Madhavi Deshpande
Bangalore
Summary
Personable and dedicated with self-motivated nature focused on independently handling project and team needs. Highly organized in preparing documentation, schedules and communications.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Assistant
Wildlife Conservation Society -India
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Worked with senior leadership to complete complex projects on time
- Handled administrative duties, filing, and errands.
- Performed work according to project schedules and established quality standards.
- Provided back-end support to teams by managing communication and meeting schedules
- Kept systematic track of MoUs/Agreements and ensured information is updated
- Updated and tracked donor reporting schedules and sent out reminders for reports to be completed and submitted on time
- Created grant database for organizations for easy access to information
- Created PPTs for donor meetings and as required
- Worked on project work plans and MELs
- Handled uploading and updating of project data on donor portals
- Supported team with data, insights, and analytics on reports
- Created proposals for grant foundations and corporate organizations
- Ensured project objectives and milestones were met within required timeframe
- Worked with senior leadership to complete complex projects on time and under-budget.
- Provided assistance with preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts and presentations
- Sorted, opened, and routed mail and deliveries to meet business requirements.
- Researched and analyzed data to support project-related decisions.
- Tackled array of tasks under watchful eye of project manager.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Provided technical support to project stakeholders to help meet project objectives.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
Wildlife Biologist
The Corbett Foundation
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Monitoring of elephants in Jim Corbett Landscape, Uttarakhand
- Sensitizing local stakeholders regarding elephant conservation through workshops, meetings, and school activities
- Liasoning with forest officials of Ramnagar Forest Divison
- Designing content for Sitabani Interpretation Centre
- Designing content for road signs regarding wildlife safety on national highways passing through the Ramnagar Forest Division and Corbett National Park
- Handling admin duties related to conduction of workshops and school activities
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while the projects
Assistant Project Officer
Wildlife Trust of India
11.2016 - 03.2018
- Studied human-wildlife conflict in IUCN-funded project in MM Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, Karnataka, India
- Field surveys and on-ground research on various aspects of human-wildlife conflict and analysis
- Conducted consultative meetings with local communities
- Interaction with local government bodies
- Management and coordination of related activities
- Management of field station
- Monitored project schedules and deadlines for each project task to project manager
- Kept senior management well-informed by preparing and presenting project status reports.
- Analyzed project data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Managed assigned tasks and collaborated with team members to complete projects and achieve business objectives
Intern Chemist
Equinox Labs
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Performed chemical tests on various food and water samples and their analysis in NABL accredited, and FSSAI notified laboratory
- Conducted standardized tests for water samples with respect to chemical parameters
- Performed technical laboratory functions in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety requirements.
- Conducted standardized tests on food and beverage samples on required parameters
- Leveraged computerized management system and labeling process to conduct inventory of reagents, chemicals and supplies.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Science And Technology
BVIEER
Pune, India05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
St. Xavier's Autonomous College
Mumbai, India06.2013
Skills
- Writing and communication
- Microsoft Office
- Project Management
- Coordination and organization
- Laboratory skills
- Groundwork research
- First Aid
- ArcGIS, QGIS, SMART, GPS, Google Earth
- Survival skills in tough environments
- Team Support
- Project Proposals
- Calendar Management
- Multitasking and Time Management
Trainings
Field and Analytical Training Course | Panthera
- Participated in a week-long course for a Conservation Security Interns program in the UK in December 2017
- Provided with training on SMART and QGIS
- Scenario-based analytical problem-solving skills
- Navigation using compass, maps, and grid references
- Field survival techniques
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
References
1. Trisha Ghose
Marine Program Manager| Wildlife Conservation Society-India
trisha@wcsindia.org
2. Mrunal Ghosalkar
Program Head WCS-India GIB Project | Wildlife Conservation Society-India
mrunal@wcsindia.org
3. Harendra Singh Bargali
Deputy Director | The Corbett Foundation
harendratcf@gmail.com
Timeline
Project Assistant
Wildlife Conservation Society -India
05.2022 - 04.2023
Wildlife Biologist
The Corbett Foundation
02.2019 - 07.2019
Assistant Project Officer
Wildlife Trust of India
11.2016 - 03.2018
Intern Chemist
Equinox Labs
01.2016 - 04.2016
Master of Science - Environmental Science And Technology
BVIEER
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
St. Xavier's Autonomous College
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