Aashish Verma

Experience

• 

  PepsiCo

  Apr 2010 - May 2010

  Intern
• 

  Roopayan NGO

  Feb 2013 - Mar 2013

  Internship

  Research Project on Meena Manch

• 

  Ogilvy

  Mar 2013 - Apr 2013

  Intern

  Assisted in the execution of Pan-India launch campaigns for Honda Amaze and Taco Bell during my internship.

• 

  McCann Worldgroup

  May 2013 - Dec 2013

  Management Trainee

  -Managed client servicing for DS Group, Dainik Jagran, Nayi Duniya, and Nav Duniya, ensuring client satisfaction and project success.

• 

  Contract India

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

  Brand Executive

  -Managed daily deliverables, monitored progress, and consistently met deadlines for clients, Dainik Jagran and Jagran.com.-Regularly reviewed project progress through consistent communication and review sessions to build trust and transparency.

• 

  Leo Burnett

  Jan 2015 - Feb 2017

  Brand Associate

  Client Account Management:-Managed client relationships for brands including Bacardi, Google, Breezer, Dewar's, and William Lawson's.-Successfully monitored project progress and ensured the timely delivery of client advertisement projects, consistently exceeding expectations.Communication and Collaboration:-Facilitated clear communication channels between clients and internal teams, promoting collaboration and swift resolution of client concerns.Stakeholder Relationship Management:-Fostered enduring relationships with key stakeholders, offering strategic guidance to shape impactful brand narratives. Show less

• 

  Shubhakshika Educational Society

  Sept 2017 - Feb 2018

  Community Volunteer

  -Facilitated learning sessions in English and Math for rehabilitated students.-Received hands-on training under the supervision of a qualified social worker-Designed and facilitated engagement activities to enhance student participation-Choreographed student performances for Delhi University festivals

• 

  Teach For India

  Mar 2018 - May 2020

  Engaged Learning:-Created interactive resources and taught English and Social Science to 150 girls in grades 6th-8th.-Achieved a 30% learning improvement by integrating social-emotional techniques.Innovative Teaching:-Introduced storytelling, role-play, and social-emotional activities to increase reading proficiency by 78%, from 1.8 to 3.2.- Organised collaborative exposure initiatives with city-level NGOs to enhance creativity and confidence.Community Learning:-Co-founded a learning centre and library, enhancing student study time by 40% through academic and social-emotional support.-Facilitated interactive learning environments and engagement activities to promote peer-to-peer learning across diverse community schools. Show less

  • Content Advisor

    Apr 2019 - May 2020

  • Teaching Fellow

    Mar 2018 - May 2020
• 

  StayQrious Neoschool

  Sept 2020 - Feb 2023

  Program manager - Hiring and training

  Recruitment and Talent Development:- Led recruitment efforts and managed talent development programs, achieving a 30% decrease in turnover annually.- Sourced and screened robust applicant pipelines using job portals and tools like Naukri, Internshala and People Connect.- Implemented a successful 21st-century teaching skills fellowship program, reducing company costs by 40% over two years.Student Engagement:- Developed effective strategies to enhance student engagement, resulting in a 76% retention rate.- Created content for parent insight and referral programs, leading to a 20% increase in admissions.Teacher Training:- Conducted coaching sessions and parent insight workshops, enhancing classroom engagement by 40% and overall performance by 25%.- Provided mentorship to 30 learning coaches in teaching pedagogy, organising training sessions to enhance their skills. Show less

• 

  Dharohar

  Mar 2023 - now

  Head of Visitor Experiences

  Strategic Project Management:-Led the planning and execution of Third Space, an innovative edutainment learning centre, cultivating community interaction and growth.-Designed visitor engagement strategies to provide a diverse range of experiential learning resources and opportunities.Team Building and Management:-Built and trained a diverse team on people facilitation and conflict resolution skills, leading to improved visitor satisfaction ratings.-Crafted and led initiatives to spark employee engagement, foster team collaboration, and facilitate spaces for building meaningful connections among team members.-Designed clear operational processes and provided comprehensive training to the team, ensuring consistent and impactful outcomes.Visitor Experience Enhancement:-Meticulously crafted visitor journeys and proactively planned initiatives to deliver planned goals and outcomes, and desired experiences.-Designed visitor engagement strategies and seamless operational processes, resulting in increased participation and membership growth. Show less