Colonel Nishant Sharma
Hull,ERY
Summary
-Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 24+ years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity.
-Highly versatile and knowledgeable ex-military officer, possessing a zeal to drive visions into reality and achieving them through effective mentoring, training and career planning.
-Critical thinker, seeking to impact performance, improve turnover and contribute to achieving high standards through innovative techniques, while maintaining core values and traditions.
-Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
9
9
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
Amazon Logistics
08.2021 - Current
- Leading operations over 3 ‘Peak’ seasons with teams of Managers in fast-paced and demanding logistics environment, achieving 0% record of safety and health incidents.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Successfully achieved 15% reduction in hiring costs by implementation of innovative practices in executing warehouse operations, saving over £4 million in 2023 for Amazon's North-East and Yorkshire region.
- Reduced turnaround time for project completion through effective resource allocation and team management.
- Successfully surpassing target of processing over 100,000 shipments per day during Peak 2023 and achieved 5% increase in on time dispatch of shipments per quarter since Oct 2023
- Successfully oversaw installation of ‘Automatic Divert to Aisle’ (ADTA) and ‘Automatic Sort Labelling’ (ASL) Machine systems on site in 2022 and 2023 - being lead POC for their operations to achieve- “Best launch site” award for ADTA in 2023.
- Successfully onboarded 250+ new starters on team since Oct 2021.
Strategic Coordinator Middle Eastern Region
Indian Army
03.2019 - 12.2020
- Geo-Strategic Analyst, managing international defence cooperation with 13 Middle Eastern countries within Ministry of Defence.
- Instrumental in planning and execution of joint training with Middle Eastern countries and successfully selected as part of diplomatic mission to Saudi Arabia for implementing them.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environments.
- Self-motivated, with strong personal responsibility focus.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Directing Staff
Army War College
10.2017 - 03.2019
- Mentor and Instructor on War Tactics, General Administration, HR, Leadership, Finance, Accounting, Performance Appraisals, Team Building, Morale and Motivation
- Successfully trained over 750 senior level officers and shortlisted for training battalion commanders from foreign countries.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Managing Director
Assam Rifles
01.2015 - 10.2017
- Acclaimed for commanding over 1,200 troops and handling fleet of 100-plus vehicles, along challenging and remote border areas for 30 months
- Successfully ensured peaceful and safe environments for impacted population while being responsible for Administration, Fleet Management, SCM, Cross-functional coordination, security and project management of military garrison with 3000 soldiers and families.
- Increased overall company performance by implementing strategic management initiatives and streamlining operations.
- Optimized resource allocation for improved efficiency and profitability across all departments.
Director of Recruitment Operations
Indian Army
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Successfully planned and recruited circa 10,000 persons for Central Police Forces from all over India at recruitment rally in Tripura.
- Achieved accident free recruitment spread over 10 days by ensuring cross functional coordination with Government agencies and active involvement of electronic and print media.
- Streamlined recruitment processes by implementing efficient candidate sourcing strategies and applicant tracking systems.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
National Training Director
Indian Army
12.2013 - 12.2014
- Responsibility for planning, over-seeing training and transforming recruits into soldiers (1500+ Recruits trained)
- Successfully improved training infrastructure, enhanced man-management and battle-craft skills of 500+ soldiers
- Awarded Army Commander’s Award for displaying exceptional professionalism and meritorious service.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating abilities to work collaboratively and effectively.
Deputy Director
Indian Army
06.2012 - 12.2013
- Responsible for Administration, Operations, HRM, Supply Chain and Security issues for 800+ personnel
- Single-handedly planned and achieved successful induction, logistical back-up and sustenance of 500+ troops in harsh terrain at high altitude, under inclement weather for over 2 months.
- Reduced operational costs by identifying inefficiencies and optimizing processes across various departments.
Assistant General Manager of Operations
United Nations
11.2008 - 02.2010
- Responsibility of media interaction and briefing officials from multiple foreign countries
- Chief Coordination Officer for planning and conduct of repatriation for 1500 personnel and handling UN assets worth USD 35 million across three countries
- Recipient of United Nations Medal.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
University of Essex
Colchester, UK01.2022
Senior Command Course - Management
Army War College
Indore, India09.2014
Master of Science - Defence & Strategic Studies
University of Madras
Wellington, India01.2013
Junior Command Course - Management
Army War College
Indore, India05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Pune, India06.1998
Skills
- Organizational Management
- Process Improvement
- Workflow Optimization
- Incidents management
- Logistics Management
- Performance monitoring
- Health and safety compliance
- Strategic Partnerships
- Complex problems analysis
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
- Warehouse Operations
Certification
- CMI Level-7 Qualification in Strategic Management and Leadership (2022)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) , ASIS International (2021)
- Graduate Certificate in Policy Planning (Defence & Foreign Affairs), Takshashila Institution (2019)
- Basic Life Support (Provider Level), Indian Academy of Pediatrics (2018)
- Higher Level Nepalese Language (2013)
- United Nations Peace Keeping Course, 22 Certifications with an average score of over 98% (2009)
- Lower Level Nepalese Language (2005)
- Media Communication, Indian Institute of Mass Communication (2005)
- Certificate of Proficiency in Arabic Language, School of Foreign Languages (1997)
Veteran
True
Hobbies and Interests
- Sports – Football, Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball, Cricket & Golf
- Activities – Writing Poems, Wood Carving, Reading Fiction and Listening to Music
Languages
Hindi
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Urdu
Upper intermediate
B2
Arabic
Elementary
A2
Bengali
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Operations Manager
Amazon Logistics
08.2021 - Current
Strategic Coordinator Middle Eastern Region
Indian Army
03.2019 - 12.2020
Directing Staff
Army War College
10.2017 - 03.2019
Managing Director
Assam Rifles
01.2015 - 10.2017
Director of Recruitment Operations
Indian Army
01.2015 - 06.2015
National Training Director
Indian Army
12.2013 - 12.2014
Deputy Director
Indian Army
06.2012 - 12.2013
Assistant General Manager of Operations
United Nations
11.2008 - 02.2010
Master of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
University of Essex
Senior Command Course - Management
Army War College
Master of Science - Defence & Strategic Studies
University of Madras
Junior Command Course - Management
Army War College
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Jawaharlal Nehru University
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