ANUPAMA V
Kerala
Summary
Interdisciplinary doctoral researcher in Philosophy with a background in Social Work and over four years of experience in community-based programs and youth development. Research focuses on gender, social institutions, and lived experiences, integrating philosophical insights with practical applications. Involved in government and civil initiatives on employment and urban development, and serves as a Life Skills Trainer under the ORC Project, delivering training for children and adolescents based on the WHO life skills framework.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Curation Executive
Kerala Knowledge Economy Mission (K-DISC)
09.2023 - Current
- Coordinated employment and skilling initiatives across 20 colleges to enhance student job readiness.
- Facilitated job placements by assessing candidate qualifications and employer requirements.
- Organized recruitment events connecting employers directly with potential job seekers.
- Conducted workshops and training sessions empowering candidates for job success.
- Led resume workshops to improve candidate presentation and interview techniques.
- Collaborated with educational institutions to align training programs with current job market demands.
- Oversaw project management practices ensuring adherence to organizational goals.
- Developed strategies to increase executive efficiency across teams.
Life Skills Trainer
Department of Women & Child Development, Kerala
01.2020 - Current
- Delivered paid freelance training on 10 life skills for children recommended by WHO.
- Designed and facilitated interactive sessions at schools and community centers.
- Participated in state-level Training of Trainers (ToT) for district trainers and Took sessions.
- Contributed to module development camps for children, parents, and teachers under Smart 40 program.
- Attended state-level workshops organized by ICPS and UNICEF Kerala, providing valuable insights.
Project Coordinator
ESAF Foundation
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Managed district-level planning and implementation of urban inclusive and sustainable development projects.
- Coordinated with government departments, academic institutions, and private organizations to implement community-driven initiatives that address local needs.
- Facilitated stakeholder consultations and community engagement to gather input for urban development projects.
- Conducted walkability and accessibility audits; involved in policy-level discussions and urban mobility planning.
- Organized public engagement workshops to educate community members on street design and placemaking principles.
- Represented Kochi in the Placemaking India 2022 event in Mangalore focused on water-sensitive urban design and cultural placemaking.
- Monitored project plans, schedules, work hours, budgets, and expenditures.
Psycho-Social Counsellor
Mavelikara Municipality
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted tele-counseling sessions for patients affected by COVID-19.
- Collaborated with local self-governing and health departments to enhance community health responses during COVID-19.
- Coordinated community-level meetings to improve communication and bolster support for COVID war room initiatives.
- Managed call logs, coordinated volunteers, and oversaw reporting to streamline pandemic response efforts.
Education
Ph.D. - Philosophy
Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit
Kalady, India03-2028
Certificate Course - Intersectionality Studies
Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit Kalady
03-2023
Master of Social Work - Family & Child
Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit
Kalady, India03-2021
B.A. - English Language & Literature
Government College
Kottayam, India04-2018
Skills
- Proposal development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Project coordination
- Program oversight
- Governance
- Institutional Coordination
- Qualitative Research
- Field Interviews
- Curriculum design
- Training
- Reporting
- Documentation
- Facilitation skills
- Communication skills
Research And Scholarly Engagement
- National Seminar Paper Presentation, Visva-Bharati University, Stories in Walls and Color: Challenges and Opportunities for Women Mural Artists in Kerala's Temple Art Traditions. Qualitative study based on field interviews and archival review examining women's participation in traditional art spaces.
- Mini Research, 'Making Digital Education Inclusive' (Prajaahita Foundation in collaboration with VIDHI Centre for Legal Policy).
- Member, ORC State Module Preparation Team (Department of Women & Child Development, Kerala).
- Participation, Participation in state-level workshops under ICPS and UNICEF Kerala.
Life Skills Training And Curriculum Experience
Life Skills Trainer, ORC Project (Department of Women & Child Development, Kerala), 01/01/20, Present, Conducted sessions on 10 WHO-recommended life skills., Participated in Training of Trainers (ToT) and state module development camps.
Languages
- Malayalam(Native)
- English(Fluent)
- Tamil(Conversational)
- Hindi(Read and Write)
Innovation And Project Achievement
District Winner – Young Innovators Programme (YIP) 6.0, Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-DISC), Theme: Problems of Children – Developed and presented a social impact project proposal selected at district level.
Timeline
Talent Curation Executive
Kerala Knowledge Economy Mission (K-DISC)
09.2023 - Current
Project Coordinator
ESAF Foundation
11.2021 - 03.2023
Psycho-Social Counsellor
Mavelikara Municipality
05.2021 - 12.2021
Life Skills Trainer
Department of Women & Child Development, Kerala
01.2020 - Current
Ph.D. - Philosophy
Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit
Certificate Course - Intersectionality Studies
Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit Kalady
Master of Social Work - Family & Child
Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit
B.A. - English Language & Literature
Government College