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Work History
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Certification
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Blesson Lal Thambi

Bangalore

Summary

Talented Corporate Social Responsibility professional with experience in managing small and large scale projects. Possessing strong analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to exercise solid judgement and diplomacy in fast paced environment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CSR Regional Lead-South Zone

LIC Housing finance Limited
Bengaluru, KA
10.2021 - Current
  • Ensured CSR initiatives were aligned with company's CSR vision and ethos
  • Explored new opportunities of CSR partnerships and avenues for maximization of CSR footprint based on approved strategy
  • Developed strategic partnership with ongoing and new non profitable organizations to meet prescribed CSR spending
  • Evaluated diligence of CSR implementing partners
  • Appraised CSR proposals received from various NGOs for funding
  • On-boarded CSR partners and done documentation; Properly recorded proposal documents, legal contracts, payment receipt, reports, accepted and rejected CSR proposals
  • Tracked implementation of CSR activity as per approved work plan and budget approved
  • Ensured CSR project data are collected and reported as per standards of company
  • Monitored and evaluated projects for impact creation and increasing beneficiary outreach
  • Conducted inception, periodic review meetings of CSR projects and provided corrective action for achieving desired results
  • Undertook field visits and identified areas where strengthening required for effective implementation
  • Prepared monthly/ quarterly CSR fund disbursement schedules based on approved budget of project
  • Regular updating of CSR trackers and fund disbursement index
  • Ensured CSR fund utilization is made diligently and as per prescribed utilization plan.
  • Achieved 100% utilization of allocated budget and disbursement target
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Programme Manager

Additional Skill Acquisition Programme
Kozhikode, KL
02.2017 - 10.2021
  • Mobilized around 1000 students during these 4 years for Skill development programme
  • Managed Skill development centre for past 4 years
  • Financial management of skill centre
  • Skill programme monitoring and time bound completion courses
  • Conducted Performance evaluation of trainers
  • Done Student mobilization through orientation, Interview and Aptitude tests
  • Done Stakeholder management which includes of Students, parents, Schools, teachers, principals, Different local bodies and government institutions
  • Conducted Meetings with Different government authorities and authorities of
  • School sand colleges
  • MIS management
  • Verified proper tracking in newly created databases of all students and instructors leaves, attendance, scores and overall performance
  • Assisted students in placement and internship related activities
  • Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes
  • Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions

Education

Master of Social Work - Social Work

Central University of Kerala
Kasaragod
03.2015

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

Rajagiri College of Social Sciences
Ernakulam
05.2013

Secondary -

SKMJ HSS
Kalpatta, KL
03.2010

Skills

  • Project cycle management
  • Resource Allocation
  • Team Management
  • Stakeholder management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Administrative Leadership
  • Budget Administration
  • Multitasking Abilities

Accomplishments

  • Achieved the Financial Targets by enrolling new partners and disbursing amount
  • Implemented various projects in the fields of Rural Development, Environment, Education and WaSH
  • Monitored the projects implemented by different NGOs for better Outcome and Impact

Certification

  • Certificate course in Human Rights- IGNOU
  • Certificate course in HIV/AIDS - IGNOU

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Intermediate
B1
Tamil
Intermediate
B1
Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

CSR Regional Lead-South Zone

LIC Housing finance Limited
10.2021 - Current

Programme Manager

Additional Skill Acquisition Programme
02.2017 - 10.2021

Master of Social Work - Social Work

Central University of Kerala

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

Rajagiri College of Social Sciences

Secondary -

SKMJ HSS
Blesson Lal Thambi