S.MANIKANDAN
Community Innovator Fellow
Sivakasi Taluk
Summary
Focused Project Director adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various child, women , environmental and former related projects. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Ability to predict project duration, meeting productivity and schedule milestones. Mentoring, training and empowering the team to excel in its performance.
Innovative Researcher adept at developing probing questions, designing experiments and generating meaningful results. Experienced at identifying and using new technologies and resources. Works effectively and collaboratively with teams and individuals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Fellowship Researcher
Atal Innovation Mission, NITI AAYOG
11.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: ACIC-KIF
- Developed a comprehensive launch pad matrix aimed at ensuring the safety and workplace rights of women employees in the informal sector within the Virudhunagar district
- Conducted in-depth research to identify the specific challenges faced by women working in informal sectors, including safety concerns and lack of workplace rights
- Collaborated with local stakeholders and community leaders to gather insights and perspectives on the issues at hand
- Designed and implemented data collection methods to gather qualitative and quantitative data, ensuring a thorough understanding of the problem landscape
- Utilized analytical tools and methodologies to analyze data and identify key trends, contributing to the development of effective solutions
- Presented research findings and recommendations to relevant authorities, advocating for policy changes and initiatives to improve working conditions for women in the informal sector
- Demonstrated strong project management skills in overseeing all aspects of the research process, from conceptualization to execution, within the stipulated timeframe
- NITI Aayog
Executive Director/CEO
Ereky Labs Pvt Ltd
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
Project Director
CRUTCH TRUST
04.2019 - 04.2023
- Responsible for implementing, Monitoring& Evaluation of the project work and Giving detail to the Donor
- Responsible for Documentation, Report Writing, Co-ordination with other Child Stakeholders and Government Officials
- Responsible to Build the Capacity of Grass root level Young Mill Workers, an Health Literacy, Worker Rights, and Other Gender related issues
- Responsible for Formation of workers support group, Internal Complaint Committee inside the Mill
- Responsible for project Cycle Management, Technical Support to the Project, Focusing on generation of knowledge, Practice and methodologies
- Responsible for Conducting Life Skill Education training, Medical Camp, Safety Working Environment Inside Mills
- Responsible for Conducting Interface Meeting with Mill management/Representative with workers to Stimulate and follow the Act like minimum wages, ESI, EPF, safety and Healthy Work Environmental inside Mill
- Having good relationship with Mill management in Rajapalayam block now ensured that some mill management is not recruiting below 18 and provide Training to make Unskilled labour to Skilled labour
- Developed Resource and study material for Adolescent Girls and Young Mill Workers for creating Sustainable Alternate Livelihood
- Co-ordinate a Baseline Survey of Migrant Workers in Spinning & Cotton Mill in Rajapalayam Block
- Working like a Bridge between Mill management and Mill workers to resolve and rectifying the workers problem what they are facing inside mill
- Responsible for community resource centre monitoring and preparing syllabus and teaching most vulnerable children
Team Leader
Child line -1098 Sub center
10.2015 - 03.2019
- Company Overview: Supported by ministry of women and child development
- Trained team on all aspects of operating procedures and services
- Coordinated between government department and children's to resolve child related problems
- More than 50 child marriage has been stopped
- Awareness training was given to students studying in school
- I provided training to SHG members for women and child safety
- Identified more than 50 child labour and given counseling and awareness along with their family to enrolled school with rehabilitation
- Supported by ministry of women and child development
TEACHER
CIBIO
01.2012 - 08.2015
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing positive reinforcement strategies to foster a safe and inclusive learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques, accommodating diverse learning styles and abilities of students within the classroom.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
Education
Master Of Science - Chemistry
Vinayaga Mission University
Master Of Arts - Sociology
Annamalai University
Bachelor Of Education - Education
St.Xavier's College Of Education
Diploma In Computer Application - undefined
Arulanandar College
Diploma in Medical Nutrition and Lab Technology - undefined
Madurai Kama raj University
Skills
- Human Resource Management Skill
- Management of Training Programs
- Documentation and reporting
- Qualitative research
- Scientific writing
Accomplishments
- Elected College Students Representative-chairman
- Certificate in state level Scout Master Training
- Member in National Green Corps
- Kabadi Player
Extra-Curricular Activities
Elected College Students Representative-chairman Certificate in state level Scout Master Training Member in National Green Corps Kabadi Player
Research
- Action Research in Community Development, Conducted action research within a community development context, focusing on a specific problem area. Utilized participatory research methodologies to engage community members in the research process.
- Theory of Change Analysis, Developed and implemented a Theory of Change framework to guide community development initiatives. Analyzed existing systems and proposed interventions based on the Theory of Change to bring about desired social outcomes.
- Participatory Research Methodology, Designed and implemented participatory research methodologies to ensure the active involvement of community stakeholders.
Training And Workshop
- Participated in workshop on leadership development in Pai foundation, Mumbai
- Attending workshop on participatory rural appraisal at institute of leadership development at Jaipur.
- Participate many workshops related to workers rights.
- Attending workshop on basic counseling skill for young mill workers to reduce mental depression.
Areas Of Interest
- Community Development
- Environmental Sector
- Research Work
Organization
CRUTCH-NGO
Timeline
Fellowship Researcher
Atal Innovation Mission, NITI AAYOG
11.2023 - Current
Executive Director/CEO
Ereky Labs Pvt Ltd
01.2021 - 01.2024
Project Director
CRUTCH TRUST
04.2019 - 04.2023
Team Leader
Child line -1098 Sub center
10.2015 - 03.2019
TEACHER
CIBIO
01.2012 - 08.2015
Master Of Arts - Sociology
Annamalai University
Bachelor Of Education - Education
St.Xavier's College Of Education
Diploma In Computer Application - undefined
Arulanandar College
Diploma in Medical Nutrition and Lab Technology - undefined
Madurai Kama raj University
Master Of Science - Chemistry
Vinayaga Mission University
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