Center Manager - Sambhav Foundation - Pune
(2023-01 - 2025-01)
- Led women-focused livelihood initiatives including beauty parlor vocational training, entrepreneurship awareness, and non-farm skill development programs for marginalized women.
- Facilitated formation and strengthening of women's groups and community networks, promoting economic independence and collective agency.
- Organized awareness campaigns on women's rights, legal entitlements, health, and financial literacy in partnership with NGOs and government bodies.
- Coordinated farm and non-farm livelihood planning sessions for women beneficiaries, linking them with relevant skilling and income generation opportunities.
- Supported mobilization and capacity building of women's Self Help Groups (SHGs) and community collectives, strengthening governance and savings practices.
- Facilitated linkages between SHGs, corporate partners, and educational institutions to expand market and employment access for women members.
- Designed and delivered entrepreneurship orientation and product development sessions for women trainees, covering basic business concepts, pricing, and market readiness.
- Managed batch planning, faculty scheduling, and training delivery to ensure optimum utilization and quality output in skill development programs.
- Facilitated candidate placement post-training, maintaining active employer connections and tracking employment outcomes.
- Coordinated centre activities with departments, NGOs, educational institutions, and corporate partners to ensure compliance and program efficiency.
- Developed and monitored work plans aligned with project scope and funding guidelines, overseeing daily operations and reporting.
- Maintained data sheets, candidate records, attendance registers, and produced regular MIS reports for management.
- Cultivated strong word-of-mouth reputation and community goodwill through consistent service delivery and participant satisfaction.
Project Executive - Youth 4 Jobs Foundation - Pune
(2022-01 - 2023-01)
- Led end-to-end mobilization of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) across Pune region – conducting community outreach, NGO networking, candidate screening, and enrollment into skill training programs.
- Facilitated career counselling sessions for youth with disabilities, assessing individual strengths, interests, and appropriate livelihood pathways including farm, non-farm, and service sector opportunities.
- Conducted market scans and employer outreach to identify On-the-Job Training (OJT) opportunities and suitable job placements aligned with candidates' abilities.
- Coordinated post-placement support for placed PWD candidates – ensuring workplace comfort, identifying nearby accommodation, and providing ongoing counselling in initial employment months to improve job retention.
- Built and maintained partnerships with NGOs, educational institutions, and corporates to expand outreach and employment pipelines for PWDs.
Field Work Supervisor - Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth – Department of Social Work - Pune
(2021-01 - 2022-01)
- Provided field guidance and mentoring to MSW student batches undertaking community placements, ensuring quality of field exposure and learning outcomes.
- Supervised daily field reports, reviewed agency placement records, and conducted regular agency visits for quality assurance and student support.
- Facilitated students' interaction with NGO supervisors, enabling effective learning across community development, counselling, and livelihood domains.
Project Coordinator – Volunteer Engagement - Being Volunteer Foundation - Pune
(2021-01 - 2023-01)
- Approached NSS departments across Pune colleges to mobilize student volunteers for community awareness and development programs.
- Signed MoUs with colleges, facilitated volunteer engagement activities in collaboration with NSS teachers, and organized awareness programmes on social issues.
- Coordinated block placements for MSW students by liaising with social work colleges across Maharashtra, strengthening community-level service delivery.
Assistant Coordinator - PANKH Non-Government Organization - Pune
(2020-01 - 2021-01)
- Coordinated Life Skills Education (LSE) sessions in schools, liaising with principals, trainers, and police for smooth program delivery.
- Scheduled police awareness programs for school students on safety, rights, and social issues.
- Managed report writing for LSE sessions, maintained records, and ensured timely documentation for program compliance.
Counsellor – Family Counselling Centre - Karve Institute of Social Services - Pune
(2018-01 - 2019-01)
- Conducted individual and group counselling across domestic violence, family conflict, mental health, and gender-based issues using face-to-face and telephone modalities.
- Performed pre-counselling client consultations to assess needs, determine intervention approach, and develop personalized action plans.
- Taught evidence-based coping strategies to clients experiencing stress, trauma, and domestic violence.
- Conducted outreach activities and organized Women's Day awareness programmes to promote mental health and gender rights in the community.
- Maintained strict confidentiality in case records and ensured compliance with ethical counselling standards.
- Facilitated client access to external resources including legal aid, shelter homes, and government support programs.
HR Manager - Hem Motors Division Pvt. Ltd. - Satara
(2009-01 - 2011-01)
- Managed recruitment & selection, employee onboarding, personnel records, and HR reporting for the organization.
- Supported sales department operations including client feedback collection and new vehicle introductions.
