GLADSTONE AR
Chennai
Summary
Strategic leader in CSR and skill development with 12+ years of experience in corporate and development sectors. Successfully engaged over 35,000 community members through data-driven programs and cross-departmental collaboration. Expertise in innovative philanthropy and sustainable partnerships, complemented by a PhD in relevant fields. Proven track record in managing high-value donor-funded initiatives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate - Programs
Cognizant Foundation
Chennai
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Strengthened education infrastructure in 436 government schools, creating child-friendly learning environments.
- Led skill initiatives, benefiting over 20,000 individuals across India.
- Established strategic partnerships with educational institutions and local governments to enhance employability programs.
- Designed and executed employee volunteering initiatives aligned with corporate philanthropic goals.
- Spearheaded evaluations of NGO partners to optimize administrative efficiency and ensure compliance.
- Analyzed data and prepared reports for senior management.
Employee Engagement Executive / CSR Executive
Amazon
Chennai
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed eight flagship CSR programs across 65 locations, impacting 35,000+ community members.
- Successfully executed skill development, education, and employment programs across 201 schools.
- Designed and executed capacity-building programs focused on early childhood development for educators and caregivers.
- Collaborated with government bodies (Health, Education, Police, and Fire Departments) to streamline implementation.
- Designed and implemented livelihood enhancement initiatives, fostering entrepreneurship and employment generation.
Project Coordinator - Amazon CSR Initiatives
CARE India
Ponneri
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Managed multiple livelihood, skill development, and health initiatives, benefiting 18,200 individuals.
- Led volunteer mobilization and stakeholder engagement for community development projects.
- Developed governance structures to support long-term employee-driven philanthropy initiatives.
- Strengthened financial linkages for sustainable livelihood programs.
Capacity Building Officer - Amazon CSR Initiatives
CARE India
Ponneri
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Conducted capacity-building programs, enhancing corporate-community collaboration.
- Established high-trust stakeholder relationships to scale impact-driven programs.
- Strengthened education infrastructure in partnership with local authorities.
Program Officer - HCL CSR Initiatives
MAMTA Health Institute for Mother and Child
Chennai
10.2016 - 09.2017
- Designed and launched community health and education programs, impacting 6,500 individuals.
- Developed and rolled out life skills, health, and hygiene training for adolescent girls and women.
- Conceptualized and implemented early childhood development initiatives, integrating holistic learning.
Student Counselor
Carmel Higher Secondary School
Nagercoil
10.2012 - 03.2014
- Delivered counseling services to 2,500 students, addressing mental health and academic challenges.
- Conducted over 7,000 hours of one-on-one sessions, specializing in adolescent mental health.
- Conducted group therapy programs focused on anger management, grief processing, and de-addiction.
- Facilitated workshops on stress management, communication skills, and goal setting.
- Developed individual counseling plans for students with diverse emotional and academic needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to foster comprehensive student success strategies.
Project Coordinator
RESA
Kanyakumari
06.2007 - 05.2012
- Collaborated with government bodies to support tsunami-affected families through community initiatives.
- Managed stakeholder engagement and project documentation, ensuring compliance with funding regulations.
- Drafted presentations detailing current project statuses for senior management review.
- Generated reports summarizing key performance indicators weekly, monthly, and quarterly.
- Coordinated internal departments and external vendors to achieve successful task completion.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to clarify project requirements and objectives.
- Prepared progress status reports for stakeholders and management teams.
- Resolved team conflicts by providing creative solutions that addressed all parties' needs.
Education
Ph.D. - Social Work
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
Tamil Nadu05-2026
MBA - Human Resource Management
Alagappa University
Tamil Nadu05-2021
MA - Social Work (Community Development)
Loyola College
Chennai05-2016
PG Diploma - Counselling & Psychotherapy
Anugraha College
Tamil Nadu09-2012
Electronics & Communication
Francis Xavier Engineering College
Thirunelveli05-2009
Skills
- Employee volunteering and corporate engagement
- Strategic CSR program design
- Philanthropy management and stakeholder collaboration
- NGO partnerships and capacity building
- Impact assessment and data-driven decision making
- Cross-functional leadership and governance structuring
- Innovative corporate philanthropy approaches
Professional Development
Career Break (Academic Sabbatical), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 12/01/23, Present, Pursuing a PhD in Social Work, critically analyzing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu. Research focuses on beneficiary satisfaction, impact monitoring gaps, and participatory CSR frameworks, leveraging structured interviews (500+ respondents) and SPSS-based data analysis. Study generates actionable insights to refine CSR program strategies, enabling effective corporate philanthropy aligned with community needs. This research complements 12+ years of CSR expertise, reinforcing leadership in social impact design, employee volunteering, and strategic philanthropic initiatives.
Accomplishments
Corporate Social Responsibility Achiever Award 2022 – Recognized for exceeding CSR targets at Amazon.
Disaster Relief & Community Engagement – Coordinated relief efforts for tsunami and cyclone-affected regions, and mobilized volunteers for impactful community service.
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Malayalam
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Associate - Programs
Cognizant Foundation
02.2023 - 11.2023
Employee Engagement Executive / CSR Executive
Amazon
09.2021 - 12.2022
Project Coordinator - Amazon CSR Initiatives
CARE India
09.2019 - 08.2021
Capacity Building Officer - Amazon CSR Initiatives
CARE India
09.2017 - 08.2019
Program Officer - HCL CSR Initiatives
MAMTA Health Institute for Mother and Child
10.2016 - 09.2017
Student Counselor
Carmel Higher Secondary School
10.2012 - 03.2014
Project Coordinator
RESA
06.2007 - 05.2012
Ph.D. - Social Work
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
MBA - Human Resource Management
Alagappa University
MA - Social Work (Community Development)
Loyola College
PG Diploma - Counselling & Psychotherapy
Anugraha College
Electronics & Communication
Francis Xavier Engineering College
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