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Nikhila Turaga

Nikhila Turaga

Student
Hyderabad

Summary

Recent MBA (HRM) graduate from IMT Ghaziabad and B.Com (Hons.) graduate from Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi. Offers a unique combination of academic rigor, cross-functional exposure, and a genuine passion for human capital development. Successful in undertaking impactful projects in talent management, learning and development, and inclusive hiring. Notable experience includes internship with Yum! Restaurants and volunteer HR role at Aashman Foundation, honing skills in competency mapping, training audit systems, and people analytics. Insatiable curiosity drives exploration of various subjects such as financial markets, global diplomacy dynamics, and moral foundations of policy-making. Proficient in English, intermediate knowledge of French, and beginner-level understanding of German. Strong communicator, team player, and lifelong learner. Eager to contribute to organizations prioritizing people-first strategies, diversity and inclusion, and sustainable talent development. Hardworking Student offering part-time work experience and extensive knowledge of core subject matter. Meticulous and detail-oriented with excellent observational, organizational and communication skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
5
5
Languages

Work History

Intern

Yum Restraunts Pvt. Ltd
04.2024 - 06.2024

Enhancing Organizational Effectiveness through Inclusive Practices, Learning Journeys, Data Analytics, Competency Development, Capacity Building and Strategic Communication

  • Exploring Role Fitment for Persons with IDDs - Conducted evaluations of existing job roles and collaborated with NGOs and diversity experts to recommend inclusive hiring strategies
  • RTS Digitization - Institutionalizing Analytics in the RTS Audit Process, developed and implemented a dashboard template and integrated key data components and automated data collection processes
  • ABR with Heart - Managing an 8-week Learning Journey, coordinated logistics, engaged participants, and developed a comprehensive training toolkit
  • RGM Talent - Segmented data from Franchisee Partner to create FGD groups, coordinating with facilitators, conducted focus group discussions and themed data to develop a structured success profile
  • KFC Listens - Designing Communication and Dashboard Training

Volunteer

IFCCI Indo French Industries
03.2023 - 03.2023
  • Volunteered at the IFCCI Indo French Industries Meet held on 28th March 2023, at Novotel HICC Hyderabad
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.

Volunteer

Hyderabad Literary Festival
03.2023 - 03.2023
  • Worked on sourcing the vendor for the Advertising Air Balloon.
  • Was responsible for editing and typing the press notes and the press releases
  • Assisted with special events and programs

HR Intern

Aashman Foundation
07.2021 - 01.2022

Assistant Supervisor in the Institutional Collaboration Department at Aashman Foundation, 2022

  • Managed a team of ten people and was responsible for assigning daily activities to them
  • Sourcing for interns via LinkedIn and tie-ups with academic institutes, team building and effective communication
  • Tracked employee attendance, identifying trends and providing insights for management to address any potential issues promptly.

Education

PGDM - HRM

IMT Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad
07.2023 - 03.2025

Bachelor of Commerce - Honours

Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi
New Delhi
07.2018 - 05.2021

XII -

Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Begumpet
Hyderabad
06.2017 - 03.2018

X -

Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Begumpet
Hyderabad
06.2015 - 03.2016

Skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Computer skills

Goal-oriented mindset

Multitasking and organization

Microsoft Office Suite

Scheduling

Fast learner

Problem-solving

Presentations

Interpersonal and social skills

Adaptability and flexibility

Creativity and innovation

Attention to detail

Certification

Workday Basics Series, Coursera, 2025

Accomplishments

Senior Member, Cultural Committee, IMT Ghaziabad, 2023

Curated content for communication across every social media account of the Cultural Committee, 2022-2023

Vice President of Alaap- The Indian Music Society of Sri Venkateswara College, 2021

In charge of recruiting fresh members and facilitating their training using previous compositions

First Position in Caption Chronicles organised by Global Youth, HRC Chapter in 2020

Third position in the Ink Slinger Competition conducted by Global Youth, JMC Chapter on the theme-Letter to my future self from strenuous COVID-19 days in 2020

School Topper (Commerce Stream) in Class 12, 2018, Subject Topper in Economics, Accountancy and English

Timeline

Intern

Yum Restraunts Pvt. Ltd
04.2024 - 06.2024

PGDM - HRM

IMT Ghaziabad
07.2023 - 03.2025

Volunteer

IFCCI Indo French Industries
03.2023 - 03.2023

Volunteer

Hyderabad Literary Festival
03.2023 - 03.2023

HR Intern

Aashman Foundation
07.2021 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Commerce - Honours

Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi
07.2018 - 05.2021

XII -

Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Begumpet
06.2017 - 03.2018

X -

Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Begumpet
06.2015 - 03.2016
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