CURRICULUM VITAE

Contact Information
Ravinder Singh Minhas
A-17, Surya Nagar, P.O. Chander Nagar,
Ghaziabad – 201 011 (UP) India.
Email: rsminhas1961@yahoo.com, rsminhas1961@gmail.com
Phone : 0120 – 2624853 (Residence)
+91-11-9958435511
Current Location : NCR

Personal Information
Date of Birth : 3rd December 1961
Father’s Name : Sh. S.S. Minhas
Gender : Male
Nationality : Indian
Marital Status : Married

Professional & Educational Details

Work Experience : Over 20 years.
Skills : Transport Management – Planning, Operations,
Logistics, Controlling.
Special Experience : BRTS (Bus Rapid Transit System) – Ground level
experience of over 1.5 years of operationalizing and
monitoring the First BRT Corridor in India.
Industry : Transport Services
Category : Senior Management
Current Employer : DIMTS Limited (Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit
System Limited, A Joint Venture of Govt. of NCT of
Delhi and IDFC Limited. On deputation from Delhi
Transport Corporation.
Current Annual Salary : Rs. 9 lacs per annum.
Previous Employment : Delhi Transport Corporation, Delhi.
Preferred Job Location : Anywhere

DETAILED RESUME
A BRIEF OVERVIEW
 An astute & result oriented professional with rich / varied managerial
experience in areas of Transport Management.
 Proven experience in fleet management and maintenance as independent
head of operational unit “Depot”.
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 As Head of the Depot, pivotal in ameliorating revenue base and proven

skills in minimizing the losses through cost management and optimization of
revenue. Leading a team of Managers, Dy. Managers, Engineers, Supervisors,
Technicians, Operational staff and about 1000 people for smooth operation of
the transport services operating from the Depot.
 Demonstrated capabilities in mobilizing / monitoring of resources and
cross functional coordination.
 Proficient in developing the framework of training programs and
functioning as Facilitator for Training programs.
 Pivotal in the operationalization of the First BRT Corridor in the country.
 Strong communicator with effective team management skills and ability to
perform under pressure. Change agent - change behaviors and attitudes of
teammates to improve the system of working.
 Liaison with Government Authorities and other statutory agencies.

EDUCATION: ACADEMIC
1984 - M.Sc. (Geology) from Rajasthan University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, securing
61.5% marks.
1982 - B.Sc. from Jodhpur University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, securing 65.1%
marks.
1980 - All India Senior School Certificate Exam (CBSE) from Kendriya
Vidhyalaya, A.F. Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
1978 - All India Secondary School Exam (CBSE) from Kendriya Vidhyalaya,
Jam Nagar, Gujarat.

EDUCATION: PROFESSIONAL
2004 - MBA from Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, securing
54.4% marks.
1994 - PG Diploma in Business Management from Punjabi University, Patiala,
securing 57.1% marks.
1990 - PG Diploma in Public Relations and Advertising from Punjabi University,
Patiala, securing 60% marks.

OTHER COURSES / TRAININGS / MEETS

2007 - Training course on “Management of Urban Bus System” held from
June 13 to June 15 at Indore.
2000 - “INTER-STU-MEET, 2000” conducted by B.M.T.C., Bangalore, from
December 11 to December 20.
1999 - Course on usage of “MS Office-97” from NIIT, New Delhi.
1999 - Training Course on “Bus & Crew Scheduling” conducted by Central
Institute of Road Transport (Training and Research), Pune, from
September 20 to September 24.
1996 - Training Course on “Effective use of Computers in Administration” at
Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi, from July 1 to July 13.

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1990 - Training Course on “Critical Areas of Depot Management”

conducted by Central Institute of road Transport (Training and
Research), Pune, from December 10 to December 14.
1989 - Training Course on “Bus & Crew Scheduling” conducted by Central
Institute of Road Transport (Training and Research), Pune from August
21 to August 25.
1988 - Training Course on “Traffic Management” conducted by Central
Institute of Road Transport (Training and Research), Pune from February
1 to March 3.
1988 - Training Course on “Urban Transport Management” conducted by
Central Institute of Road Transport (Training and Research), Pune from
October 17 to October 21.
1986 - Course on “Application of Computers and FORTRAN
Programming” from Punjab University, Chandigarh.
1986 - “Orientation Course” conducted by Central Institute of Road Transport
(Training and Research), Pune from 1st September to 9th October.
1986 - “3rd Regional Training Course in Structural Geology” organized
by Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun, from March 1 to
March 16. The course was jointly sponsored by UNESCO and D.S.T.,
Government of India.
- Participated in Data Pro’s “Computers in Your Career”, workshop on
AUTOCAD.
- One day course on “Overview Applications of Multimedia” at
Satyam Graphics Pvt. Limited, New Delhi

MEMBERSHIP
Associate Member of Indian Institute of Road Transport, Bombay.

