ABDULLAH AZAD
SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT MANAGER
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.10+ years of sustainability sector experience. Focused and rooted on ethics coupled with the impulse to strive for excellence. Quick learner, organizer, highly motivated hardworking postgraduate. Been proactive and focused as a student and as a professional.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Social / Communication Expert
KSWMP - World Bank Project
Alappuzha
07.2022 - Current
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
ESG Program Executive
Kerala Development & Innovation Strategic Council, Govt of Kerala
Alappuzha
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Training Officer
Third party contract for UNDP
Kerala
11.2019 - 02.2020
- The Training Officers (TOs) shall be responsible for extending training to approximately 1,000 staff at the state and 14,000 at the district level
- Each training shall comprise of two modules: a) eVIN solution software and b) Cold Chain and Vaccine Logistics Management.
- Assessed skill gaps for employees and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
- Acted as training subject matter expert and provided extensive technical support to different departments.
- Developed job-specific competencies and performance standards.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
- Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
- Coordinated training schedules across sites with supervisors and managers to optimize training initiatives and work-flow management
District Coordinator
National Health Mission, Govt of Kerala
Alappuzha
04.2017 - 07.2019
- To provide co‑ordination and care for people with a life limiting disease
- This will incorporate multidisciplinary assessment and palliative care provision
- To ensure palliative care service co‑ordination by providing specialist advice, support and education to the multidisciplinary team, other health professionals and to the patient and family, with the objective of maximizing their quality of life
- To be an integral and effective team member of the multidisciplinary team
- Ensure that care co‑ordination services are developed and delivered with an understanding the principles of partnership, participation and cultural affirmation are embedded in care co‑ordination practice
- To provide specialist palliative care advice and support for patients and carers during their experience of illness, pre‑bereavement and into the bereavement phase
- To provide specialist palliative care advice and support for patients and carers during their experience of illness, pre‑bereavement and into the bereavement phase
- To participate in review, research and in one's own professional development and the professional development and training of multidisciplinary team
- To continue to identify quality improvement issues and implement program's to ensure the continual development of a quality care co‑ordination service
Block Coordinator ESG
State Poverty Eradication Mission, Govt f Kerala
Alappuzha
02.2016 - 07.2017
- Ran errands and provided general office support in a professional environment.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
Sustainability Manager
Spring Solutions
Alappuzha
05.2016 - 04.2017
- Collected data, evaluated trends and authored in-depth reports detailing findings and proposing recommendations for each issue.
- Conducted research into different sustainability plans to identify useful solutions and develop deployment plans.
- Assessed or proposed sustainability initiatives by considering cost-effectiveness, technical feasibility and acceptance.
- Orchestrated cutting-edge programs, important environmental improvement projects and other sustainability strategies.
Placement Officer, Presidency College, Placement Officer
Post, Alumni Support
05.2014 - 02.2016
- Supported management in developing and implementing personnel policies and procedures.
- Supported programs by preparing worksheets, gathering communication materials, and coordinating meetings.
- Tracked candidates and pushed for feedback on disqualifications, time-to-fill statistics and other variables.
- Tracked key dates and deadlines and maintained specific personnel lists.
- Promptly corresponded with applicants and coordinated and conducted interviews.
- Explained human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, and regulations to each employee.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Mangalore University
Mangalore 08.2008 - 03.2011
Master of Arts - Social Work
M G University
Kottayam, Kerala 08.2011 - 03.2013
MBA - Human Resources Management
Sikkim Manipal University
Sikkim 06.2013 - 05.2015
Skills
ESG
Accomplishments
- UGC NET for Social Work 2013
- Successfully completed Train the Trainer Course for Community Volunteer Training on Palliative Care from Institute of Palliative Medicine, WHO collaborating center for community participation in Palliative and Long Term Care, Kozhikode, Kerala, 2018
- Successfully completed training program on Sanitation Safety planning, Towards Citywide Water and Sanitation Management, CSE ‑ WHO at Anil Agarwal Environment Training Institute, Nimli, Rajasthan 2018
Timeline
Social / Communication Expert
KSWMP - World Bank Project
07.2022 - Current
ESG Program Executive
Kerala Development & Innovation Strategic Council, Govt of Kerala
02.2020 - 06.2022
Training Officer
Third party contract for UNDP
11.2019 - 02.2020
District Coordinator
National Health Mission, Govt of Kerala
04.2017 - 07.2019
Sustainability Manager
Spring Solutions
05.2016 - 04.2017
Block Coordinator ESG
State Poverty Eradication Mission, Govt f Kerala
02.2016 - 07.2017
Placement Officer, Presidency College, Placement Officer
Post, Alumni Support
05.2014 - 02.2016
MBA - Human Resources Management
Sikkim Manipal University
06.2013 - 05.2015
Master of Arts - Social Work
M G University
08.2011 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Mangalore University
08.2008 - 03.2011
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