We are a licensed global talent acquisition recruiting company specializing in the Hospitality and Healthcare. We source and place experienced international talent in Canadian companies. In the Hospitality Industry are area of expertise is Line Cooks, Service Professionals and Housekeepers. In the Healthcare sector, we specialize in the recruitment and placement of internationally trained nurses for Canada's long term care industry as health care assistants. Our existing client base include a large chain of restaurants, small and medium sized hotels and long-term care homes.

Nellikuru is the inventor of two unique patented reagents and processes which reduce the cost of steel production in an integrated steel plant.We currently offer our technology on license to Integrated Steel plants around the world. We are India’s only registered start-up in the Iron and Steel industry. An average steel plant producing 4 million tons of steel per year would annually save 16 million dollars by using our patented process.I am on the board of directors as an equity holder and provide commercial advice and business coaching to the founder.

I am born with the divine gift to help people find their true life path. For the past 30 years, I have used this gift to provide advise, coaching and guidance using the medium of astrology and intuition to change people’s lives for the better. This is one of my life purposes. I believe in destiny and surrender to this universe.I use a combination of face reading, palmistry, numerology and zodiac sign knowledge to provide reasonably accurate guidance about the likelihood of certain life changing events in a person's future. Astrologer at TAJ EXOTICA Resort and Spa, Goa from March 2016 to April 2019.Astrologer at The Leela Goa, Luxury beach resort from September 2017 to November 2018.Astrologer at Planet Hollywood Resort Goa from December 2015 to May 2016.Available for private consultation, private parties, corporate events and Weddings.For more information, please visit www.divineadviser.com

Acquired Excel Career College for the Arora Group of Companies. As Director - Partnerships have a mandate to rapidly expand the college by opening new campuses in all major cities in British Columbia and other provinces in Canada. In addition, seeking to form strategic partnerships with public colleges and universities to open their satellite campus at our locations.Achievement - Successfully identified 4 new campus locations in Langford BC, Victoria BC, Surrey BC and Kelowna BC, negotiated leases and secured locations for the rapid expansion of the college.

Pro Recruitment Services in an international recruitment and placement agency registered in British Columbia. Our main focus is fulfilling the labor needs of large organizations in Canada. We specialize in the recruitment and placement of foreign trained workers in various industries including Health Care, Hospitality, Manufacturing and Trucking. AchievementsSecured 8 new hospitality client accounts for over 30 positions including line cooks, food service supervisors and housekeeping.Secured a major long term care home account for 40 health care assistant positions.Successfully recruited over 35 internationally trained nurses.Secured tie-ups with career colleges for placement of their international student graduates in hospitality.

I write a Bi-weekly Business Column focused on startup founders and small business owners. Topics include advice and opportunities for entrepreneurs. The column initially appeared every Saturday on the Business Page with a 450 word limit. Due to the tremendous response from readers, it was upgraded to 750-800 words and was moved to the Bi-Weekly (every alternate Mondays), 4 page color supplement called "In Business". Since January 2018, it has once again been upgraded to 1000 words and is positioned on page 3 of the In Business supplement. In January 2019 was asked by the editor-in-chief to increase the column to 1200+ works and also present opinions and ideas on Entrepreneurship and Start-up opportunities. Also invited to write the center page opinion on the Edit page from time to time.

Completed projects in Vancouver, Canada.1. Growth strategies for Marina Baron, distributor of designer Italian Kitchens and Accessories.2. Mystery Audits for leading restaurant chains and fine dining establishments.3. Extensive audits of Boutique Hotels in USA, UK, Canada and India.4. Franchise network development of BC's leading Indian fast food chain, Curry Express.Successfully completed the following projects in Goa, India1. Design and set-up of first Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream outlet in Goa for Goa distributor in 2013.2. Expanded the retail and distribution network of Haagen-Dazs ice cream in 2012-2013. Head of business development from 2016 - 193. Complete makeover of Johncy Restaurant in South Goa in 2014.4. Loyalty Card Program for leading jewelry retailer 2015.5. Set-up QSR Franchise Network and helped launch a Ready to Fry product range for Ambica Chicken, a leading poultry brand 2014-2015.6. Conducted soft skills training programs for hospitality students.7. Lead Faculty for Entrepreneur development programs in hospitality.

The Times of Canada group was established in 2010 with the vision to create a better understanding of South Asian culture along with its heritage, traditions, festivals and people within mainstream Canadian society. We aim to spread awareness about the exceptional contributions made by members of the South Asian community along with showcasing their various talents and achievements.Successfully reformatted and relaunched the magazine with a business focus. Launched the very first Digital issue of the magazine in September 2020.Organized the 8th Annual Diwali car giveaway using virtual QR code technology as well as the 2021 Vaisakhi Car Giveaway. Co-anchored the daily draw winners show on Nagara TV over a 3 week period.

Worked with the Goa distributor of Haagen-Dazs to manage and grow HORECA (Hotels, Restaurants and Catering) accounts. Grew the business 900 % in the first 18 months and opened 20 new accounts which included Marriott Hotels, Taj Group hotels and the top 10 restaurants in Goa. Also launched the first Haagen-Dazs Retail Cart in India at the Mall De Goa in August 2017.

