Jun 2025 – Present · 11 mos · India

• The Awasthi Foundation https://lnkd.in/dgP-YVai is a nonprofit organization dedicated to social work, with a focus on education and community empowerment. They operate in Chembur and Ghatkopar, aiming to uplift underprivileged communities. The foundation is involved in initiatives that provide education, build skills, and offer support to those in need.
• As an Advisory Board member of the Awasthi Foundation, I lend my strategic insight, legal expertise, and deep commitment to social equity—strengthening the Foundation’s mission of education and empowerment at the community level.

Jan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 4 mos · India

• 💙 Good Things Ahead Foundation (GTA)
• Reg. No. E-0014952 | CSR No. CSR00105887
• Good Things Ahead Foundation is a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization dedicated to building safer, more inclusive, and resilient communities across India. By bridging the gap between grassroots needs and institutional standards, we drive measurable change aligned with national priorities and the UN SDGs.
• Through strategic partnerships with schools, corporates, and government bodies, we turn social challenges into opportunities for growth and dignity.
• 🌍 Impact-Driven Training & Capability Building
• We deliver high-impact, practical programs designed to empower individuals and secure organizations:
• 🛡️ Workplace & Child Safety: Expert-led POSH & POCSO compliance and awareness to institutionalize safety.
• 🎓 Professional Excellence: For TTT Programs Globally recognized training accredited by SHRM and CPD (Skill India enrollment in progress).
• ⚖️ DE&I & Equal Opportunity: Cultivating inclusive cultures through gender sensitization and bias-free practices.
• 🧠 Wellbeing & Mental Health: Integrated life coaching and emotional resilience programs.
• 💻 Digital Safety Enablement: Empowering communities to navigate the digital world securely.
• ✨ Bunai Silai (Community Development): Reviving traditional Indian crafts while creating sustainable livelihoods for artisans.
• 🌿 Sustainable Gifting: Bridging social consciousness with corporate excellence.
• 🤝 Partner with Us for Sustainable Impact
• We collaborate with visionaries to deliver high-impact CSR initiatives that create long-term social value. Whether through accredited training, capability building, or community empowerment, let’s build a better Bharat together.
• 📩 Let’s connect for CSR & Trainings: info@goodthingsahead.org
• 📞 Reach out: +91 90825 30154

May 2023 – Present · 3 yrs

• Bunai Silai – An Initiative of the Good Things Ahead Foundation
• Bunai Silai is dedicated to upskilling artisans, creating sustainable employment, and preserving India’s rich traditions, art, and culture.
• Through this initiative, we empower local artisans, particularly women, by providing training, skill development, and opportunities to showcase their craftsmanship. Our mission is to revive traditional weaves, embroidery, and handcrafted home furnishings while ensuring artisans gain financial independence and a dignified livelihood.
• 🌿 Preserving Heritage – Bunai Silai is committed to keeping India’s diverse fabrics, weaves, and art forms alive, passing them down to future generations.
• 💡 Empowering Women – By supporting women artisans, we enable them to turn their skills into sustainable sources of income, fostering self-reliance and economic empowerment.
• 🏡 Crafting a Sustainable Future – Every handcrafted piece reflects our artisans' dedication and the essence of India's cultural heritage. By promoting handmade and sustainable craftsmanship, we contribute to a future where traditional arts continue to thrive.
• 🎨 Exhibitions Across India – To generate revenue and ensure the continued success of this initiative, we conduct exhibitions across India, bringing these masterpieces to a wider audience and creating a platform for artisans to showcase their work, gain recognition, and grow their businesses.
• Join us in this journey to support artisans, celebrate craftsmanship, and keep India’s artistic legacy alive.
• ✨ Follow us on Instagram for updates on our upcoming exhibitions and initiatives.
• 📞 +91-7977-91-6195
• 📧 bunaisilaishop@gmail.com
• 🌐 https://www.instagram.com/_bunaisilai_/

Jun 2019 – Jan 2020 · 7 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Feb 2019 – May 2019 · 3 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

• I was managing the content studio of the Sony Pictures Network India Private Ltd-"Studio NEXT".

