Management Student, London School of Economics
London, United Kingdom
- Past
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- Intern at BNP Paribas Private Banking
- Assistant HR Manager at Taj Coromandel
- Intern 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
I am currently pursuing my Masters in Management and Governance at London School of Economics.
Coming from a business family, I have been interested in management from an early age. I undertook business courses right from high-school. I got practical management exposure when I took on a leadership position at AIESEC, a multi-national youth organisation, where I lead a 45-member local chapter in various activities. It was here that I was able to meet people from 40 different countries and understand so many different cultures. It was here that I gained client management skills, HR skills, People management skills, planning and organizing skills. I also interacted closely with top management at large organizations such as IBM, Tata Group and HSBC.
While working at AIESEC, I simultaneously pursued a diploma in HR, to give me the theoretical management framework. After completing the diploma, I joined the HR team at Taj Coromandel, India’s leading hospitality firm. Apart from ensuring process improvements, I also developed strong relationships at work, and continue to maintain them even now. During this period, I also undertook an internship in Germany with Tata Interactive Systems. This internship helped me realize not only the differences in cultures and management styles, but also the similarities. It was an exciting learning experience to adapt to a different environment and a different work culture.
All through my career, I have been an excellent academic performer and at the same time, excelled in various extra-curricular areas. At the LSE, I have executive roles in the Consultancy and Entrepreneurs Society. While at high-school, I won various state level tournaments in table tennis. In 2007, I was adjudged winner of the competition on Effective Business Communication, organised by one of India’s leading management association.
I look forward to getting into management consulting post my masters.
Vikas Chawla’s Specialties:
leadership development, performance management, process improvement, strategy, consulting, enterprise development
Vikas Chawla’s Experience
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Intern
BNP Paribas Private Banking
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; 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 Coromandel
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Hospitality industry)
May 2006 — February 2008 (1 year 10 months)
As part of the Tata Group of companies, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces comprises 83 hotels across the world. Taj Coromandel is a fine blend of the glory of South India's ancient heritage and contemporary design.
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 -
Intern
Tata Interactive Systems GmbH
(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; E-Learning industry)
September 2006 — December 2006 (4 months)
Tata Interactive Systems (TIS) is a global pioneer in e-learning. TIS has grown steadily since 1990 and today 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, UK, Mainland Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and Japan. German disivion 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
(Security and Investigations industry)
January 2006 — March 2006 (3 months)
Siemens Building Technologies (earlier iMetrex Technologies) 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.
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Local Committee President
AIESEC Chennai
(Non-Profit; 10,001 or more employees; AIESEC; Non-Profit Organization Management 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 discovering and developing the potential of youth across 95 countries.
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; 10,001 or more employees; AIESEC; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
January 2004 — February 2005 (1 year 2 months)
I lead a team of 8 members towards providing end-to-end internship solutions to Indian companies. We conducted a Stakeholders Dinner with turnout of 100 delegates including leading CEO’s and HR Heads. We were the 2nd Best Local Chapter in Corporate Internships in Global Network of 700 chapters.
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Management Intern
Thejo Engineering
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Import and Export industry)
December 2004 — January 2005 (2 months)
Thejo Engineering Services deals in rubber products & services. 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 (expected)
Courses:
Analysis of Strategy,
Enterprise Development,
Accountability and Risk Management,
Cross Cutting Issues in Management- Activities and Societies:
- Manager - Entrepreneurs International Challenge (EPIC) 2009,
Team Manager - Corporate Relations, LSE Consultancy Society,
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 118 cities in 24 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East & Australia), Reading (Non – Fiction), Dancing, Listening to Music, playing the guitar and table tennis
Vikas Chawla’s Groups:
Madras Management Association (MMA), National HRD Network (NHRD), AIESEC Alumni Association (AAA), The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), Young Indians (Yi)
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London Business School Active Startup Club -
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Loyola College - Alumini Group -
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BNP PARIBAS Alumni -
EDI Alumni Association -
Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces -
NHRD Network: 12th National Conference
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
