Ravi Kumar has over 32 years of experience in human resource management, training and development, and administration. He aims to refine L&D practices to integrate the workforce and implement efficient administration. Kumar has experience recruiting for government organizations, conducting training programs, managing budgets, and commanding over 600 personnel in the Indian Army. He also has experience in facility management, security, social responsibility initiatives, and market research.

1. RAVI KUMAR
Mobile: +91-9503570719 Email: ravikmenon786@gmail.com
Core Competencies
- HRM, Recruitment & Team Building - Training & Development - Administration
Career Objectives
- To enrich HRM practices in the org and refine L & D to further integrate workforce with organizational values.
- Implement proficient and honest Administration Practices.
Human Resource Management
 32 years’ experience in leading, team building and managing human assets from different ethnic/ linguistic
backgrounds motivating them to get the job done even at the cost personal safety and comfort; for Izzat-O-Iqbal
(Everywhere with Honor & Glory).
 Manpower planning, recruitment, and selection for recruiting candidates into Raj Bhawan, NCC Directorate,
Central Schools & Defence Forces.
 Led a team to study the viability of 360 Degree Appraisal System in the Defence Forces in 2003. For an ideal
Appraisal system to benefit both the organization and the employee, Maturity and Reward Index need to be
handled discretely.
 Experience in ensuring legal compliance and managing cases through logical application and methodical
presentation of the tenets of law. Have successfully defended three accused officers on murder charge in military
court leading to their acquittal and have represented the organization at hearings in Court/ CIC (State) on labor/
land law cases.
 Experienced in functioning with youth; bridging generation gap prudently as a friend, philosopher, student and
guide respecting the need of today’s creative confident and impatient millennials.
 Having experienced 15 relocations; affable to fluctuations in group dynamics and adaptable to organizational
changes.
Training & development
 Four years’ experience in grooming teachers and youth in colleges and schools of Kerala and Maharashtra.
Have conducted numerous lectures, seminars, and personality development capsules, building leadership and
public speaking skills through case studies and discussion forums.
 Qualified Instructor experienced in training of military leaders at various training institutions including teaching
students of Pune University, M.Sc and B.Sc (Technological Weapon Systems).
 Experience in identifying training needs timely to improve quality and provide growth opportunities/ new
challenges. Planning, organizing and conducting such programs in association with trainers and consultants.
Developing and preparing training manuals and lesson plans.
 Have trained aspirants for Service Selection Board interviews and skillful at counseling.
Administration
 Two years’ experience as Director Logistics in NCC Directorate, undertaking transparent and fair budgeting,
tendering, procurement and provisioning of clothing, stores and equipment worth over 100 mn in a year.
 Exercising prudent budget control and optimum utilization of funds to ensure congenial work environment.
 Managing proficient and transparent housekeeping activities and interior economy.
 Provisioning and maintaining support equipment and services enhancing quality of life.
 Have successfully organized and managed professional, adventure, outdoor camps, sports and social events
including Himalayan Car Rally, Reunions, World Military Sports Meet, May Queen Ball, Conferences attended by
PM and other dignitaries besides social events in Raj Bhavan Sikkim. Have trained Republic Day Contingents of
three States in cultural events and National Integration Awareness Programs.
 Have performed the role of Editor in Chief of Professional News Magazines and Journals.
 Negotiating and coordinating with Ordinance Factory, Badmal for improvements in Ammunition.
 Civil Military liaison to resolve long pending issues of encroachment in Defence Estate.
Facility Management
 Experienced in handling Facilities/ Sites & infrastructure and liaison with contractors & interiors.
 Guest relations and hospitality management to promote organizational image.
 Involved in maximizing profits in CSD outlets by better inventory/ overhead management and improved consumer
service.
 Applied knowledge in managing Officers’ Mess, Golf Club & Institutes enhancing clientele satisfaction at least
cost.

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Command
 Commanded over 600 men in counter insurgency operations and in peace involving management of equipment,
transport and inventory worth over two hundred bn. Indian Army demands different HRM techniques to uphold
employee morale under most adverse conditions, where one remained in authority as a natural function. No
case of fratricide or employee suicide or desertion or discontentment occurred during the command tenures in
active Counter Insurgency areas and in peace. Functional efficiency always remained at its best.
