i would like to offer my services to an internation NGO. i have some experiences in this field and posess a very high standard of education. please find attached my cv..Swatantra Gupta
6 Spring Rise, Egham, Surrey TW20 9PW
Tel: +44(0)7940255606 Email- swatantragupta1983@yahoo.com
Date of Birth- 15th August 1983
Career profile-
I am a post graduate in ‘Development Studies’ with some work experience in the field of development.
I am looking to develop a career in charity or NGO sector.
Key skills-
• Leader: Secretary of Collegiate Commonwealth Group of India (CCGI) at various High Commissions such as Bangladesh and Canada High Commission.
• Team player: Worked in a group of four in National Children’s Science Congress.
• Organizer: Departmental seminars, festivals and creative events such as Ice Flames.
• Innovator: Started a culture of Group Discussions in the sessions of CCGI and gained certificate of recognition.
• Marketing: Approached a wide range of local shops and private companies like career launcher and cafe coffee day for sponsoring college and departmental festivals, in turn learning negotiation skills.
• Adaptable: Worked with people of different backgrounds, cultures and traditions at University of Delhi and at University of London.
Education-
2005-06 MSc. Practising Sustainable Development-Royal Holloway, University of London, U.K.
• The course gives an interdisciplinary perspective on a range of development and environment issues from a temporal, spatial and practical viewpoint.
• I have also completed research training designed to enable students to plan and implement a piece of substantial research and thereby undertaken research as part of my MSc degree.
• My training and skills have been provided by one of the largest groups of academic geographers researching into problems of development and the environment in the Developing World known as “Centre for Developing Areas Research” (CEDAR).
2002-05 B.A in Economics, Philosophy and English-Ramjas College, University of Delhi, India. (Micro, Macro and Indian Economics/ Logic, Ethics and Indian Philosophy.)
2001-02 ‘Senior Secondary Examination’ in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English and Economics-Central Board of Secondary Education, India.
1999-00 ‘Higher Secondary Examination’ in Science, Social Science, English, Mathematics and Hindi-Central Board of Secondary Education, India.
Work experience-
Project W.H.Y, India May 2006 – Jun 2006
• Completed research on the lives of disabled children in the slums of New Delhi.
• Experienced the working environment of this grass root NGO called project W.H.Y.
Fairtrade Foundation, U.K Jan 2006 – Apr 2006
• Worked voluntarily as a ‘Communication Supporter’ with Fairtrade Foundation, U.K.
• Duties involved data inputting, dealing with enquires and mailing materials.
• Gaining a first hand experience of issues related to Fairtrade such as farmer’s rights and trade reforms.
Bal Vikas (School for economically disadvantaged children), India Sep 2004 – Mar 2005
• Taught dramatics to the students of this school. e.g., skits and short plays.
• Learnt the skill of organizing and managing events where children are involved.
• Experienced the psychology of a child coming from an economically weaker section of society.
Yash Paper Ltd. , India May 2004 – July 2004
• Worked as a ‘Personal Secretary’ to Manager in Yash Paper Ltd., India.
• Duties involved answering phone calls, setting appointments and inputting data.
• Experienced the working of a busy office environment.
• Learnt the skill of time management.
Shunya-the Theatre Society of Ramjas College, University of Delhi Aug 2002 – Mar 2005
• Was the senior member of this society whose main objective was to make people aware of existing social problems. e.g., performed a street play targeting female infanticide and foeticide.
• Developed presentation skills and public speaking.
Collegiate Commonwealth Group of India Aug 2002 – Jul 2003
(Affiliated to Royal Commonwealth Society of London)
• Secretary and the College Coordinator of the group.
• Organized and led trips to many High Commissions of different commonwealth countries and interacted with their High Commissioners about the bilateral relations and the pace of development in both the countries.
• Awarded as the “most innovative member of the group’s cabinet”.
• Participated in the group discussions and debates held during the sessions of the society.
• Learnt how Commonwealth society helps to advance democracy, human rights and sustainable development in an integrated way.
National Children’s Science Congress, India July 1999 – Jun 2000
• Went up to National level for the project “Say No to Polybags” under the banner of National Children’s Science Congress.
• Worked with a team of four members and led a campaign against the usage of “plastic bags”.
• Developed a skill of systematic and effective co-ordination between the team members.
• Approached a wide range of shops and people and made them aware of the hazardous effects of using polybags.
• Organized talks and creative art competitions in schools to increase awareness. For example slogan writing and painting competitions.
Significant Achievements-
• Awarded a bursary from Royal Holloway to pursue post graduate research in India.
• Awarded ‘Acharya Narendra Dev’ honour for the excellence in academics in 2005.
• Representative of Post Graduate students in the Staff-Student Committee of the department of Geography, Royal Holloway. Responsible for representing the students to the college administration.
• Class representative of ‘Gender Sensitizing Forum’ of Ramjas College in 2004-2005. Dealt with the issues related to sexual harassment in the university campus.
• Secretary of the department of B.A Programme, Ramjas College in 2003-2004.
• College topper in second year of graduation at Ramjas College, University of Delhi.
Languages-
Spoken and Written: English, Hindi (fluent in both)
Information Technology: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SPSS, Minitab- Statistics through computers, Internet Explorer, C++ and Web Designing- designed a website on ‘street children in urban centers’ www.rhul.ac.uk/personal/mqfa/169/tapoori
Interests-
Music (Indian gazals), cooking (Indian vegetarian food), Philately and playing basket ball (inter-zonal).
References available upon request.
