Updated CV

1. Rajendran Narayanan
Contact: +91 8939944386 / E-Mail: nrajendran_iway@yahoo.co.in
Seeking senior level assignments in Learning & Development / Talent Management with a high growth oriented
organization.
Profile Summary
 Over 15 years of experience in Learning & Development, Competency Assessment and Transition Project Management
 Proactive in assessing the learning and development needs and effectively aligning programs / interventions with
business objectives
 Experience in developing training manuals for business excellence and achieving customer satisfaction
 Expertise in identifying training needs across levels through the analysis of the existing level of competencies
 An effective communicator with strong team management, analytical and problem-solving skills
Core Competencies
Strategic Planning
 Providing strategic direction that optimizes training resources and capabilities across the department
 Evaluating effectiveness of training programmes by developing assessment techniques & improvising based on same
Training & Performance Management
 Formulating and reviewing training outlines and determining appropriate instructional methodologies and formats
 Determining training needs & conducting programmes to enhance efficiency in operations
Team Management
 Managing entire team functions viz. manpower planning, induction, performance appraisal, training, etc.
 Leading, mentoring & monitoring the performance of team members to ensure efficiency in process operations
Organizational Experience
Since Jan’13 with Renault Nissan Technology Business Centre India Pvt. Ltd., Chennai as Manager, Talent
Development
Role:
 Training Need Identification & Analysis (TNA) across departments for 5000+ employees (Technical - Renault specific,
Nissan specific & Soft Skills)
 Designing & deploying a competency based learning intervention on “Management Development Program” and “First
Line Managers Program”.
 Designing a skill up learning framework for Freshers (GETs), Lateral Joinees (MCS) as well as existing employees.
 Skillfully assessing the training effectiveness (trainer vs. trainee) and taking remediation as appropriate
 Publishing quarterly training calendar
 Ensuring 0% slippage on Go-Live dates for trainings
Awards
o Received Annual award from MD for “Best Contribution” from training team during March 2014
o Received Letter of Appreciation from Renault EVP, HR for the successful launch of 2 Alliance Training
Programs in India during Sept 2015
o Received various Letter of Appreciation from the Business Heads (VP) for the “Best Support” to Business.
Previous Experiences
Dec’06-Jan’13 with AON Hewitt, Chennai as Talent Development - Lead
Role:
 Accountable for identifying training needs and preparation of training calendar, schedules & batches for imparting
training on various topics (Domain, Process & Soft Skills)
 Adroitly ensuring adherence of Go-live Date for both On-boarding & On-going Trainings

2.  Skillfully assessing the training effectiveness (trainer vs. trainee) and taking remediation as appropriate
 Imparting training on DC-401(k) vis-à-vis Domain, Process & Tools
 Delivering managerial/technical trainings to enhance the managerial and soft skills of the employees
 Conducting individual, group and organization-based training needs analysis as well as the assessments
 Identifying potential areas for grooming employees through regular assessments and mentoring to develop
appropriate modules
 Monitoring the performance of employees to ensure efficiency in operations and meeting of KRA’s
Significant Accomplishments:
 Attained XtraMiler Award 3 times for successful transition of Level II Trainings (DB, DC & HW) from Onsite to India;
recognized and appreciated for stretching beyond the expectation of the role
 Bagged Premier Team Award 2 times for organizing ‘Fun Friday’ programme & demonstrating excellent team work
 Received Platinum Annual award for successful execution of AHEP Interns on boarding project
 Significantly contributed in rolling-out the Pilot Batch of Revised Curriculum in India
 Served as the Subject Matter Expertise (SME) for defined contribution
Key Project
 Headed one of the projects named GOLD.
o Identifying the Business Instructors, upskilling them through TTT on Facilitation Skills and using them for
imparting training
Jun’01-Nov’06 with Jeppiaar Engineering College, Chennai as Asst. Prof & HOD – MBA Department
Significant Accomplishments:
 Played a vital role as Management Representative and attained ISO 9001: 2000 Certification from DNV, Germany
 Deftly created and maintained quality manual, process systems and internal audit processes
 Received Best Teacher Award for 4 times in 5 years for exemplary performance as Trainer, Mentor and Guide
 Served as NSS Coordinator and contributed in the setup of NSS unit in the Institute
Sep’00-May’01 with XIME, Bengaluru as Lecturer – MBA Department
Significant Accomplishments:
 Played a vital role as an Editor for XIME Newsletter published bi-monthly
Jun’99-Aug’00 with KSR Inst. of Management, Tiruchengode (Tamil Nadu) as Lecturer (MBA Department)
Significant Accomplishments:
 Faculty for various subjects like System Analysis & Design, RDBMS, Management Information System, etc.
Academic Details
 MBA (Systems and Marketing) from Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai (Tamil Nadu) in 1999
 B.E. (Electronics & Communication) from S.T.J. Institute of Technology, Ranebennur (Karnataka) in 1996
IT Skills
 Conversant with SQL, Oracle 8.0, MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Lotus Notes and SPSS
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 3rd August 1974
Address: 2023, 2nd Block, 2nd Floor, Osian Chlorophyll, Devi Parasakthi Nagar, Porur, CHENNAI 600116.
Languages Known: English, Tamil and Hindi