Reshma Vasudevan
Dubai
Summary
Experienced Resource Manager proficient in staffing and deployment, with a demonstrated ability to leverage the skills and industry experience of staff members for effective execution of management consultancy projects. Dedicated management consulting professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
PricewaterhouseCoopers Middle East
10.2022 - Current
- Detailed planning to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly, managing BUs with combined total of 200 staff.
- Supporting analysis and reporting of important professional development metrics for leadership team.
- Identifying and addressing emerging people issues by communicating with relevant development leaders, and supporting problem-solving and program development as necessary.
- Supporting onboarding activities for new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Working with Firm's global network of professional development and staffing coordinators to facilitate cross-BU staffing, share best practices, and advance Firm/regional initiatives.
Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers Middle East
11.2018 - 09.2022
- Lead and manage full consulting staffing cycle from lead and proposals stage to sold and running projects, ensuring development of consultants according to career track, while fulfilling various business needs.
- Supported staffing and development for multiple BUs with approximate average headcount of 60 per BU.
- Plan, manage and report unit revenue, through tracking of ongoing projects and pipeline management across various industries and functions.
- Promptly mediated potential conflicts when planning resources promote better collaboration and avoid further escalations.
- Work towards achieving and maintaining target capacity utilization for unit.
- Trained and supported new team members, maintaining culture of collaboration.
- Worked varied hours to meet seasonal and business needs.
Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers Middle East
05.2015 - 10.2018
- Key responsibilities included managing daily staffing, review of backlog vs staff planning and was also involved with creating & maintaining PwC internal site for OAS Middle East with focus on R&Q process communications.
Associate
PwC's Academy
02.2014 - 04.2015
- Worked closely with the Partner for PwC's Academy to manage the operational requirements of the Academy
- Managed study material, schedules of teaching staff and supervision of the team of Academy support staff
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Managed scheduling, planning of facilities & equipment.
Project Coordinator
Petrofac Training Services
03.2012 - 01.2014
- Petrofac Training Services supports training and competence management solutions provider for energy industry
- Managed staffing & deployment of teaching staff for technical & vocational training programs
- Handled mobilization and demobilization of trainers in and out of the Kingdom.
- Sourced teaching material, publications and also supported application for accreditations for training center.
- Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.
- Kept corporate and client information confidential, adhering to data safety measures.
- Assembled manuals for team usage from vendor-supplied product data sheets and submittal information.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
10.2008
GPA: 3.23
Skills
- Capacity Management
- Document management
- Data Analysis
- Productivity reporting
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Team Leadership
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Time Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Schedule Preparation
- Staff Management
Additional Information
- Achievements/TasksAchievements/TasksAchievements/TasksAchievements/TasksAchievements/Tasks
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Manager - PricewaterhouseCoopers Middle East
10.2022 - Current
Senior Associate - PricewaterhouseCoopers Middle East
11.2018 - 09.2022
Senior Associate - PricewaterhouseCoopers Middle East
05.2015 - 10.2018
Associate - PwC's Academy
02.2014 - 04.2015
Project Coordinator - Petrofac Training Services
03.2012 - 01.2014
Manipal Academy of Higher Education - MBA, Business Administration And Management
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