Nandini Kamat Kunde
Margao
Summary
Dynamic operations manager with a proven track record at The Podium, adept in audio and video production for a successful podcast channel. Skilled in team leadership and performance management, I excel in problem-solving and communication, ensuring project success and fostering a collaborative environment. Committed to continuous learning and delivering impactful results.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Trainer and Consultant
01.2017 - Current
- The programme has been designed for final year students of colleges to prepare them for placements in corporate sectors.
- The sessions include training on soft skills, interview skills, corporate behavior and developing professionalism.
Manager and Administrator
The Podium
03.2020 - 04.2024
- As an operations manager, I handled the audio and video production of a Podcast Channel that focused on entrepreneurial journeys of start-up founders.
- The podcast called Founder Thesis and The Spotlight has 400+ episodes on various podcast mediums.
- I managed the content and marketing teams along with being deeply entwined in the process of the production including audio and video editing.
Advisor, Writing Centre
Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science
Margao
12.2015 - 01.2016
- Advise students on project report writing
- Tutor students on academic writing
- Tutor students on thesis writing, dissertation writing
- Conduct lectures and sessions on Academic Writing
- Edit journal articles to be submitted by professor and college literature
- Conduct sessions on Avoiding Plagiarism
HR Executive
L&T Infotech
Mumbai
06.2009 - 09.2011
- To undertake induction sessions for all new recruits - Fresher and laterals
- Design and conduct induction session for new employees
- Conduct meetings with new employees on regular basis to ensure assimilation into the organization
- To manage performance management responsibilities - ensure appraisal closure and feedback sessions
- Design and develop performance appraisal training sessions for managers and associates
- Undertake training sessions for managers and associates on the performance management tool
- Undertake training sessions with the managers for competency development within their team
- To undertake employee engagement activities
- Conduct open houses for various locations, long service awards, employee motivation activities
- Test engagement levels in the business units by conducting surveys
- Design and develop training programmes for employee familiarization with surveys and survey tool
- Preparation and presentation of results to senior management
- To co-ordinate training
- Identify training needs of associates with the help of one-to-one meetings with employees.
- Conduct focus groups in the business units to further identify training needs
- Conduct meetings with senior management to understand training needs from the point of view of leadership development
- Co-ordinate with internal training department on design and development of team building and team work training sessions
- Conduct team building sessions along with senior training managers
- Liaise with external training consultants to facilitate and conduct training in the organizations
- Collect feedback and prepare reports on training provided
- Undertake appropriate action for the feedback given
- To manage retention by conducting regular feedback sessions with employees
- To prepare attrition reports, conduct pre-exit and exit interviews and exit formalities
- To manage generalist HR role for various locations like - Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore and Chennai
Education
MSC - Human Resource Management
University of Sheffield
UK09.2012
MPM - Personnel Management
University of Pune
Vadgaon, Pune06.2009
PGDM - Marketing
Sinhgad Institute of Management
06.2009
B.Com -
Mulund College of Commerce
Mumbai06.2007
Skills
- Good team skills
- Time management, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines
- Good Communication skills and interpersonal skills
- A problem solver who quickly grasps complex situations and turns them into manageable tasks
- Willingness to learn new things
- Sincere and dedicated to completing assigned tasks
Extracurricular Activities
Participated in various business competitions at Pune University. Active member of National Entrepreneurial Network (NEN). Actively participated in School and College Functions. Actively participated and managed Award Functions at L&T Infotech. Actively participated in various committees for Employee Development e.g. Communication Development Committee at L&T Infotech.
Place
Margao, Goa
Computer Skills And Certifications
- Certified Global Career Counsellor - UCLA
- Good knowledge of MS Office tools - MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
- Well versed with internet and internet technologies
Timeline
Manager and Administrator
The Podium
03.2020 - 04.2024
Trainer and Consultant
01.2017 - Current
Advisor, Writing Centre
Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science
12.2015 - 01.2016
HR Executive
L&T Infotech
06.2009 - 09.2011
MSC - Human Resource Management
University of Sheffield
MPM - Personnel Management
University of Pune
PGDM - Marketing
Sinhgad Institute of Management
B.Com -
Mulund College of Commerce