Zeenat V.

Experience

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  Shishuvan School

  May 2011 - Sept 2011

  Counseling Intern
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  Sharnam Therapy and Healing

  Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

  Counselor Intern
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  Masina Hospital

  Feb 2012 - Feb 2012

  Conseling Intern
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  Ryze Overseas

  Jul 2012 - Dec 2013

  Education Counselor

  Supported students at decision-making stages to determine their Career path by conducting Aptitude Tests and other Psychometric tests; Advising and enabling them to make well-informed and sound decisions.Conducted Training Workshops on Study Skills, Time Management, Stress Management, Goal Setting, Emotional Intelligence for Students, Parents and Teachers in various colleges and schools throughout MumbaiDelivered Guest Lectures at Parent-Teacher Meetings in several reputed Colleges.Overseas Education Counseling and Career Decision Making for Students applying to Universities abroad.Well versed with University Application process and Visa processes for Major Education Destinations. Show less

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  Aga Khan Youth and Sports Board for India

  Jan 2014 - Apr 2016

  Program Development Officer

  Planning and implementation of National programs and camps for Ismaili youth (developmental camps)Conceptualization, designing and implementation of post program development and evaluation tools.Conceptualization and development of various activity based curriculum to build self esteem, integrity, restraint and some of the other assets from the 40 assets given by Search Institute for youth development.Conceptualize, design and conduct training for facilitators/volunteers.Coordinate with Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and external agencies for identifying professional faculties for the program.Conducting research on issues faced by youth/ youth needs today and ways to cater to those needs by restructuring current programs or designing new programs for the youth ‘Life Coach’ at several AKYSBI camps entrusted with identifying students who require special attention or counseling and conduct counseling sessions with them. Show less

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  VIDYA

  May 2016 - Apr 2017

  Youth Program Manager

  Design and Implementation of programs in alignment with VIDYA’s vision and mission: building up each component of youth program viz. open school, employability skills and youth forum, including the elements of life skills, soft skills and career guidanceAchievement & measurement of program goals, impact assessment & Constant refinement the program to meet stakeholder needs in a dynamic scenarioHands on engagement with beneficiaries through regular sessionsLeading the Counseling Desk for PAN Mumbai initiativesTeam Management and Networking with relevant partners, resource persons as per program needsActing as an ambassador for VIDYA at various forums and contributing to brand recognition and fundraising activities for the organization. Show less

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  Aga Khan Council for India

  May 2017 - Oct 2018

  Operations Head

  Assist the Executive Officer in daily operations & Media Summary, coordinate/collaborate with National Members. Camp In-charge of “Bright Sparx” an Academic Enrichment Residential Camp (An initiative of Aga Khan Education Board for India) that focuses on enhancing math, English and critical thinking skills of students. Responsibilities included End-to End Planning, curriculum development for critical thinking skills, implementation and monitoring, program assessment development & evaluation, incorporated key learnings from Programs KPIs & feedback into future planning.Spiral curriculum on self development and integrity module created to be delivered to youth through various programs of Aga Khan Youth and Sports Board for India Show less

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  SVT College

  Nov 2017 - Apr 2018

  Guest Lecturer

  Faculty for ‘Youth Development’ Curriculum for SYBSc students specializing in Counseling & Early Childhood Development. Incorporated aspects like Project work, Visit to youth development centers and Interactions with young achievers/leaders Course to give hands-on understanding of youth development to the students.

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  SVT College

  Nov 2018 - Apr 2019

  Guest Lecturer - Youth Development

  Faculty for ‘Youth Development’ Curriculum for SYBSc students specializing in Counseling & Early Childhood Development. Incorporated aspects like Project work, Visit to youth development centers and Interactions with young achievers/leaders Course to give hands-on understanding of youth development to the students.

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  Antarang Foundation

  Feb 2019 - now

  Development & Strategic Execution of annual AE calendar backed by evidence to support selection of activities & events.Build rapport & trust with the youth & solve for personal cases in communities where students need immediate special support (violence/abuse of any kind etc.) from time to time through counselingStrategic Planning around use of Social Media effectively to enable continously engage the Alumni outside of workshops, events & activitiesPlanning & conducting all alumni related workshops, events, alumni meets, community walks, etc. on a yearly basisEnsuring smooth implementation of all alumni related activities and increasing alumni attendance & participationBuilding a relationship with existing alumni to understand their ongoing needs for training & supportNetworking, identifying external resources & liaisoning with them for effective execution of all relevant goals & objectivesImplement Antarang’s CareeReady program ensuring the operational goals for the year are met.Evaluate the work of trainers and volunteers to ensure that programs are of appropriate quality and that resources are used effectivelyManaging center progress – attendance, trainer performance, curriculum progress, student progress.Collaborate with the Training Manager for train-the-trainer plans and keep the curriculum and training modules up to date.Participate in professional organizations and continuing education activitiesIdeate and implement Key Performance metrics and enable effective reporting of Programs,Participate in organization’s expansion plans, liaise with stakeholders across geographiesDevelop and maintain NGO & Corporate partnerships Show less

  • Lead - Youth Development and Partnerships

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Manager - Alumni Relations and Development

    Apr 2022 - Mar 2023

  • Manager Student Outcomes (Mentoring, Alumni engagement, Placement)

    Apr 2020 - Mar 2022

  • Manager CareeReady and Alumni Engagement

    Feb 2019 - Mar 2020