Smriti Mahanta
Bengaluru
Summary
I'm a passionate social work and social anthropology enthusiast, with over five years of experience working with nonprofit organizations and government roles and driving social impact in the corporate world. I've had the privilege of applying my skills to advance sustainable development goals for communities in need. Currently, I serve as a Social Impact Coordinator at LinkedIn, where I collaborate with nonprofit partners and stakeholders on CSR programs and employee engagement initiatives. What I love most about my job is connecting professionals facing barriers with resources and networks to help them build meaningful careers. When I'm not working, I love to travel, do embroidery, and experiment with DIY projects. I also enjoy listening to podcasts and music and having meaningful conversations with friends.
I'm humbled and incredibly grateful for this career, as it allows me to do what I love while contributing to something much bigger than myself.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Impact Coordinator
LinkedIn
Bengaluru
06.2023 - Current
- Partner with the Global Employee Community team to design and implement employee giving and volunteer initiatives across LinkedIn offices in India and the APAC.
- Work closely with volunteer leads, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and nonprofit partners to implement high-impact initiatives that help professionals overcome barriers to opportunity.
- Manage and update project timelines to ensure the timely execution of events and initiatives.
- Coordinates and collects quarterly updates and success stories from all volunteer leads across APAC.
- Manages Benevity/goGives on behalf of the APAC team.
- Provide executive support, including calendar management, travel coordination, budget reporting, and preparation of materials for meetings, presentations, and cross-functional projects.
District Coordinator, Gender Specialist
Ministry of Women & Child Development
Assam
06.2020 - 05.2023
- Monitored various schemes and programs benefiting women and adolescent girls in Assam, India.
- Collaborated with diverse women from different backgrounds to empower and uplift them.
- Implemented strategies to ensure the successful execution of women and child development initiatives, nutrition programs at Anganwadi centers.
- Developed and implemented a measurement framework for girl child return to school initiatives, resulting in a 25% increase in program efficiency by conducting thorough research and data analysis and implementation of favorable measures of health and awareness campaign.
- Provide training to grassroots-level workers on women's health and nutrition at various community sensitization programs.
- Support operations and reporting by handling special projects within the district, maintaining communication channels (email aliases), and assisting with budget tracking and reconciliation.
Vendor Contact Management Associate
Amazon
Bengaluru
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Managed the onboarding of vendors to the platform.
- Own catalog-related workstreams.
- Purchase Order Management for vendors.
Mobilizer- Skilling Program
Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, Bangalore
Bengaluru
08.2017 - 02.2019
- Mobilized potential candidates (PWDs & Underprivileged Candidates) for skill development programs as per project requirements.
- Traveled to community and local bodies to create awareness and sensitize the targeted community.
- Collaborated with project mandates to target the right candidates for skill development programs.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Bangalore University
Bengaluru01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Gauhati University
Guwahati09.2014
Skills
- Strategic thinking
- Project management
- Analytical skills
- CSR
- Communication skills
Certification
- Introduction to ESG: Environmental, Social, and Governance
- Developing Adaptable Employees
- Build a Career for Positive Social Impact
- Investing in Human Skills in the Age of AI
- Developing Leadership Presence
Languages
Assamese
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Achievements
- Organized and executed 52 coaching volunteer programs across India
- Logged a record 2,912 coach volunteer hours during my tenure in LinkedIn
- Directly impacted 2,674 lives through structured volunteer sessions focused on skill-building, career support, and empowerment.
Timeline
Social Impact Coordinator
LinkedIn
06.2023 - Current
District Coordinator, Gender Specialist
Ministry of Women & Child Development
06.2020 - 05.2023
Vendor Contact Management Associate
Amazon
03.2019 - 05.2020
Mobilizer- Skilling Program
Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, Bangalore
08.2017 - 02.2019
Master of Arts - Social Work
Bangalore University
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Gauhati University
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