Deepti K K

CSR, Employee Engagement and Learning & Development professional with 8+ years of experience leading social impact programs, POSH awareness initiatives, employability programs, stakeholder partnerships and workforce development interventions. Proven success managing employee engagement programs, corporate partnerships, training initiatives, community outreach and scalable employability programs with measurable impact across inclusion and social responsibility initiatives.

Program Lead – DEI, Engagement & Partnerships at GiftAbled India (2023-01 – Present)

Led CSR and employee engagement programs across 25+ corporate partners, aligning initiatives to inclusion and social impact goals. Designed and delivered employee engagement, POSH awareness and workplace sensitivity programs. Led employability programs and managed stakeholder engagement.

• Led CSR and employee engagement programs across 25+ corporate partners, aligning initiatives to inclusion and social impact goals.
• Designed and delivered employee engagement, POSH awareness and workplace sensitivity programs impacting 500+ employees with 95% satisfaction.
• Delivered 50+ learning and development sessions on disability inclusion, workplace behavior, accessibility and employee awareness.
• Led employability programs connecting 300+ persons with disabilities to employment opportunities, achieving 65% placement outcomes.
• Managed stakeholder engagement, budget monitoring, partner reviews and program outcome assessments.
• Developed internal and external communication content supporting CSR reporting and program visibility.

Program Associate – DEI & Employer Engagement at GiftAbled India (2021-11 – 2023-01)

Supported employee engagement and employability initiatives across 15+ organizations. Facilitated learning and development programs for 200+ candidates. Built corporate partnerships and strengthened candidate pipelines.

• Supported employee engagement and employability initiatives across 15+ organizations.
• Facilitated learning and development programs for 200+ candidates through structured training and placement readiness support.
• Built corporate partnerships and outreach collaborations, securing 12+ new partnership agreements.
• Strengthened candidate pipelines by 35% through community-to-corporate employability interventions.

Independent Career Counseling Practice - Certified Career Counselor at Self-Employed (2019-03 – 2021-07)

Provided career counseling and employability coaching to graduates and professionals. Designed personalized learning and career development strategies. Guided career transitions through structured coaching.

• Provided career counseling and employability coaching to graduates and professionals.
• Designed personalized learning and career development strategies supporting job readiness.
• Guided career transitions through structured coaching and workforce planning interventions.

Career Counselor – Training & Placement Support at Vellore Institute of Technology (2017-11 – 2019-02)

Led employability and placement readiness programs for 300+ students. Delivered training interventions covering resume building, interview preparation and career readiness. Partnered with 20+ employers.

• Led employability and placement readiness programs for 300+ students, contributing to 80% placement outcomes.
• Delivered training interventions covering resume building, interview preparation and career readiness.
• Partnered with 20+ employers to strengthen training-to-employment outcomes.

Master of Social Work in Medical & Psychiatry – Loyola College of Social Sciences