With 17 years of diverse experience in for-profit, non-profit sectors, and entrepreneurial ventures, my expertise lies in the fields of education and skill development, where I have significantly contributed to designing, implementing, and monitoring impactful initiatives at scale. Currently I am looking for an opportunity in strategic role, team building, Program design, stakeholder Management. |
Contact Mahesh Rasal
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Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
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Since Nov’20 - Till Date: Independent Consultant - Working with Lend A Hand India, a leading NGO in skill education, to design and implement a capacity-building program for vocational trainers and field officers with the pedagogy that aligns with adolescents. - Working with Snehalaya, a child care institute in Ahmednagar to design and implement SEL and employability development programs for orphans and children with HIV.
Since May’17- Nov’20: Sr. Manager, Lend A Hand India, Pune - Developed and executed strategies for various skill & entrepreneurship development programs in schools. - Led the initiative of Train the Trainer Program for vocational Trainers across India. - Monitored scheme of vocational education in 500 schools across Maharashtra. - Piloted and scaled internship initiative to benefit over 8000 students annually in Maharashtra, ensuring practical work experience in their field of study. - Setup & operationalized state of the art Multi Skill Training Center in Pune. - Worked closely with state government bodies (Samagra Shiksha, DVET, State Board) and local governance bodies (Municipal Corporations, ZP, Tribal Department) to promote scheme of vocational education. - Maintained strategic partnerships with CSR partners for program support and impact reporting.
Oct’16-May’17: HOD, Skill Development, Nashik Engineering Cluster (NEC) - Designed and marketed skill-based courses aligned with industry needs. - Facilitated internships and job placements for trained students. - Led a team of 20, including Marketing Executives, Counsellors, and Trainers.
Mar’15-Oct’16: Business Head, TAACT - Achieved sales targets in industrial automation courses. - Led marketing, sales, and placement teams. - Partnered with MSMEs for job placements and apprenticeships.
Jun’11-Mar’15: Founder, Anubhooti, Nashik as Founder - Developed experiential learning content using innovative technologies. - Marketed and sold courses to educational institutions and individuals. - Organized events like competitions and summer camps.
Nov’06-Apr’11: Project Manager, OmniPayments Software, Mumbai - Managed systems integration software projects for overseas banks. - Executed a major project for Citi Bank, Mexico. - Established and managed a new office in Nashik.
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