Gene Rana, Independent Contractor and Author

Gene Rana

Independent Contractor and Author

Self Employed

Location
India - Gurgaon
Education
Master's degree, Domestic And International Business
Experience
29 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :29 years, 8 Months

Independent Contractor and Author at Self Employed
  • India - Gurgaon
  • My current job since November 2016

* Two (2) manuscripts on Leadership published and marketed by Notion Press. The names of the two published works are: (1) Rise to Fame and; (2) Leadership of Shame. Essentially, leaders fall into two separate categories: (1) Supporting and; (2) Toxic.

* My third manuscript, Negotiating with the Enemy, is work-in-progress. Kindly take time to peruse my works as a first-time Author of collective research.

* Embarked on a training journey to Pune, India to study the fundamentals of Global Security and the functioning of the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) as a function of Global Security Management (GSM) in current business scenarios.

Business Leader at Ethical Circle Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd.
  • India - Gurgaon
  • January 2014 to August 2016

* Chosen as Leader of a startup consulting firm by Board of Directors to establish the company and create it's footprint in the market by winning contracts or through partnerships with established organizations.

* Designed the company, setup financial requirements and registered it with the authorities setting a timeline for the start of Business Operations and the achievement of breakeven with the Chief Finance Office and Director of this startup.

* Achieved breakeven early by setting up lean operations initially and selecting contracts easily achievable by the company. Our startup was lauded by stakeholders as the Best Lean Machine which delivers the Best Results Overall.

* The shareholders chose to sell the business at the peak of its performance to enjoy maximum returns on their investments.

Vice President, Senior Director, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Gurinder Rana
  • India - Gurgaon
  • January 2010 to May 2013

* Achieved success in Africa as the consulting General Manager for Business Technology Integration in a Regional Security organization delivering the project ahead of schedule after three (3) months.

* Achieved success in the Middle East designing integrated solutions for remote operations and monitoring delivering the projects on-time, as per the contractual agreements.

* Achieved success in India conducting audits of Business Operations and designing improvements for integration into existing infrastructures.

Associate Vice President at Terra Force
  • India - Gurgaon
  • August 2008 to December 2008

* Worked in a startup by the DLF Ltd as Strategic Planning Leader delivering designs for Business Security in malls, clubs and other business operations within the DLF portfolio in the National Capital Region.

* Briefed the DLF leadership on potential growth using internal business projects to build and grow revenue steams prior to adding external projects to the Business Portfolio.

* Due to a growing lack of relevance in the startup, it was a personal decision to depart keeping intact my Honor and respect.

Genera Manager at G4s - India
  • India - Gurgaon
  • May 2007 to August 2008

* Best National Operations Manager status earned from both clients and business leadership alike.

* Efficiently managed high visibility projects and programs, to include Aviva Life where business grew from three (3) crore Indian rupees to over seven (7) crores in 12 months across five regions covering India and IGIA, among other high-profile clientele.

* Spearheaded the Operations Efficiency Program achieving 3.5 from 2.7 on the ISO 9001:2000 scale of 4.0 in six months by constantly auditing and measuring the business performance using a Team designed Operational Efficiency Measurement Tool.

* Participated in several committees led by the Regional President to improve Brand Image across North Africa, Middle East and South Asia (NAMESA) region. Assisted in designing solutions driven by set goals and objectives of each sector. Earned recognition as the "go-to person" for tight schedules and tough asks from both customers and business stakeholders.

Assistant International Political and Military Affairs Officer, Collection Manager, Ops Mgr., etc. at United States Army
  • United States - District of Columbia
  • November 1990 to March 2005

Served in numerous assignments from tactical to strategic in Human Resources Management, Intelligence and Security throughout this period.

Achieved numerous awards for outstanding performance or duty, from Army Achievement to Joint Achievement and Individual Meritorious Service in a Joint and Combined business environment.

Spearheaded numerous projects throughout this period, to include the Digitization Project for the United Nations Command (UNC) of the documents concerning The Korean Armistice and the logistics involved in evacuating the aged documents for preservation to the National Achieves Repository Agency (NARA).

Served as Declassification Officer deputed to the Joint Intelligence Directorate in the Office of the Commander-In-Chief of the Pacific Command on Camp Smith in Hawaii to declassify documents in accordance with the relevant Presidential Executive Orders dating back to the American forces in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Declassified over 137, 000 documents in 90 days.

Hand-picked to design and execute a Command Picnic for the enjoyment and camaraderie building of 8000 teammates. Conceptualized, designed, coordinated and executed a flawless Luau (Picnic) with the spouses of the Command that fed over 15000 teammates including those on the Division staff and other lateral commands.

Education

Master's degree, Domestic And International Business
  • at University Of Miami
  • June 2006

This is a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in International Business and Conflict Resolution. The syllabus is a two-year study of the different processes that are cultivated into a successful business. There are moot courts and case studies; development of a supply chain using model systems discussed in case studies; building progressive talent teams with charters designed to assure achievement of assigned and implied objectives, and to understand methods used in resolving conflicts; how to construct an operations team to ensure consistency in the movement of the linked wheels, etc.

Specialties & Skills

Human Resources
Leading People
Performance Excellence
Service Delivery
Business Operations Management

Training and Certifications

Corporate Finance (NFE) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2012

Hobbies

  • Golfing
    MUC (Individual Award) for spearheading the digitization program of the United Nations Command in the Far East and for negotiating the return of remains of fallen Comrades; JSAM with Oak Leaf for construction of the very first operational Combined Operations and Intelligence Network (COIN); my best reward was when my client reported me to my leaders as "The Best National Operations Manager".