PROFESSIONAL PROFILE (BRIEF OVERVIEW)

  • A senior Corporate Trainer with over a decade of experience in Learning & Development (NLP Practitioner)
  • Over 25 years of rich experience in industrial, educational organization out of which 20 years of direct experience @ Development, HR related responsibilities, resources mobilization, personnel & organizational administration including planning, organizing training and development programs etc.

SCHOLASTIC PROFILE

Qualification / Specialization / University / Institution
Ph. D. / Human Psychology / Inter AmericanUniversity for Humanistic Studies, Florida, Argentina, and South America.
M.S. (Master of Science) / Counseling & Psychotherapy / IBMS, Chittoor, AP, India.
(Approved by WHO / IHA)
M.S. (Master of science) / Education management / AlagappaUniversity
Diploma in Training & Development / HR Training / ISTD, New Delhi, India. (1999)

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

  • B.A (Economics) University of Madras
  • Diploma in CommerceGovt. of Maharashtra
  • Diploma in Business ManagementIndian Chamber of Commerce, Bombay
  • Diploma in Finance ManagementUniversity of Bombay
  • Diploma in Imports & Exports ManagementIIMM, Baroda
  • Diploma in TQM & ISO 9000NILEM, Chennai.
PRESENT OCCUPATION

CEO of Vision Unlimited (Touching minds. Spreading Success) a Training and consultancy firm dedicated for Learning and Development for individuals, educational institutions and corporate sector. (Former Executive Director of Indian Institute of Leather Products, Chennai From 1997 to 2007)

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION WITH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, GOVT. DEPT’S & BODIES

MemberCore committee for implementing the scheme of TN Govt. envisaged to

Benefit 5 lakh women as entrepreneurs (2002-03)

MemberBoard of Studies, MBA, MGREngineeringCollege,

(Deemed University) for 2003 – 2004. . Board of Studies, B.A. (economics), SDNBVaishnavCollege for women (2006-09)

MemberSub Committee constituted by CII for Energy & Environments (2004-05)

Associate MemberCentre for EntrepreneurshipDevelopmentAnnaUniversity, MOP Vaishnav clge

Master TrainerTamilnadu Corporation for Development of Women Ltd.

Women Entrepreneurship (2002-2003) for 5 Batches.

ACCLAIMED SUCCESS COACH / TRAINER FOR INSTITUTIONS IN SOFT SKILLS/HR TRAINING

  • UGC – Faculty for AnnamalaiUniversity & MadrasUniversity – for faculty development programs.
  • SIPCOT, SISI, Canara Bank, IOB, CLRI, NIFT, Tamilnadu Women development corporation ltd,for their entrepreneur programs and have addressed more than 15000 women.
  • Has trained more than 70000 workers/supervisors/Managersof Corporates like Forward Shoes, Althaf Shoes, Rabia Leather, AVT Leather, Vijayawada Thermal Power Station, Pleasant Days – 3 star hotel, Queensland – a theme park, Perlos (NOKIA), Axles India Ltd, Madras Cements, Officers of CMDA,Police officers, Asst Commissioners of Income Tax, Godrej Sara Lee, Wheels India Ltd, Sundaram Clayton, Hyundai, Arvin Meritor- Bangalore, Pothys(4500 employees), Jansons, Carborandum Universal, ReGen Powertech Kasturibai company Employees(1300) of Fair price shops (PDS) etc., for the workers, supervisory & Managerial level. Has done Teachers orientation programs and faculty development programs for Various Schools and colleges in and around Chennai.
  • Visited as a guest speaker for over 60 engineering/arts & science, B-Schools, polytechnic colleges.

Has addressed over 25000 students. The list includes Anna University, Jaya Engineering College, SMOT, ITM, Satyabama University, RMK/RMD Group of Institutions, Jeppiar College of Engineering, MGR Engineering College, MOP Vaishnav College, Stella Maris College, Asan Memorial, Gems B School, SRM Valliammai, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, etc. Conductedseveral public programs frequently in Star Hotels for Entrepreneurs, MD/CEOs, Trainers, Teaching professionals and others.

MEMBERSHIP WITH PROFESSIONAL BODIES/INSTITUTIONS

  • Member of Indian Institute of Training & Development (ISTD)
  • Life Member of Indian Institute of Security Management.
  • Public Health Centre, Chennai
  • Sri Ram Samaj
  • Uratha Sinthanai – Loud thinking forum and Nallore vangi
  • All India Tamil Writers Association

HONOURS RECEIVED

  • The Chief Guest for M.Com Convocation program of the University of Madras – delivered the Convocation address
  • One of the Juries in the Final level of “Business Plan” Competition organized by AnnaUniversity with prize money of Rs. One lakh as first prize.
  • Chief Guest during the National Seminar on HRD conducted by MOPVaishnavCollege, Chennai.
  • One of the Speakers in the National seminar for Principals and professors on Employment Potential conducted by MOP Vaishnav College, Chennai sponsored by NAAC.
  • Have appeared in the breakfast shows as Chief Guest in Kaalai thendral of Doordarshan, Kaalai Malar of Jaya TV, and Vanakkam Thamizhagam of Sun TV and Sandhitha Velaiyil in Kalaignar TV. Have been a regular guest in various Live Programs such as Dial Jaya TV, Varthaga Ulagam of Sun TV, Iniya illam of Jaya TV, Win TV, Makkal TV, Raj News, Moon TV and Pothigai. Have done lot of programs in All India Radio and FM Radio, Radio Mirchi and IGNOU’s FM Radio.

SPECIFIC STRENGTH:

  • Known for financial integrity and practicing professionalism and ethics in Business. Other things that define what I am - A freelancer writer, poet, Compere, singer, composer, success coach, counselor and mentor for many youngsters.
  • He is optimistic and enthusiastic about life and living. He is friendly, loving and social, and liked by one and all. He is a good public speaker too. HIs ability to communicate may often inspire others. It is his role in life to inspire and motivate; to raise the spirits of those around me.
  • He is uncommonly attractive, vivacious .demanding, ambitious, intelligent, talented, reliable and trustworthy. Takes partnerships very seriously.

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Has been an Assistant Director/Program coordinator of various talk shows viz. Cho vin Panchayat in Sun TV, Tuglak Darbar in Raj TV, Sen Seshan in Raj TV, Pechu Kacheri in Pothigai, Netru Indru Nalai in Sun TV, Few initial episodes of Arattai Arangam of Sun TV and Kalyana Malai in Sun TV. Have spoken in Radio Mirchi on more than 30 occasions.
  • Has done a 12 weeks program in All India Radio titled: Neengalum thozhil athibar agalam.
  • Has written a series in Dina Thanthi for 18 weeks titled: Vetri Engae? Special Short story published in Amuthasurabi.
  • Has appeared in two Tamil feature films.
  • Has done many Live programs in Pothigai titled – Theriyuma Ungalakkuand Ilamai Inimai

PATENTS & PUBLICATION

  • Published 4 Self Development Books (in Tamil) (out of which 2 Books have won the Best Book Award)and 4 other books with the pen name of Balasandilyan
  • More than 100 Poems, 100 articles published. Written 700 poems and composed and written 60 songs.
  • Over 60 Business articles published.

ACCREDITATIONS

  • Awarded Cultural Title of “Vidya Ratna” by WP & SC – an international organization involved in Promotion of world peace and safety and “Sathaniyalar” Award in the field of Training and Education from a renowned NGO in Chennai
  • “Sathaniyalar” award by Manitha Neya Maiyam for exemplary service in the filed of Education and training.
  • “Palkalai Kalaignar” award by Dr.JG Kannappan Charitable trust.