Samir Soni
Operations & Sales Manager
Summary
Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 11 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
General Manager of Operations
Vivek Investments Ltd
Nairobi
01.2012 - Current
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
- Developed initial sales roadmaps and market strategies to promote successful product launches.
- Scheduled meetings with supervisors to identify business obstacles, establish financial goals and tailor products to individual markets.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
- Reviewed operations reports to understand numbers and trends.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
Senior Equity Sales Trader
Finquest Securities Pvt Ltd
Ahmedabad
04.2008 - 06.2010
- Assessed hourly market conditions to look for hedge and arbitrage opportunities.
- Discussed trading strategies with portfolio managers to highlight current market sentiment, price points of resistance and support and liquidity characteristics of positions.
- Made fast decisions based on fluctuating market resulting in profit of $1000+.
- Worked on behalf of companies to buy and sell financial instruments.
- Maintained relationships with clients long term.
Equity Dealer
Arihant Capital Markets Limited - Franchise
Ahmedabad
03.2006 - 04.2008
- Helped clients determine investment objectives and planned according to goals.
- Analyzed industry and company trends to develop customized strategies.
- Discussed trading strategies with portfolio managers to highlight current market sentiment, price points of resistance and support and liquidity characteristics of positions.
- Assessed hourly market conditions to look for hedge and arbitrage opportunities.
Education
Secondary School Diploma -
Nutan Sarva Vidhyalaya
Visnagar, Gujarat, India 05.1999 - 04.2000
High School Diploma -
Ash Secondary School
Vijapur, Gujarat, India 05.2001 - 04.2002
Diploma in Computer Applications - VB & Tally ERP
LCC Infotech LLP
Vijapur, Gujarat, India 07.2002 - 04.2003
Skills
Cost reduction strategies
Timeline
General Manager of Operations
Vivek Investments Ltd
01.2012 - Current
Senior Equity Sales Trader
Finquest Securities Pvt Ltd
04.2008 - 06.2010
Equity Dealer
Arihant Capital Markets Limited - Franchise
03.2006 - 04.2008
Diploma in Computer Applications - VB & Tally ERP
LCC Infotech LLP
07.2002 - 04.2003
High School Diploma -
Ash Secondary School
05.2001 - 04.2002
Secondary School Diploma -
Nutan Sarva Vidhyalaya
05.1999 - 04.2000
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