Executive Assistant to M.V. Subbiah, Chairman, National Skill Development Corporation
Madras Area, India
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- Business Development Intern at BNP Paribas Private Banking
- Assistant HR Manager at Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces
- Marketing Executive at Tata Interactive Systems GmbH
- HR Intern at Siemens Building Technologies
- Local Committee President at AIESEC Chennai
- Vice President - Corporate Sector at AIESEC Chennai
- Management Intern at Thejo Engineering
- Education
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- London School of Economics and Political Science
- Middle Earth Consultants, Hyderabad and Carlton Advanced Management Institute (CAMI), USA
- Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA)
- Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDI), Ahmedabad
- T.V. Rao Learning Systems (TVRLS), Ahmedabad
- World Bank Institute (WBI)
- Loyola College
- MILT
- Don Bosco
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Vikas Chawla’s Summary
Starting January 2010, I a going to take up the role of Executive Assistant to M.V. Subbiah, Chairman, National Skill Development Corporation.
I am a management graduate from London School of Economics and have 5 years* experience in marketing, business development, relationship management, HR, training, CSR and general management. I have worked with the hospitality sector (India) the e-learning sector (Germany) and the Not-for profit sector (India). I have been a top performer throughout and got a fast track promotion at Taj group of hotels.
I have taken up various leadership roles in the past and have experience in leading teams. I have worked with global teams and have traveled extensively. I won the competition on Effective Business Communication organized by one of India’s leading management association.
*2 years part-time
Vikas Chawla’s Specialties:
marketing, business development, relationship management, market research, strategy, consulting, hospitality, e-learning, HR, training, CSR, business excellence, leadership development, performance management, process improvement, industrial relations
Vikas Chawla’s Experience
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Business Development Intern
BNP Paribas Private Banking
(Public Company; BNP; Banking industry)
August 2008 — September 2008 (2 months)
As an intern I was responsible for business development and acquiring new clients (HNI's and UHNI's) for wealth management solutions. During my tenure I initiated discussions with over 15 prospective clients.
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Assistant HR Manager
Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces
(Public Company; Hospitality industry)
May 2006 — February 2008 (1 year 10 months)
Part of the $70bn Tata Group, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces comprises 76 hotels, 7 palaces, 6 private islands and 12 resorts and spas, spanning 52 destinations in 12 countries across 5 continents. I was the AM-HR at Taj Coromandel, which is one of South India's leading hotel.
I Implemented various employee engagement and recognition activities during my tenure. I managed recruitment and employee induction. I implemented robust open-house sessions and communication methods to win the 3rd Best Internal Communication Award. I handled industrial relations and contributed to the completion of the 4-month long union wage settlement in 2007. I also handled performance management, corporate reporting and community initiatives.
Achievements
- Improved employee satisfaction scores by 10%, internal process audit scores by 6% and HR service quality scores by 36%
- Stabilized and maintained attrition below industry standards
- Selected as an high potential executive in 2007
- Awarded a performance rating of 4.3 out of 5 for FY 2007-08 -
Marketing Executive
Tata Interactive Systems GmbH
(Privately Held; E-Learning industry)
September 2006 — December 2006 (4 months)
Tata Interactive Systems (TIS) is a global pioneer in e-learning and has grown steadily since 1990. Today, it has more than 950 multi-disciplinary specialists at state-of-the-art development centers in Mumbai and Kolkata. TIS’s global presence extends across the US, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, India, Netherlands, mainland Europe, and Japan. The German division of TIS provides management simulations, through the proprietary product line, TOPSIM, which is the #1 simulation product in Germany.
As an AIESEC intern handled content development of management simulations, creating and developing user manuals and marketing elements such as website, brochures, presentations etc. to make it client focussed. Reported to MD, TIS Germany.
Achievements:
- Developed marketing material for 6 Management Simulations and for Topsim Website.
- Made a concrete analysis of top 5 Management Simulation competitors in USA.
- Remoulded existing marketing/user material to ensure content is more client-focussed. -
HR Intern
Siemens Building Technologies
(Public Company; si; Industrial Automation industry)
January 2006 — March 2006 (3 months)
Siemens Building Technologies (earlier DATS India) provides integrated security, safety and business automation solutions.
The internship revolved around employee newsletter, assessing the training programs in the company, coming up with the training strategy for the financial year 2006 – 07, understanding the statutory requirements in HR and understanding the recruitment, appraisal & increment systems in the organization. -
Local Committee President
AIESEC Chennai
(Non-Profit; Human Resources industry)
September 2004 — March 2006 (1 year 7 months)
AIESEC (www.aiesec.org/india/chennai) is the world's largest youth run organisation which aims at developing the potential of youth across 107 countries. It runs an international internship programme which gives students and recent graduates the opportunity to live and intern in another country.
I took over as interim-President in September and took up the role on a full-time basis from April 2005. I handled a 9-member core team, was the key spokesperson and the strategic head of the 45-member local chapter. I strategized with the Board of Advisors (consisting of prominent industry leaders) who governed and guided the chapter.
