Jun 2020 – Mar 2021 · 9 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• I ran a People & Culture advisory where I worked with startups and small businesses to build their People, Culture and Internal Operations for sustainable growth and high impact. I helped senior leaders get things done! Some of my signature offerings were:
• Part-time Chief People Officer
• Part-time Chief of Staff
• Organizational Development
• Company Culture Audit
• Internal Operations Review
• Leadership and Managerial Development
• Strategic Planning Retreats
• At MESA, I worked with the following companies to support their People, Culture, Strategy and Operations:
• Purplle
• Shortlist
• The Label Life
• Apnalaya
• Indiginus

Oct 2017 – Jun 2020 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• Lead the HR, Admin, IT and CEO's Office teams to achieve strategic and business performance goals.
• Identify and implement initiatives to improve employee performance, retention, learning, engagement and satisfaction across all business units.
• Manage the Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, Leadership, Succession and Retention plans for senior management and other teams.
• Create a supportive, positive and empowering culture to encourage innovation, creativity and risk-taking.
• Build a strong IT Infrastructure network to support rapidly growing operations and drive technology-driven decision making across the company.
• Oversee all administrative and office management operations to ensure efficient deployment of resources and support for smooth daily functioning.
• Prepare Annual Business Plan and departmental budgets together with Finance and CXO teams based on revenue targets.
• Coordinate strategic projects and cross-functional teams for CEO and COO.

May 2015 – Sep 2017 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• The CEO's office at Sula Vineyards serves as an incubation hub for new strategic initiatives and special projects. My scope of work includes strategic planning, assisting with operational improvement and initiating/monitoring new cross-functional projects.
• Key responsibilities currently include:
• Preparing monthly company review to incorporate business updates and industry overview
• Supervising quarterly performance review process for senior team and recommending new initiatives to CEO
• Designing quarterly report for Board of Directors focusing on major company developments in consultation with business and production departments
• Primary liaison for business schools, media and other external institutions looking to write case studies and other academic reports for the company
• Serving as project management lead for other special initiatives suggested by CEO to improve internal operations and increase efficiency
• Work closely with the CEO and senior management on cross-functional strategic initiatives, with an increased focus on streamlining departmental operations and improving organizational reporting
• Focus on increasing efficiency and reducing manhours through process and performance review.
• Execution of critical projects for the company including leading a six-month internal review, redesign and development of world-class company website.

Jan 2015 – Apr 2021 · 6 yrs 3 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• Support capacity building initiatives for NGOs and not-for-profits in the education, livelihoods, community development and health spaces. Provide support in developing organizational development, impact measurement and human resource systems and processes.

Oct 2012 – Apr 2015 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Mumbai

• Provide executive level support to CEO with daily administration, strategic projects and external publicity / Coordinate Senior Leadership Team operations with a focus on short and long term strategic initiatives / Produce quarterly analytics and reports for Board of Directors meetings and organizational communications / Design and pilot systems for scheduling and tracking organizational processes to improve efficiency in operations / Create frameworks with HR team to building strong organizational culture and professional growth opportunities / Periodically review individual team strategies and ensure alignment with organizational goals and impact metrics

Jun 2011 – May 2012 · 11 mos · Cabarete, Dominican Republic

• Developed experiential learning-based curriculum for adolescent girls focused on youth
• leadership and empowerment / Created monitoring and evaluation indicators to analyze existing programs for efficient use of resources and positive impact / Identified and trained parent volunteers in communication and conflict management skills / Assisted with marketing, program development, fundraising and event management

Aug 2010 – May 2011 · 9 mos · Brattleboro, VT

• Supervised residential living facilities for 12 graduate students
• Assisted Student Activities office in identifying and planning social events
• Trained in intercultural counseling, advising, crisis management and conflict mediation skills.

Jun 2009 – May 2010 · 11 mos · Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic

• Revamped existing educational offerings through redesign of community library and school facilities / Expanded adult education opportunities through vocational training programs and distance learning options / Identified local healthcare providers to provide basic community health workshops / Designed and executed micro-finance lending programs to support women entrepreneurs

Aug 2008 – Dec 2008 · 4 mos

• Assisted in training program assistants to develop intercultural leadership and mentoring skills / Coordinated logistical operations including inventory purchase, maintaining budget and planning itineraries for 100 students / Assisted in recruitment of local host families and led information sessions / Created post-program online feedback instruments for more efficient monitoring and evaluation of program.

Feb 2008 – May 2009 · 1 yr 3 mos

• Conducted research on topics related to international politics, international relations and policy.
• Provided administrative support for in-house scholars and professors including editing and proof-reading book manuscripts and translating Spanish research.

Jun 2004 – Aug 2004 · 2 mos · Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

• Supported leadership team in supervising living and learning environment for 100 international youth / Designed skills-based learning activities to explore issues of social justice, ecological sustainability and intercultural understanding / Facilitated learning sessions, discussions and feedback circles / Organized and led team-building and cross-cultural appreciation activities.

Mar 2004 – May 2005 · 1 yr 2 mos · Pune Area, India

• Supervised team of 50 students in community development initiatives for 12 months.
• Identified local governing bodies to collaborate with on projects related to environmental sustainability and community health.
• Organized and led multiple work teams of students and community members to successfully complete projects within stipulated budgets and timeframes.