Manju Kallath

About the Candidate

Manju Kallath

Ottawa, Ontario

+1 613-698-3649

manjukallath@gmail.com

www.linkedin.com/in/manju-kallath

Summary of Qualifications
Dynamic project manager with over six years of international experience in project management within multinational corporations. Expert in collaboration, communication, organization and problem-solving, with a diverse back ground spanning research, operation management, data analysis and life science. Motivated and process-oriented, adept at driving projects to successful outcomes.

·       Excels in handling multiple priorities while demonstrating robust analytical skills and leadership qualities

·       Collaborated closely with technical teams, operational staff and senior management in the capacity of a program operational manager to ensure effective team work

·       Proficient in management skills encompassing planning, implementing, staffing, budgeting, supervision, delegating tasks, training and facilitating knowledge exchange

·       Skilled in effectively employing process-oriented thinking and strong attention to detail abilities

·       Experienced in data management, analysis and actively generating detailed reports

·       Competent in advanced MS Office applications, notably Excel (Level II) and proficient in Python for Data analysis

·       Possess a strong understanding of life science, business administration and data science

Contributed to a published research paper in a scientific journal
http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/6/7/4355/pdf

Work History
CAREER BREAK                                                                                                                                                2016 – 2024

Took a deliberate career pause to prioritize personal development and family responsibilities, during this time

Pursued data science certification enhancing my data analysis skills
Facilitated home schooling for children leading to notable improvements in my managerial abilities
Additionally participated in career-oriented workshops to reach professional goals
ASSISTANT MANAGER (RESEARCH & OPERATIONS)                                                 July 2011 – December 2015

JOil India Private Limited, Coimbatore, India

·       Provided assistance and oversight for program operations covering production tasks and client projects

Created and executed operation cadence, formulated and oversaw daily and weekly schedules for operational staff
Assisted in the procurement, acquisition and maintaining of equipment at operational locations
Over saw budgets spanning from $16000 to $50000 for research and operational initiatives within portfolio management, while leading teams of up to 18 members across various locations
Directed a cross functional team in optimizing operational processes, resulting in decreased costs and a 25% enhancement in efficiency
Designed and implemented technical training initiatives aimed at operational staff and supervisors, effectively addressing issues in data collection
·       Played an active role as a team member in establishing a research station in India

Engaged in discussions and delivered presentation on project updates and annual reports to directors
Generated reports and presentations for project meetings and ensured the upkeep of project files
·       Conducted quality control checks and supervised the packaging and shipment processes of products to both internal and external stake holders, particularly for commercial marketing purposes

·       Maintained adherence to safety and regulatory standards in all operations

ASSISTANT MANAGER – BIOFUELS                                                                                           May 2009 – July 2011

TATA chemicals Limited, Mumbai, India

·       Trained and supervised production team and facilitated transfer of tissue culture materials from lab to field

·       Liaised large scale plant tissue culture production with subsidiary companies

·       Implemented Management information system (MIS), Enterprise process management (EPM), Quality functional deployment (QFD), and standard operating procedures (SOP) to facilitate project management efforts for product launches

·       Collaborated with senior management to devise effective strategies for optimizing data collection systems, while proficiently analyzing research data to produce comprehensive reports, aligning with project coordination goals

TRAINEE-FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS                                                                                July 2009 – December 2009

Temasek Life science Laboratory, Singapore

Engaged in immersive training sessions to acquire hands-on expertise in molecular biology, genetic modification technology and plant tissue culture processes, while displaying proficient organizational skills and process-oriented thinking to ensure efficient research activities
Achieved successful generation of transgenic plants, highlighting proactive management of training objectives
Education/Certification
Certificate in Data Science                                                                                                              December 2021

Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode, Calicut, India

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration/ Marketing                                                      August 2014

Symbiosis, Center for Distance Learning, Pune, India

Masters of Science/Biotechnology (with Distinction)                                                                             April 2008

Avinashilingam University for women, Coimbatore, India

Bachelor of Science/Botany (with Distinction)                                                                                        April 2006

Calicut University, Calicut, India