Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Hobbies and Interests
Languages
Personal Information
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Abhishek Talukdar

Abhishek Talukdar

Kolkata

Summary

  • Self-motivated professional with a proven track record of overcoming challenges and delivering results. Strong work ethic and adaptability drive success in dynamic environments. Exceptional interpersonal skills foster collaboration and effective communication across teams. Quick learner with demonstrated ability to independently acquire new skills.
  • Campaign Officer at World Animal Protection specializing in stakeholder engagement and strategic planning. Enhanced campaign performance and expanded volunteer networks statewide through effective community outreach and relationship building. Critical thinking and collaboration drive impactful initiatives in animal welfare, public health, and environmental conservation.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Campaign Officer

World Animal Protection
New Delhi
06.2023 - Current
  • Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective improvement strategies.
  • Directed strategic planning and implementation of organizational goals to enhance overall performance.
  • Facilitated coordination with key stakeholders for successful execution of organizational strategies.
  • Monitored operations and reviewed metrics to evaluate campaign performance.
  • Developed relationships with key stakeholders to support strategic initiatives.
  • Initiate new projects for the organization.
  • Guided team members for timely task completion within established deadlines.
  • Established specific project goals to measure progress and assess outcomes.
  • Built a volunteer network statewide, expanding presence in new cities.

Public Outreach Coordinator

Humane Society International/India
Kolkata
01.2013 - 04.2023
  • Designing and executing farm animal welfare campaigns by conducting research on farm animal welfare issues, developing messaging and materials, coordinating events & seminars, and working with partner organizations to build coalitions in West Bengal as well as in East India.
  • Build and maintained professional relationships with Animal welfare advocates & welfare professionals, community organizations and plant-based producers.
  • Selling the concept of, the 'Future of Protein' Plant-based lifestyle by engaging educational institutions, the F&B sector, and other consumers through seminars, workshops, & roundtables on Farm animal welfare campaign work in West Bengal as well as in India.
  • Engage new interns in animal welfare work.
  • Coordinate translations of HSI/India's Humane Eating materials into local Indian languages.
  • Assist in the organization in various campaigns such as the Gadhimai campaign, animal cruelty response-related work, disaster response work, and animal law training programs for law enforcement agencies and animal lovers in India.
  • Assist the organization in Media outreach and involvement-related work.
  • Performed ongoing monitoring of care plans to evaluate effectiveness, documenting interventions and goal achievements and suggesting changes accordingly.
  • Collaborated with community-based organizations and key stakeholders to address community initiatives.
  • Facilitated weekly meetings to discuss internal operational issues, current events, impacting community, and advocacy.
  • Trained members to develop skills, analysis, and commitment toward the mission.
  • Presented clients with information and assistance on animal welfare-related work.
  • Work closely with educational institutions for bringing animal welfare policies into their organizational structure.
  • Extensive knowledge and passion for the environment, climate change, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development goals.
  • Extensive networking, effective & understandable communication, presentation, & negotiation skill.

Samsung Product Consultant (SPC)

SAMSUNG MOBILE
Kolkata
08.2007 - 11.2012
  • Provided assistance to customers, helping them find needed products and introducing new offerings in the retail stores.
  • Maintained a thorough understanding of the marketplace, competitors, and industry trends to identify new business and marketing opportunities.
  • Maintaining the Brand Share & visibility of SAMSUNG gadgets at retail stores.
  • Engaged in conversation with customers to understand needs, resolve issues and answer product questions.
  • Maintaining relations with the existing and new customers.
  • Giving product training to new joiners.
  • Sharing product knowledge with team members.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Kept records of customer interactions or transactions, thoroughly recording details of inquiries.
  • Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
  • Enhanced productivity and customer service levels by anticipating needs and delivering outstanding support.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work -

IGNOU
Kolkata
12.2019

Higher Secondary -

Mitra Institution (Main)
Kolkata
04.2006

Secondary -

Mitra Institution (Main)
Kolkata
03.2003

Skills

  • Community Outreach
  • Research and fact collecting
  • Assistance Program Knowledge
  • Client meetings
  • Customer support and assistance
  • Team management
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Relationship building
  • Team Building
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Planning and organizing
  • Critical thinking
  • Public speaking
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Collaboration
  • Volunteer management
  • Networking
  • Task prioritization
  • Team building
  • Multitasking Abilities

Additional Information

Completed Farm animal leadership program in 2021., Honorary Animal welfare officer of Animal Welfare Board of India.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Gadgets
  • Fitness & wellness
  • Cricket
  • Football
  • Volunteering for social welfare causes
  • Good music

Languages

  • Bengali
  • English
  • Hindi

Personal Information

  • Father's Name: Mrityunjoy Talukdar
  • Date of Birth: 08/07/87
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

Campaign Officer

World Animal Protection
06.2023 - Current

Public Outreach Coordinator

Humane Society International/India
01.2013 - 04.2023

Samsung Product Consultant (SPC)

SAMSUNG MOBILE
08.2007 - 11.2012

Bachelor of Social Work -

IGNOU

Higher Secondary -

Mitra Institution (Main)

Secondary -

Mitra Institution (Main)
Abhishek Talukdar