A strategic leader with almost two decades of experience in corporate relations, campus hiring, talent acquisition, stakeholder management, service delivery, and business development. Recognized for building long-term industry partnerships, managing high-volume recruitment drives, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering measurable outcomes through operational excellence, relationship building, and strategic execution.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant General Manager, Career Services
FLAME University
Pune
10.2021 - Current
Hiring Volume -
Facilitated 850+ successful student recruitments through internships and final placements.
Led campus hiring initiatives involving 500+ organizations over the last 8 years.
Successfully managed one of the university's largest recruitment drives involving 1,200 candidates in a single day.
Corporate & Industry Engagement
Built and managed long-term relationships with national and multinational organizations.
Brought 20+ CXOs and industry leaders annually to campus for guest lectures, leadership talks, workshops, and networking initiatives.
People Management - Mentored students, placement coordinators, and junior team members while collaborating with faculty and senior leadership
Training & Development -
Delivered employee onboarding and induction sessions.
Presented the Career Services & Placement Process during the University's Employee Induction Program.
Conducted training on employability, interview readiness, professional etiquette, and recruitment processes.
Key Achievements -
Successfully managed the department as L2 in the Director's absence for the last five years.
Facilitated 850+ successful placements across internships and final placements.
Led one of the largest campus recruitment processes with 1,200 candidates in a single day.
Established hiring partnerships with 500+ organizations over an eight-year period.
Strengthened employer relationships, enhancing recruiter engagement and repeat hiring.
Improved placement operations through process standardization, Salesforce adoption, and data-driven reporting
CRO
SRI BALAJI UNIVERSITY
Pune
08.2018 - 10.2021
Owned client relationship management and delivery performance for corporate recruitment and engagement initiatives.
Led delivery planning, stakeholder communication, and performance tracking to ensure quality and timeline adherence.
Drove initiatives to improve customer experience, engagement effectiveness, and institutional brand recall.
Acted as point of escalation for client issues, ensuring timely resolution and sustained satisfaction.
Branch Manager
ICICI BANK LTD
Pune
04.2012 - 06.2017
Led a 20-member team delivering end-to-end banking services while ensuring SLA adherence and service quality.
Managed operations, customer experience, compliance, and revenue targets, consistently achieving up to 200% of business goals.
Oversaw risk management, issue resolution, and escalation handling for high-value clients.
Monitored financial performance, revenue leakage, and operational efficiency, implementing corrective actions where required.
Drove training and coaching initiatives to improve productivity, retention, and service consistency.
Designed and delivered process, product, and service quality training for sales and service teams.
Partnered with operations to address service gaps and improve delivery effectiveness and customer experience.
Led branch operations to optimize financial product sales, enhance customer experience, and achieve a 20% growth in loan disbursement while ensuring regulatory compliance and risk management.
Branch Training Manager
TATA AIG LIFE
Mathura
05.2008 - 06.2011
Ensured SLA adherence, quality scores, and process compliance through audits, coaching, and reviews.
Acted as first-level escalation point for operational and client issues.
Contributed to process improvements and efficiency initiatives to enhance service outcomes.
Developed and executed targeted training programs for branch staff at TATA AIG LIFE, enhancing insurance product knowledge and sales techniques, resulting in a 20% increase in branch productivity and improved customer engagement
Team Leader
WIPRO BPO
Pune
12.2002 - 05.2008
Led and motivated a team of customer service representatives at WIPRO BPO to consistently exceed performance targets, improve client satisfaction scores, and streamline operational workflows.
Acted as first-level escalation point for operational and client issues.
Ensured SLA adherence, quality scores, and process compliance through audits, coaching, and reviews.
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