Tarun Kumar

Tarun Kumar

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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  • ESSENCE OF LEADERSHIP - TRUST

    ESSENCE OF LEADERSHIP - TRUST

    Former four-star general, Colin Powell, was asked: How would you define the key characteristics of leadership? His…

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  • I Become

    I Become

    We all know that today’s world belongs to the woman of substance. The woman symbolizes power, she is a person of…

    9 Comments
  • Veterans Vs Millennials

    Veterans Vs Millennials

    Veterans or Millennials - whom should you hire? This is a hot topic and has been plaguing the minds of HR managers as…

    18 Comments
  • Being Thick Skinned – Is it a Bane or Boon?

    Being Thick Skinned – Is it a Bane or Boon?

    Recently I met a colleague of mine with whom I used to work couple of decades ago. The guy hasn’t changed over the…

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  • JOB SWITCH IS INEVITABLE

    JOB SWITCH IS INEVITABLE

    More than half of people who leave their jobs do so because of their relationship with their boss. Smart companies make…

  • BEAUTY IS AS BEAUTY DOES....

    BEAUTY IS AS BEAUTY DOES....

    A very pretty woman entered into an aircraft and started looking for her seat. She noticed that her seat is next to a…

  • GRASSROOT INNOVATIONS TO CREATE JOBS

    GRASSROOT INNOVATIONS TO CREATE JOBS

    Ever wondered why Britian or USA even for that matter China have reached today where few tread..

  • Speech is Silver, Silence is Golden

    Speech is Silver, Silence is Golden

    Four monks decided to meditate silently for two weeks. No one said a word till one night the candle went out.

  • Essence of Leadership

    Essence of Leadership

    When ever I delegate a task ,I NEVER tell people how to do things. I only tell them what to do and they generally…

Contributions

Activity

Experience

  • Virtual Speaker Association International (VSAI)

    Global

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    India

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    Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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    Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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    Sweden

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    India

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    New Delhi Area, India

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    Gurgaon, India

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    Hyderabad Area, India

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    Sierra Leone

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    National Defence Academy, Pune, India

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    Various locations

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    New Delhi Area, India

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    New Delhi Area, India

Education

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    Delhi University

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    Activities and Societies: Debate, Cultural coordinator, Master of ceremonies

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    As a Grow More Coach, I am equipped to help individuals and organisations bring positive sustainable change using internationally proven tools and techniques.
    This is a one of its kind 80hr ICF approved coaching program. The 3day-3day-2day structure (face to face training) helps engrain the coaching skills at a deeper level.

    About 50-55 coaching practice sessions that are integral part of the program help achieve the coaching mastery. Becoming part of 400+ Grow More Coach Community is…

    As a Grow More Coach, I am equipped to help individuals and organisations bring positive sustainable change using internationally proven tools and techniques.
    This is a one of its kind 80hr ICF approved coaching program. The 3day-3day-2day structure (face to face training) helps engrain the coaching skills at a deeper level.

    About 50-55 coaching practice sessions that are integral part of the program help achieve the coaching mastery. Becoming part of 400+ Grow More Coach Community is an immense value add post the training.

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    "Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills by University of Michigan on Coursera. Certificate earned at Saturday, January 13, 2018 7:48 AM GMT"

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • Coordinator cum Volunteer

    AWWA (Women Empowerment)

    - Present 16 years 5 months

    Economic Empowerment

    AWWA is the acronym for Army Wives Welfare Association. As the association works for the welfare of the spouses, children and dependents of the Army personnel it is aptly referred as the invisible hands that shape the punch of the Indian Army. The association has been officially registered as a Welfare Society with the Registrar of Societies, Delhi Administration on 23 August 1966; the day being celebrated as AWWA Day. It is one of the largest voluntary organizations in India that has charted…

    AWWA is the acronym for Army Wives Welfare Association. As the association works for the welfare of the spouses, children and dependents of the Army personnel it is aptly referred as the invisible hands that shape the punch of the Indian Army. The association has been officially registered as a Welfare Society with the Registrar of Societies, Delhi Administration on 23 August 1966; the day being celebrated as AWWA Day. It is one of the largest voluntary organizations in India that has charted its course for fulfilling the societal obligation through social empowerment and skill building of spouses and dependents of Army personnel since inception. AWWA aims at the holistic development and well-being of Army Wives including their children and rehabilitation of war widows and differently-abled children.

