
Timeline
About me
EdD Candidate in Learning & Instruction | Diversity Equity & Inclusion | Educational Technology | Senior Human Resources Professional | Asia Bridge Graduate Fellow
Education

Shreemati nathibai damodar thackersey women's university
-Master's degree clinical psychology
Tata institute of social sciences
-Dpm personnel management and industrial relations
Pune university
-Postgraduate degree school psychology
University of san francisco
2021 - 2026Doctor of education - edd learning & instruction (concentration in educational technology)
Experience

Pragati vocational assessment center (pvac)
Jan 2002 - Jan 2004Co-founderSet up a premier organization in Goa which partners with the government, industry and educational institutions to provide consultation in career guidance, counseling and education.• Devised the curriculum for workshops held for students and entry level professionals on career development skills• Partnered with the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry to impart knowledge and skills important to achieve success in recruitment tests, job interviews, resume writing and group discussions. The target customers here were Engineering, M.B.A., and M.C.A. students from Goa’s premier colleges• Worked with the Education department of the Government of Goa to incorporate Career Guidance in the draft proposal for the state School Education Policy • Conceptualized programs to impart study skills, stress management techniques and interpersonal communication skills for several clients• Interviewed by local newspapers and journals for success in the program Show less

Applied research international
Jan 2004 - Jan 2008Human resources manager• Managed the daily HR operations while helping set the HR strategy for the people programs • Streamlined recruiting and implemented an applicant tracking system in record time• Championed the performance management process which included: implementing a performance management system, driving planning calendar, leading objectives process, creating a foundation for the compensation program, and identifying and establishing essential trainings • Partnered with senior management to help roll-out and maintain policies and programs• Managed the employee life cycle from recruiting to on-boarding, development and off boarding • Grew the marine simulation team from 5 to over 30 employees• Collaborated with the leadership team to create a memorable on-boarding experience, encourage a performance feedback culture, and ensure that off-boarding is handled with integrity Show less

Pfizer
Jan 2008 - Jan 2016Human resources business partner• Deliver human resources strategic consulting for multiple business units. • Lead initiatives and activities in key functional areas and in HR, including talent management, process improvement, employee engagement, organizational design, talent reviews, succession planning, management development, training, compensation, and talent acquisition.

Freelance
Jan 2016 - Jan 2017Freelance od consultantWorked on Learning and Development and Organization Development projects with consultants and companies across industries.Achievements• Conceptualized and executed Competency Mapping and Development Centers from end-to-end• Facilitated the Strategic HR Leadership Journey programme for NHRDN• Helped organize HR Confluence 2017 which brought together HR professionals, business professionals and academician on a common platform to discuss issues and find solutions

Ncdex
Jan 2017 - Jan 2018Assistant vice president human resourcesNCDEX is a financial services company.

Nccl
Jan 2018 - Jan 2021Head - human resourcesNCCL is a financial services company.

Graduate student senate at university of san francisco
Jan 2021 - Jan 2022Graduate student senator - school of education
University of san francisco
Dec 2021 - Dec 2023Instructed and assisted for the following courses:International Business International Negotiation Reading and Evaluating ResearchPerformance Evaluation
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Aug 2022 - Dec 2023Graduate Assistant - Logistics Coordinator, Center for Global Education
Oct 2021 - Aug 2023Student Assistant Executive Education
Dec 2021 - Aug 2022

Center for business studies and innovation in the asia-pacific
Aug 2023 - May 2024Graduate assistant
University of san francisco
May 2024 - nowData analysis proficiency trainer | instructional technology and training
Licenses & Certifications
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Human subjects research (hsr)
Citi programApr 2024 
Qpr gatekeeper certificate
Qpr instituteMar 2023- View certificate

Digital communication and collaboration
University of san franciscoMay 2023 
Instructional design: adult learners
LinkedinSept 2022
Yoga teacher training course
Rishikesh yog nirvanaJan 2023
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Poonam KakodkarGlobal Student Ambassador Program Center for Business Studies and Innovation in Asia-Pacific Apr 2023 The Global Student Ambassador Program (GSAP) is designed to provide future leaders with opportunities to develop business and cultural capabilities of and immersion experience in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Awarded to Poonam KakodkarAsia Bridge Graduate Fellow 2022-23 Center for Asia Pacific Studies Oct 2022
- Awarded to Poonam KakodkarCultural Diversity Immersion: Interpersonal Engagement Badge University of San Francisco's Cultural Centers Nov 2021 The Interpersonal Engagement Badge focuses on identities, power dynamics, and communication styles. The Interpersonal Engagement Badge is earned by completing 2 of the 3 workshops in the Interpersonal Engagement segment.
- Awarded to Poonam KakodkarCultural Diversity Immersion: Solidarity Building Badge University of San Francisco's Cultural Centers Nov 2021 The Solidarity Building Badge focuses on dialogue as a method for critically examining socialization, equity, and justice. The workshops in Badge 3 are intentionally designed as 2-hour sessions to increase time for group dialogue.
- Awarded to Poonam KakodkarCultural Diversity Immersion: Identity Awareness Badge University of San Francisco's Cultural Centers Oct 2021 The Identity Awareness Badge provides a foundation for discussing social identities, cultural differences, and concepts central to social justice work. The Identity Awareness Badge is earned by completing all three workshops in the Identity Awareness segment.
Volunteer Experience
Health Ambassador
Issued by Second Harvest on Jan 2022
Associated with Poonam KakodkarVolunteer
Issued by TiE Silicon Valley on Oct 2021
Associated with Poonam Kakodkar
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