Anubhav Patnaik
Academic Tutor & Mentor
Bhubaneswar
Summary
A passionate academic tutor and mentor with extensive experience in empowering undergraduates, graduates, and professionals to achieve their full potential. With a strong background in HR and over 3,500 hours of conducting transformative learning interventions for more than 1,400 participants across diverse fields, I specialize in communication, professional development, soft skills, and teamwork. My approach blends practical skill-building with personalized mentorship, fostering confidence. Dedicated to inspiring the next generation of leaders, I strive to create impactful learning environments where individuals uncover their strengths and excel in their academic and professional journeys. I believe that true communication begins with genuine connection. It’s not about how much we say, but how well we are understood.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Academic Mentor
YouFirst Learning Academy
Bhubaneswar
01.2025 - Current
- Founded YouFirst Learning Academy to provide personalized professional development and academic mentoring.
- Developed and delivered customized communication skills training programs.
- Cultivated a supportive learning environment focused on building confidence and workplace ethos.
- Designed and facilitated group discussions and interview preparation classroom sessions and workshops, resulting in increased student success rates.
Solution Partner - People & Process
WINNIVA
Bhubaneswar
10.2019 - 12.2024
- Provided expertise in human capital development through training and development, and career planning initiatives.
- Established a policy and process framework for employee engagement, improving employee satisfaction scores by 15%.
- Designed and implemented leadership development programs, resulting in a 20% increase in internal promotions.
Academic Tutor & Mentor
Free Lancer
Bhubaneswar
07.2017 - 12.2024
- Delivered soft skills training workshops covering communication, team building, career planning and pre-placement preparation to diverse audiences.
- Achieved an average feedback score of 4.12 out of 5 across multiple sessions at KIIT, ITER, GITA, ESSPL & OEC.
- Developed and implemented an English language SWOT framework to identify and address individual communication skill gaps.
- Mentored students on academic strategies and career paths, leading to improved academic performance and career prospects.
Chief Strategy Officer
Prelude Novel Ventures
Bhubaneswar
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Conceptualized, designed, staffed, and delivered various successful events and initiatives, including Corporate Milan and the Clean River Save River campaign.
- Conceptualized and created 'HatkeKafe' at Facebook, fostering a stronger sense of community among employees.
Sr.People Consultant
Enterprise System Solutions Pvt Ltd
Bhubaneswar
05.2006 - 01.2017
- Played a strategic role in shaping performance levels, change, and development within the organization over ten years.
- Launched an in-house training program called Gurukul Learning Intervention, which won the Most Exemplary HR Practice award from the National HRD Network, Bhubaneswar Chapter, in 2014.
- Developed and implemented an Annual Training Calendar for all employees, resulting in a 30% increase in employee participation in training programs.
- Designed a performance management system based on defined KPIs, which was adopted organization-wide, and led to a 10% improvement in overall performance.
- Instrumental in rolling out the 'Coffee with a leadership team member'—a popular interactive session for employees.
Associate Manager – Talent Engagement & Development
Tiger Database Systems (now RR Donnelley)
Chennai
03.2006 - 05.2006
- Established and managed a robust Performance Management System, leading to a 15% improvement in employee performance ratings.
- Engaged employees in a mentorship program, resulting in a 20% increase in employee retention.
Assistant Manager, Talent Development & Employee Relations
vCustomer Service India (now Mahindra Satyam)
New Delhi
03.2004 - 03.2006
- Managed employee relations and resolved employee grievances for a business unit of 145 customer care executives, reducing grievance resolution time by 25%.
- Managed the new employee on-boarding process, improving employee satisfaction with the on-boarding experience by 20%.
- Played a key role in shaping the employee retention program, contributing to a 10% decrease in employee turnover.
Assistant Manager – Customer Care, Operations & HR
IDBI Bank
Gurgaon & Mumbai
07.2000 - 03.2004
- Managed customer relations and HR operations (performance management cycle, employee confirmations, employee pulse surveys and exit settlements).
Officer – Credit & Training
Standard Chartered Bank
New Delhi
07.1999 - 07.2000
- Processed credit card applications and trained sales team members on SOP, work ethics, customer readiness, and personal grooming.
Education
Master of Arts - Adult and Continuing Education & Teaching
IGNOU
New Delhi12-2025
MBA - General Management & HR
Indian Institute of Planning And Management
New Delhi01.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
BJB College (Utkal University)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha01.1996
Skills
- Academic Mentoring
- Curriculum development
- Communication skills training
- Personal development coaching
- Group discussion facilitation
- Interview Preparation
- Student guidance
- Performance improvement
- Career Counselling
- Workshop Facilitation
- Program Development
Accomplishments
- Most Exemplary HR Practice Award from the National HRD Network, Bhubaneswar Chapter in 2014
Professional Membership
- Life Member, National HRD Network, India
- Life Member, Learning & Development Global, Bhubaneswar
Languages
English
First Language
Odia
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Founder & Academic Mentor
YouFirst Learning Academy
01.2025 - Current
Solution Partner - People & Process
WINNIVA
10.2019 - 12.2024
Academic Tutor & Mentor
Free Lancer
07.2017 - 12.2024
Chief Strategy Officer
Prelude Novel Ventures
02.2017 - 06.2017
Sr.People Consultant
Enterprise System Solutions Pvt Ltd
05.2006 - 01.2017
Associate Manager – Talent Engagement & Development
Tiger Database Systems (now RR Donnelley)
03.2006 - 05.2006
Assistant Manager, Talent Development & Employee Relations
vCustomer Service India (now Mahindra Satyam)
03.2004 - 03.2006
Assistant Manager – Customer Care, Operations & HR
IDBI Bank
07.2000 - 03.2004
Officer – Credit & Training
Standard Chartered Bank
07.1999 - 07.2000
Master of Arts - Adult and Continuing Education & Teaching
IGNOU
MBA - General Management & HR
Indian Institute of Planning And Management
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
BJB College (Utkal University)
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