Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
**Empowering the next generation through a blend of Logic, Heart, and Art.** With over 7 years of experience in the education sector, my journey has been defined by a single goal: helping students realize their full potential. As the **Founder of Guiding Star**, I have transitioned from managing large-scale educational projects to building a holistic ecosystem where students develop both their career paths and their personal confidence. **MY PILLARS OF EXPERTISE:** 📍 **. Strategic Career Guidance** Holding a PG Diploma in Career Guidance & Counselling from Bharathiar University, I provide data-backed roadmaps. I have helped 1,000+ students across Chennai, Kancheepuram, and Thiruvallur navigate complex scholarship systems and course selections. 🎭 **. Theatre-in-Education (TIE)** I believe theatre is the ultimate tool for confidence. I conduct specialized Theatre Workshops that help students overcome stage fear, improve public speaking, and develop emotional intelligence. We don't just talk about confidence; we practice it. 📊 ** Project Management Excellence** With 7+ years at the Agaram Foundation, I bring a disciplined approach to student development. Managing projects like Namathu Palli and Vidhai taught me how to deliver results on time, manage stakeholders, and lead volunteer teams effectively. MY FOUNDER’S MISSION AT GUIDING STAR: To provide 360-degree mentorship. Whether it’s a resume-building workshop, a theatre-based soft skills session, or a 1-on-1 career counselling meeting, my focus is on the **Holistic Development** of the individual. As a dedicated Project Coordinator and Career Counsellor with over 7 years of experience in the education sector, I specialize in the holistic development of students. My approach uniquely blends structured project management with the creative power of Theatre-in-Education. Having coordinated the annual Kalikulu arts workshops at Agaram Foundation in collaboration with art experts, I have mastered diverse art forms to build student confidence and self-expression. Backed by a PG Diploma in Career Guidance & Counselling, I have successfully mentored over 1,000 students through the Uyarvukupadi program, providing expert scholarship mapping and academic roadmaps. From managing flagship initiatives like Vidhai and Namathu Palli to conducting theatre-based soft skills workshops, I am committed to equipping students with both a strategic professional plan and the creative courage to achieve their goals.
As a certified career guide from Bharathiar University I would like to guide and counsel students according to their skills,interest and guide them for the right course in right college. And also I can explain about the various scholarship for the students ,which help them financially. Happy to collaborate with schools to guide the students about the various entrance exam, eligibility ,and courses and it's job opportunities. On 24.06.23-8.07.23 got an opportunity from department of career guidance to participate as a guest speaker and guide 12th completed students in three district ,6 division where I guided more than 1000 students.
As a project co-ordinator I have experienced role like Planning and executing of a Project on monthly basis like volunteer meet, Mentor and Mentee meet. Have experienced as a team player with volunteers in selection procedure of students in Vidhai selection. Able to handle internal and external factors while handling the Projects. Having an ability to work under pressure. • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments. • Coordinated presentations for customers and project members to detail project scope, progress and results. • Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters. • Counseled departmental leaders to determine issues and deliver solutions to individualized problems and concerns. • Arranged events by overseeing logistics, budgets, venue selection and activity planning. • Gathered requirements for ongoing projects and organized details for management use. • Worked in Projects like Vidhai selection,Kalaikulu training Program and volunteer management. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Involved in the inception of “Agaram KalaiKuzhu” - a group involving Agaram students to showcase their talent in folk arts. Coordinated various folk arts programs in creating social awareness by organizing more than 15 folk arts categories.
Evaluated project performance and made proactive adjustments to maintain quality and schedule. Created strategic plans to turn leadership mandates into actionable project plans. Worked in Projects like Nammathu Palli Namathupalli Project is a project to enhance the skills of government schools students where Agaram trained the students by providing training in various fields. Agaram also joined hands with corporates to refurbish the school toilets and buildings for two schools.