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Manas Ranjan Mohanty

Pune

Summary

  • Accomplished professional with experience in corporate and academia. Proficient in strategic planning, decisive leadership, change management, and corporate relationship. Currently serving as the Associate Director, Centre for Industry Academia Partnership, MIT World Peace University.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Director, CIAP

MIT World Peace University
11.2022 - Current
  • Ensure placements & internship of students from various schools/departments of the University.
  • Actively participate in industry conferences and networking events, increasing company visibility and creating valuable connections with peers.
  • Collaborated with academic departments to understand program requirements, ensuring relevant job placements for students.
  • Evaluate success of placement initiatives using various performance metrics, refining strategies as needed.
  • Organized career fairs and networking events to connect students with potential employers.
  • Enhance employee performance through targeted training programs and regular feedback sessions, resulting in higher productivity levels.
  • Coordinated campus visits from employers seeking talent within specific academic programs or industries.
  • Established robust database of employer contacts, regularly updating information for accuracy and relevance.
  • Oversee annual placement budget planning processes, ensuring financial goals were met while maintaining optimal resource allocation across departments.

Deputy Director, Office of Career Services

OP Jindal Global University
10.2017 - 10.2022
  • Managed Internship & Placement need of the students with special focus on the Management School of the University.
  • Conducted workshops and open houses on career mapping, interview skills and job search techniques.
  • Established two special networks for collaboration with SME and Social sectors.
  • Instrumental in starting and leading Internship fair across the University, the sixth version saw participation of more than two hundred organizations.

Deputy Director, Placement

NMIMS
06.2016 - 09.2017
  • Facilitated and managed campus placement and Internship/projects, corporate relations, soft skill training and alumni relations of the Management school.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to facilitate successful collaborations on joint projects.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness using data-driven approaches, making adjustments as needed to optimize results.
  • Optimized team productivity by providing ongoing training and support for staff members.

Placement Officer

XIMB Xavier University
06.2014 - 05.2016
  • Established the placement office at the new campus of Xavier’s University. Facilitated 100% placement for the corresponding batches for all the programs.
  • Partnered with faculty members on consultancy projects.
  • Coordinated campus visits from employers seeking talent within specific academic programs or industries.
  • Provided ongoing support to alumni, helping them navigate their careers and explore new opportunities.
  • Increased employer satisfaction by providing timely and tailored support to address their recruitment needs.

Cluster Retention Manager

Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Co
09.2010 - 05.2014
  • Responsible for the renewal and cross sales of new business for the cluster
  • Managed Renewals and Cross sales for the state of Odisha/WB
  • Lead a team of Unit Retention Managers/Retention Executives posted in various branches of the state.
  • Conducted training and performance enhancement programs for the team.
  • Maintained timely MIS & database reflecting the trends & developments regarding sales and business development.


Achievements: -
o Got the highest appraisal rating for the FY 11-12 and 12-13
o Awarded with the CEO trophy for Cross sales.
o Appreciated for the training adopted for the enhancement to collect premium above three policy years.

Branch Manager

SBI Life Insurance Company
01.2006 - 08.2010
  • Lead the team of Unit manager and was responsible for new business procurement, renewal collection and overall management of Bhubaneswar branch
  • Instrumental in hiring, training and performance management of the Sales Managers.
  • Solely accountable for maintaining KRA (Key Responsibilities Area) report for team members on daily & monthly basis and liaise with Top Management pertaining to the same.
  • Determine training needs & conducting programs to enhance operational efficiency of the team.
  • Set performance parameters/ designing trade incentives, delegating work and giving feedbacks.
  • Ensured timely service delivery as well as collections from the clients within the stipulated period.
  • Conducted lead generation and sales promotion activities.


Achievements: -
o Got three promotions during the entire tenure.
o Achieved a growth rate of 130% over the years for FY 09-10.
o Achieved business of 4.32 Cr (Rated) for FY 07-08.
o Managed to generate 8 MDRT achievers in my team of Insurance agents.
o Achieved business of 3.63 Cr (Rated) for FY 06-07.

Sales Development Manager

HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company
08.2004 - 12.2005

Was responsible for recruitment of financial adviser and procure business through them for the branch from Aug 2004 to Dec 2005.
 Recruiting, Training and motivating a team of Certified Financial Consultants
 Achieve the Organizational goal and target through them.
 Enhancing and emphasizing the business process through various Promotional activities.


Achievements: -
o Top ranked Manager in the entire Branch
o Achieved 140% target for the FY 04-05

Marketing Advisor

Centurion Bank LTD
01.2004 - 07.2004

Marketing of liability products of the bank such as Savings A/c, Current A/c, De mat A/c, fixed deposits, recurring deposits etc., Maintaining DSR, Sending MIS and participating in various sales promotion activities.

Venue Manager

RESORTS CONDOMINIUM INTERNATIONAL
07.1999 - 06.2001

Primarily responsible for the sales of Holiday packages from Jul 1999 to Jun 2001.

Education

MBA -

Institute of Management And Information Technology
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics (Hons.)

Utkal University
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Training & Development
  • Relationship Management
  • Team Building
  • Market Intelligence
  • Brand Management
  • Talent Management

  • Pre-Employment Screening
  • Professional Networking
  • Team Collaboration and Leadership
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Strategic leadership

Timeline

Associate Director, CIAP

MIT World Peace University
11.2022 - Current

Deputy Director, Office of Career Services

OP Jindal Global University
10.2017 - 10.2022

Deputy Director, Placement

NMIMS
06.2016 - 09.2017

Placement Officer

XIMB Xavier University
06.2014 - 05.2016

Cluster Retention Manager

Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Co
09.2010 - 05.2014

Branch Manager

SBI Life Insurance Company
01.2006 - 08.2010

Sales Development Manager

HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company
08.2004 - 12.2005

Marketing Advisor

Centurion Bank LTD
01.2004 - 07.2004

MBA -

Institute of Management And Information Technology
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics (Hons.)

Utkal University
04.2001 -

Venue Manager

RESORTS CONDOMINIUM INTERNATIONAL
07.1999 - 06.2001
Manas Ranjan Mohanty