Vahila Karakavalasa, B.E., M.Tech., M.B.A.

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Human Resource / Project Management Professional
18 Randall Place
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
(Available to Re-locate)
Email : svpriyadevi@gmail.com Phone : 07713155632

Career Objective : To work in a dynamic corporate environment in order to ensure optimum use of
human capital for the benefit of the Organisation and seeking a position that allows me to utilize my
academic qualification and expertise skills fully to contribute towards the growth of the Company.

Key Competencies :
o Strong Time Management Skills
o Ability to perform Multitasking as and when required
o Good Discretion & Business Ethics
o Excellent skills in Mathematics
o Excellent Communication Skills
o Dedication to Continuous Improvement
o Good Leadership Skills
o Good Team Orientation Skills
o Excellent Interpersonal and Team Working Skills

Education :
Masters of Business Administration (HR & Project Management)
Liverpool John Moores University, UK

Masters of Technology (Structural Engineering)

National Institute of Technology, India

Bachelors of Engineering (Civil)

GITAM, India

Computer Skills :
Languages & Packages : C, C++, HTML, MS Office, Windows, PowerPoint, Word,
Outlook, Lotus Notes, Excel & Project

Research Experience Summary :

The bulk of my research has been aimed at the ‘Employee Engagement and Satisfaction’

Educational Awards and Scholarships :

o Received the best student award in Graduation from Andhra University
o Achieved Gold Medal in M.Tech.,
o Awarded Scholarship during Study at LJMU
o Delivered a speech at GITAM, India Civil Engineer's Annual workshop on Designing and drafting
Commercial and Residential Sites.
o Presented a National Conference in Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Ananthapur, India
on Design of Steel Structures

Administrative and Miscellaneous Duties Performed

o Personal Tutoring to Students
o Tutor to the First Year Graduate Students
o Volunteered as an Examination Invigilator
o Acted as a Volunteer in the Workshop conducted at NIT

Professional Experience :
SUTHERLAND, India May 2008 – Sep 2009

Worked as Assistant HR Manager at Sutherland which involved various responsibilities as

mentioned below.

o Developed and conducted training classes for the existing employees.

o Arranged on-the-job training for the new employees
o Conducting orientation sessions for the employees.
o Conducted executive development programs among employees in lower level positions.
o Involved in conducting training to the employees through internet, multimedia programs, distance
learning, classroom training, electronic learning, conferences, workshops, satellites and videos.
o Monitored, evaluated, and counselled staff of 42 employees.
o Designed and implemented employee incentive programs to increase productivity and customer
satisfaction.
o Developed and implemented annual business plans.
o Conducting periodical reviews of organisational design and development.
o Designing employee benefits, insurance and compensation programs.
 o Administered the compensation and benefits schemes of the employees and maintaining the
records of the employees on a regular basis.
o Assisting with the day-to-day operations of the HR office.
o Assisting the HR manager in creating the job description for the job roles.
o Maintaining network through industry contacts, association memberships, trade unions and
employees.
o Acted as liaison between union employees and management. Analyzed and resolved personnel
grievances.
o Conducting follow-up with the managers to ensure the best practices of recruitment.
o Preparing and placing advertisements in the local and national press.
o Usage of Internet for the recruitment of the employees.
o Reviewing the applications of the applicants to meet the job requirements
o Maintaining the applicant and interview data in HRIS.
o Dealt with the write up and forward of confirmation and rejection letters to the candidates.

SBH, India Apr 07 – Apr 08

Worked as Assistant Administrator which includes responsibilities like :

o Answering and responding to Customer’s enquiries
o Managing and administering day to day functions of the bank
o Building customer relationships through best banking practices.
o Sell banking products and services to the customers.
o Preparing expenditure budget and annual budget.
o Organising the customers database.
o Maintaining expenditure account of the office.
o Assisting Administrative Manager in executing office functionalities.
o Maintaining and Updating the financial data on a regular basis.
o Preparing monthly financial reports and statements.
o Maintaining and Updating accounts receivable and accounts payable records.
o Organizing and maintaining inventories, office stationary and equipment.
o Copy typing data from scanned pages on to the given system.
o Processing card payments, collecting bank details from the customers and setting up
direct debits
o Targeting and Capturing customers to improve banking business.
o Ensuring quality service to all customers.