Yashodhara Raj has over 11 years of experience in training and development, human resources, and counseling. She has worked for various organizations in these fields and has conducted training programs in areas such as leadership, communication, and stress management. She has a master's degree in human resource development and management and is a certified NLP practitioner and psychotherapist.

1. YASHODHARA RAJ
Tel: -+91 8130621456 / 8395949779/01204994123
E-Mail : yashodhara.raj01@gmail.com / yashodhara1980@yahoo.com
PROFILE
A results oriented professional with over 11 years of experience in Training and Development,
Counseling, Human Resource Management, Talent acquisition, Budget preparation, Compensation and
Benefits, Performance Appraisal, Employee Relations and Operations. A corporate trainer specializing
in designing, developing and delivering successful training programs. Worked as freelancer with public
and private sector organizations and also as full time staff with Amity University and in the telecom
sector with IDEA and Reliance Communication. An expert in managing PeopleSoft. An International
NLP Master Practitioner (from National Federation of Neuro Linguistic Program – Florida) Gold
Medalist, Psychotherapist and Corporate Behavioral Trainer.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Training and Development
◦ Training needs assessment through skill mapping and competencies analysis.
◦ Conceptualizing & developing training & development initiatives for improved productivity,
building capabilities and quality enhancement.
◦ Conducting Psychological Training Programs through NLP application and counseling sessions.
◦ Developing and implementing induction programs as well as conducting behavioral training
programs for all the employees.
Human Resource Management
◦ Lead recruitment & operations vertical at project phase entailing hiring of quality candidates in
minimal lead times & at minimal cost.
◦ Management of recruitment life-cycle for sourcing the best talent from diverse sources after
identification of manpower requirements.
◦ Preparation and management of the HR budget.
Compensation and Benefits
◦ Designing and implementing reward & recognition systems through unilateral and bilateral
processes to maximize performance.
◦ Maintaining attendance details for all employees & completing necessary Insurance and medical
cover formalities.

2. Performance Appraisal
◦ Coordinating formulation & implementation of increment, incentive & other remuneration policies.
◦ Managing Appraisal process across the levels and establishing framework for substantiating
Performance Appraisal system linked to Reward Management.
Employee Relations
◦ Prompt and timely resolution of employee grievances to maintain cordial management-employee
relations.
◦ Proficient in developing and managing employee engagement activities for maximizing performance
and keeping a healthy work-life balance.
Operations
◦ Developing and generating MIS for Recruitment, Attrition as well as consulting analysis of data
thereby drawing conclusions.
◦ Overseeing Weekly and monthly reporting to Hub and Headquarters.
◦ Managing on-boarding of the employees as well as handling Consultant billing and payments.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Corporate Trainer - Global Act Training Academy – Since October 2015
Freelancer – Behavioral, Soft Skill Trainer & life science trainer, NLP (Neuro Linguistic
Program) Master Practitioner, & Psychotherapist (Jan ’10 - Till date)
 Planned, organized and developed training materials that met specific needs.
 Conducted classroom, virtual, and field training ie. Out door training programs to internal and
external partners to enhance their behavioral skills.
 Developed learning based content and fun, interactive training activities to improve new
material learning and retention.
 Conducted needs analysis for pre-training to determine development gaps among managers and
post training to know the impact of training program.
 Cultivating long-term relationships with clients, maintaining ongoing communication and
facilitating solutions to address concerned.
 Prepared Learning evaluation management system report for the clients.
 Have conducted training programs on team building, leadership, time management, exploring
self, conflict management, negotiation, customer satisfaction, stress management, resume
building, motivation, increasing sales with performance, rapport building ,entry behavior of
trainer,communication, OD interventions and Psychometric Tools (Competency Mapping, Job
evaluation, Organizational Restructuring etc.) .
Clientele includes esteemed organizations including the Indian Armed Forces, Hindustan
Aeronautics Limited, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Indian Postal Services, Maruti Suzuki

3. India Pvt Ltd, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited, Hamdard Laboratries, Ultra tech Cement, United India
Insurance, Bankers Institute of Rural Development (BIRD), HCL Services Limited, Allenberry Pvt.
Ltd. and educational institutions like Pt. Motilal Nehru Law College, Jaipuria Management Institute,
Sri Ramswaroop Memorial University, Amity University etc.
Providing training and therapy through group sessions and as individual coach on self-awareness,
leadership, motivation, team building, communication, time management beliefs, self-esteem, building
relationships, increasing performance, goal achievement, memories (Association and disassociation),
etc.
Amity University, Lucknow
Worked as Sr. Lecturer in AIBAS (Amity Institute of Behavioral Science and Applied Psychology)
from July 2012 – Dec 2012
Achievements
• Organized training programs for Indian Armed forces and UP Forest Department
• Conducted certificate workshop on “ Know yourself through NLP” ;
• Organized a Live telethon titled “Youngistan Meri Jaan”on Red FM 93.5, Lucknow.
IDEA Cellular Limited, Bhubaneswar
Asst. Manager - HR (Talent Acquisition & Operations) from Oct 2008 – May 2009
Headed recruitment & operations vertical for Orissa circle at project phase. Carried out induction
program across locations. Was handling end to end operations for ICSL (Idea Cellular Service Limited)
from recruitment, attendance, payroll processing, and performance management till full & final
settlement of an employee. Conducted behavioral training programs for all the employees. Was involved
in Circle HR budget preparation, Vendor management & payments. Managed data in PeopleSoft
software (8.9 version).
Achievements
• Received “Employee Excellence Award” for Orissa Circle.
• Initiated talent management, skip-level meetings.
• Organizational health survey presentations,
• Introduced performance reward system, movie of the month, e learning module through Aditya
Disha in Orissa circle.
Reliance Communications Limited, Bhubaneswar
HR - L4 Recruitment & Training from Jun 2007 – Oct 2008

