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Vinay Joshi

Vinay Joshi

Ahmedabad

Summary

With a graduation completed in 1989, I have over 32 years of extensive experience in education, training, sales, and social service. Throughout my career, I have successfully contributed to various fields, showcasing a diverse range of skills and expertise. My work portfolio includes a strong track record of accomplishments and credentials that demonstrate my ability to excel in different professional environments.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Owner

Garment Manufacturing
03.2020 - 02.2025
  • Operated a garment manufacturing business for five years.

Placement Officer

Ambuja Cements Foundation
09.2018 - 11.2019
  • Managed placement events to connect students with companies.
  • Built relationships with companies for recruitment.
  • Trained students with technical skills and organized industry visits.

Centre Head

Adani Skill Development Centre
07.2017 - 12.2018
  • Led the overall operations of the training center, a Non-Government Organization registered under the Registrar of Companies, Ahmedabad.
  • Provided comprehensive training and career counseling to enrolled students, empowering them with skills for enhanced career prospects and future success.

Area Manager

Global Success Foundation
04.2015 - 03.2017
  • Directed project planning and implementation for vocational skill training initiatives within a national-level organization.
  • Effectively recruited, managed, and delegated tasks to teams to achieve organizational goals.
  • Demonstrated innovation in developing and implementing customized training courses tailored to specific organizational demands, ensuring close coordination with client stakeholders.
  • Secured two-year CSR partnerships with APM Terminal for placement-linked vocational skill training, leading to the successful establishment and ongoing operation of a new training center in Rajula.
  • Initiated collaboration with Ultra Tech (Aditya Birla Group) for placement-linked vocational skill training in Jafrabad District, which is currently operating successfully.
  • Successfully managed placement and on-the-job training, receiving positive feedback from both clients and the organization.

Placement Co-coordinator

AISECT Skill Mission
01.2013 - 12.2015
  • Managed Gujarat operations for a national-level organization with a 27-year presence in the education sector across India.
  • Proactively identified organizations with job opportunity gaps and developed strategic plans to address them.
  • Organized and executed job fairs for underprivileged youth with limited employment opportunities due to skill constraints.
  • Established strategic partnerships with employers across diverse sectors including Retail, Banking, Finance, Telecom, and Insurance.
  • Successfully organized and conducted impactful "Rojgarmela" (job fairs) in Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Junagadh, Navsari, and Godhra, facilitating employment opportunities for numerous candidates.

Trainer

Future group
01.2011 - 12.2013
  • Delivered training programs under the NSDC & NULM projects, focused on reskilling and development of Below Poverty Line (BPL) populations in Gujarat.
  • Contributed to raising the standard of living for BPL candidates in rural Gujarat through targeted skill development initiatives.
  • Conducted over 20 training camps across various locations in Gujarat, successfully training more than 350 individuals.

Soft Skill Trainer & Business Development Manager - Water Division

HUL
01.2006 - 12.2011
  • Developed and empowered franchisees of Pureit Water (R.O. purifier) by enhancing their sales efficiency and business development effectiveness.
  • Provided comprehensive training encompassing effective sales communication, process optimization through customer needs analysis, and compelling product demonstrations.
  • Managed 16 water zones across Gujarat, providing training to entry-level sales personnel, group leaders, and team leaders.
  • Delivered training programs encompassing soft skills, product demonstrations, customer communication strategies, and business development techniques.

Trainer and people development manager - Shakti Amma project

HUL
01.2005 - 12.2006
  • Played a key role in developing over 1500 women entrepreneurs through targeted training in soft skills, customer relationship management, and grievance handling.
  • Trained over 1500 rural women in South Gujarat, providing entrepreneurship training along with essential soft skills, customer handling techniques, inventory management principles, and financial management skills tailored to program needs.

Owner

Dhruvi sales
01.1992 - 12.2005
  • Oversaw product inventory management, ensuring quantity and quality control.
  • Managed daily route planning and its efficient implementation through a well-trained staff and robust sales infrastructure.
  • Possessed extensive experience in door-to-door marketing and supply of FMCG and grocery products to a wide customer base.
  • Established and grew an FMCG distribution business from its inception in 1992.
  • Cultivated strong customer relationships at retail outlets, leading to successful collaborations with prominent companies such as Bajaj, Jyoti Lab (Ujala Blue & Madimix soap), Figaro, Anchor, and Snuggly Dipper.
  • Provided services to approximately 1200 retail outlets in the western region of Ahmedabad.

Education

B.Com. - Commerce

CU SHAH COLLEGE
Ahmedabad
01-1989

Skills

  • Training & Development
  • Curriculum Design & Delivery
  • Sales Management
  • Business Development
  • Key Account Management
  • Project Planning & Implementation
  • Team Leadership & Management
  • Customer Relationship Management

Certification

Trainer's Training Programme on Employability,Entrepreneurship & Life Skils by NIESBUD

Timeline

Business Owner

Garment Manufacturing
03.2020 - 02.2025

Placement Officer

Ambuja Cements Foundation
09.2018 - 11.2019

Centre Head

Adani Skill Development Centre
07.2017 - 12.2018

Area Manager

Global Success Foundation
04.2015 - 03.2017

Placement Co-coordinator

AISECT Skill Mission
01.2013 - 12.2015

Trainer

Future group
01.2011 - 12.2013

Soft Skill Trainer & Business Development Manager - Water Division

HUL
01.2006 - 12.2011

Trainer and people development manager - Shakti Amma project

HUL
01.2005 - 12.2006

Owner

Dhruvi sales
01.1992 - 12.2005

B.Com. - Commerce

CU SHAH COLLEGE
Vinay Joshi