Karan Bhardwaj
Canberra,ACT
Summary
Seasoned director with strategic planning, team leadership, and performance optimization background. Known for driving company growth by developing efficient operational strategies and fostering professional relationships. Demonstrated abilities in problem solving, decision making, and communication skills to influence key stakeholders. Proven record of delivering innovative solutions and achieving organizational goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
La Macina Italian Restaurant
01.2024 - Current
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms for materials or services.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
Director
Pizza Hut Multiple Stores
11.2022 - Current
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
- Reviewed internal reports and identified areas of risk or potential cost savings.
- Led cross-functional teams in the development of innovative solutions to complex problems.
Director & Manager
Barbeque Nation the India Grill
11.2020 - Current
- Facilitated collaboration between teams by encouraging open communication channels.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
Media Sales Advisor
TSA GROUP
02.2018 - 09.2020
- Providing marketing strategies to Businesses.
Sr Business manager
Met Life Insurance, India
10.2012 - 08.2013
- Recruiting agents and generating business
- Promoted as the Senior Business Manager within 6 months of joining.
Sales Manager
Max New York Life Insurance India
03.2010 - 11.2012
- Leadership and generating business from team
Sales Manager
Met Life Insurance Co. Ltd., India
07.2009 - 12.2009
- Agency recruitment and sales
- Few office level awards month on month sales
Sales Manager
Vodafone District Sales
09.2005 - 01.2007
- Direct sales and corporate sales
- Sales Manager of the year 2006
- Sales Manager of the year 2007
Financial Planning Officer
HDFC Insurance Co. Ltd., India
10.2007
- Direct sales and customer service
- Promoted as the Business Development Manager in first 4 months
- Promoted as Senior Business Development manager in later months.
Education
MBA & Masters - marketing management
University of Canberra
01.2016
Bachelor of Commerce -
Panjab University
India01.2007
Skills
- Project management expertise
- Planning and organization
- Team leadership and motivation
- Critical thinking and decision-making
- Negotiation and conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Client satisfaction focus
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Windows application knowledge
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director
La Macina Italian Restaurant
01.2024 - Current
Director
Pizza Hut Multiple Stores
11.2022 - Current
Director & Manager
Barbeque Nation the India Grill
11.2020 - Current
Media Sales Advisor
TSA GROUP
02.2018 - 09.2020
Sr Business manager
Met Life Insurance, India
10.2012 - 08.2013
Sales Manager
Max New York Life Insurance India
03.2010 - 11.2012
Sales Manager
Met Life Insurance Co. Ltd., India
07.2009 - 12.2009
Financial Planning Officer
HDFC Insurance Co. Ltd., India
10.2007
Sales Manager
Vodafone District Sales
09.2005 - 01.2007
MBA & Masters - marketing management
University of Canberra
Bachelor of Commerce -
Panjab University
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