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Yakshini Sharma

Yakshini Sharma

Swindon,UK

Summary

Experienced professional with a focus on office administration, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Skilled in coordinating schedules, managing communications, and maintaining organized workspaces to optimize productivity. Adept at multitasking and problem-solving to improve workflows and support team success.

Strong background in office administration, complemented by IT expertise, with a proven ability to streamline operations, enhance time management, and implement ethical and strategic initiatives. Technical proficiency includes advanced knowledge of MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, and MS Excel, enabling the efficient management of a wide range of administrative tasks.

Extensive experience in verbal and written communication, corporate change coordination, and database systems administration. Dedicated to maintaining meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, and fostering seamless collaboration among teams to achieve organizational goals.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Office administrator

YOGASANSKRITI ORG
Swindon, Wiltshire
01.2020 - 11.2024
  • Managed a variety of admin office tasks
  • Answering phone inquiries effectively
  • Ensured strict adherence to confidentiality protocols handling sensitive information
  • Managed correspondence and ensured timely responses to inquiries
  • Coordinated meetings and workshops for optimal time management
  • Processed invoices and purchase orders accurately and efficiently
  • Managed high-volume daily telephone and email inquiries to reduce correspondence backlogs
  • Facilitated a positive work environment through effective communication skills
  • Developed office policies to streamline team coordination
  • Coordinated logistics for special workshops, achieving successful company functions
  • Managed invoicing and billing processes ensuring financial transparency
  • Led training sessions for new hires, ensuring quick familiarisation with office protocols
  • Streamlined office tasks by communicating policy changes and business priorities
  • Assisted in recruiting staff and strengthening the team
  • Streamlined office procedures with new systems to address bottlenecks and disruptions
  • Facilitated positive, productive working environments through reliable administrative support
  • Collaborated with departments to determine optimum schedules for special projects
  • Reported team activities and progress during weekly meetings
  • Ensured high accuracy and quality in data entry and recordkeeping
  • Organized filing systems, maintaining records in line with company policies and data security
  • Provided administrative support to enhance productivity during high-pressure periods
  • Compiled comprehensive reports to maintain precise records
  • Enhanced team efficiency ensuring seamless workflow
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date database records
  • Executed data entry tasks precisely, maintaining error-free records
  • Resolved customer queries quickly to enhance client satisfaction
  • Ensured constant compliance with health and safety regulations
  • Created strategies to drive continuous improvement
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, adhering strictly to confidentiality protocols at all times.

Administrator assistant

Datamotives Pvt Ltd
Swindon, Wiltshire
03.2017 - 10.2018
  • Handled high-volume telephone and email inquiries to minimize backlogs.
  • Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues harmoniously.
  • Applied a positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.
  • Delivered high-quality results within budget and timeframe targets.
  • Ensured up-to-date records by regularly updating the database system.
  • Handled incoming telephone calls professionally whilst providing accurate information.
  • Streamlined operations by organizing files and documents to implement improved workflow and organization.
  • Added new data and notes to project and resource tracking spreadsheets.
  • Ran reception areas by greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person requests for information.
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments for the entire management team.
  • Assisted in preparing financial reports, contributing to informed decision-making processes.
  • Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative procedures.
  • Gathered data to create Excel spreadsheets for budget and inventory management.
  • Verified documents and associated records to catch and resolve discrepancies.
  • Tracked metrics with Excel spreadsheets and modeled data for staff.
  • Prepared meeting agendas to facilitate productive discussions and decision-making.
  • Received and checked financial statements and reconciled related accounts.
  • Strengthened traceability and developed organization systems for records, reports, and agendas.

Career break to look after the family

Career Break
01.2013 - 02.2017

Dedicated time to family commitments during 2013 - 2016

Test Manager

IBM India
India/UK, Bangalore India and Norwich UK
11.2006 - 12.2012
  • Led project planning and management initiatives
  • Managed and allocated resources effectively
  • Planned and executed test cases
  • Identified risks and developed mitigation plans
  • Monitored issues and reported as necessary
  • Contributed to project management meetings
  • Organized and conducted training programs for team
  • Conducted performance appraisals and career planning for employees
  • Coordinated team-building activities for enhanced collaboration
  • Created comprehensive project test strategy and schedules
  • Identified expected test levels for unit, integration, system, IST, and UAT
  • Designated test focus areas and structural/functional test types
  • Facilitated development of Test Planning Workbooks including Test Requirements Matrix and Environment grids
  • Coordinated and directed project test activities and defect reporting
  • Monitored results, implemented corrective actions, escalated issues, and presented test status to clients
  • Reviewed business acceptance criteria, test plans, and test cases
  • Prepared and configured systems for testing.

