Simi Venugopal, Customer Relations Manager

Simi Venugopal

Customer Relations Manager

Ramsis International WLL

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, MBA in Human Resource Management
Experience
12 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :12 years, 3 Months

Customer Relations Manager at Ramsis International WLL
  • Qatar - Doha
  • July 2015 to March 2017

Explain products, services, pricing and answer queries of customers.

Retain existing customers and renew contracts.

Follow up on leads till closure and establish good client relationship.

Reporting to senior management and data updating.

Liaise with accounts department on payments and outstanding receivables.

Follow up and collection of payment as per the schedule.

Coordinating with Sales & Marketing Team.

Resolve customer complaints timely and effectively.

Maintain proper records of customers, contracts and other documents.

Administrative Manager (Founder & Partner) at Euphoria Interior Decorating & Trading Co.
  • India - Kerala
  • January 2011 to September 2014

Developing and implementing the strategic plans in the most cost effective and time efficient manner.

Maintain administrative staff by recruiting, selecting and orienting employees.

Coordinated quality recruitment activities such as posting ads for openings, screening resumes & applications relating to job descriptions.

Coordinating all department functions.

Selected and interviewed candidates for all available positions.

Assessed employee performance and issued disciplinary notices.

Communicated the duties, compensation, benefits and working conditions to all potential candidates.

Assign jobs to the clerical staff and ensure it is done properly.

Initiating, coordinating and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.

Purchase printed materials and forms by obtaining requirements; negotiating price, quality, and delivery; approving invoices.

Handling accounts receivable / payables.

Liaising with clients and suppliers.

HR Coordinator at S & N General Trading Co (Partyland)
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • September 2007 to April 2009

Reporting to the General Manager.

Monitoring HR related activities, making letters of offer, appointment, issuing disciplinary warrants, etc.

Close co-ordination with PRO regarding visa related issues, other ministry & labor affairs.

Preparing the time sheet and make monthly salaries of staff.

Maintain the employee records through maintaining personnel files.

Keeping track of the employee’s Annual Vacation details and booking air tickets.

Resolve employee related issues such as conflicts, personal grievances, etc.

Scheduling for internal and external staff training.

Administrative Executive at S & N General Trading Co. (Partyland)
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • May 2005 to September 2007

Communicate and handle incoming and outgoing calls and electronic communications.

Handle independent correspondences on behalf of the General Manager.

Ensure timely reports from the showrooms, events department and warehouse.

Maintain customer and sub-contractor database.

Prepare the work schedule for all the departments.

Handling customer complaints and feedbacks and reporting the same to the management.

Maintained office equipment and supply of general stationery and ordered repairs and servicing of machinery as required.

Place orders for the printing of business cards, letterheads, and other mailing supplies.

Co-ordinate the activities of all the departments and branches and ensure the required reports are submitted on a timely basis.

Executive Secretary at Ali m.Th.Alghanim & Sons General Trading Co.
  • Kuwait
  • May 2004 to January 2005

Prepare the purchase orders and quotations, tracking the orders, arranging timely clearance by coordinating with clearance companies.

Settling various issues related to orders with the international vendors.

Placing orders with foreign and local suppliers.

Keeping record of the consignments.

Booking air tickets for the staff through the travel agencies.

Scheduling the meetings and appointments of the Manager.

Filing the documents and contracts as per the company standards.

Letter correspondences, agreements, etc.

Preparing the agenda / minutes of the meeting.

Assist in the accounts works.

Maintaining the petty cash.

Preparing the time sheet.

Chief Counselor at Pentasoft technologies Ltd
  • India
  • June 2000 to May 2002

Conducted Seminars in various institutions on computer awareness.

Represented the branch in the regional meeting for analyzing marketing strategies.

Maintaining the stock of materials.

Converting enquiries into enrollments.

Inter-office correspondences.

Preparing monthly marketing reports.

Preparing marketing strategies.

Education

Master's degree, MBA in Human Resource Management
  • at Bharathiar University
  • May 2017
Diploma, Diploma in Tally ERP 9
  • at G.Tech
  • December 2012
Diploma, Diploma in Office Automation
  • at Lakhotia Computer Center
  • March 2002

The course included the complete office package ie., MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access,Outlook and Internet.

Diploma, Accounts and Laws
  • at Institute of Company Secretaries of India
  • November 2001

Passed the Intermediate level of CS.

Bachelor's degree, Commerce
  • at The Zamorin's College
  • June 1999

Passed with first class. Was awarded A.K.Poduwal prize for scoring top marks in English for the University Exams. Won prizes in inter-collegiate competitions.

High school or equivalent, till 12th standard
  • at Kendriya Vidyalaya
  • March 1996

Scored the top marks in English and Hindi. Second rank holder for Commerce. Prominent figure for schools extra curricular activities. Won prizes in Recitation, Light music, drama etc School House Captain, School UNESCO club secretary, basketball player

Specialties & Skills

Minutes
Quotations
Outlook
Marketing
Offer Letters
MS Office
Tally ERP 9
Focus ERP

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Expert
Arabic
Beginner
Malayalam
Expert

Hobbies

  • Music
    Won prizes for vocal music in school & colleges. Member in school / college music team, anchored music programmes
  • Travelling
    Love to travel and experience the culture and cuisine of the places visited.