DEEPIKA MADISHETTY
Manager Corporate Linkage
Hyderabad
Summary
Results-driven Corporate Relations & Placement Manager with over a decade of experience in end-to-end recruitment, corporate relationship building, and student development. Expertise in conducting market research, organizing industry interactions, and enhancing placement metrics through strategic partnerships with top corporate. Proven ability to execute workshops, seminars, and mock interviews to prepare students for dynamic job markets. Adept at leveraging technology, job portals, and professional networks to generate placement opportunities and enhance organizational brand value.
Qualified Corporate Linkage Manager with robust background in overseeing career services departments. Proven track record in developing impactful career programs and fostering meaningful employer relationships. Demonstrated leadership and strategic planning skills essential for guiding teams toward successful outcomes.
Overview
3
3
Languages
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
10.2024 - Current
- Manage Corporate Linkage operations across Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Warangal, Visakhapatnam, and Chennai, leading a team of 3 Corporate Linkage Experts, 2 interns, and 1 Operations Executive.
- Develop and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the end-to-end placement process, standardizing recruitment workflows, employer engagement, student onboarding, and placement tracking.
- Built and nurtured strategic partnerships with SMEs, startups, and leading organizations across the FinTech, BFSI, ITES, and other emerging sectors, driving placement opportunities for fresh graduates.
- Conduct career counselling, employability sessions, resume reviews, LinkedIn optimization, mock interviews, and interview readiness programs, significantly enhancing students' placement outcomes.
- Plan and execute placement drives, career fairs, virtual hiring events, industry workshops, webinars, and employer engagement initiatives, while continuously analyzing employer feedback and market trends to improve candidate readiness.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the successful execution of College to FinTech Careers (C2FC), College to Tech Careers (C2TC), and College to IT Careers (C2IC) programs, ensuring seamless coordination between training, operations, and employer engagement
Manager – Career Services
Imarticus Learning
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Led placement initiatives for candidates trained in data science and full-stack development, ensuring alignment with market needs.
- Developed direct employer contact and leveraged job portals to generate qualified placement leads.
- Coordinated career development sessions covering aptitude tests, personality development, and job readiness.
- Implemented placement policies and eligibility criteria for candidates in line with organizational standards.
Corporate Relations Manager – Placements
Odin School
05.2021 - 05.2024
- Managed end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and account management for IT, e-commerce, and data science verticals.
- Built strategic partnerships with top recruiters, contributing to improved placement metrics and higher average CTC.
- Organized mock interviews, seminars, and career counseling workshops, enhancing student employability.
- Maintained databases on placement trends and student feedback for continuous improvement.
Corporate Relations Executive – Placements
TASK
12.2015 - 05.2021
- Coordinated recruitment drives and workshops across districts, increasing outreach and employer engagement.
- Provided one-on-one mentorship to students on communication and job preparation techniques.
- Analyzed employment trends and updated training modules to address skill gaps.
Executive HR – Recruitment
India Pharma People
05.2013 - 04.2014
Associate HR – Operations
Global Marshall Plan
07.2010 - 04.2013
Asst. Recruiter
Crux Solutions Pvt. Ltd
07.2009 - 05.2010
Project Trainee
Hindustan Corporation
02.2009 - 04.2009
Education
MBA - Human Resource Management
Annamalai University
B.Tech - Information Technology
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Skills
- Excellent communication (verbal and written)
- Strong corporate relationship management and networking
- Negotiation
- Influencing
- Stakeholder engagement
- Market research
- Analysis on employment trends
- Skill gaps
- Event management
- Resume building
Career counseling
Employer outreach
TRAINING
- UN Conference on Biodiversity COP 11, India, 2012
- EU Research Council FP7 Conferences, India, 2011
- EU Research Council FP7 Conferences, India, 2012
- IT Infrastructure in Photovoltaic Technology, Germany, 2012
- Stakeholder Workshop – Global Marshall Plan Initiative, Germany, 2010
EVENTS
- Co-Representative, Global Marshall Plan, Germany
- Co-Representative, Plant for the Planet Initiative, Germany
- Market Economics, FAW, Ulm University, Germany, 2011
- IT Facility Management, EnerSearch GmbH, Germany, 2010
Timeline
10.2024 - Current
Manager – Career Services
Imarticus Learning
05.2024 - 10.2024
Corporate Relations Manager – Placements
Odin School
05.2021 - 05.2024
Corporate Relations Executive – Placements
TASK
12.2015 - 05.2021
Executive HR – Recruitment
India Pharma People
05.2013 - 04.2014
Associate HR – Operations
Global Marshall Plan
07.2010 - 04.2013
Asst. Recruiter
Crux Solutions Pvt. Ltd
07.2009 - 05.2010
Project Trainee
Hindustan Corporation
02.2009 - 04.2009
B.Tech - Information Technology
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
MBA - Human Resource Management
Annamalai University