I was overall in charge for recruitment, training, member recognition, service delivery and finance (turnover of USD 37500). We hosted an international event with 600 delegates from 89 countries at Agra in 2005 with a 15 member organising team. Reported to National Committee President, India.
Achievements:
- Set fund-raising benchmarks to win the External Relations Award in India
- 8th Best Local Chapter in the Global Network of 700 chapters (by Q1 2006)
- 3rd Best Local Chapter in the National Network of 15 chapters (by Q1 2006).
- Increased member retention from 20% to 80% -
Vice President - Corporate Sector
AIESEC Chennai
(Non-Profit; Human Resources industry)
September 2003 — March 2005 (1 year 7 months)
AIESEC (www.aiesec.org/india/chennai) is the world's largest youth run organisation which aims at developing the potential of youth across 107 countries. It runs an international internship programme which gives students and recent graduates the opportunity to live and intern in another country.
I joined AIESEC as Member - Corporate Sector and was later elected as Vice-President. Our team was responsible for sourcing interns from across the globe for companies in Chennai. I lead a team of 8 towards business development, corporate sales planning and relationship management. We conducted a Stakeholders Dinner with turnout of 100 delegates including leading CEO’s and HR Heads.
I was able to add 8 new clients. We ended as the 2nd Best Local Chapter in Corporate Internships in the global network of 700 chapters. -
Management Intern
Thejo Engineering
(Machinery industry)
December 2004 — January 2005 (2 months)
Thejo Engineering is a leader in bulk material handling in India since 1974 and deals in rubber products & services.It manufactures a wide variety of cold splicing and hot vulcanizing materials catering to various conveyor belt applications, including heat resistant applications for Fabric and Steel cord belting.
I pursued my Export Management Internship here and I got to understand the basics of export industry. My key learning was to understand the challenges in the export/import industry. The internship also gave me the initial exposure to the formal corporate environment and to the legalities of international trade.
Vikas Chawla’s Education
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London School of Economics and Political Science
MSc Management, Organisations and Governance , Management, Governance , 2008 — 2009
Courses:
Analysis of Strategy,
Enterprise Development,
Accountability and Risk Management,
Cross Cutting Issues in Management- Activities and Societies:
- Manager - Entrepreneurs International Challenge (EPIC) 2009: Organizing a 4-day international challenge based competition with universities from UK, USA and Canada participating,
Member, LSE Table Tennis Squad
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Middle Earth Consultants, Hyderabad and Carlton Advanced Management Institute (CAMI), USA
Certification for Trainer and Facilitator , Training , 2006 — 2006
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Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA)
Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management , HR , 2005 — 2006
Grade Point Average: 6.25 (out of 9)
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Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDI), Ahmedabad
Summer Camp on Entrepreneurship , Entrepreneurship , 2005 — 2005
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T.V. Rao Learning Systems (TVRLS), Ahmedabad
Certificate Program on Performance Management Systems , HR - Performance Management , 2005 — 2005
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World Bank Institute (WBI)
Introduction to Corporate Social Responsibility , CSR, Busniess Sustainability , 2005 — 2005
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Loyola College
B.Com , Commerce, HR & Marketing , 2002 — 2005
Overall Percentage of 72%
- Activities and Societies:
- - Organized the two day Inter-Collegiate Commerce Department Festival (2003)
- Active member of the Rotract Club of Loyola and the Loyola Outreach Program (2003-04)
- Brought our 3 newsletters at Loyola College with themes including entrepreneurship and careers
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MILT
Leadership Course , Leadership, Personality Development and Public Speaking , 2003 — 2003
Based on Dale Carnegie’s Leadership Course
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Don Bosco
Elementary, Middle school and High School , Commerce , 1989 — 2002
I secure 94% in 12th and was School highest in Commerce Dept. I also was the highest in Mathematics in the Commerce Department throughout 11th and 12th apart from winning the general profeciency award in 11th and 12th.
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Vikas Chawla’s Interests:
Traveling (traveled to 141 cities in 26 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Middle East & Australia), Reading (Non – Fiction), Dancing, Listening to Music, playing table tennis
Vikas Chawla’s Groups:
Madras Management Association (MMA), The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), Young Indians (Yi), National HRD Network (NHRD), AIESEC Alumni Association (AAA)
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Loyola College - Alumini Group -
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LSE Alumni Association - official group -
Chennai Business & Entrepreneurship Club -
The Indian Startup Fraternity
Vikas Chawla’s Honors:
Management: Winner of 1st MMA (Madras Management Association) Sanmar Competition on Effective Business Communication 2007
AIESEC: Most Progressive External Relations Award 2005, Best Vice - President Award 2004.
High School: Secured 1st Rank in Commerce Group with 92% in 2002
Sports: Runner up in TN State Level Table Tennis Tournament organised by JGVV Anna Nagar, 4th Place in State Level Doubles Table Tennis Montfort Tournament at Santhome, Mylapore
