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Alisha Parekh

Alisha Parekh

Manager
Noida,UP

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in project management and stakeholder engagement at SSC NASSCOM. Proven track record in delivering impactful content solutions for national skilling initiatives. Adept at fostering collaboration and driving continuous learning, ensuring alignment with industry standards to empower educators and students alike.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Deputy Content Manager, FutureSkills Prime

SSC NASSCOM
Noida
06.2021 - Current
  • Project owner of the content portfolio for digital skilling on the National Digital Skilling Platform, FutureSkills Prime.
  • Managed a team of consultants, such as E&Y, Zinnov/Draup, Cornerstone, and TCS, for content alignment, onboarding, and cataloging for the FutureSkills Prime platform.
  • Provided content solutions for critical government skilling initiatives, such as the Vishwakarma Scheme, Karmayogi, Swayam Plus, PMKVY 2.0, the National Policy on AI Skilling, etc.
  • Worked closely on projects for government bodies such as NCVET, MSDE, NSDC, AICTE, UGC, APSCHE, DHE (Karnataka), PSDM, and more.
  • Provided customized content solutions to education and university boards across various states to ensure students are learning skills aligned with industry requirements.
  • Facilitated collaboration among employees, vendors, and stakeholders for the effective adoption of skilling content on FutureSkills Prime.

Contact: Priya Madhavan, Head of Standards, Projects, and Learning Resources.

Email: PMadhavan@nasscom.in

Ph: +91-99800-44535.

Skill Development Officer (Training)

Lend A Hand India
Pune
06.2019 - 05.2021
  • Complete ownership in planning, delivery, and monitoring of 'Saksham,' an in-house pilot program for upskilling selected trainers and master trainers in vocational pedagogy and life skills.
  • Creation and delivery of training for in-house trainers, as well as those belonging to government institutions, such as PSSCIVE, SSA, CBSE, etc.
  • Building strong advisory support for trainers and master trainers by providing leadership training to selected members of the organization.
  • Providing cross-functional training support across the different verticals of the organization.

Contact: Madhura Kulkarni, HR Manager.

Email: madhura.kulkarni@lend-a-hand-india.org.

Ph: +91-95522-250138

School Empowerment Manager

3.2.1 Education Foundation
Mumbai
05.2018 - 03.2019
  • Leading and managing Ignite! Program services for teachers and school leaders, including training, coaching, capacity building, and conducting motivational sessions for over 250 teachers and 50 school leaders.
  • Collaborating with teachers and school leaders to understand their needs and problems, thereby ideating for improving the offerings and creating new offerings.
  • Actively contributing to the program development by reviewing content, conducting pilots, analyzing data trends, and providing feedback after testing the content on the ground.

Contact: Harsh Swaminarayan, HR Manager.

Phone: 992-045-9661

Fellow (Teach For India Fellowship)

Teach For India
Mumbai
05.2013 - 04.2014
  • Directly impacted the learning and development of a curious bunch of 150 teenage students.
  • Actively designed and executed school transformation activities with key stakeholders.
  • Led community transformation by setting up a school library, art labs, and youth engagement programs.

Contact: Prajakta Naik, co-teacher and fellow

Phone: 996-082-7324.

Education

M.A - Education

Azim Premji University
Bangalore, India
05.2018

B.A - Journalism, Psychology, English

Christ University
Bangalore, India
03.2013

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Key Account/Stakeholder Management
  • Vendor Mangement
  • Content strategy and delivery
  • Building Curricular Standards and Frameworks
  • Professional communication
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Continuous Learning

Affiliations

  • Consultant for various upcoming NGOs on organization development and skill building
  • Conducted various workshops on healing through art at the prestigious Mumbai Kala Ghoda Art Festival, the Mumbai Art Festival, and the NCPA
  • Co-hosted various youth engagement events, such as Fake-tha-Bazi and Story Nights with Tall Tales Storytelling and Small Tales Storytelling

Accomplishments

  • Published in Best of Tall Tales: True Stories from India's longest-running storytelling series
  • Co-contributor of Hack Into Your Creativity: Story Prompts for every type of writer

Certification

  • Transitioning to program management, Flogames
  • Advanced MS Excel Bootcamp, NASSCOM
  • Boost your productivity 10x with Gen AI, Udemy

Hobbies and Interests

  • Art and Craft
  • Traveling
  • Watching Movies, Series, Documentaries

Languages

English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Gujarati
Proficient (C2)
C2
Kannada
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

Believe not because some old manuscripts are produced, believe not because it is your national belief, believe not because you have been made to believe from your childhood, but reason truth out, and after you have analyzed it, then if you find it will do good to one and all, believe it, live up to it and help others live up to it.
Buddha

Software

MS Office

Interests

I am as curious as a cat I love learning new skills and gaining new experiences

Timeline

Deputy Content Manager, FutureSkills Prime

SSC NASSCOM
06.2021 - Current

Skill Development Officer (Training)

Lend A Hand India
06.2019 - 05.2021

School Empowerment Manager

3.2.1 Education Foundation
05.2018 - 03.2019

Fellow (Teach For India Fellowship)

Teach For India
05.2013 - 04.2014

M.A - Education

Azim Premji University

B.A - Journalism, Psychology, English

Christ University
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