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Dipal Gajjar
Corporate Communications & Placements
Ahmedabad
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with over 12 years of expertise in student placements, corporate relations, and HR operations, career services, at prestigious academic institutions. Proven track record of fostering impactful industry partnerships and enhancing student employability outcomes through innovative strategies and effective communication. Committed to leveraging extensive experience to drive organizational success and empower students in achieving career aspirations. Eager to contribute to the development of robust career services that aligns with changing industry demands and elevate institutional reputation.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Sr. Manager - Corporate Communication (Placement)
Karnavati University (UID)
09.2018 - Current
- Achieved Placement & internship Targets of Management, Engineering, Law & Design students from Undergraduate and Post-Graduation
- Contact Development - Build and maintained connects with Industry leaders, Business, and professional groups to promote the student Internship & placement program in Ahmedabad and PAN India.
- Engagement Initiatives – Guest Lectures, Industry Tie-ups, Panel Discussions with Industry Experts, Workshops, etc to make business and industry aware of the educational and training programs of the College.
- Student Counseling – educated & assisted students in preparing effective resumes, preparing them for job interviews, Interview coordination and helped them by providing career counseling and directions.
- Data Management – Updated Database & Trackers on Client Contacts, Visit plan, Student wise Placement/ Internship Progress reports, etc.
- Research - Analyze workforce databases for significant trends in workforce needs and salary to develops strategies for student placement. Share concise and precise reports with regards to target Companies with management
Dy.Manager - Placement
Amity Global Business School
10.2013 - 09.2018
- Managing corporate tie ups for placements & Training Program of MBA Students
- Managing Placement Council
- Alumni Management /Engagement
- Corporate Training Program
- Lead corporate relations and maintain Corporate Database.
- Designing effective placement policies and ensuring students' placements within the stipulated period
- Arranging and monitoring interviews for students at different levels in various corporates
- Organizing Seminars on different topics by trainers as well as industry professionals.
- Conducting Soft Skills and Personality development classes for the students.
- Maintenance of Corporate relationship of the Department.
- Responsible for systematic Placement Process.
- Grooming and Personality Development programs for the students.
- Maintaining records of the placements forms, placement tracker, offer letters of the candidates.
Manager - Placement
Unitedworld School of Business
02.2012 - 09.2013
- Networking with Corporate(s) to build industry institute partnership to collaborate for Campus Placements
- Internships, Live projects, Industrial Visits & OJTs
- Initiated and Executed Industry Expert Talks
- Organize various Corporate Summits & Events
- Handle Corporate Branding, Strategic planning and Corporate Consulting Assignments
Manager - Recruitment
TMI E2E Academy Limited
07.2012 - 02.2013
- Performed Full Life Cycle Recruitment -Effectively recruited candidates through Internet research, internal database, cold calling, referrals, networking, job boards, and other strategies to identify resources.
- Created job postings, placing ads, sourcing resumes/candidates, reviewing a high volume of resumes, conducting phone interviews and scheduling in person interviews, extending offers, and tracking and reporting on candidates and interview data, closing candidates.
- Help Recruitment Manager in achieving annual, quarterly & monthly Recruitment targets
- Responsible for complete end to end off-shore and onsite requirement. Effectively lead a team of recruiter.
- Provides leadership and guidance to team members enabling them to resolve problems or complaints at the lowest level.
- Planning with business unit heads for pipeline resources for biding projects.
- Responsible for coordinating a large recruiting pipeline and meeting recruiting targets
- Coordinate with various recruitment agencies for supply of manpower.
- Identify suitable recruitment channel and vendor management
- Monitored hiring processes are effective, and recommend process improvements.
- Planning for strategic and tactical (Volume) hiring through multiple channels.
- Initiate ad execution plan for driving Employee Referrals for cost effective recruitment.
- Preparing various MIS reports based on the requirements open, closed, pending. Hire and placement reports.
Executive – Pay-rolling and Recruitment
Randstad (Flexi Staffing)
06.2009 - 07.2012
- Independently managed the entire recruitment lifecycle, from understanding client requirements to candidate onboarding.
- Served as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring alignment on hiring goals, timelines, and process updates.
- Coordinated seamlessly with internal hiring teams and department heads to streamline interview scheduling and feedback management.
- Successfully facilitated high-volume walk-in drives, ensuring smooth execution and timely closures.
- Maintained detailed recruitment MIS, candidate pipelines, and performance reports for internal and client reviews.
Team Leader
Global Talent Acquisitions
05.2008 - 06.2009
- Setting up recruitments of Senior Level Positions in various Industries.
- Handled a Team of Recruiters.
- Client Meeting, Feedback Coordinating, Screening first level profiles.
- Business development for Pay rolling, Recruitment, Training & Development.
Recruiter, Sourcing and Recruitment
Team HR Services Ltd
01.2007 - 05.2008
- Headhunting candidates from various sources and database
- Sorting and short listing of eligible candidates as well as interviewing & performing assessments.
- Managing relationship with clients and candidates, closing assignments.
- Following up on bills & pay roll outsourcing.
- Formatting MIS regarding monthly target and reporting.
- Handling interim management as well as overseeing training and development.
- Independently managed end-to-end recruitment processes, including client handling, coordination with hiring teams, and facilitation of walk-in drives.
- Advertising in National dailies and various Job Portals
Financial Advisor
MetLife India Insurance Company
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Procured business worth rupees 17, 00,000 Rs. In 1 year.
- Provided Advisory Services to the Clients to assist their investment in Primary Market- Mutual Fund & Tax Savings Bonds.
- Portfolio and Account Management of Key Clients.
Education
MBA - HR
IIBM
Ahmedabad09-2020
Bachelor of Arts - English
R.H. Patel Arts & Commerce College, Gujarat University
Ahmedabad06-2007
Skills
Team leadership
Strategic planning
Decision-making
Business development
Project management
Cross-functional teamwork
Documentation and reporting
Negotiation
Complex Problem-solving
Brand management
Coaching and mentoring
References
Mr Jaideep Banerjee
Director (L & D , Outreach Programs, ERP & Corporate Resource), Karnavati University
Phone: + 91 99740 16301
Dr. Tejas Joshi
Dean and Head of the Institute, Amity Education Group
Phone: +91 99250 04593
Interests
Timeline
Sr. Manager - Corporate Communication (Placement)
Karnavati University (UID)
09.2018 - Current
Dy.Manager - Placement
Amity Global Business School
10.2013 - 09.2018
Manager - Recruitment
TMI E2E Academy Limited
07.2012 - 02.2013
Manager - Placement
Unitedworld School of Business
02.2012 - 09.2013
Executive – Pay-rolling and Recruitment
Randstad (Flexi Staffing)
06.2009 - 07.2012
Team Leader
Global Talent Acquisitions
05.2008 - 06.2009
Recruiter, Sourcing and Recruitment
Team HR Services Ltd
01.2007 - 05.2008
Financial Advisor
MetLife India Insurance Company
01.2006 - 01.2007
MBA - HR
IIBM
Bachelor of Arts - English
R.H. Patel Arts & Commerce College, Gujarat University
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