Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Vijaya Lakshmi Bathina

Summary

A dynamic woman with great ability to get the job done in the most efficient way with deep understanding of operational excellence & project management. Great with people & maintains long-term relationships with stakeholders. Adaptability & creativity are natural to me depending on the work environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

United Bottling Company Ltd.
01.2020 - 09.2024
  • Overall P&L owner for the organization
  • Led operational strategies to enhance production efficiency and reduce TAT.
  • Negotiated with suppliers to secure better pricing, reducing operational costs while maintaining product quality.
  • Mentored department managers, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
  • Invested in new product technology & successfully launched 2 new products during my tenure
  • Accelerated digital transformation by adoption of mobile applications for daily operations & social media platforms for marketing.

Operations Manager

HSBC Electronic Data Processing
05.2017 - 12.2019
  • Successfully implemented a multi-national Operational Excellence project across 18 countries within shortest span of 3 months.
  • Grew as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Customer Due Diligence (CDD) for Asia, Europe & African Markets
  • Developed training programs for executives across markets & trained them offline & online.
  • Served as a 'Creative content director' transforming tricky CDD procedures into entertaining videos & short movies.
  • Managed project timelines and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.

Project Management Officer

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
06.2013 - 05.2015
  • Coordinated project schedules and timelines, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations.
  • Facilitated communication among project teams, enhancing collaboration and information sharing.
  • Supported resource allocation efforts to optimize team productivity and efficiency.
  • Developed project documentation, including reports and presentations for senior management review.
  • Established strong relationships with stakeholders like client partners, Account managers, Resourcing teams & Finance.
  • Established a new facility within the Offshore site for the client in adherence to privacy policies.

Education

MBA - Marketing

Christ University
Bengaluru, India
05-2017

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication

SRM University
Chennai, India
05-2013

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Operational Excellence
  • Strategic Planning
  • People's Person
  • Training and development
  • Finance & Budgeting
  • New business development

Certification

Certified Trainer of CDD Procedures, HSBC Pvt Ltd.

Timeline

General Manager

United Bottling Company Ltd.
01.2020 - 09.2024

Operations Manager

HSBC Electronic Data Processing
05.2017 - 12.2019

Project Management Officer

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.
06.2013 - 05.2015

MBA - Marketing

Christ University

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication

SRM University
Vijaya Lakshmi Bathina