Aren Nayak
Social Development Professional
Bhubaneswar,Odisha
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Program Associate
Quest Alliance Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
03.2021 - 04.2023
- Built strong relationships with partners and stakeholders, fostering a collaborative environment for program success.
- Provided mentorship to students & youth, helping them build professional skills necessary for career advancement.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions, enhancing participant skills and knowledge in key areas.
- Monitored program progress, identifying potential risks and proactively addressing issues to maintain optimal performance.
- Evaluated program outcomes, providing insightful feedback for continuous improvement efforts.
- Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Carried out the nine components activities of 5T Mo School Abhiyaan
- Motivated Teachers, Students, School SMCs, Alumni, Leaders, & Influencers on 21st Century Skills in System Change Lens.
- Facilitated STEM curriculum transactions & created STEM Mindset with teachers/students.
- Conducted Digital Learning, Ideathone, Hackathon, Role Model Interaction Sessions, Training, Orientation & workshop
- Recorded reports, impact stories, & case study.
- Facilitated PTM interaction in the schools for their role and responsible,
- Encouraged students for scholarships for higher study.
- Conducted Blended Learning, Cross Learning, & Self Learning
- Established good networking/rapport with DEO, ADEO, and BEO in district and block-level
Program Manager
Professional Student Aid Foundation India (PSAFI)
Bhubaneswar
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Increased customer satisfaction through effective communication of program goals and expectations.
- Implemented agile methodologies into program management processes, increasing adaptability in dynamic environments.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Created accurate budgets based on resource requirements, allowing for optimal allocation of funds across all aspects of the projects.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Division Head (Survey Dept.)
S M Consultants
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Championed process improvements that led to increased operational efficiencies within the division.
- Ensured compliance with company regulations and company policies, maintaining high standards of ethical conduct in all operations.
- Enhanced employee engagement through regular communication, feedback sessions, and recognition programs.
- Mentored and tracked junior staff, Delegated work responsibility, fostering professional growth and development across the division for smooth survey work.
- Recruited new candidates for survey staff at the field level.
- Scrutinized & passed the advances for site work operation.
- Checked and passed all bills and vouchers to the finance department against all advances.
- Made Judicious Plan of Action for all survey sites as precaution.
- Served as an effective liaison between upper management and team members, facilitating open lines of communication for issue resolution.
- Assessed the staff performance Half-yearly & annually to increase productivity.
Program Coordinator
World Vision India
Lalitpur, UP, India
11.1997 - 03.2018
- Led training sessions for staff and volunteers, fostering a knowledgeable and cohesive team environment.
- Assisted in the development of grant proposals, securing funding for vital program initiatives.
- Improved the organizational planning, operational systems, processes, information flow, and reporting.
- Partnered & Networked with GO NGOs and, Education Institutes in district and block level
- Recorded impact stories on sustainability as per donors’ need
- Led Awareness program like HIV/AIDS and Child Health Now Campaign and health camps.
- Addressed Total Sanitation Campaign in rural areas to discourage people for open defecation.
- Applied innovative approaches to resolve the social problems.
- Built relationships with various stakeholders, partners. Clients & like-minded agencies.
- Interfaced with the Donors, Funders, organization’s head
- Imparted Sustainable Approach through IGP & Livelihood activities
- Counseled, & motivated students for their career journey.
- Orientated on Designing, implementing, & monitoring the program strategy with key staffs
- Addressed Advocacy Issues like Child Abuse, Child Labor, Cruelty & Early Girl Child Marriage, gender biased violence
- Rescued child laborer from Hotel, Dhaba, family in collaboration with Govt. Child Protection Officer.
Education
Master of Arts - English
IGNOU
Bhubaneswar 04.2001 -
MBA - Human Resources Development
North Orissa University
Baripada, Mayurbhanj 04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Sociology
Pondicherry University,
Pondicherry, India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Utkal University
NISWASS Bhubaneswar 04.2001 -
Intermediate Of Arts - History, Political Science, Economic
Adivasi College
Balliguda 04.2001 -
High School Certificate -
Govt High School
Daringbadi 04.2001 -
Skills
Innovation and Creativity
Composing Awareness Song for Children development
3 Cassettes published in Oriya language for Transformation Development of the children Life.
Timeline
Program Associate
Quest Alliance Bhubaneswar
03.2021 - 04.2023
Program Manager
Professional Student Aid Foundation India (PSAFI)
11.2019 - 10.2020
Division Head (Survey Dept.)
S M Consultants
04.2018 - 04.2019
Master of Arts - English
IGNOU
04.2001 -
MBA - Human Resources Development
North Orissa University
04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Sociology
Pondicherry University,
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Utkal University
04.2001 -
Intermediate Of Arts - History, Political Science, Economic
Adivasi College
04.2001 -
High School Certificate -
Govt High School
04.2001 -
Program Coordinator
World Vision India
11.1997 - 03.2018
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