Ayush Raj

World Bank Project :-

Demand-Side Survey and Research-

• Supported large-scale demand-side industry surveys by engaging with employers and industry stakeholders.
• Coordinated with participating organizations to ensure timely and accurate collection of workforce and market intelligence data.
• Maintained survey quality by ensuring response accuracy, stakeholder participation, and timely follow-ups.
• Assisted in managing the end-to-end survey process, while ensuring data quality and compliance.

Assessment Operations-

• Coordinated assessment delivery across educational institutions, ensuring operational readiness, and smooth execution.
• Served as the primary support contact for students during assessments, addressing queries, and resolving issues promptly.
• Worked closely with institutional authorities and internal teams to ensure assessments were completed within scheduled timelines.
• Identified operational risks proactively, and coordinated timely resolutions to minimize disruptions.

Data Management and Reporting-

• Collected, validated, and consolidated assessment data from multiple institutions.
• Ensured data accuracy, consistency, and completeness before reporting and analysis.
• Coordinated with analytics teams to deliver clean datasets within defined timelines.
• Standardized reporting formats and documentation to improve reporting efficiency.
• Supported the preparation of assessment reports by ensuring the timely availability of validated data.

Global Employability Test (GET) :-

Campus Partnerships and Program Execution-

• Reached out to colleges and universities to onboard them for the Global Employability Test (GET), expanding institutional participation.
• Managed the complete campus onboarding process, ensuring a smooth experience for institutions from registration to activation.
• Guided students throughout the assessment journey by providing clear instructions, resolving queries, and ensuring a seamless experience.
• Increased assessment completion rates through regular student engagement, follow-ups, and awareness campaigns.
• Built strong relationships with Principals, Placement Officers, Academic Counselors, and other institutional stakeholders to drive long-term collaboration.
• Identified candidate drop-off points in the assessment process, and implemented engagement strategies to improve completion rates.
• Promoted the benefits of employability assessments and career readiness programs to encourage higher student participation.
• Collected feedback from institutions and students to continuously improve program execution and participant experience.
• Monitored key operational metrics such as campus onboarding, student registrations, assessment completion, and engagement performance.

Dashboard Development, Operations, and Performance Tracking-

• Created and maintained operational dashboards to track campus onboarding, student registrations, assessment progress, and completion rates.
• Monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify operational gaps and recommend process improvements.
• Prepared regular MIS reports and performance updates for leadership to support data-driven decision-making.
• Ensured accurate reporting and data visibility across internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Tracked actual performance against targets, and suggested corrective actions to improve program outcomes.

Stakeholder Management and Cross-functional Coordination-

• Coordinated with Operations, Technology, Marketing, Client Success, and external stakeholders to ensure successful program execution.
• Managed internal approval processes to ensure timely delivery, without operational delays.
• Acted as the primary point of contact between educational institutions and internal teams for seamless coordination.
• Facilitated communication across multiple stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain project alignment.
• Shared regular project updates, performance reports, and operational insights with leadership.

India Skills Report (ISR) :–

Event Planning and Execution-

• Assisted in planning and executing the India Skills Report (ISR) launch, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Prepared briefing notes, invitations, communication materials, and event documentation for senior leaders and partner organizations.
• Coordinated venue arrangements, attendee registrations, scheduling, and overall event logistics.
• Managed participant confirmations and tracked attendance to ensure successful event execution.
• Supported on-ground event operations by coordinating with stakeholders, and resolving real-time issues.
• Gathered post-event feedback, and documented key learnings, stakeholder insights, and impact reports for future improvements.

• Managed the end-to-end registration and assessment support for 50,000+ candidates across India for the Global Employability Test (GET), the flagship assessment conducted for the India Skills Report (ISR).
• Resolved candidate queries related to registration, assessments, login issues, and test administration, ensuring a seamless candidate experience.
• Coordinated with Skill Sector Councils across India to support assessment execution and strengthen industry collaboration.
• Contributed to the successful execution of the India Skills Report, an annual flagship publication by Wheebox that provides insights into India's employability landscape.
• Worked closely with internal cross-functional teams to ensure smooth assessment operations, data accuracy, and timely project delivery.
• Supported initiatives aimed at enhancing employability by facilitating large-scale assessments and collaborating with industry stakeholders.
• Played a key role in managing assessment operations while maintaining high service quality and candidate satisfaction.
• Assisted in driving nationwide assessment campaigns that generated employability insights used by educational institutions, employers, and policymakers.

• Completed a summer internship as a Trainee Site Engineer, assisting in day-to-day site operations and project execution.
• Supported the Site Engineer in supervising on-site construction activities and ensuring smooth workflow.
• Contributed to improving team productivity by assisting in efficient task planning and execution.
• Developed strong teamwork, collaboration, and interpersonal skills while working with multidisciplinary teams on-site.
• Enhanced problem-solving abilities, self-discipline, and the ability to work effectively under challenging site conditions.
• Gained practical exposure to construction management, site supervision, quality control, and safety compliance.
• Learned project planning, resource coordination, and effective site management techniques through hands-on experience.
• Assisted in monitoring work progress to ensure activities were completed as per project timelines and quality standards.