4. Was responsible for recruitment, on boarding, induction of manpower in Orissa circle (end to end) and
coordinating training programs. Managed data in SAP (6.2 module-Recruitment, Hiring –Basic data –
PB30, PA40 etc.) Was responsible for Consultant billing and payments. Handled day to day employee
queries and grievances. Coordinated the in-house magazine publication (R-Communiqué), MIS –
Recruitment, Attrition, analysis of data. Responsible for weekly and monthly reporting to HUB and
Headquarters. Was involved in employee engagement by coordinating the fun and frolic events for
employees.
Achievements:
• Received “Best Performer” for 07-08 for MP, CHG and Orissa Circle.
• Initiated CSR activity “Platform School in Railway Station” in association with a child focused
NGO in Orissa.
• Started in –house magazine publication.
• Introduced employee engagement activities like “Shining Saturday”; family get together; and
fun frolic activities etc.
Mayfair Group of Hotels, Bhubaneswar, Assistant Manager – HR from Jan 2004 – Jan 2007
Manpower planning, Recruitment and induction of new employees and industrial trainees, Training need
assessment and organizing training program, Introduction of programs and techniques to improve
organizational effectiveness, maintaining the Employee Information System.
Indian Farm Forestry Development Cooperative, New Delhi, HR Assistant from June 2002 to Dec
2003
ACADEMICS
• International Certification in Neuro Linguistic Programming from NFNLP Florida (U.S.)
• HRDM- M.Psy (Human Resource Development. & Management - Masters in Psychology)
University of Allahabad
• Bachelor of Arts (Psychology, Criminology, Forensic Science & Eng. Lit) from Dr. H. S. Gour
University, Sagar
• Higher Secondary (10+2) from Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sagar
COMPUTER LITERACY
SAP (4.6 & PeopleSoft), MS Office, SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences).
PROJECTS COMPLETED IN M. PSY – HRDM
• “Organizational Stress – A study at BAIL” in Bridgestone ACC India Ltd., Indore.
• “Degree of Maladjustment among different levels of employees” in Ritspin Synthetic
• “Compensation Policy of Ritspin” in Ritspin Synthetic Ltd., Indore.

5. • “Will Lal Imli Dhariwal Prove to be a Phoenix” in Lal Imli Dhariwal, Kanpur.
OTHER ACCOLADES
• N.C.C. ‘C’ Certificate (2000).
• 1st in All India Summer Project Presentation Contest (2001).
• 5th Position in merit in Graduation (2000).
• 1st Runner-up in a State Level Debate organized by Human Rights Commission (1999).
• Titled as ‘Master of Ceremony’ in N.I.C., Karnataka (1999).
• Bagged the Bronze Medal at The International Youth Festival (1998).
• Represented M.P. contingent as Cultural Project Pageant, 15th August 1998, New Delhi (1998)
• Worked with Doordarshan and AIR (All India Radio) as Broadcaster at Allahabad and Sagar.
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 01-07-1980
Nationality: Indian
Languages: English, Hindi, Oriya and Punjabi
Marital Status: Married
Hobbies: Travelling, cooking and social work

6. • “Will Lal Imli Dhariwal Prove to be a Phoenix” in Lal Imli Dhariwal, Kanpur.
OTHER ACCOLADES
• N.C.C. ‘C’ Certificate (2000).
• 1st in All India Summer Project Presentation Contest (2001).
• 5th Position in merit in Graduation (2000).
• 1st Runner-up in a State Level Debate organized by Human Rights Commission (1999).
• Titled as ‘Master of Ceremony’ in N.I.C., Karnataka (1999).
• Bagged the Bronze Medal at The International Youth Festival (1998).
• Represented M.P. contingent as Cultural Project Pageant, 15th August 1998, New Delhi (1998)
• Worked with Doordarshan and AIR (All India Radio) as Broadcaster at Allahabad and Sagar.
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 01-07-1980
Nationality: Indian
Languages: English, Hindi, Oriya and Punjabi
Marital Status: Married
Hobbies: Travelling, cooking and social work