Amrutha Upendran

Amrutha Upendran

Administrative Assistant at BNP Paribas

Madras Area, India

Current
Past
  • Professor at Alliance Francaise de Madras
  • Research Intern at Centre for Security Analysis
  • Professor at Alliance francaise
Education
  • Institut d'Etudes politiques de Paris
  • University of Madras
  • Université de Rouen
  • University of Madras
  • Chinmaya Vidyalaya
Connections
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Industry
Banking
Websites

Amrutha Upendran’s Summary

Worked on issues of national security, especially maritime security in the Indian Ocean. Worked also as a teacher of French as Foreign Language, both at beginner's and intermediate levels. Capable of:

* Research and analysis: Collect, analyze and present raw information in a coherent form, both as text and presentation. Experience includes, but is not limited to research on domains related to security studies, international relations, law and economics, at the Centre for Security Analysis as Research Intern.

* Event management: Provide logistic support (venue, accommodation, transport, sponsorships etc.) to seminars, conferences and inter-collegiate events. Experience in event management at college level in organizing inter-collegiate cultural events and seminars and at the Centre for Security Analysis in organizing international seminars and conferences.

* Publishing: Proof-read and copyedit articles, essays and papers presented by participants at seminars for publication. Liaison with printers and publishing houses to ensure quality output. Experience at the Centre for Security Analysis as Research Intern

* Language: Teach French language to beginners and non-beginners at both elementary and intermediate levels. Translation of legal, technical and commercial documents from and into French. Experience at the Alliance Francaise of Madras as part-time faculty since November 2003. Translation experience as freelance translator.

* Other skills: Well-versed in using the PC for office applications and reasonably well-informed from an end-user perspective.

Amrutha Upendran’s Specialties:

Administrative support, coordination, translation and interpretation (French-English), language teaching, cross-cultural training


Amrutha Upendran’s Experience

  • Administrative Assistant

    BNP Paribas Securities Services

    (Privately Held; BP2S; Banking industry)

    December 2008Present (8 months)

    Providing executive support to the CEO and ensuring the smooth running of the office.

    Preparing PowerPoint presentations for use by the CEO and others.
    Managing the CEO’s calendar and scheduling his meetings with clients, external collaborators and direct reports.

    Preparing regular minutes of meetings and reports for use both locally and externally.

    Managing travel desk functions like coordinating applications for visa, issuing invitation letters for visitors to the Chennai office and arranging for tickets, insurance and foreign exchange.

    Developing a network of external executive assistants and working closely with them to ensure smooth functioning of overseas visits and conference calls.

    Organising and scheduling business meetings, including venue finalising and documentation.

    Tracking attendance of employees of BNP Paribas GSMO in consultation with the HR team.

    Any additional responsibilities that may be delegated by the CEO.

  • Professor

    Alliance Francaise de Madras

    (Education Management industry)

    November 2007November 2008 (1 year 1 month)

    Teaching French at beginners' and intermediate levels. Working on cross-cultural training and sensitisation for students going to France or for professionals working on multi-cultural teams.

  • Research Intern

    Centre for Security Analysis

    (Research industry)

    August 2006January 2007 (6 months)

    Provided research assistance for various topics including, but not limited to, Tamil separatism in Sri Lanka, Maritime Security, Civil Society and governance issues, and terrorism.

    Did independent research on Maritime Security in the Indian Ocean. Focused primarily on the security situation south of India and on the changing nature of maritime security in the years following September 11.

    Provided logistic and administrative support for the organisation of seminars, symposia and conferences. Coordinated with hotels and others for smooth conduct of the events.

    Proof-read and copy edited documents and papers for publication.

  • Professor

    Alliance francaise

    (Education Management industry)

    November 2003August 2005 (1 year 10 months)

    Taught French at beginners' and intermediate level. Taught tailor-made and customised short-term courses for professionals.


Amrutha Upendran’s Education

  • Institut d'Etudes politiques de Paris

    MA , International Studies , 20052007

    - Organised a mock UN style discussion along with the German Air Force at Winterberg, Germany as part of a group project in May 2006.

    - Particiapted in international debating competitions (British Parliamentary style) during the course of studies at Sciences Po, Paris.

    Activities and Societies:
    Debate club
  • University of Madras

    MA , French literature , 20032007

    - Participated in debates and panel discussions as a representative of Madras University.

    - Taught part-time at the Alliance francaise during my studies at Madras University.

  • Université de Rouen

    Diplome Universitaire , Français langue étrangère , 20042005

    Obtained a diploma in French language teaching through distance education from the University of Rouen while working at the Alliance francaise of Madras.

  • University of Madras

    BA , History , 20002003

    - Secretary and subsequently president of History Association, in-charge of organising the annual cultural festival hosted by the Department of History, Women's Christian College.

    - Active member of the debating club. Participated in various inter-collegiate debates and won prizes. Also participated in mock UN discussions, panel discussions and related speaking events.

    - Committee head for souvenirs in organising college cultural fest in 2003.

    Activities and Societies:
    Debate club, History association...
  • Chinmaya Vidyalaya


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Amrutha Upendran’s Interests:

reading, blogging, research on security-related issues, listening to music, teaching

Amrutha Upendran’s Groups:

  •    Sciences-Po Paris Alumni

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