Vikash Shahi

Calm, caring, dependable, people focused professional with more than 14 years of experience in helping to support wellbeing, personal development, confidence and independence within an education and community setting. Established good working relationships, shown to be able to offer emotional support, promote participation, encourage positive behaviour and to work cooperatively with families, colleagues and community stakeholders. Working at Woolworths in Nelson whilst studying a Master of Applied Management at NMIT.

Committed to working and supporting others with dignity and patience, respect and value, by implementing people skills, teamwork, and administrative skills, and undertaking further training in role-specific care practices. Currently based in Nelson and actively involved in supporting students through the NMIT Buddy Programme and Big Brother Big Sister, Nelson.

Multi-Skilled Team Member - Woolworths - Nelson, New Zealand

(2026-01)

• Deliver excellent customer service in a busy retail environment.
• Maintain stock replenishment and inventory accuracy.
• Work effectively as part of a diverse team.
• Demonstrate reliability, flexibility, and attention to detail.
• Remain calm and professional during busy operational periods.

Vice Principal - Alpine Management College - Nepalgunj, Nepal

(2016-01 - 2026-01)

• Built positive and respectful relationships with students, families, teaching staff and external stakeholders.
• Led academic operations, faculty management, and institutional planning.
• Oversaw program delivery, quality assurance, and compliance with university and regulatory standards.
• Coordinated staff development initiatives and performance evaluations.
• Strengthened student wellbeing, support systems and academic outcomes.
• Promoted positive behaviour and respectful learning environments.
• Supported student wellbeing and provided guidance to students experiencing academic, personal and behavioural challenges.
• Managed student welfare matters with confidentiality.
• Ensured to build a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Responsible for teaching a minimum of two courses in each semester. Business Research, Marketing, Business Environment, Entrepreneurship, International Business, and Principles of Management.

Program Coordinator - Alpine Management College - Nepalgunj, Nepal

(2011-01 - 2016-01)

• Managed academic program, timetabling, and faculty allocation.
• Ensured curriculum alignment with university guidelines and accreditation requirements.
• Supported student advising, academic counselling, and classroom management.
• Supported and encouraged young people through positive mentoring relationships.
• Acted as a positive role model and promoted confidence and personal development.
• Responsible for teaching a minimum of three courses in each semester.

Volunteer - Big Brother Big Sister Nelson - Nelson

• Collaborated with teaching staff and external stakeholders.
• Promoted positive behaviour and respectful learning environments.
• Managed student welfare matters with confidentiality.

Buddy Leader - The Buddy Programme, Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) - Nelson

• Provide assistance and encouragement to new students when settling in to learning and study.
• Help create safe and inclusive environments for young students.
• Encourage, guide, and provide practical support to new students.

Master of Applied Management (MAM) - Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Sikkim Manipal University (2010-01 - 2011-01)

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Prestige Institute of Management and Research (2004-01 - 2009-01)