Professional Experience:
I have over 7 years of professional experience in the corporate and not for profit sector. At present, as a Consultant with Tomorrow’s foundation, in a project for learning for life (United Kingdom), I am undertaking Primary and Secondary Research to identify suitable approach & strategies for systematic removal of child labour in leather factories of Tangra (Kolkata) and to ensure the sustainable social rehabilitation of the children. Also, most recently at Tomorrow’s Foundation, in a project for UNICEF Chhattisgarh, I determined the deficit in learning achievement levels of children studying in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (350 children) and Porta Cabins (2300 children) of South Bastar, estimating the training needed before mainstreaming them into age-appropriate grades.
Furthermore, in September 2012, at Tomorrow’s Foundation in a project for Aid Foundation BHARATI (Netherlands), I determined the extent of inter & intra-state seasonal migration of families from Jharkhand, resulting in out-of-school children & child labour; the research paper with findings (based on survey of 9000 children) has been submitted to the state government, resulting in identification of areas where seasonal hostels need to be established.
Besides my projects (at HEC Paris; described in the Education field above) in the Not for Profit sector, in 2008, he worked in the Resource Management Team of Prayas Institute of Juvenile Justice, raising funds and implementing Account Management processes that helped augment contribution from corporate sector. Also in 2008, I helped establish All India Prakash Society, an NGO focused on Women and Child rights in India.
I have 5 years (approx) of experience in Sales with expertise in B2B Sales, Account Management, Relationship Management, & Business Retention; I have hand-on skills in problem solving, creating opportunities, building & nurturing relationships, & closing big-ticket sales. For Example, as a Sales Manager at Timesjobs.com, I have met and surpassed revenue targets by more than 200%, developing new business segments by coordinating with cross-functional teams. As a Business Retention Team lead at Timesjobs.com, I developed Communication & Account Management strategies that led to 300% increase in the value of business from existing accounts.
In my free time, as a GMAT Verbal Trainer, in 2009 at Jamboree Education Private Limited, I coached aspiring MBAs in improving their verbal skills; I also do so online via the use of Social media (www.facebook.com/GMATTakers - 1400 ‘LIKES’/Followers till date)
My client facing experience, interpersonal skills and leadership skills align with an organization’s requirement of the role. My zeal to walk the extra mile will enable me to preserve and further enhance the relationship between an organization and its clients.