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Lourdu  Richards

Lourdu Richards

BENGALURU

Summary

Talented Corporate Social Responsibility professional proficient at designing and implementing industry leading Employee Engagement, Education and Community programs. Seasoned in managing highly effective volunteer initiatives that align with the company's business priorities and citizenship initiatives.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager Corporate Social Responsibility

Good Neighbors India
BENGALURU
2017.01 - 2023.05
  • Planning, developing and executing CSR strategies.
  • Effective communication on CSR projects with internal & external stakeholders.
  • Liaison and networking with like-minded NGOs and Institutions.
  • Identify key Stakeholders, develop and implement stakeholder engagement mechanism and initiatives.
  • Build and maintain profitable, long-term fundraising relationships with current donors and potential donors.
  • Promote and communicate volunteerism, measure impact analysis & ensure appropriate media coverage.
  • Measure impact of CSR Programs and enable stakeholders to review progress at regular intervals.
  • Monitoring, Auditing and Evaluation of Initiatives undertaken.
  • Presentations & Reports to Management and Funding bodies.
  • Compliances and reporting as per Corporate Policies and guidelines.
  • Measured and reported on KPIs and funding issues related to sustainability.
  • Compiled and managed records and documents related to environmental initiatives.
  • Prepared and reviewed documentation for internal audits and compliance reviews.
  • Liaised with community leaders and industry personnel to uncover opportunities for improvement.
  • Developed and modified in-house action plans to support ongoing sustainability.
  • Maintained updated files and documentation to maintain compliance with local legislation.
  • Set sustainability targets for company, and plan how achieved those targets.
  • Analyse reports and collected data and reported on findings.

Good Neighbors India - Project Manager, BENGALURU, India (Jan- 2010 - Dec- 2016)

  • Documented appropriate project plans and controls in line with change lifecycle.
  • Used project management tools and techniques for positive, successful outcomes.
  • Implemented and maintained appropriate systems to enable successful planning and scheduling.
  • Built and nurtured professional relationships with wide range of stakeholders.
  • Delivered on projects' key objectives with agreed budgets, timelines and standards.
  • Defined risk profiles for each project and prepared contingency plans to minimize business risk.
  • Identified and deployed resources with individual responsibilities for project completion.
  • Acted as single point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Consultant

MYWA, NGO
BENGALURU , KA
  • Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of 13 sustainability programs.
  • Provided professional services and support in dynamic work environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Assessed existing sustainability approaches to identify areas in need of greater engagement, improved efficacy and cost reductions
  • Monitored and evaluated effectiveness of sustainability programs
  • Provided professional services and support in dynamic work environment
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic

Customer Care Executive

Aviva Life Insurance
BENGALURU , KA
  • Coordinated timely responses to online customer communication and researched complex issues.
  • Communicated with customers to identify needs and expectations.
  • Took ownership of customers issues to follow problems through to resolution.
  • Strengthened customer relationships by listening to customer concerns and giving priority to service requirements.
  • Kept accurate records of all customer interactions and transactions.
  • Maintained and managed customer files and databases.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resource

St. Joseph's College
Bengaluru
06.2007

Pre- University - Commerce

St. Joseph's College
Bengaluru
06.2004

High School Diploma -

Maria Niketan High School
Bengaluru
03.2002

Skills

  • Social work processes
  • Managerial skills
  • Corporate fundraising
  • Social Case Histories
  • Developing social skills
  • Social network optimization
  • Child social development
  • Project manager supervision

Accomplishments

Workshops and Conference participated


  • Participated in 7 days international workshop on” Staff development and training in Administration ", at Philippines, manila, February 2011.
  • Attended an international training "Donor Service Management ", Nepal, Kathmandu, September 2011.
  • Attended in 2 days training on “Asset Management ", Arshirvad, and Bangalore December 2012.
  • Attended in short course on” Effective Administration and logistics management “conducted by Frontier Management Consultant, in March 2013.
  • Attended two days workshop on " Fund raising skills ", at Arshrivad Bangalore, by Bangalore Cares.
  • Received the Best Manager Award , Regional Level, At Seim Reap, Cambodia, September 2015
  • Represented the organization in " Planning and Development of Monitoring and Evaluation Strategies “At Philippines, metro manila, February 2015.
  • Represented the organization in an international fund-raising workshop , held at South Korea 2018.
  • Participated in International workshop on Cultivating Leadership , at Bangkok 2019.

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
kannada
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Manager Corporate Social Responsibility

Good Neighbors India
2017.01 - 2023.05

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Consultant

MYWA, NGO

Customer Care Executive

Aviva Life Insurance

Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resource

St. Joseph's College

Pre- University - Commerce

St. Joseph's College

High School Diploma -

Maria Niketan High School
Lourdu Richards