Nov 2011 – Feb 2014 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• The two years at iStar has been an immensely fulfilling experience.
• iStar's aim has been to provide employability skills to youth across various sectors and levels. iStar tries to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and industry specific requirements through content and teaching styles carefully designed for the specific target audiences. iStar is partnered by NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation) and IIM Ahmedabad's CIIE (Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Enterpreneurship)
• Have been associated with iStar since November 2011 . I donned several hats at iStar : that of a trainer and counselor, of heading their operations and corporate account management at different points of time and loved every role.

Apr 2011 – Nov 2011 · 7 mos · Dubai

• Had a short but wonderful stint at Mindfield
• Mindfield is an HR Solutions company based in Dubai servicing the MENA region. They currently have two distinct divisions :
• Talent Acquisition offering Executive Search and Selection, Headhunting, Contingency and Talent Mapping across the MENA region with core areas of specialization being FMCG / Telecom & IT / Retail / Financial services .
• Training and Consulting Services providing core expertise in Balanced Scorecard, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, ISO, Quality Management System, Leadership Development & certification short programs in various modules of HR by partnering with some of best training providers and also in the areas of Strategy Building and Strategy Execution, Change Management, Performance Management, Organization Design & Structure. Behavioral/ Management Development as also Sales training through our highly specialized Trainers and Consultants.
• Where did I fit in?
• I was responsible for growing the current client base for our talent development department. My role primarily focused on identifying new business opportunities, expanding market share and nurturing existing client relations. I was also responsible for designing and implementing marketing strategies for the In house and Public Training programs
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Jun 2008 – Mar 2011 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Nepal & Dubai

• Have been a guest lecturer and visiting faculty in various management colleges in kathmandu. Conducted regular sessions on organizational behaviour, strategic management and marketing. Have also conducted workshops for college students on developing presentation skills, handling interviews, importance of effective communication and other soft skills enhancement related topics.

Apr 2005 – Apr 2006 · 1 yr · Hyderabad

• Was actively involved in developing and nurturing client relations as a part of the business development initiative at Ma Foi .
• Was also responsible for handling end to end recruitment process across middle and senior management levels for the FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Banking, Retail and other service sectors.

Jul 2003 – Aug 2004 · 1 yr 1 mo · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

• My scope of responsibilities at Force Motors included all advertising and sales promotion related activities for the Three wheeler and four Wheeler Commercial range of vehicles.
• My key work areas included conceptualization, design and implementation of the advertising plan in liaison with the advertising agencies and the media houses.I also successfully handled the company's participation in various national and state level trade fairs and shows such as the Auto Expo, Pune Expo etc.

Jan 2001 – Jan 2001 · 0 mo · Pune