A. Vaishnavi
Rotterdam,Netherlands
Summary
Learning and Development Manager with extensive experience in leading strategic initiatives that improve employee performance and support organizational goals. Expertise in needs assessments, training program development, and delivery of effective learning experiences. Advanced from Training Coordinator to Academy Head, overseeing competency development in mechanical delivery units and enhancing skills in the manufacturing sector.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6030
6030
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Deputy Manager
HCLTech
Chennai
2012.08 - 2025.03
- Coordinated with various departments to assess skill gaps and jointly design targeted training programs that delivered significant business outcomes.
- Designed over 750 hours of comprehensive e-learning content alongside hands-on workshops and simulations.
- Executed targeted behavioral training programs, driven by needs assessments to uplift workforce engagement. Crafted innovative training experiences that significantly enhanced organisational performance.
- Developed and executed project-specific training interventions, fostering measurable learning outcomes and facilitating proactive deployment of upskilled talent.
- Managed team of L&D experts while directing internal and external trainers to support training needs.
- Spearheaded impactful induction initiatives and managed recruitment drives across key cities of India.
- Functioned as training function ambassador in client engagements, offering customized solutions and promoting training as a service.
- Analyzed and reported learning impacts to senior management and stakeholders, continuously refining strategies for enhanced outcomes.
- Trained junior team members on learning and development best practices, instilling a culture of teamwork and perpetual enhancement.
- Analyzed training impact via performance metrics and participant evaluations; applied modifications to enhance educational outcomes.
Executive - Learning Solutions Group
ExpertusHR Pvt Ltd
Chennai
2008.06 - 2009.11
- Executed recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes for junior roles.
- Streamlined company policies for improved staff productivity.
- Delivered updates on HR policy changes to employees following amendments.
- Managed employee statutory communications regarding pension and insurance.
- Supported senior content managers in content development using ADDIE Model.
- Conducted exit interviews to extract insights for enhancing HR practices.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management & Marketing
SSN School of Management
Chennai, India /2010 - 2012.01
Execuitve Diploma - Financial Management
Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA)
Chennai, India /2008 - 2009.01
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Finance
MOP Vaishnav College for Women
Chennai, India /2005 - 2008.01
Skills
- Data Driven Learning Analysis
- Training Need Identification
- Employee Engagement
- Training Content Creation
- Training Program Management
- Remote & Hybrid Learning Optimization
Certification
- Certified Learning & Development Manager (CLDM), CAMI
- Certified Performance & Competency Developer (CPCD), Middle Earth HR
Achievements
- Recognized as the top-performing training academy for multiple consecutive years among the training division.
- Consistently recognized as an 'Exceptional Performer' throughout all evaluations.
- Honored as “Outstanding Employee of the Year” for 6 consecutive years and inducted into the elite league of high-performing professionals.
- Spot Award recipient for leading successful deployment of comprehensive training frameworks.
- Delivered a paper on “Competency Development Framework” at the HCLTech Good Practices Conference, sharing insights on workforce capability building.
- Edited and curated the quarterly MEI Academy Newsletter, enhancing awareness of training outcomes and L&D best practices.
Timeline
Deputy Manager
HCLTech
2012.08 - 2025.03
Executive - Learning Solutions Group
ExpertusHR Pvt Ltd
2008.06 - 2009.11
MBA - Human Resources Management & Marketing
SSN School of Management
/2010 - 2012.01
Execuitve Diploma - Financial Management
Loyola Institute of Business Administration (LIBA)
/2008 - 2009.01
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Finance
MOP Vaishnav College for Women
/2005 - 2008.01