Jul 2017 – Present · 8 yrs 10 mos · India

• ✨ The Wish House ✨
• Crafting experiences. Building workplaces.
• We blend creativity with precision to deliver corporate gifting, global hiring support, and HR policy drafting for growing organizations.
• 🎁 Corporate & Premium Gifting
• Custom hampers, employee rewards, client kits & event giveaways
• Global delivery across India, APAC, Middle East, Europe & North America
• Eco-friendly packaging & responsible sourcing
• End-to-end execution: curation, branding, packaging & fulfilment
• Gifting with a Purpose: A portion of every order supports community impact via Good Things Ahead Foundation.
• 👥 Global Hiring (APAC, SEA & EMEA)
• Strategic hiring support for remote and cross-border teams.
• 📜 Policy Drafting & Compliance
• POSH policies, HR handbooks, workplace conduct & governance frameworks.
• 🌍 Partner with us to hire right, gift meaningfully, and build strong workplace foundations.
• 📩 info@thewishhouse.in
• | 📞 +91 79779 16195

Nov 2016 – Feb 2019 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• As a Human Resources Head, I harmonized processes and policies across the company. Introduced the first version of the employee handbook: managed senior-level creative hiring & engagement, Talent management, and development, Performance management & HR Audit.
• As a Legal Head, I was responsible for negotiations, protecting the IP rights of the Company, and drafting legal documents including but not limited to revenue agreements, talent or main lead agreements, Production agreements, shooting authorization letters, and Book option agreements.
• Key shows worked on: Kaun Banega Crorepati-Season 9 & 10 (Sony TV), Bose Dead/Alive (Alt Balaji), Yay Kay Hua Bro (VOOT), India’s Best Jobs (Discovery Channel) Season 1 & 2, The Good Homes Show (TLC), People’s Choice (ASIANET), Dus ka Dum and Two Pilot projects for Star India.
• I was designated as a Presiding Officer of Internal Committee-IC.
• Formed Internal Committee under POSH Act.

Nov 2012 – Oct 2016 · 3 yrs 11 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• I was heading the HR department for the group. Introduced the first version of the employee handbook. Formation of the Internal Committee under the POSH Act. Drafted and Harmonized processes and policies across the company. Employee Retention, Performance management system, Recruitment and Selection, Company policies and procedures- formulation and its implementation., Statutory compliance, Team management.

Oct 2011 – Nov 2012 · 1 yr 1 mo · Mumbai Area, India

• I was responsible for Talent acquisition & development. Performance management, Company policies, and procedures formulation and its implementation, Statutory compliance, Appraisal Process, and Payroll, Leave management. HR Audit.

Dec 2010 – Sep 2011 · 9 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

• I was responsible for the Recruitment, and Interviews of Legal, CS, CA, Sales, and Marketing positions. Managed team of five recruiters, along with Process Management, Database Management, Client Servicing, Training & Development, Business Development, Provision of legal opinion on queries, and Drafting of Notices, Letter replies.

Jan 2008 – Dec 2010 · 2 yrs 11 mos · New Delhi

• I was responsible for the Legal and Recruitment process. KRA included, but was not limited to Drafting of employee and vendor contracts, Notices and NDAs. Contract Amendment & Addendum Letters. Leave and Payroll management. Interaction with associates for their issues of the contract extension, salary, reimbursement, and statutory compliance. Develop and Conceptualize strategic Manpower Management delivery initiatives/programs within specified timelines to support business goals with the client.

Oct 2005 – Jul 2007 · 1 yr 9 mos

• I was appointed as a Legal Advisor with GE Money. Responsibilities included legal recoveries from defaulting customers and appear in all Courts of Law on behalf of the company as an Authorized Power of Attorney of the company. Successfully handled all the legal matters especially in the collection department.
• Possess thorough knowledge of the proceedings initiated under section 138 of Negotiable Instrument Act and by way of Summary Suits under order 37 Civil Procedure Code. Handled Negotiable Instrument 138 matters, and Consumer matters, Criminal Proceedings, Recovery Suits and Possession proceedings. Drafted Show Cause Notices, Demand Notices, Memorandum of Entry, and Conciliation and Arbitration Proceedings. Appeared before Metropolitan Magistrate Court for handling 138 proceedings, Consumer Court, City Civil Court, Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT), and Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal (DRAT) to handle and recovering proceedings on behalf of the financial Institution GE Money as a Legal representative.
• Maintained coordination between the company, and the empaneled advocates. Managed 7 locations single-handedly at GE Money for 138 proceedings -Nagpur, Bhopal, Indore, Chandrapur, Amravati, Jalgaon, and Vardha.