KINJAL GANDHI
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
A dedicated social work enthusiast with 10 years of experience demonstrating a solid commitment to serving disadvantaged youth and adults, including homeless, emancipated youth, and special-needs populations. Documented success in overcoming challenges of limited resources to design high-quality, cost-effective, and comprehensive programs that improve lives by providing livelihoods. Skilled at building community support and strategic partnerships to transform under-served populations. Looking forward to pursuing a formal degree in social work to further my ambition of becoming a professional social worker. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level at this position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Advisor & Counsellor
AP Guru
05.2022 - Current
- Assesses student interest, aptitudes, and abilities in order to assist in academic and career planning
- Provides personal, vocational, and other non-academic counseling to needy students.
Project Lead/Volunteer
Shree Seva Foundation
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided social work support, including short-term counseling, community resource planning, and crisis intervention
- Supported the healthcare team, developing, reviewing, and understanding treatments plans, such as psychosocial assessments and acceptable social work interventions
- Assisted the social service program by drafting 25+ policies, procedures, and guidelines for the program.
Social Entrepreneur
Water Salon (Siddhidhata Enterprises)
05.2013 - 08.2020
- Managed a Professional Beauty Salon to train & employ underprivileged youth ( Homeless, Single Mothers, Physically Challenged)
- Scaled operations from 0 to 3 branches in the first 5 years with a steady growth of 15% Y-O-Y.
Counselling Executive
RichFeel Trichology Centre
08.2011 - 12.2012
- Facilitated supportive services and counseling for clients to address special concerns and ease the transition of personality
- Supported the healthcare team, developing, reviewing, and understanding treatment plans, such as psychosocial assessments and acceptable interventions.
Education
Master's - International Relations And Diplomacy
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ02.2025
PG Diploma in Applied Psychology - Psychology | Social Behavior
The Academy Of Modern Applied Psychology
Scotland, UK04.2022
Bachelors of Arts - Political Science | English
Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj University
Kanpur, India05.2011
Skills
- Counselling
- Compassionate
- Problem-solving
- Adaptable
- Verbal Communication
- Psychology
- Raised funds through Free Haircut drive for various charitable NGOs like Akanksha, Naam Foundation etc in the range of 100K to support disadvantaged children & farmers
- Organised & coordinated small events & activities to gather daily essentials for the under privileged during Covid-19
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Excellent Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Organization and Time Management
Personal Information
Title: Academic Counsellor & Social Volunteer
Hobbies and Interests
- Creative Arts
- Reading Fiction
- Networking & Social Work
Timeline
Academic Advisor & Counsellor
AP Guru
05.2022 - Current
Project Lead/Volunteer
Shree Seva Foundation
01.2021 - 04.2022
Social Entrepreneur
Water Salon (Siddhidhata Enterprises)
05.2013 - 08.2020
Counselling Executive
RichFeel Trichology Centre
08.2011 - 12.2012
Master's - International Relations And Diplomacy
University of Canterbury
PG Diploma in Applied Psychology - Psychology | Social Behavior
The Academy Of Modern Applied Psychology
Bachelors of Arts - Political Science | English
Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj University
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