Highlights:1. Team Leadership: Led a 10 - member project team, ensuring timely completion of 10 direct and 5 indirect programs. 2. Grant Management: Prepared grant documentation and fund utilization reports for projects worth ?10 crores (Approx 100 Million) monitored 16 program budgets for effective implementation. 3. Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivated strategic partnerships with Government agencies, Educational Institutions and Local organizations (Nonprofits), facilitating constructive dialogue for project success. 4. Project Oversight: Conducted monthly project reviews with 20 teams across India; efficiently allocated resources for optimal fund utilization. 5. Monitoring & Evaluation: Tracked and reported on program performance, providing insights for program improvement and ensuring compliance with donor requirements. 6. Documentation & Reporting: Managed all project documentation, including progress reports, meeting minutes, and financial statements for internal and external audits. 7. Capacity Building: Planned and organized 400 training sessions for 25,000 college youth and 15,000 volunteers, enhancing community engagement and knowledge. 8. Awareness Campaigns: Spearheaded campaigns that sensitized over 1 million commuters on public safety, health and environmental issues.

Skills:Program Development and Management, Fundraising and Grant Writing, Collaboration and Partnership Building, Volunteer Management, Data Analysis and Evaluation, Event Planning, Networking

Goal:With over six years of experience in the social development sector, Cyril is well-equipped to manage programs and operations effectively holding Dual Master's degree in Development Management and Social Work and a B.A in History. Cyril has successfully coordinated flagship initiatives with key government bodies, including the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways and the Ministry of Health, demonstrating his strong skills in stakeholder management and strategic planning. His goal is to expand nonprofit program scopes in Education, Health, Public Safety, Environment, and Disaster Response, while advocating for policy change and fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders by refining operational capacities and exploring innovative funding models, Cyril aims to contribute to the long-term sustainability of nonprofit organizations. Highlighting his ability to lead teams, implement effective project management strategies and navigate complex collaborations makes him an attractive candidate for recruiters particularly in roles that require a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on program management and implementation within the nonprofit or CSR sectors.

Certification:1. Sustainable and ESG Supply Chains (PMI) 2. Sustainable Strategies (PMI) 3. Corporate Social Responsibility 4. Covid-19: Operations Planning and Country Preparedness Response (WHO) 5. Social and Behavioural Change Communication (UNICEF) 6. Competency Based Learning (WHO) 7. American Redcross - Emergency Preparedness (Nonprofit Ready) 8. Leadership Essentials - Motivating Employees (Nonprofit Ready) 9. Meeting Skills (Humanitarian Leadership Academy) 10. Presentation Skills (Humanitarian Leadership Academy)

Project Coordinator 04/2018 - 03/2024
United Way Mumbai, Mumbai , Maharashtra India
Industry: Nonprofit Organisation
As Project Coordinator at United Way Mumbai I led a 10-member team, managing 15 programs across public safety, health, environment and education. Responsible for grant documentation and fund utilization reports for ?10 crores as I monitored 16 program budgets, optimized funds and ensured compliance. Key achievements include strategic partnerships with government and educational institutions, organizing 400 training sessions for 55,000 participants and running public awareness campaigns reaching over 1 million commuters.
As a seasoned Project Coordinator with over six years of experience at United Way Mumbai, I have led diverse, high-impact programs in public safety, health, environment, and education. With expertise in project management and operational leadership, I have coordinated a 10-member team, managing 10 direct and 5 indirect programs, and acting as the primary liaison between donors, field staff, and stakeholders. My work involved preparing comprehensive grant documentation and fund utilization reports for projects worth ?10 crores, conducting regular planning and progress reviews, and facilitating resource allocation to optimize fund usage. I oversaw the recruitment, training, and supervision of project associates, ensuring efficiency and productivity across multiple programs. In addition, I handled 16 program budgets, tracked expenditures, managed grant records, and documented monthly reports and audit submissions. Through my strong stakeholder management skills, I established strategic partnerships with government bodies, educational institutions, and local organizations, fostering collaborative efforts that furthered program goals and community outreach. With a commitment to rigorous monitoring and evaluation, I tracked data across projects using online portals and conducted field visits across Maharashtra and other states to ensure on-ground consistency and quality. My documentation expertise ensured accurate reporting, compliance, and impactful communication with stakeholders, supported by my use of tools such as Microsoft Office, SPSS, and Canva. I also led capacity-building initiatives, designing and implementing media campaigns, organizing 400 training sessions for over 25,000 youth, and raising awareness among over one million commuters through targeted public campaigns. These efforts have not only heightened awareness of critical social issues but have also driven community engagement, embodying my dedication to advancing sustainable social change.--

The Wilson College 04/2013 - 03/2016
Mumbai , Maharashtra , India
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:History
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in History at The Wilson College, Mumbai, in 2016. The program provided a strong foundation in historical analysis, research methods, and cultural studies, enhancing critical thinking and communication skills. Through various projects and presentations, developed an understanding of historical events and their impact on contemporary society, as well as insights into socio-political and economic transformations. This degree nurtured a keen interest in social issues, which continues to drive my dedication to impactful work in the social sector.

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