Experience

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  Young Leaders for Active Citizenship (YLAC)

  • India
  • Public Policy
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Manager - Citizen Engagement

    • Jul 2022 - Present

  • Senior Program Officer

    • Jul 2021 - Sep 2022

  • Policy in Action Fellow

    • Apr 2022 - Apr 2022

    Co-authored a policy brief on 'Women Entrepreneurship Policy for India' for Ms. Jothimani Sennimalai, Member of the Lok Sabha

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  Chief Minister's Urban Leaders Fellowship

  • Delhi, India

  • Student Social Worker

    • Mar 2021 - Apr 2021
    • Delhi, India

    1. Observed and understood the functioning of MLA offices in Delhi2. Designed and implemented an awareness drive called 'Know Your Rights' to make people in Delhi aware of relevant schemes and services offered by the government.

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  Samvedna India

  • Delhi, India

  • Student Social Worker

    • Dec 2020 - Dec 2020
    • Delhi, India

    1. Understood selected aspects of the lives and challenges of Bedia Community, a community wherein the women are traditionally involved in commercial sexual exploitation2. Conducted 4 virtual sessions on ‘Writing Skills’ with children of Bedia Community3. Documented 3 programs being carried out to holistically support the children of the Bedia community

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  Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (YUVA)

  • Student Social Worker

    • Oct 2020 - Nov 2020

    1. Independently developed a module on ‘Livelihood for Youth’ and ‘Inclusive Cities’ for Youth Engagement Series of YUVA2. Designed, delivered and evaluated ‘Life Skills’ sessions to a youth group of 10 girls from Behrampada Slum3. Developed and designed a ‘Guide to Government Schemes’ booklet in collaboration with fellow student social workers4. Prepared campaign proposal and outreach material for ‘Child Rights Month Campaign’ initiated by YUVA

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  Grey Shades

  • Volunteer Lead

    • Jul 2020 - Sep 2020

    1. Worked closely with the founder of Grey Shades to conceptualize the content for an online content streamlining application being developed exclusively for the elderly. 2. Led a team of 10 volunteers to mobilize and collaborate with content creators and support creation of curated video content for the elderly across 8 categories including physical health, mental health, digital tutorials, hobbies, motivation etc.

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  CRY - Child Rights and You

  • Delhi, India

  • Intern

    • Jun 2020 - Jul 2020
    • Delhi, India

    Worked towards understanding and enhancing mental health of children. 1. Developed a mental health assessment tool for children in the age group 6 to 10 years2. Supported awareness campaign about children's mental health which was being conducted as a precursor to a webinar on the same topic

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  Mahila Arthik Vikas Mahamandal (MAVIM)

  • Dharavi, Maharashtra, India

  • Student Social Worker

    • Jul 2019 - Mar 2020
    • Dharavi, Maharashtra, India

    1. Worked closely with field coordinators in understanding the lives and challenges of women residing in Dharavi.2. Supported the formation and management of Self-Help Groups and developed MLP (Micro Livelihood Plans) for women.3. Designed and implemented a livelihood and commodity mapping survey for 100+ SHGs across Dharavi.4. Supported managers of Dharavi and Kurla Cluster Resource Management Centers (CMRC) in capacity building of women, fundraising, product designing, marketing, and sale of products.5. Established social media channels and digital product catalogs for Dharavi CMRC.

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  Pratham Education Foundation

  • India
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Senior Manager, Program Management

    • Apr 2018 - May 2019

    1. Lead operations and team management in Jammu and Kashmir2. Co-lead strategy development, planning, and review for government partnership programs in 15+ states

  • Senior Associate, Program Management

    • Apr 2016 - Mar 2018

    1. Managed collaboration with the Department of Education in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir for learning improvement programs in 40,000+ government schools impacting 6 lakh+ children.2. Supported multi-year consortium programs in planning, budgeting, implementation, reporting, and partner relations. Worked closely with organizations such as UNICEF, Save the Children, Breakthrough Trust, IKEA Foundation, and UWI.3. Managed donor relations and funds for 6+ national and international donors providing funding worth ~10 crores.

  • Associate, Program Management

    • Apr 2015 - Mar 2016

    Worked in close liaison with leadership and field implementation teams of Pratham in 5+ states. Responsibility included planning, people management, financial management, communications, documentation, and review.

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  VMock Inc.

  • Gurgaon, India

  • Business Analyst

    • Jun 2014 - Feb 2015
    • Gurgaon, India

    1. Facilitated development of machine learning algorithms.2. Supported product development for innovative career evaluation products. 3. Conducted community releases and core product content management for 10+ Business Schools London Business School Stanford Business School, University of Michigan, Chicago Booth School of Business and IITs.

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  Ipsos

  • New Delhi

  • Intern

    • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
    • New Delhi

    1. Conducted research across 18 cities to study and analyze consumer preferences in the Indian automotive loan and insurance industry. Managed survey data development, the building of analysis plan, and field team coordination; presented analysis report to the automotive team of the firm.2. Assisted the mentor in 3rd wave audit of an international branding survey conducted in 18 auto dealerships based in South Africa. Conducted branding analysis in accordance with global standards; supported the development of inter and intra dealership comparative analysis report.

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  Chhotu.in

  • New Delhi Area, India

  • Management Trainee

    • May 2012 - Sep 2012
    • New Delhi Area, India

    1. Crafted with senior management, brand development, and marketing strategies to boost online and offline media presence.2. Assisted mentor in web designs and online content development and managed, in a team of 3, social media marketing.

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  Make A Difference

  • New Delhi Area, India

  • Volunteer

    • Sep 2011 - Mar 2012
    • New Delhi Area, India

    1. Taught English to a class of underprivileged children at Arya Orphanage using a curriculum developed by the Cambridge School.2. Provided career guidance and emotional support; encouraged personal and professional development of students.

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  NATIONAL CADET CORPS - India

  • Delhi

  • Cadet

    • Mar 2007 - Mar 2011
    • Delhi

    1. Member of the senior wing of the corps; holder of Certificate A and Certificate B – NCC.2. Attended 10-day Combined Annual Training Camp at Dehradun