Harsimran Walia
Sudbury,ON
Summary
Experienced academician with exceptional management abilities and a passion to pursue excellence in the education industry. Proficient in imparting quality education, training, development, and mentoring to facilitate the holistic growth of students in order to ensure a smooth and confident transition of students into the industry and the corporate arena. A student-centered professor and a visionary team leader, possess documented expertise in teaching management, HR, and communication modules, both at the graduate and the post graduate levels. Proven track record of consistently supporting students, developing instructional plans, organizing and grading exams and tests. Well received commendation for sustaining an effective learning environment through well-prepared classes, relevant assignments, and consistently achieving classroom management and academic goals. Highly committed and well-equipped to manage and lead an academic setup with utmost dedication and a result-oriented mindset.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
CO- Founder & Senior Instructor/ Trainer
Hawk Education
- In pursuance of my passion of coaching, training, mentoring and counseling students, and helping students achieve their goals of international education; I took the initiative and embarked upon my own collaborative initiative of “HAWK education” in the year 2020
- Provide trainings on communications & soft skills, GRE, GMAT & SAT trainings, resume building and interview preparations
- The philosophy “ Spread your wings and Soar to new heights” is deeply imbedded in all our training programs, which encapsulate a catalogue of impact-driven training modules, specifically designed to achieve high scores
- Assisted students to acquire the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to identify options, explore alternatives, and succeed in society.
- Evaluated market trends to identify emerging opportunities and inform strategic decision making.
Manager – HR and Administration
Krishna Technologies Pvt. Limited.
10.2020 - 02.2023
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Spearheaded transition to remote work during global health crisis, ensuring business continuity and employee safety.
Senior Verbal Faculty
Jamboree Education Pvt. Limited
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Successfully undertook trainings and coaching of GMAT, GRE verbal
- Actively involved in career counseling for students, helping them choose the right course for higher studies abroad by matching their skills, interest and academic background with compatible courses, aligning their personal and professional goals.
- Evaluated and revised curriculum materials, ensuring alignment with current educational standards and trends.
Visiting Faculty for the PG Courses
IIPM, Noida , Delhi area
07.2009 - 09.2012
- Modules Taught – HRM, OB, Group dynamics, Cross cultural Management, Compensation and Benefit Analysis
- Other responsibilities – Conducting admission interviews, Setting Question papers, Evaluation
- Awards – Was awarded THE IIPM AWARD for outstanding academic contribution for the year 2011.
Visiting Faculty HR
Asian Business School ABS – Noida
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Designation - Visiting Faculty HR for the Bachelors in Business Administraion & PG Courses.
- Promoted an inclusive classroom environment by accommodating diverse learning needs and fostering open communication among students.
Visiting Faculty HR
Massco Media – Noida
02.2009 - 03.2010
- Modules Taught – Business Management & Economics.
- Improved students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving activities and real-world examples into lesson plans.
- Provided constructive feedback on student assignments and presentations, empowering them to improve their academic performance.
Full time Faculty for the PGDBA (Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administraion)bcourse
WLC COLLEGE INDIA
07.2008 - 07.2009
- Modules Taught – HR, OB ,Micro Economics, Marketing Fundamentals, Cutting Edge, Integrated Organisation Principles, Communications &Soft skills
- Responsibilities - Taking classes for the PGDBE course for the above mentioned modules
- Content Development and curriculum development for HR, Communication & Soft Skills - Developed full module content for Compensation & Benefit strategy Module for the e-learning portal
- Ensuring co-ordination and smooth functioning of the entire Academic Department
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Business Management classes for the Post Graduate Program
AMITY INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL
04.2007 - 02.2008
- Industry Interaction – Actively involved in placement and advisory services
- Training students for Campus Placements – Interview and group discussion preparation.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Full Time Faculty –Management
CANADIAN INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (EXTENSION OF GEORGIAN COLLEGE, BARRIE CANADA)
09.2004 - 12.2006
- Modules Taught – Economics, Management Principles & Foundations, Human resource management, Organisation Behavior, Strategic Management, Analyzing Ethical Issues, Developing Leadership, Introduction to Marketing, Global Marketing
- Responsibilities - Have been involved in teaching the automotive marketing programs for Georgian college, Barrie, Canada
- In addition to lecturing, I was also responsible and successfully undertook many aspects of instructional planning and development, Curriculum development, syllabus modification to meet the needs of local students and local labor markets, all aspects of student evaluation and academic counseling from time to time to help them overcome academic and relate problems.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
Symbiosis Institute
Pune, India04.2009
Masters in Commerce - Commerce
University Business School, Punjab University
Chandigarh, India01.2003
B.Com (Honors) - Commerce
Govt. College For Girls, Sector 11, Punjab University
Chandigarh, India01.2001
Senior Secondary (12th standard) - High School
Carmel Convent School, Chandigarh
India01.1998
Secondary (10th standard) - School Education
Carmel Convent School, Chandigarh
India01.1996
Skills
- Excellent Verbal and written communication
- Student Engagement & Student-Centered Learning
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Public Speaking
- Collaborative learning
- Curriculum development & Implementation
- Fluent in English
- Organizational Skills
- Soft skills training
Accomplishments
- Achieved exemplary academic performance during school and college years
- Developed many innovative assignments and projects for students to make learning more effective.
- Attended various seminars in the Business School.
- Executive member of business club, University business School, Chandigarh.
- As a full time faculty, coordinated Auto show organized by the students in the annual founders’ day of November 2005.
Workshopsprograms
- Capstone – Business Simulation workshop, 07/06/2006
- Instructional skills workshop (ISW), 04/2005
- Total Quality Man Workshop, 07/23/2005
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 08/26/1980
References
For quick references, please check - http://www.linkedin.com/in/Harsimranwalia
More References available as desired.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Punjabi
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Computer Proficiency
- Well versed with MS Office (Power Point, Word, Excel)
- Proficient in E-learning set ups and portals.
INTERNATIONAL TRAINING
Selected and successfully undertook 3-week extensive training in teaching and curriculum development at the Georgian College, Barrie, Canada in July 2007 as a part of the faculty development program.
Timeline
Manager – HR and Administration
Krishna Technologies Pvt. Limited.
10.2020 - 02.2023
Senior Verbal Faculty
Jamboree Education Pvt. Limited
08.2017 - 03.2020
Visiting Faculty HR
Asian Business School ABS – Noida
01.2010 - 01.2011
Visiting Faculty for the PG Courses
IIPM, Noida , Delhi area
07.2009 - 09.2012
Visiting Faculty HR
Massco Media – Noida
02.2009 - 03.2010
Full time Faculty for the PGDBA (Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administraion)bcourse
WLC COLLEGE INDIA
07.2008 - 07.2009
Business Management classes for the Post Graduate Program
AMITY INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL
04.2007 - 02.2008
Full Time Faculty –Management
CANADIAN INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (EXTENSION OF GEORGIAN COLLEGE, BARRIE CANADA)
09.2004 - 12.2006
CO- Founder & Senior Instructor/ Trainer
Hawk Education
MBA - Human Resources Management
Symbiosis Institute
Masters in Commerce - Commerce
University Business School, Punjab University
B.Com (Honors) - Commerce
Govt. College For Girls, Sector 11, Punjab University
Senior Secondary (12th standard) - High School
Carmel Convent School, Chandigarh
Secondary (10th standard) - School Education
Carmel Convent School, Chandigarh
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