Test leader

Wipro Technologies India
Bangalore, Karnataka
10.2002 - 11.2006
  • Defined and updated internal policies for secure, cohesive software programs
  • Analyzed existing products to identify areas for improvement and development of new features
  • Executed assigned tasks according to industry standards
  • Verified software functionality after bug fixes to ensure seamless program operation
  • Enhanced testing efficiency using automation tools
  • Curated detailed system testing reports adhering to internal standards
  • Explained complex errors and issues to technical and non-technical colleagues
  • Planned and executed system tests, reporting findings to inform product development
  • Validated critical product line releases through user acceptance testing
  • Maintained keen knowledge of industry standards and verified testing procedures
  • Analyzed user issues to identify and resolve root causes
  • Developed comprehensive software test plans and cases
  • Facilitated transparency with regular status updates on bug tracking and resolution
  • Coordinated with stakeholders to ensure seamless project cooperation
  • Collaborated with project managers to implement software solutions
  • Optimized resource management to prevent waste while ensuring project success
  • Mentored junior testers, enhancing their professional growth
  • Implemented critical solutions to enhance overall system performance
  • Identified software defects and proposed effective solutions
  • Collaborated with developers and engineers to enhance software quality and reliability
  • Ensured compliance by adhering to company policies and preparing for audits
  • Collaborated with clients in meetings to outline product requirements

Software Developer and Tester

Samsung Digital India
Bangalore, Karnataka India
10.2000 - 09.2002


  • Trained teams on new software to minimize operational disruption
  • Addressed system faults promptly to ensure minimal disruption to customer experiences
  • Produced clean, error-free code meeting internal quality standards
  • Evaluated existing software to identify successes and opportunities
  • Managed version control systems for effective codebase collaboration
  • Implemented robust security measures to protect sensitive data
  • Collaborated with key stakeholders to define product development strategies
  • Led thorough root-cause analyses to identify and resolve software issues
  • Performed comprehensive system testing, ensuring reliable and error-free functionalities
  • Implemented version control processes to safeguard work from accidental code loss
  • Managed software development projects, ensuring timely and budget-conscious completi
  • Supported large-scale systems ensuring software security and performance
  • Streamlined code maintenance ensuring thorough documentation
  • Kept stakeholders informed with regular progress reports and milestone updates
  • Stayed updated with industry trends, integrating new technologies for improved system functionality
  • Cultivated strong client relationships to meet specific needs
  • Reviewed code and designs to drive continuous innovation and development
  • Responded swiftly to technical support requests, resolving issues within set timeframes
  • Diagnosed technical issues and tested solutions against design specifications
  • Developed standard procedures and trained new personnel on requirements
  • Worked with developers to identify and fix software bugs
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance technical standards
  • Developed and documented software maintenance procedures
  • Collaborated with clients to determine software design needs and recommend optimal solution
  • Identified risks and bottlenecks, recommending mitigation actions
  • Verified and resolved software bugs and issues
  • Conducted peer code reviews to improve team development skills
  • Diagnosed system faults through comprehensive testing


Office administrative assistant

Weikfield Mnemonics Infonetworks, Pune, India
08.1998 - 07.1999
  • Organized filing systems for efficient personnel access and retrieval
  • Managed incoming calls, addressed queries, directed calls, and recorded messages
  • Word-processed reports, reviews,s and correspondence with efficiency and accuracy
  • Improved communication within the team with regular updates and notifications.
  • Handled confidential documents with theutmost discretion, maintaining privacy standards at all times.
  • Supported staff with administrative needs for photocopying, faxing, and filing.
  • Arranged travel plans, ensuring smooth business trips for staff
  • Compiled data for presentations to effectively communicate information

Education

Master of Business Administration - Marketing

Symbiosis
Pune , India
06.1996 - 05.1998

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Modern College
Pune, India
06.1993 - 05.1996

Intensive Hatha Yoga Training - Yoga

Isha Foundation
Coimbotore, India
07.2019 - 12.2019

Skills

  • Effective time management
  • Ethical Conduct
  • Strategic Initiative
  • Effective communication skills
  • Corporate Change Coordination
  • Database Systems Administration
  • Managing confidential communication
  • Interpersonal Relationship Building
  • Proficient in verbal and written communication
  • Microsoft Office expertise
  • Informed decision-making
  • Meticulousness and thoroughness
  • Inter-team coordination
  • Confidential data management
  • Effective Communication and Relations
  • Ethical judgement and decision-making

Affiliations

  • Reading, Sewing, Martial Arts, Socialising

Accomplishments

    IBM Best Employee Award -2009

    Aviva Insurance -Best Team Member- 2011

Certification

FMG Completion Certificate


Safeguarding in Education- Level 1


Hatha Yoga Teacher - Emphasizing inner & outer well-being

Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Office administrator

YOGASANSKRITI ORG
01.2020 - 11.2024

Intensive Hatha Yoga Training - Yoga

Isha Foundation
07.2019 - 12.2019

Administrator assistant

Datamotives Pvt Ltd
03.2017 - 10.2018

Career break to look after the family

Career Break
01.2013 - 02.2017

Test Manager

IBM India
11.2006 - 12.2012

Test leader

Wipro Technologies India
10.2002 - 11.2006

Software Developer and Tester

Samsung Digital India
10.2000 - 09.2002

Office administrative assistant

Weikfield Mnemonics Infonetworks, Pune, India
08.1998 - 07.1999

Master of Business Administration - Marketing

Symbiosis
06.1996 - 05.1998

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Modern College
06.1993 - 05.1996
Yakshini Sharma