Vinoth Ruban
Automotive Engineer& Entrepreneur
Erode
Summary
Seasoned Entrepreneur with hands-on background in business management, operational planning and revenue generation. Hardworking, dedicated and resourceful leader with 4+ years in restaurant Industry. Excellent lecturing skills and expertise in Automotive Engineering with 6 years in academics. Ready to leverage experience and drive to pursue new professional challenges.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Managing Partner
Athira Food And Hospitality
01.2024 - Current
- Negotiated favorable lease terms with property owners, securing prime location spots at reduced rental rates.
- Coordinated catering events that showcased restaurant's culinary talents while generating 25% additional revenue streams through off-site services.
- Developed and executed marketing strategies to attract new patrons, resulting in 50% higher foot traffic and improved revenue.
- Mentored and developed staff members, fostering environment that promoted professional growth within team.
- Supervised daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely resolution of any issues that arose.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends for informed decision-making related to menu adjustments or operational changes.
- Developed strong relationships with key vendors, resulting in improved communication and better deals.
Proprietor
Athira's Kitchen, Erode
11.2020 - 01.2024
- Launched successful cloud kitchen during covid and catered hundreds of sick patients, stranded employees at subsidized prices
- Launched successful promotional campaigns to boost visibility in the local community, increasing brand awareness among potential customers.
- Implemented effective inventory management systems to minimize waste and control food costs.
- Optimized menu offerings based on customer feedback, leading to better sales performance and high levels of repeat business.
- Streamlined back-of-house processes for improved kitchen efficiency, resulting in faster order preparation times without compromising quality standards.
Automotive Engineering Professor
Manipal University
03.2015 - 10.2020
- Contributed to departmental goals by serving on various committees focused on curriculum development, assessment strategies, and accreditation requirements.
- Elevated student satisfaction rates with accessible office hours, thorough explanations of complex topics, and consistent positive reinforcement.
- Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
- Supervised and collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop high-quality automotive car within tight deadlines for SAE BAJA during 2018 & 2019
Education
Master Of Engineering - IC Engines (Automobile Engineering)
Anna University
Chennai 08.2013 - 05.2015
Skills
Labor Relations
Performance monitoring
Incidents management
Workflow Optimization
Team Leadership
Account Management
Customer Retention
Marketing
Firm financial oversight
Stakeholder Management
Accomplishments
- Appointed as Outcome Based Education Coordinator and Quality Compliance Member after 3 years with the company.
- Earned the “Star Performer” Award in 2017 for being ranked in the Top 10% in annual appraisal.
- Process Improvement - Achieved revenue objective by implementing cost-cutting measures.
- Built a restaurant business from scratch with no experience and made it successful within 6 months of launch
- Supervised team of 12 staff members.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Certification
Certified International Engineering Educator, IUCEE - [JAN ,2017- PRESENT]
Interests
Volunteering and Community Involvement for Road Safety
Cooking
Photography
Karaoke Singing
Traveling
Software
MS Office
Restaurant Management Software
Timeline
Certified AI Language Trainer (Tamil Language) at Outlier AI
07-2024
Managing Partner
Athira Food And Hospitality
01.2024 - Current
Proprietor
Athira's Kitchen, Erode
11.2020 - 01.2024
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training - [JUN 2018- PRESENT]
06-2018
Certified International Engineering Educator, IUCEE - [JAN ,2017- PRESENT]
01-2017
Automotive Engineering Professor
Manipal University
03.2015 - 10.2020
Master Of Engineering - IC Engines (Automobile Engineering)
Anna University
08.2013 - 05.2015
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