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Velakshani Gopinatan Pillai

Kuala Lumpur

Summary

Experienced Program Management Officer (APAC) skilled at effectively managing multiple projects, consistently achieving significant results. Recognized for fostering team collaboration and accomplishing goals, adept at adapting to changing priorities. Proficient in project planning, stakeholder management, and problem-solving, consistently demonstrating reliability and proactivity in driving successful outcomes.

Work History

Program Management Officer (APAC)

Manpower Staffing Services
09.2022 - Current
  • Get high ratings for program delivery resulting in Client Advocates
  • Engage international supplier partners and manage client expectations around process, timing, complexity etc
  • Communicate regularly with clients to ensure that all their needs are understood and addressed
  • Educate clients and program teams on the dynamics of the local market, labor, and workforce management
  • Build business with current clients by increasing fill rates and decreasing on-boarding times
  • Meet annual revenue targets
  • Build relationships with key decision makers within Tapfin and client enterprise
  • Present workforce solution recommendation incorporating Tapfin best practices and leading industry trends to meet and exceed the clients-specific objectives
  • Work to ensure high adoption of programs and minimal change management issues
  • Maintain strong relationships with the Supplier and Contingent Worker Community
  • Work with suppliers on effective sourcing solutions for clients
  • Promote a collaborative and favorable working relationship with the Supplier Community
  • Evaluate and optimize Suppliers for the account-partnering with the Director, Supplier Partnerships and make change recommendations
  • Serve as first point of escalation to deal with serious Employee Relations matters involving the customer and /or Contingent Worker
  • Manage any problem escalation
  • Identify and request new reports to support the business
  • Distribute appropriate reports to the Clients
  • Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify skill gaps or areas needing improvement for future success in their roles.
  • Reduced risks and issues by proactively identifying potential roadblocks and developing mitigation strategies early on.
  • Successfully managed multiple programs simultaneously while maintaining focus on individual goals and priorities.
  • Established strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration and communication throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Delivered high-quality results through diligent oversight of program schedules, budgets, resources, and scope management.
  • Improved program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
  • Collaborated closely with other departments to ensure seamless integration of programs into existing organizational structures.
  • Applied change management principles to guide teams through adjustments in strategy or direction when necessary to meet evolving business needs.
  • Increased stakeholder satisfaction by regularly updating them on program status, risks, opportunities, and achievements.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance in all aspects of programs by staying updated on industry best practices and guidelines.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to drive projects towards completion, resolving conflicts while maintaining a positive working environment.
  • Enhanced team performance by providing coaching, training, and mentoring to staff members in various roles.
  • Implemented risk management strategies that effectively mitigated potential issues before they impacted the project timeline or budget.
  • Boosted overall program performance with continuous process improvement initiatives based on data analysis.
  • Optimized resource allocation by consistently monitoring progress and adjusting staffing levels as needed to maintain efficiency.
  • Championed organizational change by promoting new methodologies and approaches to program management, driving innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Achieved timely delivery of project milestones through diligent planning, tracking, and coordination among team members.
  • Safeguarded company reputation by ensuring proper adherence to ethical standards across all aspects of each program.
  • Supported senior leadership decision-making by providing accurate reports detailing program status updates and key metrics.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans for successful program execution, meeting all deadlines and budget requirements.

Recruitment Consultant

Manpower Staffing Services
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Find clients and foster long-term relationships
  • Understand client requirements
  • Employ recruiting methods to attract candidates (e.g
  • Job advertising)
  • Writing and posting job openings
  • Build my own network using LinkedIn, social media etc
  • Evaluate resumes and applications
  • Source candidates using databases, social media etc
  • Conducting phone interviews and background checks to screen candidates
  • Promote company's reputation as 'best place to work'
  • Helping candidates write resumes
  • Assume responsibility of pre-interview screening
  • Calling references to learn more about candidates' past work experience
  • Match the most suitable candidates to different positions
  • Presenting a candidate to an employer or hiring manager
  • Create relationships with job seekers and provide advice
  • Facilitate and finalize agreements between candidate and employer
  • Negotiating salaries, responsibilities, and titles
  • I gained various knowledge in this company, using different platforms to source for candidates and posting job using own social media
  • I also learned new knowledge as our clients are different, therefore the requirements are different
  • Learning about our stakeholders so I can understand their nature of business and propose the right candidate who suits with their requirements
  • Enhanced my interviewing skill, negotiating skill, persuasive skill and human resource knowledge
  • Ability to organize skills assessment centers (in tray activities, work samples, psychometric and IQ/EQ tests, etc)
  • Closed 5 permanent and 15 staffing position within 3 months

Personal Financial Advisor

Malayan Banking Berhad
02.2021 - 08.2022
  • Created debt management plans, spending plans and budgets to assist clients in meeting financial goals
  • Advised clients on portfolio allocation and various investment types
  • Examined clients' overall financial situation by reviewing income, assets, debts, expenses and credit reports
  • Initiated customer relationships through prospecting, lead utilization, local market and community involvement
  • Monitored clients' accounts to determine changes to improve performance or accommodate life changes
  • Performed quantitative analysis of financial investments to minimize risks
  • Provided specialized financial planning support for clients with diverse portfolios and individual needs
  • Kept client financial plans optimized for current market trends and economic conditions
  • Expanded customer base through community outreach and strategic business partnerships
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
  • Coordinated and engaged with leadership in planning and organizing calendars, events and activities
  • Met with customers for progress reviews and performance assessments

Personal Financial Advisor

Malayan Banking Berhad
07.2020 - 11.2020
  • Coordinate customers entrance by their requirements
  • Digital marketing which is digital banking like MAYBANK2U, MAE AND QR PAY
  • Cold calling to the selected customer to offer credit cards
  • Cross sell general insurance
  • Achieved to cross sell general insurance over the target set

Education

BBA (HONS) - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA-WALES
06.2020

STPM - undefined

SMK MAXWELL
10.2016

SPM - undefined

SMK COVENT SENTUL
12.2014

Skills

    Operations management

    Scheduling and planning

    Innovation and creativity

    Team management

    MS office applications

    Strategic alignment

    Decision-making

    Critical thinking

    Effective negotiations

    Stakeholder communications

    Cross functional team builder

    Cost estimates & budgets

    Relationship building

    Onboarding and training

    Risk analysis and management

    Performance monitoring

    Data analysis

    KPI tracking

    Vendor relationship management

Software

SAP Fieldglass

Ariba

Microsoft

Velakshani Gopinatan Pillai