Praveen S
Bangalore
Summary
Dedicated and self-motivated professional with over six years of experience in Networking, Operations Management, Logistics, HRM, Administration, Corporate Engagement, and Communications within the social work sector. Equipped with a strong foundation in Social Work, passionate about Community Development, Research, Peace Building, and Project Planning. Skilled in digital marketing, content creation, and report writing, excel in executing strategic communications that elevate organizational presence and engagement. Have a proven track record of working under pressure, adapting to new challenges, and enhancing operational efficiency through proactive problem-solving and team collaboration. Commitment to creating positive social impact drives passion for learning, growth, and contributing meaningfully to organizational success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications & Networking Manager
Need Base India
02.2021 - Current
- Increased external and internal communications plans and projects, by 60% supporting the organization's overall communication strategy.
- Coordinated and implemented communication materials including brochures, proposals, newsletters, quarterly & annual reports, presentations, and videos, aligned with organizational operations.
- Collaborated with Board members, donors, and corporate partners, managing diverse communication channels such as email, website, social media, content creation, Google ads, and analytics.
- Provided administrative support for HR operations, including recruitment, preparing job descriptions, posting ads, and executing HR policies.
- Managed Zoho applications and payroll systems.
- Boosted team efficiency by training and mentoring, conducting team meetings, and setting clear goals.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced corporate social responsibility teams with 100% satisfaction by implementing wide range of activities, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Logistics Associate
AMC Foods
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Inbound and outbound shipments planned, coordinated, and monitored.
- Generated invoices, bills of lading, and examined.
- Tracked of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs, and efficiency.
- Ensured that all materials are stored following quality team's initial assessment.
- Kept 100% employees well-trained and adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Managed overall operational goals, as well as communicated with 40+ numerous stakeholders, vendors, and customers in timely and professional manner.
- Worked with warehouse and other teams to give our clients with cost-effective and timely delivery.
Community Partnership Engagement & Outreach
The/Nudge Foundation
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Increased sustainable and scalable community partnership
- Established & managed over 150+ new partners to facilitate vision
- Performed comprehensive needs assessments to understand the challenges and priorities of the communities served.
- Handled logistical aspects of partnership meetings, community events, and outreach activities, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
- Fundraising and operations support
- Developed various mobilization channels like government departments, NGO's, district collector, employment exchange, women & child welfare department, zilla panchayats) to reach the rural & urban audience.
- Established new market for programme to increase identification of right audience which in turn results in higher retention therefore meeting larger goals of organization.
Associate Support Worker
Need Base India
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Rescued, Rehabilitation & Educated Street and vulnerable boys
- Supported and encouraged children and elderly people to manage their own domestic responsibilities
- Organized collaboration programs with Old Age Homes, Child Care Institutions, Women Associations & other CBOs
- Maintained accurate records and reports, Meeting their social, emotional and intellectual needs.
- Tracked children's behavior's, daily activities, new skills and notable incidents for documentation purposes.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Implemented CSR activities
Education
Master of Arts - Peace, Conflict & Development
University of Bradford
United Kingdom12.2020
Master of Arts - Master of Social Work
St. Joseph's College
Bangalore06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Relations, Economics & Sociology
St. Joseph's College
Bangalore06.2016
Skills
- Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building
- Corporate Engagement
- Project Management
- Content Strategy & Development
- Data Collection & Analysis
- Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Word
- Zoho creator
- Operations Management
- Children & Youth Empowerment
- Verbal and written communication
ACHIEVEMENTS
Research:
A study on the awareness of local political leaders in the development of slums in Bangalore city. Focus group discussion on local political leaders.
Published in Local News Paper, Prajawani: 01/03/2018
Timeline
Communications & Networking Manager
Need Base India
02.2021 - Current
Logistics Associate
AMC Foods
11.2019 - 01.2021
Community Partnership Engagement & Outreach
The/Nudge Foundation
08.2018 - 08.2019
Associate Support Worker
Need Base India
01.2018 - 07.2018
Master of Arts - Peace, Conflict & Development
University of Bradford
Master of Arts - Master of Social Work
St. Joseph's College
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Relations, Economics & Sociology
St. Joseph's College
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