 Last four years, have been commanding NCC (Boys and Girls) establishments in Kerala and Maharashtra
grooming the youth to be disciplined, patriotic, responsible citizens in society and actively involved in their career
counseling and managing Professors and Lecturers in Schools and Colleges training and developing their
personality as trainers of youth.
Security & Fire Fighting, Officer-in Charge Garrison
 Two years of experience as Chief Security & Fire Fighting Officer at a vital installation, handling personnel of over
5000 and equipment worth over two hundred Bn. Job entailed conceptualizing, planning, implementing and
overseeing standard operating procedures and counter measures for safety and security of human resource
assets and material in day-to-day operations and during contingencies.
 Managing documentation, reports and tracking systems evaluating incidents and determining course of action/
prevention, preparing incident / disaster based response policies and training/ testing/ rehearsing drills with
security staff and managing liaison with external assistance agencies for smooth operations protecting the image
of the Company. Willingness and motivation to learn and respect language and customs of the line staff.
 Mentoring security awareness in the organization through employee training and monitoring.
Social Responsibility
 Experienced in aligning CSR with organizational strategy, employees and society, choosing themes,
projects, method of delivery and in evaluating the intervention.
 Actively served as the pivot around which two High Schools were opened at remote Rajouri Garrison in J& K.
Coordinated the activities of the School bringing up basic infrastructure for the children and grooming the faculty.
 During the turn of the century, as Chairman of Central Senior Secondary School in Secunderabad, undertook
several measures to improve the quality of instructions. Credited for administrative overhauling by overcoming
bureaucratic inertia to resolve long pending issues and for boosting computer education in the institution by
effective utilization of funds. During the tenure, was instrumental in obtaining sanction and completing all
preliminary work for construction of a new School Building Complex.
 Groomed NCC Cadets through Social Service Activities like Blood Donation, Street Plays (Anti Superstition, Anti
Child Marriage, Power of 49, Anti-Smoking/ Drug Abuse), Green Drive, Run a Mile for Health Event, Sanitation
Campaign, Bicycle Rallies, Traffic/ Road Safety Awareness, Sponsored Activities in Old Age Homes/
Orphanages, Adoption of Villages in remote areas and looking after their needs like adult education, motivating
children to schooling, conducting medical camps etc.
Freelance Civilian Work Experience
 Six month’s work experience at Nielsen (Sharjah) as Field Coordinator (Freelance) coordinating, collecting and
editing market research data on customer satisfaction surveys, mystery shopping and product development.
Major clients included EMAAR Properties, Govt. of UAE, Doha Asian Games, Master Foods, HSBC, Wrigleys and
Marlborough.
Academic Credentials
 Certificate Course (six months residential) in Business Administration, IIM Ahmedabad (2015-16)
 MBA (Human Resource) from Maharashtra University (Ist Div)
 M.Sc (Tech) from Pune University (Ist Div)
 PG Diploma in Hotel Management & Tourism from SETWIN, Hyderabad (Ist Div).
 Adv Diploma in Computer Application from ECIT, Hyderabad (Ist Div).
 Management Development Programme at College of Defence Management.
Personal Information
 Outlook : Universalist outlook and function without prejudice and regional, linguistic, gender, religious,
political and/ or cultural bias.
 Date of Birth : 19th
February, 1962
 Address : R1/ 5, Alps, Highland Winds, Krishnakeval Township, Kondhwa Road, Pune-411048.
 Spouse : Suitably married to Mrs Preeti Appu, Ex Finance Manager in Nielsen, UAE who has retired after 15
years of service in Corporate environs.
 Alumnus : Sainik School, Kazhakootam; National Defence Academy, Khadakvasla, IMA, Dehradun
 Hobbies : (a) Have traveled most of India, and some countries abroad; viz USA, UAE, Malaysia, Nepal.
(b) Reading (mostly fiction), keeping up with current affairs, browsing, and movies plus following
some English TV serials.
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