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    Go Green Initiative - Haritha Haram

    Government of Telangana

    - Present 7 years 6 months

    Environment

    Haritha Haram- mega planation drive organised in partnership with Government of Telangana. This initiative has evoked excellent response. Owing to the participation in this initiative, plantation of over 10 thousand saplings could materialized and survival rate of plants has been over 90%.

  • Chairman

    Army Welfare Placement Organisation - India

    - Present 8 years 5 months

    Social Services

    An initiative by Adjutant General's branch to ensure smooth transition of Veterans desirous of second innings in the corporate world. The Army Placement Node generate unprecedented job vacancies becoming the most profitable in terms of placement to veterans, widows & their dependants. The turnover of the company improved by 190% with revenues in excess of $5 millions.

  • The Ultimate Mentors Graphic

    Founder

    The Ultimate Mentors

    - 1 month

    Economic Empowerment

    Transforming lives

Projects

  • Go green Initiative - Tree Plantation

    - Present

    CII organised a thanks giving ceremony to felicitate Team Telangana & Andhra Sub Area along with other stakeholders for all the support, cooperation and involvement extended in ensuring the success of Haritha Haram- mega planation drive organised in partnership with Government of Telangana. Hon’ble Governer Sh ESL Narsimhan was the Chief Guest of the event and gave away the felicitations.

    Haritha Haram initiative has evoked excellent response. Owing to the participation in this…

    CII organised a thanks giving ceremony to felicitate Team Telangana & Andhra Sub Area along with other stakeholders for all the support, cooperation and involvement extended in ensuring the success of Haritha Haram- mega planation drive organised in partnership with Government of Telangana. Hon’ble Governer Sh ESL Narsimhan was the Chief Guest of the event and gave away the felicitations.

    Haritha Haram initiative has evoked excellent response. Owing to the participation in this initiative, HQ TASA could facilitate plantation of over 10 thousand saplings in the Military garrison. The saplings planted by Army units are growing well and the growth and survival rate of plants has been over 90%. HQ TASA has pledged their unstinted support to make cantonment areas be synonymous with “The Lungs of Hyderabad”.

  • Administering Professional Educational Institute

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    As Vice Chairman of Army College of Dental Sciences (ACDS) was intimately involved with it’s management and growth. Successfully conducted Convocation Ceremony which was presided by The Hon’ble President of India. Turned ACDS into a profit making entity through strict interior economy and optimal utilization of existing resources. Besides, was involved in running of Army Public Schools & ASHA schools for differently abled children.

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  • Welfare of Soldiers

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    • Job equivalent to a CEO of a major corporate house responsible for multi-faceted operations.
    • Worked in close coordination with Secretary level functionaries of Civil Administration on multitude needs of the service personnel extending from protocols, assistance to war widows, welfare issues, land disputes, medical treatment etc.
    • Obtained slew of benefits for the Armed Forces personnel unparalleled in recent past.

  • Land Management

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    Managed the safe custody of military land of the complete the station diligently. Handled cases of land encroachments, litigations, exchange & acquisition. Coordinated land issues with the State & Central Government to include formulation of policies and working parameters for Equal value Land Exchange.

  • Women Empowerment (AWWA)

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    It is one of the largest voluntary organizations in India that has charted its course for fulfilling the societal obligation through social empowerment and skill building of spouses and dependents of Army personnel since inception. AWWA aims at the holistic development and well-being of Army Wives including their children and rehabilitation of war widows and differently-abled children.

