Pramod Hukkeri
Manager
Hubballi
Summary
Dynamic professional with over 9 years of proven success at the Deshpande Foundation. Skilled in sales, project management, stakeholder engagement, team leadership, and marketing. Proficient in recruitment, training, and fostering collaboration to empower individuals. Currently excelling as a Manager for Placements, with a track record of impactful initiatives. Ready to leverage this experience for sales and program manager roles to drive impactful outcomes and foster organizational growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
MANAGER -PLACEMENTS
Deshpande Foundation
09.2023 - Current
- Partnership Development: Established strong employer partnerships to enhance placement opportunities and cultivated relationships to understand recruitment needs, facilitating successful placements.
- Strategy Development: Aligned placement strategies with organizational goals and industry trends and increased placement and joining rates through effective strategy execution.
- Career Counseling: Provided personalized career guidance to job seekers.
- Event Organization: Orchestrated placement drives and job fairs for seamless employer engagement.
- Data Management: Managed placement data through MIS for accuracy and accessibility.
- Market Research: Conducted research to identify job trends and employer expectations.
- Alumni Engagement: Engaged alumni networks to create networking opportunities and leveraged alumni connections for job referrals and mentorship.
- Feedback and Improvement: Solicited stakeholders feedback to enhance placement services.
- Team Management: Led placement team, setting goals and monitoring performance and ensured efficient operation of the placement cell.
MANAGER
Deshpande Foundation
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Successfully implemented Deshpande Skilling's SkillPlus programs in Aurangabad, Maharashtra State:Demonstrated project management skills in the successful execution of SkillPlus programs. Utilized strategic planning and implementation to achieve program objectives.
- Collaborated closely with 15 Education Institutions to execute the SkillPlus program: Cultivated strategic partnerships to ensure program effectiveness and stakeholder engagement.
- Conducted comprehensive selection processes to ensure the recruitment of a skilled and passionate team.
- Actively enrolled 400 students in the SkillPlus and SkillPlus R Program.
- Ensured seamless implementation of the SkillPlus programs: Implemented Quality Management Systems (QMS) to maintain program quality standards.
- Proactively explored employment opportunities for skilled youth: Established strategic partnerships with employers to enhance job placement opportunities.
- Demonstrated financial acumen in managing budgeting and program fee collection: Oversaw budget planning and financial management for program sustainability.
Implemented effective financial controls to ensure program fiscal responsibility.
- Responsible for quality monitoring and reporting of academics: Implemented Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for program effectiveness measurement.
Regularly evaluated program outcomes and implemented improvements based on data analysis.
- Successfully led a pilot initiative enabling students to secure jobs through online job aggregators
- Handled overall operations of the region
DIVISION HEAD
Impact, Deshpande Foundation
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Conducted impactful orientation programs, effectively enrolling students into the LEAD Program and maximizing their engagement
- Developed a visionary strategy for affordable skilling of rural youth, aimed at facilitating their education-to-work transition and enhancing access to employment opportunities, thereby contributing to rural transformation
- Collaborated closely with education institutions, fostering strong partnerships to support the skilling initiative
- Cultivated and nurtured relationships with over 15 undergraduate colleges, ensuring effective collaboration and engagement in the skilling program
- Spearheaded the recruitment process for passionate skill development trainers, ensuring a high-caliber team capable of delivering impactful training programs
- Successfully enrolled students in the SkillPlus Program, effectively matching their skill development needs with appropriate courses
- Ensured seamless implementation of the SkillPlus Program, adhering to quality management systems (QMS) and policies for consistent delivery of high-quality training
- Led and managed the skilling operations at the divisional level, meticulously maintaining all division-related documents and providing comprehensive reporting to the head office by adhering to the process
- Explored local employment opportunities, forging partnerships and creating avenues for the placement of skilled individuals within the region
- Achieved admissions targets for the SkillPlus Program, consistently meeting defined objectives and ensuring the program's reach and impact
- Led a dedicated divisional team of 18 members, comprising academics and mobilization personnel, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment
- Oversaw budgeting and revenue collection, managing fee structures, and ensuring the financial sustainability of the skilling initiatives
- Monitored and reported on academic performance, tracking progress, and addressing any areas of improvement or optimization
- Took responsibility for ensuring placements by establishing strong industry connections and ensuring successful job placements for skilled individuals
- Handled overall operations of the region, implementing effective processes, and streamlining workflows to maximize efficiency and outcomes.
DEPUTY MANAGER
Deshpande Foundation - India
01.2019 - 07.2021
- Directed collaborative partnerships with colleges to successfully implement and drive the LEAD - LEaders Accelerating Program, fostering entrepreneurial mindset and innovation
- Conducted impactful orientation programs in 20+ colleges, effectively enrolled 2000+ students into the LEAD Program and maximizing their engagement
- Led dynamic leadership activities catering to both Tech and Non-Tech undergraduate students, empowering them with essential skills for personal and professional growth
- Mentored 2000 students in their leadership initiatives, ensuring their budgets were approved for executing impactful social initiatives
- Organized and managed the highly regarded ten-day LEAD Leadership Program (LLP), a transformative residential camp that emphasized practical exposure, team building, critical thinking, creativity, and an entrepreneurial mindset
- Staged LEAD Prayana, an annual leadership journey that gathered over 120 passionate students aged 18-26 from across India for a 14-day tour across Karnataka, to unleash their leadership potential
- Successfully organized Yuva Summit, an acclaimed flagship conference that brought together more than 1,000 college youth from five states.
PROGRAM ASSOCIATE
Deshpande Foundation - Hubli, India
05.2015 - 12.2018
- Collaborated with 20 + Colleges to execute LEAD - LEaders -Accelerating Program, fostering an entrepreneurial mindset and innovation among college students through community engagement and hands-on experience.
- Coordinated and facilitated Orientation programs and enrolled 3000+ students in the impactful LEAD Program, ensuring successful student engagement and participation.
- Organized and led leadership activities for both Tech and Non-Tech undergraduate students, providing essential skills for personal and professional growth.
- Secured budget approval for student leadership initiatives, driving growth and empowerment through effective financial management.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to 3000+ students involved in leadership initiatives, maximizing their potential and impact in the community.
- Handled MIS for Project approvals and fund release, ensuring efficient project management and resource allocation.
Intern
Deshpande Foundation
07.2014 - 09.2014
- Successfully enrolled over 200 students in the Deshpande Foundation's LEAD - LEaders Accelerating Development Program, demonstrating effective communication and persuasion skills.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to students involved in leadership initiatives, fostering their personal and professional growth.
- Prepared and submitted detailed reports on program activities, showcasing strong organizational and documentation abilities.
Education
BSc -
B. K. College, Chikodi/Rani Channamma University - Belagavi
Skills
Sales and Marketing
Hobbies
Playing Carom, Volleyball and videography.
Timeline
MANAGER -PLACEMENTS
Deshpande Foundation
09.2023 - Current
MANAGER
Deshpande Foundation
09.2022 - 08.2023
DIVISION HEAD
Impact, Deshpande Foundation
08.2021 - 08.2022
DEPUTY MANAGER
Deshpande Foundation - India
01.2019 - 07.2021
PROGRAM ASSOCIATE
Deshpande Foundation - Hubli, India
05.2015 - 12.2018
Intern
Deshpande Foundation
07.2014 - 09.2014
BSc -
B. K. College, Chikodi/Rani Channamma University - Belagavi
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