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Kochi, Kerala, India

Heading Futurepoint, an initiative of IBS Software to help youth from underprivileged backgrounds achieve professional skills and behavioral competence through relevant skill training.

Kozhikode, Kerala, India

- Drove the conceptualisation and execution of skill development activities on behalf of the Central Ministry in Kozhikode District, Kerala.- Partnered with district and state-level institutions to devise impactful policy recommendations that enhance the state's skill governance and delivery.- Designed a Skill MIS Portal for Kerala with relevant BRS, SRS, and FRS documents that is currently under implementation by utilising the World Bank's 1 Crore Fund.- Presented a… Show more - Drove the conceptualisation and execution of skill development activities on behalf of the Central Ministry in Kozhikode District, Kerala.- Partnered with district and state-level institutions to devise impactful policy recommendations that enhance the state's skill governance and delivery.- Designed a Skill MIS Portal for Kerala with relevant BRS, SRS, and FRS documents that is currently under implementation by utilising the World Bank's 1 Crore Fund.- Presented a Policy Brief to the Government of Kerala that outlines fifteen key recommendations to improve the skill ecosystem in the state.- Constituted a cell titled 'SAHAYI' under the District Administration to enhance the employability of PwDs through Placement Linkage and Employer Sensitisation.- Raised Rs. 22.4 Lakhs through MSDE's SANKALP scheme by designing seven locally relevant skill development projects for marginalised communities in the District.- Orchestrated a Mega Job Fair participated by 840 jobseekers and 57 companies.- Received a Letter of Appreciation from the District Collector of Kozhikode. Show less

Delhi, India

- Conducted supervised secondary research on specific topics in the area of skills, entrepreneurship, livelihoods, innovation, and green economy, including data analysis, collation and representation.- Collaborated with NGOs in developing the project curriculum and reported the M&E of the projects.- Partnered with sponsors and conceptualised socially relevant projects as envisioned by the sponsor.

United States

- Developed and closed inbound leads generated by the marketing team.- Worked with collegiate and corporate clients from US and maximise the number of leads qualified to the sales team.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

- Expanded the customer base and provided consultative solutions to ensure long-term relationship.- Conducted market research to identify potential clients and investors, and established contact with them.- Designed and implemented strategies to raise investment and access grants for the company operations.

- Headed the Events vertical of the NGO by leading a team of 15 executives and associates.- Facilitated multiple online challenges, video series, lectures, and contests​ that promote sustainability.- Established online presence on social media reaching ~17.2k followers​ on Instagram to spread awareness.

Bengaluru Area, India

- Published a report titled ‘Middle in a Muddle’ as a part of Cequity’s marketing research. - Conducted a pan-Indian study on purchasing habits of shoppers across age, gender, location, and economic background in association with a human answers platform.

Chennai Area, India

- Effectively elevated the placement ratio in the Institute Placement Drive by ensuring placement of 91% of students compared to 33% in the previous year. - Facilitated placements for 15+ companies to offer jobs across management, research, education, and publishing thereby doubling the number of companies recruiting on campus from the department.

- Managed a team of 30 coordinators and delegated work to 5 vertical cores of Sponsorship, Finance, Media, Design, and Facilities.- Represented a student body of 9000 students in voicing sports related concerns to the administration.

- Analyzed the impact of glocalization and brand democratisation on coffee preferences.- Submitted a consulting thesis on ‘Consumer Choice and Commercial Globalization’.

Calicut Area, India

- Collaborated with reporters, correspondents, and editors at The Hindu, Kozhikode. - Published 3 articles on market expansion, ethnic marketing and urban development.- Carried out multiple on-field surveys, interviews, and prepared event reports.

Master Of Arts, Development Studies

Secured AIR 6 in HSEE- 2016 conducted by Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

Public Policy Management, Fellowship

Chosen as one of the 14 fellows selected from Kerala, India.

Humanities