K Vignesh
Kovilpatti
Summary
Collaborative leader dedicated to fostering an engaged and empowering work culture through effective partnership with colleagues. Proven track record in building and maintaining strong relationships with diverse stakeholders within dynamic and fast-paced settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Manager
Tamilnadu Education Fellowship,Madhi Foundation
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Monitored project implementation and reviewed detailed District Action Plans (DAP) for 4-5 districts.
- Conducted weekly status calls and monthly reviews with district teams, providing updates to the State PMU.
- Provided on-ground support to districts and collaborated with the State PMU on Information Education and Communication (IEC) activities.
- Reviewed reports and written documents as needed.
- Promoted cross-learning among district teams through team huddles and other activities.
Program Manager
Peace Trust (A CSO Member Org in NITI Aayog)
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Provided basic facilities and services, conducted health camps for adolescents, and coordinated follow-up services with government health facilities.
- Supported community members in applying for government schemes, and rural poor children and adolescents in continuing their education.
- Raised awareness among workers about ESI, PF, and digital literacy; provided counseling and mental health services to adolescents and stressed individuals.
- Enrolled unemployed youth and SHG women in skill training, guided vulnerable youth/families in starting businesses, and contributed to policy changes at various administrative levels.
- Managed field operations, administrative tasks, networking, and supervised 60 part-time volunteers and 8 full-time coordinators, while also engaging in fundraising, proposal writing, and policy drafting.
Cluster Coordinator(Senior Executive)
Satya Bharti Schools Program
07.2013 - 12.2019
- Led HR activities including recruitment, induction, talent and performance management, employee engagement, and training programs.
- Ensured academic and non-academic operations aligned with school calendar and standards, and mentored teachers to enhance teaching quality.
- Developed and implemented school improvement strategies and safety measures for students and staff, addressing and managing abuse cases.
- Conducted comprehensive lesson planning, teacher performance evaluations, student assessments, and organized remedial classes for slow learners.
- Managed school administration, including MIS collection, mid-day meal supervision, event management, audits, financial approvals, and community outreach.
Monitoring & Documentation officer
Child Voice NGO
10.2011 - 06.2013
- Worked on the "Children at Risk & Girls at Risks" project funded by International Child Care Trust, UK, empowering the community to protect vulnerable children.
- Prepared monthly and yearly plans, along with quarterly, half-yearly, and annual reports based on donor requirements.
- Documented all programs, trainings, campaigns, and meetings.
- Created organization profiles, brochures, posters, and bit notices, and worked on children's newsletters with support from children.
- Recorded program and event photos, newspaper clippings, and participated in major programs, preparing reports and case studies.
Program coordinator
Jeeva Jyothi NGO
04.2010 - 05.2011
- Worked for the Children's Development Khazana Project funded by Butterflies, New Delhi and other Networking forums related to Child Rights and Child Participation.
Project coordinator
Welfare of Orphan & Rural Lead Development (WORLD) Trust
12.2008 - 04.2010
Education
BSc. (Bio-technology), First class -
Sri Kaliswari College
MSW (Master of Social Work), First class -
Loyola College
Certificate course on Corporate Social Responsibility -
HCL Foundation Academy
Executive certificate course in Global Corporate Social Responsibility (GCSR) -
Kristu Jayanthi College
01.2022
Skills
Monitoring and Evaluation
Teamwork and Collaboration
Critical thinking & Problem Solving
Leadership
Decision Making
Event management
Stakeholder management
Counseling
Training and Coaching
Program Implementation
Data Management
Report Preparation
Certification
- SET certificate in Social work degree (2012)
- Developing Leaders in you
- Effective Team Management by Dale Carnegie India
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Franklin covey training
- Certificate course on Child Safety
- Certificate program on Kitchen hygiene & safety
- Certificate program on Life coaching, Psychotherapy and Counseling
Languages
English
Tamil
Rewards & recognition
- Outstanding cluster coordinator award from CEO, Bharti Airtel Foundation
- Best Social Worker's Contribution Award by JCI Rajapalayam
- Published 2 books in Tamil and 1 book in English
- Invited as a guest speaker to various universities and colleges
- Poems published in Anantha Vikatan and Kumatham Magazines
- Story Telling Activities covered by the Dinamalar Magazine
- Contributed to Kalvi TV –Oru oorla –Story Telling Show
- Worked as a Training Consultant for NGOs
Membership & position
- Life member of the Professional Social Workers Association, Chennai
- Member of Council of Psychotherapy & Counseling (CPC), Madurai
- Ex. Member of the internal committee (IC) at quality knitwear and Intaliya knitwear Pvt Ltd Group of Companies
- Ex. District Resources person for illam thedi kalvi (ITK) project-Dindigul district
- Ex. State-level master trainer for the School Management Committee (SMC) reconstruction process in the south zone
Personal Information
- Age: 38
- Date of Birth: 01/06/86
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
References
- Mr.M. Andrew sesuraj, Public Policy Consultant at Tamilnadu State Planning Commission, 094440 20563, a_sesuraj@yahoo.com
- Dr.Meena Priyadharshini, HOD, Department of Women Studies, Mother Theresa University, Kodaikanal, 83000 02282, drmeenapriyadharshini@gmail.com
Timeline
Regional Manager
Tamilnadu Education Fellowship,Madhi Foundation
08.2022 - 08.2024
Program Manager
Peace Trust (A CSO Member Org in NITI Aayog)
01.2020 - 07.2022
Cluster Coordinator(Senior Executive)
Satya Bharti Schools Program
07.2013 - 12.2019
Monitoring & Documentation officer
Child Voice NGO
10.2011 - 06.2013
Program coordinator
Jeeva Jyothi NGO
04.2010 - 05.2011
Project coordinator
Welfare of Orphan & Rural Lead Development (WORLD) Trust
12.2008 - 04.2010
BSc. (Bio-technology), First class -
Sri Kaliswari College
MSW (Master of Social Work), First class -
Loyola College
Certificate course on Corporate Social Responsibility -
HCL Foundation Academy
Executive certificate course in Global Corporate Social Responsibility (GCSR) -
Kristu Jayanthi College
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