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Honors & Awards

  • Parakram Medal (War Wound Medal)

    Ministry of Defence

    As Junior Management Level Officer in various capacities I was responsible for preparing myself for the challenges that organization offers in the tour of duty and while doing so suffered grave injuries (War Wounded Medal) in the line of duty.

  • Most Consistent Target Achiever

    Operations Management

    Received recognition from Management for meeting sales target even during off season and replicating success even with the change of territory.

Organizations

  • Hyderabad Race Cource

    Nodal Off

    - Present

    . As Nodal Officer on behalf of organisation have gained valuable experience in management of Race Club.

  • Army College of Dental Sciences

    Vice Chairman

    - Present

    As Vice Chairman of Army College of Dental Sciences (ACDS) was intimately involved with it’s management and growth. Successfully conducted Convocation Ceremony which was presided by The Hon’ble President of India. Turned ACDS into a profit making entity through strict interior economy and optimal utilization of existing resources. Besides, was involved in running of Army Public Schools & ASHA schools for differently abled children.

  • Army Placement Node

    Vice Chairman

    - Present

    Job Opportunity for Veterans - Oversaw the operations of Army Placement Node which caters to the employment needs of Retired personnel and ensured job placement of over 500 veterans in two years.

  • Ex Service Men Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS)

    Director Welfare

    - Present

    o Coordinated efficient medical services in the region through management of two medical hospitals. o Mobilized resources to extend medical services to all districts of AP & TS thereby touching lives of over seven lakh Armed Forces personnel and their dependents. o Ensured efficient functioning of eighteen polyclinics, acquisition of land and provisioning of medical staff/equipment for sustainable functioning.

  • Rajendra Sinji Institute

    Vice Chairman

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    As Vice Chairman of Rajendra Sinhji Institute provided social & infrastructural facilities to all the Officers & their families (over 6000 members) in the station. Coordinated all infrastructure development projects affecting welfare of serving soldiers, veterans and their dependents to bring about meaningful difference in their lives especially those leading to improvement of habitat and creation of sports infrastructure

  • Retail Management

    Chairman

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    Coordinated the extension of full fledged retail services for all types of Grocery and Liquor through a chain of unit run canteens to reach out to over one lakh Armed Forces personnel and their dependents. The combined Annual turnover of canteens rose phenomenally by over 20% through judicious inventory management and by reducing transportation losses.

  • Directorate of Recruitment

    Director North Eastern States

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    Human Resource Development - Coordinated Human Resource employment activity for the entire North Eastern Region. The high point of all such activity was raising of A Scouts Battalion on “Son of The Soil” concept to safeguard our northern borders.

  • Strategic Monitoring & Communications

    Joint Director

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    • Was constituent of the core group dealing with issues concerning Internal Security, defending territorial integrity and safeguarding the citizens of our country. • Helped shape and develop departmental strategy including identification of opportunities & potential threats. • Was responsible for policy creation, advisory and implementation of strategic development & Key Planning Issues on major operational decisions.

  • United Nations Peace Keeping Mission

    Principal Staff Officer (Personnel)

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    • International Exposure, represented in United Nations mission in Sierra Leone negotiating peace stabilization with Rebel groups, participated in liberation of UN Forces held hostage by Rebels at an isolated location against all odds.

  • National Defence Academy (NDA)

    Instructor

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    Served as an Instructor at the Premier National Defence Academy, Pune. The institute is bedrock of training and cradle of Military Leadership.

  • Accor Worldwide

    Assistant Manager Sales & Marketing

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    Post graduated from the renowned Institute of Hotel Management, Pusa, New Delhi and worked as Assistant Manager Sales & Marketing for a Deluxe Five Star Hotel wherein owing to exceptional interpersonal & excellent communication skills achieved organizational goals over a sustained period of two years.

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