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Sivaramakrishnan Ramaswami
Sivaramakrishnan Ramaswami

Sivaramakrishnan Ramaswami

General Manager

Sabari Textiles Pvt. Ltd

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Advice For New Professionals:
Concentrate on work, give some dedication to work, do something to improve the Company's working and attitude towards employees. More commitment to the work.
Career Profile:
Full administration of the Hospital like Hr functions, coordinating with vendors, ad agencies, govt departments,etc and daily co ordination with doctors, maintenance, housekeeping, nursing staff, pharmacy,etc. Previously I was handling only the marketing activities in the field in the three states of Tamilnadu, Kerala, Pondichery.
Prized Accomplishment(s):
I was able to increase the business of the Companies where I worked. Had a good name in the market. Because of the vast experience, I was able to manage the marketing functions ably, and manage the admin functions in the last two Companies, efficiently.
Job Profile:
Full administration of the Hospital like Hr functions, coordinating with vendors, ad agencies, govt departments,etc and daily co ordination with doctors, maintenance, housekeeping, nursing staff, pharmacy,etc. Day to day decisions are taken by me after MD.
Required Reading:
Since I am in Healthcare industry, medical books may be. But one book which I would like to recommend is YOU CAN WIN by Shiv Khera. This is useful for all. Another one in the Autobiography of Lee iococa, and Steve Jobs.
Working Life Management:
I would say, my work life was more, than the family life. But, managed without much of a problem.
Other Thoughts:
I am B.Com graduate, 54 years old now. Knows English, Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi. Worked all over Tamilnadu, Kerala.
Family Background
I am married. My wife was previously working for about 20 years in Accounts Department of A big Company. I have one daughter, married 3 years back. Working as system Engineer in Barclays Bank, after completing her BE-Civil, and worked in TCS. I have a son, who is a free lancer. After his Degree in Visual Communication, he is working as Editor and Director in Media industry.
Degrees That Matter:
Graduate. Plus experience.
Plans For The Future:
I would like to head an organisation, with a big salary, and with all perks.
Changes In The Professional Environment:
It has changed very much. When I started my carrier and till about 5 to 7 years back, the working culture was good, the concern by managements were good, the dedication by employees to the work and organisation was great. Now, employees are not interested in the betterment of the Company they work. Only botheration now how big is the salary. No commitment towards work. Companies are also not much interested in keeping good workers by giving them suitable hikes or incentives.
Professional Strengths:
Can handle the marketing functions and people very well. Now, can also manage people in a better way because of the experience. Patience has increased. Maturity has increased.
Contribution to the field
Made many friends in different fields. Some foes also. Travelled a lot. Was able to keep up a good name in the market even today. Develop my professional skills like understanding people, how to help, etc.
Done Differently:
I will be better equiped with a better educational background, and start the career at a high.
The Journey So Far:
Started as an apprentice in the Cost Accounts Department in Premier Tyres Factory, in 1981. After one year, transferred to sales office of the Company as Junior Clerk. Both were in Cochin. Worked in their sales offices in Coimbatore, Mangalore,etc in the same capacity, till 1988. Was planning to climb the ladder. Joined TVS group in their Tyre Retreading Division in Coimbatore in 1988, as Senior Sales Representative. Contacting customers, agents, etc., thereby increasing the business and profitability of the Company. Worked four years, till 1992. When Birla Tyres started in 1992, joined them in Coimbatore itself as Sales and Service Officer. As Dy.Manager-Technical Sales. Worked till 2009--17 years. When Modi Continental Tyre Co. started again, joined them as Executive Marketing at Chennai. After one year joined as Regional Manager at Dunlop, till 2012. Joined as Branch Manager in ABT Maruti in Calicut. Worked for one year. Joined as GM in Medway Medical Centre, Chennai.
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