Farwood Industries is a specialty furniture manufacturing and interior contracting company based in Chennai, India, which has been executing large-scale turnkey interior projects for domestic, corporate & multinational clients for the last 30 years, to include Hotels, Hospitals, Corporate Offices, IT Establishments, Show Rooms, large Villas etc. Core competence is manufacturing and installing Modular Kitchens, Wardrobes, Storages, Partitions, Aesthetic Panels, Doors and Door frames, Furniture etc. manufactured in their facility.HighlightsOrchestrating, planning and execution of interior projects for corporate clients across India, involving: Approval of design drawings, specifications and quotes. Discussions with the Client and/or Architect. Formulate Project Execution Strategy. Oversee functioning of Project Execution Team. Ensure timely completion of projects. Approval of Bills.

 Played a pivotal role in managing the macro security aspects to include security survey, security audit and threat analysis. Recommended the technology solutions and applications for improving their organization's overall security, loss prevention and risk management needs.  Actively involved in handling Security Project Management, QA / QC, Site Inspections, Security Risk Analysis, System Integration, Return on Investments, Training of Technical Manpower, etc. Rendered assistance in preparation of vendor documents, bid preparations, technical evaluation and recommended the best course of action.

 Oversaw the entire gamut of tasks entailing import, mobilization from ports, installation and commissioning of 2 Batching Plants for ready mix concrete production, on behalf of Hyundai Engineering and Construction Company Ltd. for construction of Port Khaleefa in Abu Dhabi.  Stellar role in handling procurement of large volumes of Fruits, Vegetables, Select Fish, Cheese & Olives from world market and supplying to 12 outlets of Carrefour in UAE & Qatar.  Addressed the administrative aspects of 3 Batching Plants supplying ready mix concrete to Hyundai Engineering and Construction Company Ltd. for construction of Container Terminal, Tanker Berth and other facilities in Jebel Ali Port.  Facilitated the processing of all documentation related to emigration, immigration, entry visa, work permit, medical, residence visa, exit visa and travel for all the employees.

 Actively involved in accomplishing project with Yemen LNG, Yemen (J.V. of Technip, KBR & JGC), and worth approximately US $ 70 million, with a peak work force of over 1300 Personnel.  Effectively managed the construction of Project Office Complex and Temporary Construction Facility. Supervised all aspects related to construction of a camp, with living accommodation for over 1300 employees (including Senior Staff, Junior Staff and Workers) & Cook Houses and Mess Halls.: Steered efforts for guiding the large fleet of plants, machinery, load carriers and other vehicles, as also hiring of power plants and construction equipment. Facilitated the processing of all documentation related to emigration, immigration, entry visa, work permit, medical, residence visa, exit visa and travel for all the employees.

• Guided, set up & executed projects, which included self-employment generation projects & other community development projects.• Interacted with top officials of eight State & Union Territory Govts on matters concerning resettlement and welfare of Ex-Servicemen & their dependents.

Govt of India, Directorate General of Resettlement, Ministry of DefenceJanuary 2005 – October 2006 (1 year 10 months) Played a pivotal role in monitoring the administration budget and ensured functional availability of infrastructure and facilities including accommodation, canteen, transportation, catering and other utilities for over 10,000 general & technical manpower. Mentored around 100 Engineers & IT Professionals with annual budget of upto Rs. 80 Crores. Actively involved in maintaining large fleet of vehicles to ensure complete operational fitness. Effectively coordinated conferences, seminars, sports events & social functions on micro & macro scales. Instrumental in leading the projects entailing self-employment generation projects & other community development projects. Successfully assured all-weather combat fitness of regiments comprising thousands of personnel and large equipment & vehicular fleet. Carried out the professional training for Young Boys and Young Army Pilots on non-flying duties. Steered efforts for executing professional, in-campus, courses for Officers & Senior Personnel from India as well as friendly foreign countries. Efficiently led the master level thesis work & project work, prior to award of Post Graduate Degree by University of Pune.  Instructed approximately 10,000 NCC Cadets (boys & girls) every year, for five years.