at 1 Powerhouse and also at other regions when necessary
  • Supported HR with onboarding, and employee welfare activities through NICE Program and employee engagement
  • Spearhead the organization of company-wide events, including the annual dinner and Management team-building events
  • Lead CSR initiatives in partnership with NGOs and vendors successfully organizing donation drives, environmental sustainability programs, and employee volunteering efforts.
  • Manage a team of administrative staff, including training and performance evaluations.

Office Safety Management:

  • Develop, implement, and enforce office safety policies and procedures in compliance with relevant regulations together with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality Manager (HSEQ)
  • Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and inspections to ensure a hazard-free environment together with Air Liquide HSEQ Manager, CBRE HSEQ Manager (Facility Management) and the Management Team
  • Coordinate safety training programs for employees, including fire drills, first aid, and emergency response training with HSEQ Manager and Vendors
  • Maintain and update emergency action plans and ensure that all at 1 Powerhouse are familiar with emergency procedures.
  • Monitor and maintain office security systems, including access control and surveillance.

Emergency Preparedness

  • Act as the primary point of contact for all emergency situations and coordinate evacuation or response plans
  • Work with building management to ensure that all safety equipment (e.g., fire extinguishers, alarms) is properly maintained.

Internal and External Communication:

  • Serve as the central hub for office communication, distributing announcements, updates, and policies to all staff as and when necessary
  • Serve as a liaison between the office and external stakeholders, including vendors, service providers, and regulatory agencies such as InvestKL
  • Manage communication with building management and safety officials regarding office maintenance, repairs, and safety compliance.
  • Ensure that all external communication aligns with the company’s brand and messaging.

MYBiomass Sdn Bhd

Senior Administrative Manager
03.2012 - 12.2019

Job overview

  • Established strategic Administrative goals by gathering pertinent business, financial service and operation information, identifying and evaluating trends and options; choosing a course of action, defining objectives, evaluating outcomes.
  • Accomplished financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances,initiating corrective actions.
  • Implemented new process, procedure and associated solutions to improve administrative outcomes.
  • Accomplished staff results by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring and appraising job results, coaching, counseling and disciplining employees, developing, coordinating and enforcing systems, policies, procedures and productivity standards.
  • Maintained staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees, maintaining a safe, secure and legal work environment, developing personal growth opportunities.
  • Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmark state-of-the art practices, and participating in professional societies

IOI Group

Assistant Manager (Corporate Legal Department)
02.2008 - 02.2012

Job overview

  • Initiated and coordinated goals, deadlines, and projects for the department.
  • Maintained all confidential company data.
  • Analyzed policies and ensured compliance to ISO guidelines (ISO9001).
  • Performed audit on all ISO documentation and approved it.
  • Planned and coordinating administrative procedures and systems and devising ways to streamline processes.
  • Coordinated with other departments for all legal matters/projects.
  • Maintained effective relationships with staff members, senior management, attorneys and vendors.
  • Trained newcomers / other branches regarding LHDN online application, procedures and policies.

Messrs Raja, Darryl & Loh

Senior Executive
01.2003 - 01.2008

Job overview

  • Coordinated special projects and events, office activities and committee meetings
  • Prepared manuscripts, grant proposal, statistical reports, tables and charts for Senior Management
  • Maintained calendar, schedules appointments and meeting rooms
  • Travel and accommodation arrangements
  • Chambering student recruitment application processing and interview arrangement
  • Carried out duties and responsibilities with limited supervision and makes decisions and establishes work priorities on essentially procedure oriented operations

Comat Horizon Sdn Bhd

HR Cum Training Officer
02.2001 - 12.2002

Job overview

  • Coordinated interviews and corporate course enrollment in the database
  • Evaluated and prepare post training report
  • Prepared training registration, scheduling, invoicing in the database
  • Organized training material ordering and collection
  • Administered Prometric exam registration, supervision and certification

Education

University of East London, UK
Women Institute Management, Kuala Lumpur

MBA from Business Management
12-2019

University Overview

  • Dissertation: The impact of HRM practices on organizational performance

University of Greenwich, UK
Systematic College, Kuala Lumpur

Bachelor of Science from Business Management
12-2002

University Overview

University of Newcastle, Australia
AMSET College, Kuala Lumpur

High School Diploma
08-2000

University Overview

Stamford College
Kuala Lumpur

High School Diploma
02-1997

University Overview

Skills

  • Office Administration
  • Excellent multi-tasking ability
  • Budgeting expertise
  • Decision-Making
  • Managing Operations and Efficiency
  • Staff Management

Timeline

Office Manager/Personal Assistant
Air Liquide Business Services
01.2020 - Current
Senior Administrative Manager
MYBiomass Sdn Bhd
03.2012 - 12.2019
Assistant Manager (Corporate Legal Department)
IOI Group
02.2008 - 02.2012
Senior Executive
Messrs Raja, Darryl & Loh
01.2003 - 01.2008
HR Cum Training Officer
Comat Horizon Sdn Bhd
02.2001 - 12.2002
University of East London, UK
MBA from Business Management
University of Greenwich, UK
Bachelor of Science from Business Management
University of Newcastle, Australia
High School Diploma
Stamford College
High School Diploma
Selva raniOffice Manager