Vedica Saxena

Experience

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  Freelancer

  Mar 2004 - Mar 2019

  I conducted training sessions for corporates on Presentation Skills, Personality Development, Soft Skills, Confidence Building, Spoken English, Time Management, Positive Thinking, Communication Skills, Emaill Etiquettes, Telephonic Etiquettes, Customer Service and more. I also conducted training sessions with schools and colleges on Language & Life Skills, Spoken English, LSRW, Building Team Work, Coordination and Time Management .Also conducted Soft Skills and Spoken English classes for beginners (soldier’s wives in Defence Cantt). Conducted classes on Spoken English for a group of 25 trainees on soft skills, personal , personality development, body language and etiquettes, basic behavioral etiquettes and code of conduct. Show less I modeled for about 7 years while pursuing my college and graduation as a ramp model and print media model. During my modeling career, I worked with many national and international brands including many renowned designers from the industry. I also had the opportunity to be on the cover of Trednz magazine Hyderabad, was also featured in Savvy Magazine, South India magazine and Times of India for their anniversary issue.National Brands : Mebaz, Kalaniketan, Brisah, Kalanjali, Akruthi, Neeru’s, Toshiba, Panasonic, Canon Camera Launch, CellKon Mobile launch, Neeru’s, Samsung, Gitanjali, GRT Jewelers, Bhargavi, Kirtilal Jewelers.International Brands : Toni n Guy, Levi’s, Schwarzkopf, Aldo, AUDI, Cottons, Reebok, Westside, Sisley, Lerros, Flying Machine, Calvin Klein, Paris De Salon, Sebastian Professionals, Landrover, Tata Manza, Harley Davidson Launch, Globus Fashion Show. Print and Media : APCO textiles, Magazines like Savvy Fashion n Glamour, Trendz, Hi Blitz, Avant-garde Life, Metro 6, 7 up, Kingfisher, DRS International, RADO.I was also the 2nd runners up, Miss South India in 2007. This experience has helped me gain confidence and come out stronger as a person. I learnt to survive which helped me develop my overall personality. Show less

  • Emcee

    Apr 2012 - Mar 2019

  • Corporate Trainer

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2015

  • Fashion Model

    Mar 2004 - Jun 2011
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  DRS International School

  Apr 2010 - Dec 2010

  Corporate Trainer

  Trained school teachers of DRS and their franchise schools on communication skills, body language, personal grooming, personality developmentAssessing the knowledge and skill level of the audienceHandling group discussions and debatesMotivating audience to build confidence and overcome their weaknessTrained on effective public speaking skills, time management, goal settingAs a part of this organization, I also trained senior level Managers of ZYDUS PHRAMA Company and conducted regular workshops for Zydus Pharma to train senior level managers on communication skills, email etiquettes, telephone etiquettes, dining etiquettes, personality development, body language, grooming classes, etc., Show less

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  Haworth

  Jan 2011 - Oct 2014

  Client Experience & Marketing Executive
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  Essar International School - India

  Oct 2014 - Sept 2016

  Language & Life Skills Trainer

  Conduct classes on various topics like communication skills, personal grooming, health & hygiene, personality development, public speaking skills, boosting self-confidence, body language, etc.,Also, take up classes on English literature.Teach Business Studies & Interview skills for classes 11th & 12th.Also train school teachers on grooming and conducting classroom teaching, personality development and soft skills.With classes 1 to 10, I also curated my own lesson plans on Life Skills as per the CBSE guidelines. Show less

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  Momspresso

  Feb 2017 - Nov 2022

  Blogger

  Independent blogger with my own blog page on WordPress www.vedicapanwar.wordpress.com and Momspresso (parenting platform)https://www.momspresso.com/parenting/children-become-what-you-make-of-them-todayI also blog for Women's Web, Blog Chatter, Fuzia, World of Moms to name a few. I've written a number of sponsored/brand articles for brands like Amazon Alexa, Chicco baby product, Mother's Horlicks, Junior Horlicks, Dettol, Johnson's & Johnson's, pampers. I’ve done many product review campaigns like R for rabbit and more.I also write brand/sponsored articles, undertake product reviews and brand campaigns, host cafe meets for product launches. I've worked with brands like Dettol, Chicco, Pampers, Jhonson & Jhonson, Mother's Horlicks Junior Horlicks, Dabur, Ariel, Future Generali Life, Nutralite, R for Rabbit, Vicks baby rub and some more. I've written expert articles on parenting and baby related topics. I've been into content writing for a health care firm. I've been a part of the new Johnson's launch and was invited to attend the same in Mumbai where it was first launched. Since then I host gentle cafe meets too for young mums.I received certificate of appreciation from ICICI for Advantage Woman Awards for submitting an article on ‘women of courage’ under ‘Fund Your Own Worth’ campaign 4 years ago.I was one among the top five finalists of the Women's Web, Orange Flower Digital Award under the Parenting Blogging category in 2017. Show less

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  Project Director, Tagore International School (Vasant Vihar)

  Apr 2019 - Nov 2022

  Project Director
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  Cognizant

  Dec 2020 - Nov 2022

  English & Behavioral Trainer

  I've been training interns and newly hired employees at Cognizant on Behavioral skills and English-speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. I'm also training them on their Step Up assessments.

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  WICCI - Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

  Jun 2021 - Feb 2024

  Delhi Vice President

  Vice President - Delhi for Diversity & Inclusion Council, WICCI- As part of my role, I will be working on policies to strengthen diversity and inclusion at every level, provide recommendations via representations/ delegations/ media to relevant government authorities and institutions along with my state and national council members on different endeavors; towards enabling policy changes and incentives, improving economic and social ecosystems for women to thrive at all levels with a view to robustly encourage and empower them in businesses, professions, industry and commerce. Show less

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  G100: Mission Million

  Jul 2022 - Feb 2024

  Advisory Council Member

  From Diversity & Inclusion to Hospitality & Tourism, I'm happy to embrace and lead it ALL- Along with being a Vice President for WICCI Diversity and Inclusion Delhi over 1.5 years, it gives me immense happiness to share that I've been offered to join The G100 Club as Advisory Member, State Advisory Council for Hospitality and Tourism in Delhi. This is another feather in my cap and I cannot be more thankful. G100: Mission Million is an empowered group of 100 women leaders from across the world, leading 100 global wings, supported by 100 He for She champions (Denim Club) and 100 Country Chairs for powerful advocacy, awareness & impact across governments and organisations for a gender equal future. G100 comprises and engages with a league of luminaries including Nobel Laureates, Heads of States, Ministers, Businesses, Universities, Philanthropists, Investors, Entrepreneurs, Professionals, Corporate and Community Leaders. G100 is an action + think tank that comprises 100 wings/sectors, led by 100 Global Chairs respectively, who further nominate 100 country chairs in 100 countries for global reach and impact. Country chairs further foster communities of 100 members directly or through further distributed leadership of region/state/city chairs.We believe that when the force of our solutions exceeds the force of our problems, the mountain of change will move - the shift will occur. The G100 offers the myriad strengths and resourcefulness of its network and knowledge in the service of all solutions that further women’s equality, empowerment and leadership. Show less

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  JLL India

  Nov 2022 - Mar 2024

  Workplace Experience Manager & DEI Leader
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  CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS)

  Mar 2024 - now

  Facilities Manager

  Facilities Manager with CBRE at Microsoft campus, Hyderabad.