Athina Abigail D’Silva (Assoc. CIPD)

Born and raised in Abu Dhabi, UAE, with 14 years of global experience across the UK, USA, Dubai, UAE, India and Canada. Recently relocated to Mumbai, aiming to revolutionize talent acquisition and employee growth while bridging the gap between client needs, employee engagement and company objectives.

I understand and read people for a living, leveraging their professional needs and requirements;ensuring they align with the company ethos and mission.

• Inspiring Young People in STEM Education, 04/2020
• Understanding Classroom Interaction (Corporate Training), University of Pennsylvania, USA, 11/2019
• Inquiry-Based Education, University of Texas, USA, 09/2019
• Introduction to Family Engagement in Education (counselling for young placement joiners), Harvard University, USA, 03/2019
• First Aid for Babies and Children, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, 02/2018
• MS Office Certification, Galaxy Institute, Abu Dhabi

Having recently transitioned to Mumbai, my mission is to innovate talent acquisition and foster employee development, aligning individual aspirations with organizational goals. Passionate about equitable workplaces, I seek an employer committed to pay parity and gender inclusivity.

My journey through writing, reading, research, and travel has been a fusion of personal passion and professional growth. As an HR professional with a CIPD background and expertise in 360 marketing, I've seamlessly integrated my love for systems and structures into every aspect of my work.

Through voracious reading and research, I've embraced neo marketing concepts, blending authenticity and personalization to connect deeply with audiences. My global travels have ingrained in me the importance of cultural inclusion and diversity, shaping my approach to both marketing strategies and organizational culture.

I thrive on implementing global best practices, leveraging my HR/CIPD knowledge to foster inclusive workplaces and drive business success. Now, I'm on the lookout for a culture-rich company where my unique blend of skills and experiences can flourish, making a meaningful impact every step of the way.

Additional Experience:

• Rosewood Nursery, Redwood Montessori Nursery, Children’s House Montessori: Regional roles in education consultancy, management, and HR across UAE. { Voted 'outstanding' by the Ministry Of Education (UAE) - ADEK}
• Blue Vision Management: HR Assistant Manager, Marketing| Abu Dhabi Example: Developed and implemented HR training programs resulting in a 20% increase in employee satisfaction within six months.
• Know-How for Management Consulting: Psychometric Assessor, HR & Marketing Executive, Business Development | Abu Dhabi {100% recruitment rate for Government companies operational under: ADNOC, Mubadala (and it's subsidiary companies), successfully consulted with the Al Mubarak Family of the UAE and managed all their recruitment needs fo all their family businesses.
• Al Noor Hospital Group PLC: Human Resource Manager | Abu Dhabi
• APCO Worldwide: HR Intern, Client Servicing, Business Development, Management | USA & Dubai