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Vinoth Kumar

Vinoth Kumar

Vellore

Summary

Dynamic Project Manager with extensive experience at Nalandaway Foundation, excelling in strategic planning and resource allocation. Proven track record in developing impactful skilling programs for vulnerable youth, fostering team collaboration, and managing multiple projects under tight deadlines. Adept at budget management and enhancing stakeholder engagement to drive project success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager

Nalandaway Foundation
Chennai
10.2022 - Current
  • Experienced in designing and implementing skilling and wellbeing programs for children and care leavers in child care institutions. Skilled in academic mentoring, life skills development, vocational training, and emotional well-being initiatives, ensuring holistic growth and career readiness for vulnerable youth.
  • Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
  • Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
  • Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
  • Implemented effective communication protocols between internal teams working on different aspects of a given project.
  • Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of a project in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
  • Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
  • Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
  • Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
  • Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
  • Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
  • Created team objectives and roles with specific goals outlined for each individual.
  • Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives.

Senior Associate

Nalandaway Foundation
Chennai
06.2020 - 09.2022
  • Established relationships with key stakeholders across the organization.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to complete projects on time and within budget.
  • Prepared the Project Plan and Gantt Chart.
  • Took responsibility for communication and presentation to stakeholders.
  • Reviewed and approved vendor invoices.
  • Promoted innovation and collaboration within the organization where needed.

Associate

Nalandaway Foundation
Chennai
06.2018 - 05.2020
  • Built rapport with team members and stakeholders of the project.
  • Facilitated training sessions for team members, teachers, and students.
  • Involved in content development. Effectively communicated tasks to team members.
  • Participated in workshops focused on wellbeing and leadership.
  • Maintained all documents related to the implementation of the project.
  • Monitoring the Sessions and Shared the inputs to the team.

Junior Associate

Nalandaway Foundation
Chennai
10.2016 - 05.2018
  • Built rapport with school management to conduct art-based sessions.
  • Planned, executed, and controlled assigned tasks, ensuring work performed complied with project requirements.
  • Maintained the schedules and executed tasks effectively and on time.
  • Monitored and facilitated the art-based sessions.
  • Worked on the project report and submitted it to the manager on time.
  • Organized events and volunteer engagement programs for stakeholders.

Lecturer, Department of Civil

Government Polytechic College
Vellore
07.2015 - 08.2016
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative teaching methods to engage students.
  • Created a positive learning environment by actively engaging with all students during class time.
  • Advised student clubs and organizations related to field of specialization.
  • Reviewed textbooks for content accuracy before recommending them for adoption.
  • Identified areas of difficulty for students, developing additional resources for review.
  • Developed syllabus of lectures, classwork and assignments and distributed to students on first day of class.

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering

Global Insitute of Engineering College
Vellore
04-2015

Skills

  • Resource allocation
  • Budget management
  • Strategic planning
  • Project development
  • Project tracking
  • Logistics management
  • Project planning
  • Team collaboration
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Certification

  • Certificate of Completion for Unlocking Impact of Research Basis for Non-Profits.

Area of interest

  • Project Management/Implementation lead
  • Project Advisor
  • Event Management

Languages

Tamil, Telugu and English

Timeline

Project Manager

Nalandaway Foundation
10.2022 - Current

Senior Associate

Nalandaway Foundation
06.2020 - 09.2022

Associate

Nalandaway Foundation
06.2018 - 05.2020

Junior Associate

Nalandaway Foundation
10.2016 - 05.2018

Lecturer, Department of Civil

Government Polytechic College
07.2015 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering

Global Insitute of Engineering College

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