Kalpana Prasanna

Dealt with the Doctoral Programme of this organisation end-to-end viz screening of applications, coordination & conducting interviews, processing of offer letters, familiarising students with Learning Portal. Handled student queries (non-academic). Coordinated with IT for resolution of issues. Other responsibilities included disbursement of welcome packet for new students, providing our Communication team with relevant information of students, follow up for module completion etc,.

I enjoyed working with the EVOLVING Travel company Zillion Holidays. It was an exciting journey for 6 years. I have handled end-to-end customer requirementsin terms of pre-sales, quote, post-sales, order execution. . Building of new destinations for the portal within the framework of heuristics and popular attractions/activities has been an important area where I have contributed. Another significant responsibility has been coordination with Destination Management Companies for rates, order execution.

At ATREE, I held the profile of Human Resource Officer. My responsibilities included entire gamut of HR activities ranging from planning and advertising for a position right up to the exit interview of an employee. This apart, was at the Asst. Coordinator for PhD. Programme at ATREE. I was responsible for preparation of timetable in consensus with internal and external faculty. Coordination with the students in terms of submission of assignments, scheduling tests, valuation and disbursements of scores, interaction with Manipal University officials were also handled by me. I have also worked as Executive Assistant to the Director in this organization (overlapping with the role of Human Resource Officer till April 2007). My initial appointment was that of Executive Assistant to the Director in February 2006.

I was employed as a lecturer in the Department of Sociology since from July 2001 to July 2005. I handled both Pre-University as well degree classes and was comfortable teaching both in English and Kannada. As a faculty member, I was involved in various activities such as co-ordination of Samajika Sankirana (a forum for students’ of Sociology), PROOF (Public Record of Operations and Finances – an initiative by Janagrahaa, Voices and Public Action Committee). I also worked as a key member in Spandana (a forum for students of Arts and Commerce). This has given me considerable exposure to working towards all-round personality development of students through various extra curricular activities. I was also a member of the Cultural Union of the college and Career guidance Cell as well.

I was employed as an Administration Executive with this firm during the duration July 1998 – Jan 2000. I was responsible for the entire office management of this software company. Recruitment and employee welfare formed a major part of my job profile here. It included screening of resumes, co-ordination of interviews, follow-up for selection, appointment-related formalities, employee benefit administration and processing of visa/employment pass. Apart from secretarial work, I handled accounts, customer queries, sales follow-ups etc,.

Worked with Wipro Systems as Assistant Human Resource Executive 1995-1996. reporting to General Manager, Human Resources. I was involved in various back-office operations such as employee benefit administration, corporate communication, exit interviews etc,. I assisted the Manager – HR, in the processing of appraisals, increments, and promotions etc., of employees.

Worked with Wipro Infotech Ltd., from 1986-1994. My role was that of an Executive Secretary, assisting the Vice President – Support at the headquarters in Bangalore. Job responsibilities included day-to-day office correspondence, co-ordination with regional/area/field offices, follow-ups, assisting the Support division during conferences, workshops etc,. I have also worked with the All India Software Managers’ office and Marketing Managers’ office during this duration.

As a Faculty of Sociology, with a Masters Degree in Arts (M.A. Sociology), completed M.Phil in Sociology to enhance my knowledge & add to my skill set of the subject.