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NISHTHA BANSAL

Learning And Development
Gurgaon

Summary

Learning and Development professional with expertise in strategizing, designing and implementing impactful training programs. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in career enhancement, performance improvement, and leadership development. Reliable team player valued for innovative approaches and strategic thinking.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Lead - L&D Retail Academy

Reliance Brands Limited
08.2022 - Current
  • Strategizing, designing and implementing functional and behavioral skill development programs for all retail roles along with a team of brand trainers.
  • Spearheading the career progression for employees, conducting bridge to leadership programs, assessment develop centres to create internal talent pipeline.
  • Streamlining the onboarding processes for new hires, resulting in reduced time-to-productivity and attrition
  • Developing strong partnerships with external vendors to provide diverse learning opportunities for employees.
  • Content management
  • Aligning organizational goals with individual performance objectives through effective coaching and feedback sessions.
  • Managing annual training budgets, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources for maximum impact on employee development.

Manager L&D

Bestseller Retail India Private Limited
04.2019 - 07.2022

* Spearheaded learning initiatives for four key brands (Jack & Jones, Vero Moda, Only & Selected) across the North and East regions, directly enhancing learning efficiency and boosting organizational productivity through the leadership of a team of Area Trainers.

* Developed and executed new e-learning initiatives and designed training programs (from TNI/A to evaluation), along with budgeting, calendarization, administration, MIS and knowledge management.

* Talent management and succession planning of employees, building internal talent pool through various growth programs.

* Developed and implemented competency framework across the organization and driving culture alignment.

* Defined tools to measure training effectiveness and related ROI.

* Designed and executed fast track Management Training program

* Designed and conducted workshops (functional and behavioral) for corporate departments.

Deputy Manager Training

Bestseller Retail India Private Limited
02.2015 - 03.2019

Lead Trainer - North and East

Blackberry India
08.2013 - 01.2015

* Managed all trainings (soft skills and product) for employees of North and East India along with a team of 8 route trainers

* Designed, developed and executed training programs across the organizations (TNI/A to evaluation)

* Managed a team of route trainers by directing them on their KRAs, conducting regular TTT sessions and performance management.

* Maintained liaison with with Singapore content team and articulated the content as per Indian client

Store Incharge

Bose Corporation India Private Limited
06.2009 - 08.2013

Education

PGDBM -

Institute Of Management Technology
Gaziabad
04.2010 - 03.2012

BSC in Hospitality And Hotel Administration -

Dr. Ambedkar Institute Of Hotel Management
Chandigarh
06.2006 - 05.2009

High School -

St.Joseph's Convent School
Pathankot
04.2004 - 03.2006

Skills

Learning Strategy Development

Decision Making

Critical Thinking

Cultural Competence

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Accomplishments

  • Consistently recognized for outstanding contributions and productivity, having been awarded 'Best Performer of the Quarter' twice in 2024
  • Initiated and managed the inaugural behavioral learning series for retail managers at Reliance Brands Limited in 2023
  • Spearheaded the Incentive-Driven Program aimed at enhancing store employee productivity at Bestseller India in 2018
  • Developed and implemented the fast-track management trainee program at Bestseller in 2017
  • Recognized for exceptional performance across India and chosen as one of the top 30 employees to participate in Bestseller's Ladakh Circuit experiential outbound initiative in 2016, led by the CEO.
  • Recognized by Bose India as a Super Achiever for exceeding annual budgeted targets, culminating in a sponsored trip to U.S. in 2012

Timeline

Lead - L&D Retail Academy

Reliance Brands Limited
08.2022 - Current

Manager L&D

Bestseller Retail India Private Limited
04.2019 - 07.2022

Deputy Manager Training

Bestseller Retail India Private Limited
02.2015 - 03.2019

Lead Trainer - North and East

Blackberry India
08.2013 - 01.2015

PGDBM -

Institute Of Management Technology
04.2010 - 03.2012

Store Incharge

Bose Corporation India Private Limited
06.2009 - 08.2013

BSC in Hospitality And Hotel Administration -

Dr. Ambedkar Institute Of Hotel Management
06.2006 - 05.2009

High School -

St.Joseph's Convent School
04.2004 - 03.2006
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