Don Devasia
Chelmsford,UK
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in strategic planning and execution, business development, and operational management. Demonstrates exceptional skills in team leadership and development, supply chain and logistics, financial planning and budgeting, and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in relationship management, risk assessment and mitigation, performance monitoring, negotiation and communication. Adept at market analysis, problem solving, decision making, and process improvement. Committed to driving organisational success through innovative strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Credence Connections UK Ltd
Witham, UK
02.2024 - 04.2025
- Provides strategic leadership and direction for overall business growth
- Manages daily operations across supply chain, logistics, and sales
- Leads and develops cross-functional teams to ensure high performance
- Oversees financial planning, budgeting, and reporting
- Identifies new business opportunities and drives market expansion
- Ensures compliance with industry regulations and licensing requirements
- Maintains strong relationships with suppliers and distribution partners
- Monitors key performance indicators and implements improvements
- Develops risk management strategies to safeguard business operations
- Communicates effectively with stakeholders and ensures organizational alignment
- Skills: | Strategic Planning & Execution | Business Development | Operational Management | Team Leadership & Development | Supply Chain & Logistics | Financial Planning & Budgeting | Regulatory Compliance | Relationship Management | Risk Assessment & Mitigation | Performance Monitoring | Negotiation & Communication | Market Analysis | Problem Solving | Decision Making | Process Improvement
REGIONAL COORDINATOR – QUALITY INSPECTION
Baltic Control Pvt Ltd
London, UK
01.2022 - 02.2024
- In charge of managing and supervising the inspection team's activities in an east London area
- Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards
- Coordinating and scheduling inspections
- Building strong client relationships and providing technical guidance to inspectors
- Analyzing and reporting inspection data
- Liaise with other departments within the company to ensure smooth operations
- Analyze and report on inspection data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and compliance issues
- Document the results of all inspections
- Ensure materials and products meet defined product specifications and standards
- Review, compile, and analyze information to prepare reports
- Managing and processing the payslips
- Reporting to KSO and SIRI M, DGFT on several materials such as scrap metals, scrap papers, fresh foods and Chocolates
MANAGER
Ideal Trading Coorporation
Kerala, India
06.2015 - 11.2021
- Primarily supervises front office team members to ensure efficient and smooth operations for producing excellent feedbacks and customer satisfaction
- Responds in a professional and courteous manner to customers by providing accurate and timely information and services
- A friendly individual who genuinely enjoys being around people and who can manage multiple tasks at once
- A responsible person for cash keeping, preparing and submitting daily statements and bank deposits
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science, University of Mysore
11.2012 - 05.2015
Pre-University - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Computer Science
Swamin Narayanan Gurukul International
06.2010 - 05.2012
Skills
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Business Development
- Operational Management
- Team Leadership & Development
- Supply Chain & Logistics
- Financial Planning & Budgeting
- Regulatory Compliance
- Relationship Management
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Performance Monitoring
- Negotiation & Communication
- Market Analysis
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Process Improvement
Certification
Learned ISO 9001 and 14001 by online course
Languages
Advanced or proficient in English
Fluent in Malayalam
Fluent in Tamil
Fluent in Hindi
References
Available upon request
Timeline
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Credence Connections UK Ltd
02.2024 - 04.2025
REGIONAL COORDINATOR – QUALITY INSPECTION
Baltic Control Pvt Ltd
01.2022 - 02.2024
MANAGER
Ideal Trading Coorporation
06.2015 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - English
JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science, University of Mysore
11.2012 - 05.2015
Pre-University - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Computer Science
Swamin Narayanan Gurukul International
06.2010 - 05.2012
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