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Raji Nilu

@rajinilu

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Strategic Chief of Staff with 13 years of diverse experience.

Sri Lanka

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that challenges me and allows for strategic impact while fostering team development and growth.

I am a strategic and results-oriented professional with 13 years of experience across Manufacturing, IT Services, and NGO sectors. Currently, I serve as the Chief of Staff at Eyepax IT Consulting, where I lead various teams, ensuring alignment with company objectives while coaching team members to drive measurable growth. My ability to develop KPIs and manage diverse departments has significantly contributed to the company's strategic initiatives.

Previously, at Fortude, I introduced a new calendar management system that reduced leadership meeting times by 40% and successfully managed resource allocation, decreasing bench time from 30% to 10%. My efforts in facilitating strategic transformations and overseeing the lateral movement of over 150 employees have been recognized with the 'Award for Speed and Agility' at the Fortude Excellence Awards 2021. I am passionate about fostering effective communication and spearheading organizational transformations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Chief of Staff

Current

Eyepax IT Consulting Pvt Ltd

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Led and provided oversight to Administration, Social Media, Events, CSR, Business Development, and Marketing teams, ensuring strategic alignment with company objectives, simultaneously coaching the team members. Developed KPIs for Administration, Social Media, Events, and CSR teams, driving measurable growth and impact.

Strategic Planning KPIs Team Leadership Business Development Marketing Social Media Management Event Management CSR Talent Acquisition Stakeholder Management

Executive Secretary

Fortude (Pvt) Ltd (Brandix Digital Operations)

Apr 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 8 months)

Provided strategic support to Director, COO, and Associate Vice President, coordinating a workforce of 300+. Introduced a new calendar management system, reducing leadership meeting times by 40%. Managed resource allocation, reducing bench time from 30% to 10%.

Resource Allocation Calendar Management Process Improvement Project Coordination

Personal Assistant to CIO

Brandix

Jun 2021 - Mar 2022 (9 months)

Initiated and established a female infrastructure support team. Designed and implemented a new onboarding program for outsourced employees.

Infrastructure Support Employee Relations Project Management Process Improvement Training Development Administrative Support

Personal Assistant to CEO

Genesiis Software (Pvt) Ltd

Oct 2017 - Jun 2021 (3 years 8 months)

Managed personal income tax returns with 100% accuracy. Implemented a file management system, reducing document search time from 30 mins to 6 mins.

Tax Preparation File Management Administrative Support Budget Management Document Management Efficiency Improvement Record keeping

Personal Assistant

Kether Resources Lanka (Pvt) Ltd

Aug 2016 - Oct 2017 (1 year 2 months)

Represented the Managing Director in site visits and meetings with government officials. Successfully obtained government licenses and drafted agreements with zero budget overruns.

Government Relations Agreement Drafting Meeting Representation Budget Management Compliance Negotiation Stakeholder Engagement Administrative Support

Administrative Officer

Sri Lanka Saukyadana Movement

Jan 2015 - Aug 2016 (1 year 7 months)

Coordinated a volunteer base of over 10,000 school students and 100 adult volunteers. Organized nationwide medical camps and official meetings.

Volunteer coordination Medical Camp Management Community Engagement Logistics Management Program Management Administrative Support Public Relations

Personal Assistant/Business Coordinator

INT Terminal LLC

Jan 2014 - Jan 2015 (1 year)

Managed back-office operations and communication between Sri Lanka and the USA. Oversaw office budget and handled content writing tasks.

Back Office Operations Budget Oversight Content Writing Administrative Support Office Management Financial Management Cross Cultural Communication Documentation Reporting

Administrative/Sales Assistant

Boshido Engineering (Pvt) Ltd

Jun 2011 - Jan 2014 (2 years 7 months)

Managed the marketing manager
’s diary and meetings. Conducted sales analysis and forecasting.

Meeting Coordination Sales Analysis Sales Forecasting Administrative Support Data Analysis Reporting Marketing Support Scheduling Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Yale University

Certificate, Well Being

Currently pursuing a course on the Science of Well Being from Yale University, focusing on understanding and improving personal well-being.

University of Michigan

Certificate, Negotiation

Currently undertaking a course on Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills from the University of Michigan, developing key negotiation tactics.

University of Ruhuna

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Completed a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Chemistry. This program provided a strong foundation in scientific principles and research methodologies.