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Leading Beyond Work Initiatives
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Bhuvaneswari Kumaraguru

Wellington

Summary

16 Years of expertise in customer service at the U.S. Consulate in Chennai and Indian postal system. Consistently rated good performer. Strong communicator with excellent organizational and time management skills. Efficiently manages multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines. Possesses excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think and act quickly to find creative solutions. Pragmatic Assistant well-known for being a hands-on dynamo with boundless energy to fulfill various tasks. Detailed team player with a history of excelling in fast-paced environments with little oversight and challenging goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Sessional Assistant

Victoria University Wellington
05.2023 - Current


  • Set up systems for online classes
  • Assisted professors in conducting online zoom discussions
  • Recording the classroom sessions and upload it to University software
  • Offered technical support and troubleshot issues to enhance office productivity.

Vote counting

Electoral Commission Wellington
Wellington HQ
10.2023 - 10.2023

Was part of a six member team in counting votes on the Election day - Oct 14, 2023.

Assisted the Electoral team in counting official votes on Oct19-20, 2023.

American Citizen Services Assistant

U.S. Consulate
01.2013 - 01.2023
  • Cashier for American Citizen services
  • Document verification for U.S. Passport applications, ensured accuracy and completeness, conducted checks in system and mailed passports to applicant
  • Customer queries, complaints, and grievance resolution
  • Organized outreach programs and town halls for U.S. Citizens across South India
  • Conducted special investigations related to incarcerated American Citizens and preparing welfare reports
  • Liaised with Top Indian Government Officials related to arrests, deaths, and missing U.S. citizens in South India

Visa clerk

U.S. Consulate
07.2008 - 01.2013
  • Prescreened visa applications for accuracy and completeness
  • Ensured adherence to deadlines at all times in printing visas and mailing passports to applicants
  • Acted as translator for applicants seeking language appointments (Tamil /Hindi) for visa interview
  • Conducted U.S. student visa outreaches in colleges / Universities across South India.

Postal Assistant

India Post
06.2000 - 06.2008
  • Worked as admin clerk from 2000-2005
  • Handled customer queries from post offices in southern India with respect to speed post shipments
  • Liaised with post offices across the globe for speedy resolution of customer queries
  • Achieved 100% efficiency in RUGBY software designed by Universal Postal Union for resolving queries relating to International speed post shipments
  • Acted as a deputy team leader handling work allocation, timekeeping, attendance, ensuring adherence to best practices, and reporting to the manager

Education

Masters of Public Policy ( Currently Studying )

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZ

M.com -

The Ethiraj College For Women
01.1999

B.com -

The Ethiraj College For Women
01.1997

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Critical thinking
  • Adaptability
  • Team work
  • Active listening
  • Communication
  • Decision making
  • Leadership

Leading Beyond Work Initiatives

  • Active participant in publicizing our American Citizen services in social media platforms.
  • Working towards installation of drinking water fountains contributing to a sustainable living under green initiatives program.
  • Trained staff members in basic public speaking skill under the HR’s English speaking program.
  • Liaison volunteer in a forum safeguarding the rights of the employees against harassment and discrimination.

Awards

Group Mission Honor Award 2021- For soliciting and compiling information from the local government, NGO, hospitals, Consular liaison volunteers and gathered data for reporting to Washington regarding Nivar Cyclone 2020 

Group Mission Honor Award 2021-  For being part of the team that conducted a 4-week self-education program to create general awareness of Diversity and Inclusion principles 

Mission Honor Award 2020 - For being part of the team safeguarding U.S. Citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic in India. 

Meritorious Honor Award 2020- For being part of the airport team supporting U.S. Citizens departing Chennai by repatriation flights during the COVID-19 crisis 

Extra mile award 2019- For training staff members in basic public speaking skills along with vice-consul. 

Eagle Award 2017-For outstanding management and customer services in the Bangalore passport outreach program. 

Mission Honor Award 2014 - In recognition of meeting special consular services demand with efficiency, professionalism, compassion and diplomacy.

Franklin Award 2009 -For organizing Consular Leadership day. Leadership Award, For volunteering to work on a general strike day despite transportation disruptions.


Timeline

Vote counting

Electoral Commission Wellington
10.2023 - 10.2023

Sessional Assistant

Victoria University Wellington
05.2023 - Current

American Citizen Services Assistant

U.S. Consulate
01.2013 - 01.2023

Visa clerk

U.S. Consulate
07.2008 - 01.2013

Postal Assistant

India Post
06.2000 - 06.2008

Masters of Public Policy ( Currently Studying )

Victoria University of Wellington

M.com -

The Ethiraj College For Women

B.com -

The Ethiraj College For Women
Bhuvaneswari Kumaraguru