Abhishek Pundir
Etobicoke,ON
Summary
Enthusiastic and Compassionate Job Developer with a passion for connecting individuals with meaningful employment opportunities. Dedicated to empowering individuals facing barriers to secure meaningful employment. With more than three years of experience in career counseling and strong networking skills to facilitate successful job placements and foster mutually beneficial relationships between job seekers and employers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Job Coach/ Job Developer
Woodgreen Community Services
10.2023 - Current
- Connected(Cold Calling) with potential employers to generate leads and introducing deserving clients
- Outreached local employers and emplaning briefly about the employment services funded by EO and discussing some of the incentives
- Assisted in drafting welcome email to potential employers explaining the on-boarding
- Assisted in preparing job listings keeping specific needs of the clients
- Gathered and provided information about different training, workshops and job opportunities to clients
- Developed rapport with our clients by understanding their requirements and employment situation
- Helped JCs in attending to our clients and provided my feedback and good counsel on employment opportunities
- Tailored resumes of clientele for specific job postings
- Supported JCs in monitoring client progress
Volunteer Tutor
LAMP
01.2022 - Current
- Organized and participated in community meetings, workshops, and events to foster community engagement, promote social cohesion, and raise awareness about available resources
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and respect for the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of community members, ensuring inclusive and equitable services
- Collaborated with a diverse team of volunteers and professionals, contributing to a supportive and cohesive work environment
- Employed effective conflict resolution techniques when dealing with interpersonal or community-level conflicts, promoting peaceful and constructive solutions
Customer Service and Sales Agent
Optima International Communications
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Prepared, researched, and maintained various documents with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy
- Drafted and formatted correspondence, demonstrating proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access
- Operated office equipment and computer software with speed and skill to create presentation materials and forms
- Responded to inquiries, drawing upon a broad knowledge of operational functions and areas
- Coordinated meeting rooms, bookings, and special requirements for meetings, and transcribed minutes
Assistant Professor/Placement Officer
Jamia Millia Islamia
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Successfully ran a placement cell catering to the growing need of finding meaningful work for students from diverse backgrounds
- Conducted workshops on job search, resume making and better interviews
- Mentored students on individual pathways for career advancement
- Conducted meetings with potential employers and organized job fairs for the students with diverse academic qualifications and training
- Collaborated with employers for individual training programs accommodating diverse needs of the students
- Aided students in finding the co-ops for the completion of their academic programs
- Delivered presentations for the potential employers that ease the process of on-boarding and equitable hiring
- Bridged gaps between the potential employers and employees by focusing on the multiple ways of assessing the skills
- Created and distributed educational materials, including handouts and notes
Education
Master of Philosophy - Comparative Literature
Jamia Millia Islamia
2013
Master of Arts - English Literature
Jamia Millia Islamia
2011
Skills
- Performed outreach work for placement cell, including meetups with potential employers to understand the requirements of various industries
- Built rapport with employers in various industries and explored options of placement for diverse need clients
- Facilitated the on-boarding of students for co-ops and experiential training, keeping in mind the various accommodations required
- Incentivized the employers for the hiring, training and transition-in-employment processes
- Focused on the individual need-based training for the students of divergent needs and skills
- Monitored the professional growth of the trainees by conducting timely visits at the work sites
- Liaised with industry experts and employers to enhance the employability of the clients
- Organized job fairs, employer-employee interactions, and skill enhancement workshops
- Conducted workshops on job-surfing (job search), resume writing and interview preparation, and administered mock interviews
- Participated and conducted workshops to better understand the barriers to effective employment for neurodiverse students
- Liaised with community support partners and developed specific workshops to cater to issues of gender equity, mental health and explored possibilities of volunteer work for the students
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Volunteer Job Coach/ Job Developer
Woodgreen Community Services
10.2023 - Current
Volunteer Tutor
LAMP
01.2022 - Current
Customer Service and Sales Agent
Optima International Communications
01.2021 - 01.2022
Assistant Professor/Placement Officer
Jamia Millia Islamia
01.2015 - 01.2019
Master of Philosophy - Comparative Literature
Jamia Millia Islamia
Master of Arts - English Literature
Jamia Millia Islamia
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