Jan 2021 – Aug 2024 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

• Secured multiple legal, regulatory and compliance permits and clearances for business operations across the country, Government relations, lawyers and government administration organisations

Apr 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 1 mo · Gurugram, Haryana, India

• Collaborated closely with the organization's founders, Responsibilities included overseeing business procurements, managing travel logistics, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Apr 2015 – Present · 11 yrs 1 mo · Gurugram, Haryana, India

• As an early-stage employee, played a crucial role in scaling the company from a few employees to unicorn status with over 2000 employees. Managed key functions including procurement, and other critical verticals essential for startup growth. Developed and implemented a robust vendor empanelment process to ensure the organization partnered with reliable and cost-effective suppliers, while also overseeing various regulatory compliance aspects.

Oct 2011 – Jul 2013 · 1 yr 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Deeply involved in streamlining travel operations and enhancing cost-effectiveness while improving stakeholder convenience, a breakdown of your achievements based on requirements of organization
• Review of existing travel process and initiated new working flowchart and Negotiating rates in the hospitality sector and with suggestions was able to successfully reduced costs while maintaining or improving service quality
• Managing large residential and non-residential conference groups of over 500+ attendees and handling complex logistics and ensuring seamless event execution. This includes coordinating accommodations, transportation, and other logistical needs across various locations including FIT’s

Aug 2010 – Nov 2010 · 3 mos · Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Organized smooth transactions between company and Vendors (Raw Materials), Supply Chain Management
• Achieved targets in my first assignment by enhancing Coke (Charcoal) supplies to manufacturing plant, by two suppliers in Kutch, Gujarat

Nov 2004 – Jul 2010 · 5 yrs 8 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India

• In the travel and aviation industry got opportunity involving both publishing and marketing aspects as well as engagement with regulatory bodies, was also actively involved in publishing and marketing ‘Travel Hour’ a needy travel document for travelers when e tickets or online travel portals were not so common in obtaining the knowledge of flights schedules and some update on travel industry.
• Consistently interacting with travel solution providers in maintaining partnerships and gathering insights into industry trends, innovations, and best practices. This engagement is crucial for staying updated with the latest developments in the travel sector.

Jul 2004 – Nov 2004 · 4 mos · New Delhi

• Gained practical experience in the travel and hospitality industry, especially in managing travel requirements and contracting with service providers. After completing training in air ticketing, transitioned into managing travel requirements at the Head Office and later was selected for catering to in-house guests including international travelers (majorly) at one of the premium hotel of industry The Imperial, Janpath, Delhi
• Learned about contracting processes with hotels and leasing service apartments. This includes negotiating rates and terms with accommodation providers to secure favorable agreements that meet the organization's requirements and budget.