Niyatee R Kudva

Objective

Looking for an opportunity to work in a progressive organization with the intention of implementing the knowledge gained and experiences acquired during my education and professional experience into practical use and to work on the path of achieving excellence in the technical domain.

Professional Experience.

Give Grants–Senior Associate Business Engagement (October 2022-September 2024)

Experience across 10+ accounts across multiple industries with entire CSR Lifecycle Management
Supporting respective organization CSR head in defining the CSR strategy and drive decision making with the CSR committee
Evaluating CSR proposals from non-profits and social enterprises, in line with the client CSR strategy and applying the relevant frameworks
Defining monitoring, evaluation and impact metrics, and work with the implementation partners to implement the same
Engage with the implementation partners through the entire project lifecycle for project monitoring, status report and risk management
Share data-based insights to the clients regarding their programs
Conduct secondary research and understanding of the CSR/Impact landscape to provide insights and trends information to the client.
Drive collaboration via internal project and knowledge management
Ensure CSR and financial compliance through engagement with auditors and compliance teams through the year.
Manage project budgets, disbursements, and financial utilization
Support employee engagement and brand engagement initiatives

Goodera – Associate Business Engagement (July 2021-October 2022)

Understanding the client's vision and co-develop the roadmap for adhering to the client's Impact / ESG goals and projects.
Co-ordination with NGO stakeholders/ client stakeholders (external) for timely delivery of services / deliverables as per the scope for each client.
Ensuring quality of business engagement by regular client
Proactive management of client deliverables as well as internal tasks allocate to
Share data-based insights to the clients regarding their
Helping client to design/restructure programs in line with client's intent and that delivers real, measurable, sustainable impact.
Depending on client engagement undertaking require secondary research and understanding of the CSR/ ESG landscape to provide insights and trends information to the client.
Driving collaboration via internal project and knowledge management
Timely raising of internal requests to ensure the overall project plan and objectives are
Develop understanding of Goodera product modules, as necessary to provide appropriate guidance to client teams.

Synergy Connect Data Innovations Private Limited- Manager-Communications, Marketing Sales and Promotion (September 2020-December 2020)

Discuss Vision, Product needs, Pricing with Founders
Plan and Strategize promotions
Research on Market Requirements and align with Synergy products
Prepare Digital Marketing Strategy and Frequency of updates (Linkedin, Facebook, etc)
Check web traffic and brand awareness through
Preparing List of Potential Customers from existing list and external sources
Prepare Promotional Campaign Materials
Contact and Develop Partnership with Potential Customers
Undertake forecasting and Track progress on weekly/quarterly/Annual Progress
Lead Management

Ratna Nidhi Charitable Trust Manager- Communications, Branding & Marketing and Project Management (October 2019-March 2020)

Managing daily operations on various projects
Collection and documentation of case stories
Evaluation of project proposals for collaborations and partnerships
On boarding and visiting new partners and institutions for project implementations
Coordination with various stakeholders ranging from individual donors to corporate donors for project execution
Creation and documentation of reports, newsletters, quarterly and yearly annual
Updating and maintaining Ratna Nidhi’s website,social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube
Maintaining systematic Repository of photos related to all projects of the organization
Managing incoming donor requests and responding to their queries through ERP and CMS systems
Regular correspondence with key donors and stakeholders through site visits and meetings at our centre of operations
Managing project related administration work and providing assistance in all organizational work on a regular basis.
Develop and implement effective communication strategies that build customer loyalty, brand awareness, and customer satisfaction.
Prepare detailed social media activity
Plan and manage the design, content, and production of all marketing

KETTO Online Ventures Pvt Ltd-Business Development Executive (April 2019-October 2019)

Collaboration with NGOs for crowd funding activities that falls in line with the areas of intervention of the NGOs.
Responsible for proposing crowd funding strategies, delivering monthly revenue forecasts, product innovation
Planning and developing the right marketing strategy to get the product noticed by the target audience.
Through market research develop forward thinking creative strategies aimed at generating leads growing sales and revenue and developing the positioning and messaging for the product.
Help in expanding the client base and develop new opportunities for existing relationships
Hit weekly metrics for new client development including sales calls, client meetings, sales pitches, and responding to new consulting requests
Working on product innovations and process improvements for better UI and customer experience

RBL BANK - Assistant Manager CSR/HR (March 2018-December 2018)

Collaboration with NGOs for CSR activities that fall in line with the areas of intervention of RBL Undertaken legal work for on-boarding of NGOs, audit queries processing, impact assessments, monitoring and evaluation.
Conducting Volunteering Activities under CSR on a weekly basis
Conducted employee engagement activities on a monthly basis
Answering queries of prospective clients as well as employees as part of Human Resources

ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth (January 2016- March 2018)

Conducted a quantitative research study as part of the Research team on different CSR practices undertaken by various Business and Financial Organizations across various
Conducted a need assessment and impact study on a pan India basis with Interns on a Rural Development Programme
Undertaken various aspects of creation, designing and branding aspects of various collaterals for sourcing and media events, managing social websites, handles contents for press releases, media visits and media interactions as part Communications team for Pan India operations.
Undertaken Monitoring and Evaluation pertaining to projects in focus areas of the organization
Undertaken various aspects of Recruitment, Selection, Placement Induction and Orientation of candidates for Research as well as HR

Key skills

Project Management Skills
Stakeholder Management
Data Visualisation, Analysis and Reporting
Strong Collaboration and Networking Skills
Research and Strategy skills
Multi-tasking
Decision making
Mentoring
Strong Communication and presentation skills

Educational Qualifications

Completed ESG Impact Leaders Program securing grade A from School of Business Environment (IICA) in September 2024
Completed Part Time MBA in Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Management

securing grade A+ from NMIMS Mumbai in April 2021

Completed Master of Arts (M.A) Degree in Sociology securing 0% from Mumbai University in May 2015.
Completed the Bachelor of Arts (B.A) Degree in Sociology securing 3% from Sophia College in July 2013
Passed the Higher Secondary Certificate examination of the Maharashtra State Board securing 0% from Ramnaraian Ruia College in April 2010
Completed Indian Certificate Secondary Education (ICSE) securing 42% from Bombay Scottish School in March 2008

Achievements/Extra Curricular

Participated and successfully completed the Maharashtra State Certificate in Information Technology (MS-CIT) in October 2011 securing 78%
Participated and volunteered in the National Symposium on Sustainable Development under the Human Rights Education Programme in July 2011
Participated and successfully completed the Maharashtra State Advanced Certificate in Information Technology (MS-ACIT) in July 2012 securing 82%
Raised Funds for ALERT INDIA and got certificates for participating in the “Leprosy Elimination Action Programme” in 2011 -2012 and 2012- 2013
Undertook volunteering At Shraddha Charitable Trust in 2013
Acquired a Certificate for participating in the National Seminar UGC SAP Phase 2 titled “Gender, Feminism and Sociologies in India: Towards a State of Altered-ness.”
Certified Counsellor from Heart to Heart Institute (2015)
Undertook online certificate course from Duke University for Impact Measurement and Management for SDGs from Coursera
Undertook online certificate course from University of Sydney for Design-Led Strategy: Design thinking for business strategy and entrepreneurship from Coursera

Personal Qualities

Hardworking and self-motivated
Good communication skills
Keen learner and open to new ideas
Good observation and analytical skills
Ability to work individually and as part of a team
Positive attitude

References

Will be supplied on request