PRIANKA SIVANATHAN
Project Lead
Orpington,Kent
Summary
Project Management professional with a proven track record in recruitment, project management and team development. Hardworking project lead brings proven success in overseeing administrative areas. Knowledgeable about the best methods for managing resources, schedules and personnel to achieve objectives. Tech-savvy and always looking for improvement opportunities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Coordinator
Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd.
- As a management trainee, I controlled the company's recruitment and event management
- Worked alongside the CEO and was accountable for scheduling events and organising several vital projects
- Implemented new technology and digital platforms for recruitment, resulting in a significant increase in candidate targeting and engagement
- My most impressive project was organising a trip abroad for 40+ managers to Paris to boost employee morale and rewards for successfully running in 2018
- I exercised my fluency in French to negotiate deals and create bookings
- I was accountable for the smooth operations and oversaw itineraries and events during the trip
- Worked responsible for recruiting all office staff, using CV Library, indeed, and Totaljobs to find candidates for care staff or nurses
- I also created job adverts and managed the interview process with the CEO.
Project Coordinator
Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd.
01.2024 - Current
- I work as an all-rounder with the title of project coordinator, I am responsible for various projects across the company, and I run the supplier's and utility departments, in addition to overseeing the business's recruitment process
- I manage changes across all homes with utility suppliers
- Managing the utility records and coordinating with suppliers for 28 homes resulted in a streamlined process and cleared backlogs
- I maintain records and complete a smooth transition while switching utility suppliers across the homes, working to improve and consolidate the company utilities
- Responsible for recruiting projects within the business, using LinkedIn Recruiter daily to headhunt and build companies' networks, effectively advertising on LinkedIn to promote new vacancies and producing the monthly recruitment activity report for the CEO
- I assisted additional departments, the financial department with weekly reconciling and checking records for all 28 homes, working on spreadsheets, sales and purchase ledgers and journal accounting tasks
- Presently, I am working closely with the finance department and higher board to incorporate new software to improve the firm's overall performance and efficiency
- My role involves arranging meetings with companies such as SAGE, DEXT and Care Vision to demonstrate their products
- I also organise internal group feedback and brainstorming sessions, from which I present the team's ideas to the A-level board.
Front of House Executive
Seddons
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked at the front of the house in legal services, providing exceptional services and interacting with clients whilst maintaining a front office
- Responsible for managing office spaces, booking, and rearranging desk spaces on behalf of staff due to hot desking within the office, avoiding overcrowding and logistically mapping to operate smoothly and without unsatisfied staff
- I assisted with administrative tasks on behalf of the legal team, organising incoming documents, scanning, photocopying, and delivering papers to the legal team
- I researched venues and arranged bookings for events within the firm, such as office socials, Christmas parties and client networking events.
Recruitment Consultant
Hays Recruitment
01.2022 - 08.2022
- I worked as a recruitment consultant in health and safety, a specialist operating a 360 desk
- The role involves building relationships with many clients and candidates across the UK from various sectors related to health and safety, covering all businesses within the public and private sectors
- Excelled in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, consistently meeting targets and KPIs
- I manage my diary, arrange interviews with candidates, meet with clients daily, and conduct these interviews and meetings via MS Teams
- I am a quick learner, absorbing new software and data-analyst tools, such as CRM systems, digital managers, and recruiter platforms, which I use daily
- I use CRM systems, digital tools, and SEO strategies to find suitable clients and candidates
- I managed a 360 desk and was responsible for generating business within the public sector in health and safety
- I brought the business multiple jobs from clients, expanding networks and successfully gaining business for Hays
- I always met clients' expectations whilst working with clients, placing selected candidates successfully per given jobs
- I have strong communication skills and communicate clearly during negotiations, persuading clients to meet expected fees, raising fees from 10% to 17.5% due to gaining trust and presenting clients with a high candidate pool and service standards.
Education
MSc in International Management -
KING'S COLLEGE LONDON
09.2019 - 09.2020
BA hons in Business Management - undefined
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
09.2012 - 09.2015
Skills
- Project Management
- Public Relations
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Stakeholder engagement
- Quality assurance
- Risk assessment
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Languages
English
Native
Tamil
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Hindi
Beginner
Spanish
Beginner
Accomplishments
Winner of ‘Miss London Runner-up 2018’ Miss England competition
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd.
01.2024 - Current
Front of House Executive
Seddons
04.2023 - 08.2023
Recruitment Consultant
Hays Recruitment
01.2022 - 08.2022
MSc in International Management -
KING'S COLLEGE LONDON
09.2019 - 09.2020
BA hons in Business Management - undefined
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
09.2012 - 09.2015
Project Coordinator
Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd.
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