Simintini Shingade

Dedicated Social Work & Gender Development Professional with 15+ years of experience across women empowerment, livelihood promotion, community counselling, skill training, and institutional strengthening. Proven ability to manage ground-level operations and multi-stakeholder partnerships while delivering impact for vulnerable communities, women, persons with disabilities, and youth.

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.

M.A.

• Gender, Culture & Development Studies - Savitribai Phule University (2023-01 - 2025-01)

PG Diploma - Counselling & Mental Health - Karve Institute of Social Services (2017-01 - 2018-01)

LL.M.

• Labour Laws & Labour Welfare - ILS Law College (2014-01 - 2015-01)

Master of Social Work (MSW) - Social Work - Yashwantrao Chavan School of Social Work (2006-01 - 2008-01)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - General Studies - Savitribai Phule Mahila College (2002-01 - 2006-01)