Desired Job Title
Asst. Director TAP cellAsst. Professor & Manager CRCHR and PD faculty (visiting)AdministratorSenior Financial AnalystWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
HybridLocation: Gwalior, INGwalior, MP
Open to relocation: Yes
Open To Work
Dr. Shikha Sharma
Gwalior
Work Preference
Summary
Strategic Placement Leader & PhD with 15+ years of cross-functional expertise in Investment Banking and Academia. Proven track record of scaling campus relations, achieving 97%+ placement rates, and fostering industry-aligned student development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Asst. Director TAP cell
ITM University
Gwalior
01.2021 - Current
- Led a 15-member team to conduct over 280 campus drives annually, resulting in higher average CTC and 'Best Department Award.'
- Secured partnerships with leading industries, strengthening corporate relations through MOUs.
- Planned and executed events like Mega Job fair (annual signature event), wisdom talks, HR conclaves, and industry seminars.
- Honored as 'Performer of the Year' on three occasions, contributing to departmental success.
- Oversaw academic processes for NAAC accreditation and rankings, ensuring compliance and quality standards.
- Conducted corporate trainings for industries and workshops for students across various courses, enhancing skill development.
- Increased placement rates in challenging fields by 50% within one year.
Asst. Professor & Manager CRC
Prestige Institute of Management & Research
Gwalior
05.2018 - 01.2021
- Achieved a 97% placement rate for Management students during the pandemic.
- Organized 100+ webinars and executive leadership masterclasses with industry leaders, enhancing student engagement and learning opportunities.
- Managed internships for 300+ students, ensuring alignment with industry standards.
- Successfully organized Talent Hunt event during SPANDAN, highlighting and celebrating students' diverse talents to promote career readiness.
- Coordinated consultancy services and training proposals for Voltas-Beko, strengthening industry partnerships and aligning academic programs with market needs.
HR and PD faculty (visiting)
IITTM, Pearl valley, Genious college, Carvers coaching classes,
Gwalior
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Taught human resources courses at multiple institutions, fostering comprehension of key concepts and practices.
- Collaborated with IITTM Gwalior and PIBM Pune to provide academic support and evaluate answer sheets.
- Executed daily responsibilities with accuracy and efficiency.
- Contributed innovative solutions to improve team performance and outcomes.
- Worked effectively with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and resolve product-related issues.
Administrator
Apna School
10.2014 - 01.2016
- Established and managed operations for Apna School (Senior Secondary) and B L Academy (Para Medical Courses) from inception, driving budgeting, marketing strategies, and brand development.
- Managed day-to-day administrative functions, overseeing admissions, resource allocation, curriculum design, and budget oversight including payroll and infrastructure.
- Coordinated financial aid, housing, job placement, and alumni engagement to support essential college services.
- Established and managed operations for Apna School (Senior Secondary) and B L Academy (Para Medical Courses) from inception.
Senior Financial Analyst
DEUTSCHE BANK
Jaipur
05.2010 - 10.2014
- Executed trade settlements to prevent overdrafts and buy-ins, ensuring operational continuity.
- Monitored reconciliation breaks and overdrafts, enhancing accuracy and reducing risk.
- Oversaw settlement processes for equities, fixed income, and forex trades.
- Ensured compliance with service level agreements while facilitating process migration, supporting operational efficiency.
Financial Analyst
BOA
pune
01.2010 - 05.2010
- Collected and organized financial data from internal systems and public sources to provide insights for senior analysts.
- Updated Excel sheets for daily tracking of financial metrics and transactions to enhance reporting accuracy.
- Maintained databases, reports, and documentation to ensure team access to reliable financial information.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance budget management processes.
- Conducted preliminary research on companies, industries, and market trends.
- Coordinated with team members for gathering required data and follow-ups.
- Helped in data entry and validation to ensure accuracy in financial records.
Education
Ph.D. - Management (HR)
Jiwaji University
Gwalior12-2024
PG Diploma in Human Resource Development - Human Resource Development
Jiwaji University
Gwalior07-2018
MBA - Banking And Finance
Sikkim Manipal University
Jaipur01-2018
PGPBM - Finance & HR
PIBM
Pune06-2010
B.Sc (Biotechnology) - Biotechnology
Rajasthan University
Jaipur06-2006
Skills
- Program Coordination
- Budget Management
- Placement Strategy
- Career Development
- Data analysis
- Training development
- Corporate relations
- Team leadership
- Effective Communication
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Accomplishments
- Top Performer Award 2022, 2024, 2025 at ITM University
- Star of the Month (twice) and Year once at Deutsche Bank
- Recipient of Gargi Award (2000) and Priyadarshini Award (2002): Raj Govt.
- Best TPO Award by Testbook
- Achiever's Award: Eduskills
- Star Performer Award: UAS International
Affiliations
- Job Fair (annual signature event) with around 1,500+ students and 30+ companies every year.
- HR Conclave (annual landmark event) with 12 industry veterans.
- Corporate training at Supreme Industry (Malanpur), Seema Global (Jaipur), Godrej (Gwalior), ICICI Bank (Jaipur), etc.
- TAP Talk every month with an industry expert from a diverse domain.
- Placement readiness week-long training workshop for students.
- Value-added course (PD classes).
Research work
· Book Chapter Published in Scopus " Mittal, Mohit and Gupta, Swadha. Biomedical Computer Vision: IoT and Sensor Technologies in Healthcare Informatics, De Gruyter, 2026. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783111429458
Completed PhD Thesis on “Drivers of Resilience for desirable work attitude, A Study on service Industry”
· Published multiple research papers, including:
Presented paper in international conference on Digital transformation & Digital entrepreneurship: strategies for revival of global economy post covid-19.
· "Examining the Influence of Resilience on the Performance of Academicians and Professionals" in the Journal of Management & Entrepreneurship.
· "Self-Efficacy and Workplace Well-being: Exploring the Impact of Resilience in the Academic Sector" in Anvesha(UGC Care Group 1 Journal).
· "Job Resources & Organizational Climate as Determinants of Employee Well-being: A Study Involving Academicians" presented at a Research Methodology Workshop.
· Presented research paper at international conferences on resilience, self-efficacy, and workplace well-being.
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Timeline
Asst. Director TAP cell
ITM University
01.2021 - Current
Asst. Professor & Manager CRC
Prestige Institute of Management & Research
05.2018 - 01.2021
HR and PD faculty (visiting)
IITTM, Pearl valley, Genious college, Carvers coaching classes,
01.2016 - 01.2018
Administrator
Apna School
10.2014 - 01.2016
Senior Financial Analyst
DEUTSCHE BANK
05.2010 - 10.2014
Financial Analyst
BOA
01.2010 - 05.2010
Ph.D. - Management (HR)
Jiwaji University
PG Diploma in Human Resource Development - Human Resource Development
Jiwaji University
MBA - Banking And Finance
Sikkim Manipal University
PGPBM - Finance & HR
PIBM
B.Sc (Biotechnology) - Biotechnology
Rajasthan University