INDU S KUMAR
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
Summary
Professional with over 12 years of experience in skill development and program management, specializing in training and development. Expertise in designing and executing large-scale training initiatives, enhancing global placement opportunities, and establishing institutional partnerships. Currently leading REACH at KSWDC, driving initiatives that have positively impacted thousands of nursing and polytechnic students in Kerala. Strong skills in staff leadership, curriculum design, and stakeholder engagement, committed to fostering inclusive growth in education.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
State Head
REACH, Kerala State Womens' Development Corporation Ltd.
Thiruvananthapuram
05.2022 - Current
- Managed the rollout of two Government Plan funded Programs- Advanced Skill Enhancement and Introductory English Training programs, driving nurse empowerment through strategic government funding.
- Trained over 200 nurses in the Advanced Skill Enhancement Program, facilitating international placements in high-demand regions.
- Conceptualized and implemented an Introductory English Training Program in collaboration with Cambridge University Press, enhancing language proficiency for over 700 students, and obtaining the remarkable achievement of more than 80% of students improving their proficiency from C1/C2 levels to B1/B2 levels.
- Designed and conducted NORKA's Pre-Departure Orientation Programme for Nurses, offering comprehensive insights into legal, cultural, and professional aspects of overseas employment in 10 countries.
- Designed and executed the LEAD program for Women Polytechnic Institutes in Kerala, commencing a pilot initiative in January 2025 with a Rs. 40 Lakhs budget.
- Drove the success of skill training programs by setting clear targets and ensuring their attainment across the state. Oversaw comprehensive staff reporting and administrative management
Project Coordinator
Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust
Thiruvananthapuram
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify requirements and formulate action plans for target achievement.
- Managed Aftercare Program Phase 2 in partnership with Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Kerala.
- Designed and conducted capacity building training for 140 juvenile justice staff members from government children's homes.
- Prepared training calendars and developed comprehensive training modules to enhance program delivery.
- Planned manpower requisition for diverse projects, including candidate recruitment and selection.
- Identified resource persons and documented psychological assessments for training initiatives.
- Executed activities according to established training calendars to ensure program adherence.
Sector Programme Manager - Healthcare, Media and Entertainment
Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP)
Thiruvananthapuram
11.2014 - 08.2020
- Enrolled new training partners and identified 10 prospective skill courses with industry experts.
- Ensured timely completion of work breakdown structure activities, including content development and quality monitoring.
- Processed and released invoices totaling Rs.10 Crores after verifying compliance, achieving 96% payment clearance.
- Conducted industry business meetings with healthcare leaders to identify relevant courses.
- Collaborated with Curriculum Division to develop quality file courses for National Skill Development Corporation.
- Scheduled training calendar and guaranteed adherence to project milestones.
- Monitored training quality across 200+ skill batches while managing operations simultaneously.
- Trained qualified trainers and facilitated onboarding processes.
- Tracked attendance for over 2000 students, reducing attrition rates by 60%.
- Developed 20-point quality parameters, guiding district teams in skill course quality assessment.
- Compiled and submitted monthly reports for 12 Skill Development Centres and 110 institutions.
- Formulated strategies for orientation programs, increasing new enrollment by 40% from previous year.
Programme Manager - Institutional Outreach and Placement
Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP)
Thiruvananthapuram
11.2014 - 08.2020
- Established team of expert psychologists for Startup Mission, Govt. of Kerala to develop SSLC module.
- Executed 14 SMILE camps across Kerala with Rs. 40 Lakhs budget allocation.
- Served as primary liaison for 250+ Programme Managers overseeing 1000+ ASAP institutions.
- Organized grooming camps for 3000+ students at district level and conducted placement drives.
- Identified placement opportunities, successfully placing 1125 students in various positions.
HR Officer
Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation Ltd.
Thiruvananthapuram
07.2011 - 08.2012
- Managed physical employee file records to ensure compliance and accessibility.
- Maintained annual confidential employee reports with accuracy and confidentiality.
- Conducted key HR processes, including recruitment, promotions, wage revisions, and disciplinary actions.
- Prepared job descriptions and advertisements to attract qualified candidates.
- Handled government correspondence to facilitate regulatory compliance.
Junior Management Trainee
Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation
Thiruvananthapuram
07.2010 - 07.2011
- Maintained employee records and managed database efficiently.
- Facilitated customer relations management for seamless land allotment processes.
- Prepared presentations, drafted office correspondence, and summarized reports.
- Conducted legal vetting of lease agreements to ensure compliance.
- Administered salary and wages for staff accurately.
- Supported Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation in resource mobilization for infrastructure development.
Education
MBA - HR And Marketing
University of Kerala
06-2010
BAL LL.B - LAW
University of Kerala
07-2008
Skills
- Employee training and development
- Project management
- Regulatory compliance
- Organizational strategy
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Relationship management
- Team leadership
- Negotiation
- Team collaboration
Professional Volunteering Activities
- Attended 2 days national workshop on 'Gender Policies and Procedures', Asian Development Bank and Administrative Staff College of India, Not Provided, Hyderabad, Not Provided, Not Provided, Not Provided
- Attended 2 days workshop on 'Procurement and Contract Management', Administrative Staff College of India, Not Provided, Hyderabad, Not Provided, Not Provided, Not Provided
- Organised national level talk show 'The Platform' with Sri Irfan Alam, Founder of 'Samman' at ASAP., Not Provided
- Organised National Level workshop on 'Enhancing gender equity in employment in industries and businesses in Kerala' at ASAP., Not Provided
- In charge of budgeting, scheduling and conducting the whole event., Not Provided
- Organising Committee member for State wide programme 'Professional Students Summit' for two consecutive years., 2019, 2020
Affiliations
Attended a 2-day national workshop on 'Gender Policies and Procedures' by the Asian Development Bank and the Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad.
Attended a 2-day workshop on 'Procurement and Contract Management' by the Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad
Organised national level talk show “The Platform” with Sri Irfan Alam, Founder of “Samman” at ASAP.
Organized a national-level workshop on 'Enhancing gender equity in employment in industries and businesses in Kerala' at ASAP In charge of budgeting, scheduling and conducting the whole event.
Organizing Committee member for statewide program 'Professional Students Summit' for two consecutive years (2019 and 2020)
Certification
- Completed 35 PMP Contact Hours
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
State Head
REACH, Kerala State Womens' Development Corporation Ltd.
05.2022 - Current
Project Coordinator
Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust
06.2021 - 04.2022
Sector Programme Manager - Healthcare, Media and Entertainment
Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP)
11.2014 - 08.2020
Programme Manager - Institutional Outreach and Placement
Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP)
11.2014 - 08.2020
HR Officer
Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation Ltd.
07.2011 - 08.2012
Junior Management Trainee
Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation
07.2010 - 07.2011
MBA - HR And Marketing
University of Kerala
BAL LL.B - LAW
University of Kerala
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