Shivali Bagayatkar
Navi Mumbai
Summary
Adept at transforming challenges into opportunities, I leveraged my expertise in program evaluation and leadership at Raintree Foundation to enhance project outcomes. My strategic approach to advocacy and campaigns, coupled with a knack for fostering stakeholder engagement, has consistently driven organizational success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Yoga Instructor
Freelance
06.2023 - Current
- Designed yoga flow exercises for clientele of different age groups.
- Followed private 1:1 yoga session for with customised asana sequencing.
- Improved over-all well-being of students through meditation and mindfulness practices.
Program Manager- GESI and Governance
Raintree Foundation
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential barriers to project success.
- Optimized resource allocation, effectively balancing priorities and managing competing demands.
- Spearheaded innovative problem-solving techniques that addressed challenges head-on, resulting in effective resolution measures.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Enhanced project visibility with regular status updates, leading to increased stakeholder engagement.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
Assistant Manager- Corporate Partnerships
Save The Children
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
- Monitored sales trends to adjust pricing strategies for optimal profitability.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations by conducting regular inspections of equipment/operations within the store.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
Partnerships and Research Head
Saral Design Solutions Private Limited
11.2018 - 02.2021
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Partnerships and Research Lead
Saral Design Solutions Private Limited
02.2018 - 11.2018
- Utilized diverse statistical methods to analyze large datasets, identifying patterns that led to meaningful recommendations for business growth.
- Developed custom data visualization tools that clearly communicated complex results to non-technical audiences in an accessible manner.
- Championed a culture of continuous improvement within the research department, driving enhancements in operational processes through ongoing feedback loops and open communication channels.
- Evaluated emerging methodologies in the field, recommending best practices for adoption within the organization''s research framework.
Project Officer -Public Health
Praja Foundation
03.2016 - 08.2017
- Led multi-disciplinary teams in executing complex projects on time, within budget constraints, while adhering to stringent quality standards.
- Fostered a culture of continuous learning by conducting training sessions and workshops aimed at enhancing team skills and knowledge.
- Kept stakeholders informed of progress through regular status updates clearly communicating any changes to project scope, timeline or budget.
- Improved stakeholder satisfaction by conducting thorough project needs assessments and delivering customized solutions.
- Developed comprehensive project plans outlining scope, timeline, budget constraints, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Worked closely with organizations, individual businesses and government agencies to foster welcoming climate for business.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
Jr Researcher
Society For Nutrion Education & Health Action
04.2015 - 12.2015
- Conducted extensive literature reviews and prepared reports to inform crucial data points regarding women's health, child health and nutrition, gender based violence and youth employment.
- Designed surveys and interview guides for effective implementation of multi-disciplinary programmes at the organisation.
- Consistently met deadlines for project deliverables while maintaining high standards for quality control checks on collected data.
- Led teams in multi-disciplinary verticals to collect digitised data on mobile phone
- Analysed large datasets using statistical software packages such as R and SPSS
Education
Master of Arts - Sociology (Honours)
University of Mumbai
Mumbai, India05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
St. Xavier's College Autonomous, Mumbai
Mumbai, India06.2015
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Program Planning
- Program Evaluation
- Advocacy and Campaigns
- Communications
- Research
- Leadership and guidance
- Problem-Solving
- Networking
Timeline
Yoga Instructor
Freelance
06.2023 - Current
Program Manager- GESI and Governance
Raintree Foundation
10.2021 - 11.2022
Assistant Manager- Corporate Partnerships
Save The Children
04.2021 - 08.2021
Partnerships and Research Head
Saral Design Solutions Private Limited
11.2018 - 02.2021
Partnerships and Research Lead
Saral Design Solutions Private Limited
02.2018 - 11.2018
Project Officer -Public Health
Praja Foundation
03.2016 - 08.2017
Jr Researcher
Society For Nutrion Education & Health Action
04.2015 - 12.2015
Master of Arts - Sociology (Honours)
University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
St. Xavier's College Autonomous, Mumbai