AVICHAL
Summary
Development professional with Forestry Management background from IIFM, specializing in Social Development, Natural Resource Management, and Sustainability. Led CSR programs reaching 3M+ beneficiaries and executed 10+ Social Impact Assessments. Expertise in M&E, stakeholder coordination, policy research, and community-based development with strong analytical and program management capabilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Associate - CSR Programs
BHARATCARES
Ahmedabad
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Led Colgate's health education program across 22 districts, managing 9 coordinators and 50+ trainers to reach 3M+ students, exceeding targets by 20%.
- Monitored implementation through app-based tracking and coordinated with state government departments for program approvals and governance alignment.
- Conducted needs assessments for 40+ pond restoration sites and developed digital training modules for women's livelihood empowerment programs.
- Drafted concept notes and funding proposals across education and environmental sustainability sectors.
Social Impact Practice Intern
CSRBOX
Remote
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Executed 10+ Social Impact Assessment (SIA) projects from inception to completion, including report writing and stakeholder presentations.
- Designed and deployed digital data collection tools using KoboToolbox for quantitative and qualitative data collection.
- Conducted data analysis to generate insights on program effectiveness and community outcomes.
Research Intern
iORA ECOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS
Delhi
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted policy research and gap analysis for ecotourism value chain development under the SLMC Project (USAID).
- Conducted a comprehensive assessment of conservation-livelihood integration and institutional capacity in Dudhwa and Nilgiri Landscapes, synthesizing 50+ documents to evaluate the socio-economic impacts of natural resource management.
- Developed evidence-based recommendations for sustainable tourism models balancing biodiversity conservation with inclusive economic development.
Senior Intellectual Property Analyst
CPA GLOBAL
Noida
02.2019 - 06.2021
- Managed data systems, work allocations, and documentation for Patent Renewables team, achieving 98% accuracy rate through quality control processes and attention to detail.
- Prepared audit reports and compliance documentation for IP portfolio reviews, ensuring timely reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
- Clarivate Analytics
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Forestry Management - Natural Resource Management, Social Development, CSR, Sustainability, Clean Energy, Climate Change, Nature-Based Solutions
Indian Institute of Forest Management
Bhopal01.2025
Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business & Human Resource Management
SCMS, Symbiosis International University
Pune01.2018
Skills
- KoboToolbox
- Data Analysis
- Data Visualization Tools
- Project management
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Multi-stakeholder Partnerships
- Social Impact Assessment
- Research
- Project Reports
- Proposal Writing
- M&E
- Community outreach
Websites
Certification
- Planning for Monitoring and Evaluation, Philanthropy University, 2025
- Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Accounting and Mitigation Strategies, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting and Corporate Sustainability & Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR), Albokes | EnviroSustain, 2024
- Nature-based Solutions for Sustainable Development, UN CC:Learn, 2024
- Understanding and Managing Carbon Accounting, Udemy, 2024
- Nature-based Solutions for Disaster and Climate Resilience, UNEP, 2024
- KPMG Certified Data Analytics Consulting Virtual Internship, Forage, 2022
Timeline
Senior Associate - CSR Programs
BHARATCARES
05.2025 - 12.2025
Social Impact Practice Intern
CSRBOX
01.2025 - 03.2025
Research Intern
iORA ECOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS
11.2024 - 12.2024
Senior Intellectual Property Analyst
CPA GLOBAL
02.2019 - 06.2021
Post Graduate Diploma in Forestry Management - Natural Resource Management, Social Development, CSR, Sustainability, Clean Energy, Climate Change, Nature-Based Solutions
Indian Institute of Forest Management
Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business & Human Resource Management
SCMS, Symbiosis International University