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
 All MS Office based applications.
 Internet & its applications.

OCCUPATIONAL CONTOUR
1986-87 - Joined DTC (Delhi Transport Corporation) as Management Trainee and
underwent 66 weeks' comprehensive training on Transport
Management from July 01, 1986 to October 04, 1987.
1987-2007 - After successful completion of Training, appointed as Manager in
DTC on October 5, 1987. Since then, worked in various capacities
i.e. Depot Manager, Manager/Training, Manager (Regional
Operations) and Manager (Schedule & Planning). Continue to be
on the rolls of DTC in grade (pre-revised) Rs. 10000-325-15200.

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2007-08 - Presently on deputation to DIMTS Limited (Delhi Integrated Multi-

Modal Transit System Limited), a Joint Venture of Govt. of NCT of Delhi
& IDFC Limited, as Assistant General Manager(BRT/HCBS) w.e.f 30th
March 2007 in the Grade (pre-revised) Rs. 12000-375-16500.

KEY TASKS HANDELED

Operation Management
- To plan and review demand based scheduling of bus and crew on the basis
of traffic demand assessment using existing methods and also applying new
techniques developed in the area.
- Reviewing concepts and tools like segmentation, elements of marketing mix
and market research for effective market planning process related to
marketing of transport services.
- Monitoring of bus station (depot) management.

Logistics & Materials Management

- Planning for forecasting the demand for materials.
- Planning Indenting & complete procurement function for all materials from
OEMS and other manufacturer to the extent required and permitted,
including consumables by critically examining the level of consumption.
Responsible for maintaining low inventories & identification of critical parts.
- Budgeting of spares and consumables.
- Identification of cost effective vendor sources through market study for
developing vendor base.
- Monitoring performance of components to ensure timely replacement.

Personnel, Administration &Training

- Identification of training needs of personnel across ranks and
recommending them to appropriate training programs.
- Conduct Performance Appraisals to monitor employee performance.
- Deployment of personnel for different tasks and assigning responsibilities to
match their capabilities.
- Leave planning for team and maintenance of personnel records
- Counseling & monitoring of team members for fostering a team spirit and
maintaining high morale & motivation levels.

Technical
- Planning, managing and supervising multiple workshops.
- Managing and monitoring of quality of maintenance, achieving targets,
analysis of complaints, cost optimization etc.
- Assist with the follow up and conclusion of technical investigations.

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CO-CURRICULAR
1. NCC - Passed Certificate Exams:
a) ‘C’ in 1983 from No. 4, RAJ AIR SQN NCC,
Jodhpur as Cadet/Senior Under Officer obtaining “A”
Grade.
b) ‘B’ in 1982 from No. 4, RAJ AIR SQN NCC, Jodhpur as
Cadet/Under Officer obtaining “A” Grade.
c) ‘Junior Air 2 Certificate’ in 1976 from No. 2
Gujarat AIR SQN (Flying) NCC as cadet.
d) ‘Junior Air Certificate’ in 1975 from No. 4, RAJ
AIR SQN NCC, Jodhpur as cadet.
Attended Annual Training Camps
a) From 20.11.1982 to 29.11.1982 at Kota.
b) From 30.10.1981 to 08.11.1981 at Kota.
c) From 23.10.1980 to 01.11.1980 at Kota.

Others
a) Trekking Course from 27.08.1982 to 11.09.1982
(Valley of Flowers, Hemkund and Badrinath).
b) Attachment Camp with Air Force Officers from
14.06.1982 to 10.07.1982 at Officers Mess, Jodhpur.
c) Took Solo Flights on Gliders at Air Force Station, Jodhpur.

2. SPORTS - Participated in:

a) ‘Regional Sports Meet’ held at Kendriya
Vidhyalaya, Udaipur, Rajasthan from September 18 to 21,
1977 obtaining “Certificate of Honour”.
b) ‘Jodhpur District Basket Ball Competition’ in 1978,
won.
c) ‘Inter Class Basket Ball Tournament’ at University
of Jodhpur obtaining “Certificate of Proficiency”.
d) “Inter Class Athletic Meet - 4 X 1000 Meters
Relay”, obtained “Certificate of Proficiency”.
e) “National Physical Efficiency Test (Junior)”
conducted by Ministry of Education and Social Welfare in
1978-79, awarded “Two-Stars Merit Certificate”.

3. OTHERS - a) Passed “20th Annual U.N. Information Test”

conducted by Council for U.N Information in 1977.
b) Passed “Manual of Office Procedure Test, 2002”
conducted by the “Government of NCT of Delhi” and won a
cash price of Rs. 400/-.
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