Prasida Padmanabhan
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic and insightful professional with a strong command of communication, relationship-building, and creative problem-solving. Experienced in delivering impactful messaging, managing diverse teams or clients, and driving engagement through meaningful content and thoughtful strategy. Known for blending emotional intelligence with a sharp eye for detail, storytelling, and audience connection. Adaptable, dependable, and driven by purpose with a natural ability to simplify complexity, lead with empathy, and turn ideas into action.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Crayons Pre School
Thrissur
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment that encouraged student exploration and creativity.
- Implemented age-appropriate activities to promote social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning and address individual needs.
- Maintained classroom organization and cleanliness to create a safe learning space.
- Coordinated with colleagues to plan school events and enhance educational programs.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to new teachers in classroom management strategies.
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
- Assessed each child's developmental needs on continuous basis.
- Attended professional development workshops in order to stay abreast of current trends in education.
- Provided a safe learning environment where children could explore their creativity.
- Organized activities that promoted physical, mental and social development.
- Created and maintained safe learning environment for students.
- Fostered an atmosphere of respect through positive reinforcement techniques.
Managing Director
Travel Rhythms
Thrissur
09.2022 - 01.2025
- Led strategic planning sessions to define company vision and objectives.
- Performed regular reviews of operational processes to reduce costs while maintaining quality standards.
- Organized marketing campaigns to promote new products and services offered by the company.
- Developed rapport and instilled confidence with clients to develop credibility and earn trust.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers through periodic meetings and follow-ups.
Sales Manager
Sowparnika Projects and Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
Cochin
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Led sales team to achieve monthly targets and enhance performance.
- Conducted regular meetings to assess team progress and address challenges.
- Established strong relationships with key clients to drive loyalty and retention.
- Managed client inquiries, ensuring timely responses and excellent service delivery.
- Managed daily operations of sales department, including supervision of staff members.
- Developed sales plans, goals, strategies and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives.
- Created and presented monthly reports to management on sales performance.
- Provided technical support for customers when needed, answering questions about product features and capabilities.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.
- Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
- Developed and significantly grew assigned territory using strong engagement and marketing skills.
Assistant Sales Manager
Elite Properties and Developers
Thrissur
07.2016 - 12.2017
- Assisted in developing sales strategies for property listings and client engagement.
- Coordinated with marketing team to create promotional materials for new developments.
- Conducted market research to identify trends and competitive properties in the area.
- Managed client inquiries and facilitated communication between buyers and sellers.
- Organized open houses, ensuring properties were presented effectively to potential buyers.
- Maintained customer relationship management system to track leads and follow-ups.
- Collaborated with senior management to refine sales processes and improve team efficiency.
- Resolved escalated customer inquiries or complaints in a timely manner.
- Developed strategies to increase sales volume and market share.
- Negotiated customer contracts and maintained relationships with existing clients.
- Participated in trade shows and sales events to promote company products and services.
Property Management Executive
Foot Print Real Estate
03.2014 - 02.2016
- Company Overview: Dubai.
- Establishes rental rate by surveying local rental rates; calculating overhead costs, depreciation and profit goals.
- Attracts tenants by advertising vacancies, obtaining referrals from current tenants, explaining advantages of location and services.
- Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other.
- Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price.
- Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters.
- Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses and participation in multiple listing services.
- Accompany buyers during visits to and inspections of property, advising them on the suitability and value of the homes they are visiting.
- Arrange meetings between buyers and sellers when details of transactions need to be negotiated.
- Rent or lease properties on behalf of clients.
Customer Relationship Manager
Gods' Own Properties
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: Thrissur.
- To remain as basic point of contact for customers with queries, complaints, and feedbacks requests etc.
- Ensuring timely and professional responses to all complaints, requests and queries received.
- Research and compilation of answers for informational requests from customers.
- Preparing reports on the activities of the Customer Care department or team.
- Efficient dealing of complaints to completion and enabling satisfaction of customer.
- Rendering useful administrative support to other members of the customer care team.
Assistant Sales Coordinator
Redlands Machinery
06.2011 - 11.2012
- Company Overview: Thrissur
- To respond quickly and efficiently to all in-coming sales enquiries, by telephone, fax and email, preparing brochures as required.
- To follow up all enquiries, preparing proposals where necessary and facilitating show rounds with potential clients to show them our facilities.
- Responding to and coordinating all internal meeting requests.
- Assisting in implementing the sales strategy as set by the Sales manager, and in association with the contracted banqueting caterers; including strategies for encouraging repeat business and up-selling.
- To record the progress of all enquiries and translate into a monthly report, including source of business trends, enquiry conversion rates, future predicted sales and other reports as directed by the sales manager.
Education
Master of Arts - Philosophy
IGNOU
01.2025 - 07.2025
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
IGNOU
01.2023 - 01.2025
Diploma in Early Child Care And Education -
IGNOU
06.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR
IGNOU
06.2018 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - ENGLISH LITERATURE
CALICUT UNIVERSITY
Thrissur 06.2005 - 03.2008
HSC - Commerce
MAHARASHTRA BOARD
Mumbai 06.2003 - 02.2005
Skills
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Goal tracking
- Relationship building
- Multi-tasking strength
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Written and oral communication skills
- Outgoing personality
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Malayalam
- Marathi
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above written particulars are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/21/87
- Marital Status: Married
Place
Thrissur
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Advanced
C1
Malayalam
Advanced
C1
Tamil
Intermediate
B1
Marathi
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Master of Arts - Philosophy
IGNOU
01.2025 - 07.2025
Kindergarten Teacher
Crayons Pre School
01.2023 - 03.2025
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
IGNOU
01.2023 - 01.2025
Managing Director
Travel Rhythms
09.2022 - 01.2025
Diploma in Early Child Care And Education -
IGNOU
06.2022 - 06.2023
Sales Manager
Sowparnika Projects and Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
09.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR
IGNOU
06.2018 - 06.2022
Assistant Sales Manager
Elite Properties and Developers
07.2016 - 12.2017
Property Management Executive
Foot Print Real Estate
03.2014 - 02.2016
Customer Relationship Manager
Gods' Own Properties
01.2013 - 01.2014
Assistant Sales Coordinator
Redlands Machinery
06.2011 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Arts - ENGLISH LITERATURE
CALICUT UNIVERSITY
06.2005 - 03.2008
HSC - Commerce
MAHARASHTRA BOARD
06.2003 - 02.2005