Lead Organizing Member of Annual Business Idea Competition: KAUN BANEGA UDYOGPATI.In House Mentor for start-ups. Program mentor for Entrepreneur Development Program.Teaching Faculty for Technology based Entrepreneurship Development Programme in Food Processing. Subjects covered:1. Business Opportunities in Food Sector2. Problem Solving and Time Management.3. How to start a small food business. A step by step approach.Teaching Faculty for Entrepreneur Development Program. Subjects covered:1. Planning and Goal Setting for your small business2. Identifying the right opportunity.More information about CIBA is available on their website: www.ciba.org.in

We are south Goa's first Professional Property Management Company.We manage and maintain apartments, villas and independent homes on a monthly and yearly basis for out of Goa based owners.We also offer vacation rentals of furnished apartments and villas on a daily, weekly and monthly bases at very competitive rates.For complete details on our services please visit: www.goahomemanagers.com

Esteam Apparel is one of the world's largest manufacturer of Conventional, Organic and Fair Trade Cotton Bags, Work-Wear and Apparel based out of India.Set-up a distribution and sales network in North America. Traveled extensively to provide sales support and training to distributor sales teams on cotton bags. Handled business development with large retailers and clothing brands regarding Fair Trade and Organic cotton bags.

An expert Business and Personal Coach since 1999. Started practice in Toronto, ON Canada and moved it to Vancouver, BC Canada in 2003.Clients include senior executives in the fields of Marketing and General Management as well as a number of entrepreneurs and business owners.As former Co-Chair of the Mentoring Program at the Forum of Women Entrepreneurs (Vancouver Chapter) - created and implemented mentoring programs for women entrepreneurs.Mentored a number of women entrepreneurs in various industries and small businesses since 2006.

Created a unique indoor playground, toy store, birthday party center and cafe for children 1 to 6. The entire playground was themed and created to foster learning and unstructured play in a fun, safe and happy environment.After successfully running the business myself for 2 years, I then franchised the concept and the business grew to two locations. Sold and exited the business in 2010.

Set-up "Greek Stop" - Quick Service Greek Fast Food outlet in downtown food court.Designed the complete outlet and set-up the menu with pricing and packaging options.Marketed the catering division to local businesses and corporations.Participated in Food Courts set-up at public festival events in the Greater Vancouver area. Festivals participated: Sea Vancouver, Celebration of Lights and the Abbotsford Air Show.

Completed various retained search assignments for middle and senior management marketing positions. Retained clients included American Express, CIBC, L’Oréal and Rothmans, B&H,. Achieved an average annual billing of over $200000 during my tenure. Obtained & managed an ongoing exclusive retainer contract with L’Oréal Canada Inc. for various marketing positions. Additionally, was part of the internal management team and specialized in contract negotiations.

(Completed a number of assignments in start-ups, brand building & setting up of retail and distribution networks. Industries included consumer package goods, television media, automobiles and high-end luxury products)Expanded the retail and distribution network for S.T. Dupont, Paris in India in 1998. Appointed 4 exclusive boutique franchises across India and set-up a shop in shop network with the Taj Group.Implemented a launch and brand positioning strategy for the Kinetic K4-100 bike in India in 1997. Travelled across India to launch the bike at several key dealerships via a series of special events.Set-up L.A. Promotions event management (part of Barrow Gordon Ltd., U.K) in India in 1996 which included the launch of Tom & Jerry at the Cartoon Network, part of the Star TV network.

(The SAHA Group was an international organization with interests in Electronic Components, Personal Computers & Food Products with offices in the Asia-Pacific, United Kingdom & the United States)Spearheaded the creation, development and successful launch of “SUSCO BRAND” gourmet Tea in over 20 countries around the world. During various stages of the assignment, was based in Moscow, Singapore, London and Bombay (Mumbai). Directed and managed overall worldwide operations for “SUSCO BRAND”. Achieved over $5 million in annual sales in the first year and grew “SUSCO BRAND” to over $20 million in 4 years. Traveled extensively throughout the world for business development and strategic tie-ups with various international companies. Created and implemented a worldwide marketing and brand promotion plan. Oversaw the designing, writing & production of a variety of advertising and marketing materials.Was instrumental in the creation of the entire product range including packaging design. Worked closely with production departments at the manufacturing and packaging plant to conceptualize and create new product lines.

SAHA Group is an international organization with interests in Electronic Components, Personal Computers & Food Products.Successfully launched India's First Laptop computer "Magnerra" in 1992.Setup a national reseller network and grew sales by 300% month over month in the first 12 month. In 1993, "Magnerra" was rated as India's best laptop computer in sales, customer satisfaction and after sales support & service [Source: Data Quest, India].

Successfully launched “Red Alert - Computer Virus Defense System” software in India.Grew sales by over 200% month over month for the first 9 months since launch in January 1992.

Setup a National Reseller Channel Network for the company's range of software products.Provided product training and sales support to grow sales via the network.

Sold a range of IBM compatible personal computers, packaged software and peripherals.Achieved monthly sales targets and grew business in the allocated sales territory.