Open To Work
PRADEEP KAPUDASI
Eluru
Summary
Results-driven Program and Operations Leader with 12 years in social welfare, child protection, skill development, education, and community empowerment. Managed multi-location operations and project implementation while engaging stakeholders effectively. Led teams to optimize resources and achieve impactful outcomes for underprivileged communities, with strong skills in recruitment and training.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Manager- Operations (Telangana Region)
Yuva Parivartan, Hyderabad
06.2025 - Current
- Oversaw operations of 10 skill development and livelihood training centers for underprivileged, unemployed youth, enhancing their ability to lead productive and socially useful lives.
- Led and mentored 10 center managers across the Telangana region.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised key project staff, including Center Managers, Livelihood Coordinators, Community Mobilizers, and LTC Trainers, ensuring program quality and adherence to organizational standards.
- Monitored, coordinated, and managed teams to deliver programs smoothly, resulting in high-quality training outcomes.
State Project Coordinator- Telangana
Plan International (India Chapter)
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Designed and facilitated capacity-building sessions for teachers, parents, and community members, enhancing skills in inclusive learning practices and early identification of risks for vulnerable children.
- Led frontline staff to implement inclusive education initiatives, child protection interventions, and GBV prevention programs, ensuring child advocacy approaches prioritized children’s voices and rights.
- Conducted community-level awareness campaigns on government schemes and entitlements, informing beneficiaries about access to funds and ensuring timely utilization.
Project Lead – Youth Development Program
SOS Children’s Villages of India
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Led state-level child and youth advocacy initiatives in partnership with the WCD Dept., Govt. of Andhra Pradesh.
- Built and strengthened strategic relationships with statutory bodies, including Child Welfare Committee (CWC), District Child Protection Office (DCPO), and local law enforcement, coordinating joint initiatives and sensitization trainings that enhanced child protection awareness.
- Organized and facilitated in-house capacity-building workshops and sensitization programs for project staff to strengthen competencies in aftercare, youth development, and rights-based approaches.
- Ensured effective leaving-care preparation through life skills education, settlement planning, career counselling, and connections with training and employment opportunities, supporting youth in their transition to independence.
- Led collaborations with government departments during the COVID-19 pandemic, facilitating access to short-stay homes, emergency support, and skill-building programs to maintain safety and continuity of services for youth.
Sr. Project Officer– Child & Youth Development
SOS Children’s Villages of India
07.2014 - 12.2018
- Ensured the safety and well-being of children by enforcing Child Protection Policies (CPP), preventive mechanisms, and standardized operating protocols aligned with the Juvenile Justice Act and SOS International standards.
- Executed child protection programs with statutory bodies and educational authorities, ensuring compliance with legal frameworks and organizational guidelines during implementation and monitoring.
- Built and maintained strong partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, academic institutions, and community stakeholders to enhance service delivery and promote integrated child protection efforts.
- Coordinated with district-level authorities to ensure adherence to child protection protocols, facilitating policy-based care and alternative care options.
- Developed productive working relationships with the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), DCPO, Education Depts and Health service providers to ensure seamless support and case management for children and families.
- Led annual planning processes, setting team goals and formulating KPIs to align operational targets with strategic KRAs and child development priorities.
Management Trainee
SOS Children’s Villages of India
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Delivered psychosocial support to children and youth via individual counselling, peer support groups, community engagement activities, and interactive sessions that promoted emotional well-being, resilience, and child rights awareness.
- Developed and reviewed Child & Youth Development Plans by conducting Multiple Intelligent & Multiple Natures Tests annually.
- Trained in family-based care, Health care, Child & Youth Development, Livelihood programs, and Education initiatives.
Education
MBA - HRM
Andhra University (ODL)
Visakhapatnam03-2026
PG Diploma - Rural Development
IGNOU
New Delhi12-2025
M.S.W - Social Work
Andhra University
Visakhapatnam03-2013
B.A. - Social Work
Sir CR Reddy College
Eluru01-2011
Intermediate - H.E.C
St. Vincent DePaul Jr. College,
Pinakadimi, Eluru03-2008
SSC - All Subjects
ZPH School
Sanivarapu Peta, Eluru03-2006
Skills
- Project Management
- Program Development
- Operational Efficiency
- Risk Management
- Team Leadership
- Performance Management
- Community engagement- Stakeholder Management
- Conflict resolution
Hobbies and Interests
Travel & Tourism, Adventure Trips, Art & Story Writing
Languages
- English
- Telugu
- Hindi
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteHybridSalary Range
₹45000/yr - ₹200000/yrTimeline
Regional Manager- Operations (Telangana Region)
Yuva Parivartan, Hyderabad
06.2025 - Current
State Project Coordinator- Telangana
Plan International (India Chapter)
07.2024 - 05.2025
Project Lead – Youth Development Program
SOS Children’s Villages of India
12.2022 - 01.2024
Sr. Project Officer– Child & Youth Development
SOS Children’s Villages of India
07.2014 - 12.2018
Management Trainee
SOS Children’s Villages of India
06.2013 - 06.2014
MBA - HRM
Andhra University (ODL)
PG Diploma - Rural Development
IGNOU
M.S.W - Social Work
Andhra University
B.A. - Social Work
Sir CR Reddy College
Intermediate - H.E.C
St. Vincent DePaul Jr. College,
SSC - All Subjects
ZPH School