Salma Soren

Currently managing key clients such as Atlassian, Akamai, Sterlite, Ford, Schindler, L&T Hydrocarbon, Vivo and AM/NS, helping them achieve their volunteering objectives through a range of impactful initiatives.

Client Success Manager - Goodera - Bangalore

(2023-07)

Currently managing key clients such as Atlassian, Akamai, Sterlite, Ford, Schindler, L&T Hydrocarbon, Vivo and AM/NS, helping them achieve their volunteering objectives through a range of impactful initiatives.

• Led end-to-end planning and execution of employee volunteering programs, ensuring seamless coordination across multiple stakeholders (clients and internal teams) and delivering measurable impact across diverse cause areas.
• Managed multiple client portfolios, scaling volunteer engagement programs through customised initiatives and sustained relationship building, resulting in increased participation and high client satisfaction.
• Executed large-scale volunteering campaigns for clients such as Akamai (DLCCD Month of Volunteering), Ford (Global Caring Month), and Pernod Ricard (environment-focused initiatives), engaging 5,000+ volunteers across education, environment, and community development causes.
• Conceptualised, developed, and presented high-impact proposals for clients, including Akamai, AM/NS, Atlassian, and Pernod Ricard India, featuring initiatives such as a School Adoption Program and Monthly Engagement Plans, and driving long-term engagement.

Project Officer, Education - DMFT Swaniti Initiative - Ranchi

(2022-07 - 2023-07)

A non-profit working with government bodies to strengthen public service delivery through data-driven and people-centric solutions.

• Developed detailed project proposals for education-focused initiatives, including VR Labs, Tab Labs, and STEM Labs, supporting improved learning outcomes and digital access.
• Monitored project implementation in coordination with district administration and multiple stakeholders; tracked fund allocations, beneficiary coverage, and outcome metrics for government development schemes.
• Coordinated and facilitated district-level governance meetings, ensuring timely reporting, inter-departmental alignment, and follow-up actions.
• Partnered with district event management teams to plan and execute large-scale public events such as World Indigenous Day, Sarkar Aapke Dwar, and G20 initiatives, ensuring smooth on-ground coordination and stakeholder engagement.

Education Specialist - Varthana - Bangalore

(2019-06 - 2022-07)

Omidyar Network, ChrysCapital funded non-banking finance company that provides financing and transformation solutions for educational institutions

• Organised and facilitated 15+ academic skill-development workshops, benefiting 300+ students and teachers across schools in Bangalore Rural.
• Assessed learning levels of 1,000+ students across 10+ schools in collaboration with Grey Matter India, enabling data-driven, targeted educational interventions.
• Coordinated with 40+ schools in Bhubaneswar during the COVID-19 pandemic to transition to online learning; trained teachers in the use of digital education tools and platforms.
• Designed and implemented remedial learning content for Grades 1–8 to address pandemic-induced learning gaps and support academic recovery.
• Organised and executed the Unlock Program launch events in partnership with Round Table India across six schools in Bangalore and Tumkur, strengthening community engagement and access to education.

M.A. - Applied Psychology with Specialisation in Counselling Psychology - Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai (2015 - 2019)

B.A. - Social Sciences - Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Tuljapur (2012 - 2015)