SUNDHAR SINGH
Gannavaram
Summary
I am an accomplished entrepreneur and education advocate with 10+ years of experience. As Founder and Executive Director of Saurvi Foundation, I empower women and rural entrepreneurs, aiming to impact 100+ women micro-entrepreneurs by March 2025 in collaboration with SRM University.
With an MBA from Andhra University and an MA in Psychology, I led initiatives like Unnat Bharat Abhiyan and established a startup ecosystem at SRM University, AP. At BYJU'S, I increased sales by 20% as Senior Lead. As Managing Partner at Vijaya Cashew, I founded the business and empowered 30+ local women through training
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Founder
Saurvi Foundation
VIJAYAWADA
02.2024 - Current
- Co-Founded and established Saurvi Foundation to address social challenges and promote sustainable development.
- Built and maintaining partnerships with local organizations(SRM University), government agencies(APSSDC), and other stakeholders to enhance the foundation's impact.
- Working as a Project Director in collaboration with SRM University, planning to impact 100+ women micro-entrepreneurs by March 2025.
Incubation Manager
SRM University
Guntur
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Mentored 3 start-ups – e-bicycle rentals, ICE to EV conversion & Waste oil to Soaps making.
- Onboarded 20+ founders & CEOs as Mentors.
- Guided 15+ student communities to innovations.
- Innovative Ambasdor, MHRD- Institute of Innovation Council for SRM University.
Senior Lead
Byjus
VIJAYAWADA
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Led a team of 20+ sales professionals, focusing on achieving monthly and quarterly sales targets.
- Implemented data-driven sales strategies that resulted in a 25% increase in sales over a 12-month period in vijayawada region.
- Provided ongoing training and mentorship to sales representatives, resulting in a 15% improvement in team performance.
Founder & CEO
Vijaya Cashew
VIJAYAWADA
06.2017 - 05.2020
- Founded and developed Vijaya Cashew from the ground up, overseeing all aspects of the business.
- Directed daily operations of the cashew processing plant, managing a workforce of 40+ employees.
- Introduced process improvements and automation techniques that increased production efficiency by 20%, first in Andhra Pradesh.
- Empowered 30+ local women by teaching them value addition techniques for cashew products and how to market their products, fostering community development and economic independence.
Education
Master of Arts - Community Psychology
Indhra Gandhi National Open University
New Delhi, India12-2024
Bachelor of Education -
Y.V.R Siddhartha
Master of Business Administration -
Andhra University
Bachelor of Business Management -
Nalanda Degree College
Skills
- Leadership
- Innovation
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Strategic Planning
- Strategic Partnerships
- Business Development
Certification
- Innovation Ambassador Advance Level- Ministry of Education Government of India
- 220 Hour International Diploma in TESOL/TEFOL with Specialization in Business English Teachers Training- Asian College of Teachers- Corporate.
- Trainer-SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority.
Accomplishments
- Participated All India Inter-University Champion Boxing, Bilaspur.
- Volunteer, National Service Scheme.
- Volunteer Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS)
Affiliations
- Listening to Audio Books.
- Gadget Reviews.
- Following CSR and Social Entrepreneurship News.
Languages
Telugu
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Co-Founder
Saurvi Foundation
02.2024 - Current
Incubation Manager
SRM University
06.2022 - 11.2023
Senior Lead
Byjus
02.2021 - 05.2022
Founder & CEO
Vijaya Cashew
06.2017 - 05.2020
Master of Arts - Community Psychology
Indhra Gandhi National Open University
Bachelor of Education -
Y.V.R Siddhartha
Master of Business Administration -
Andhra University
Bachelor of Business Management -
Nalanda Degree College