KANCHAN SANDHU

“Dynamic Professional: Academic Leader with Expertise in Administration, Management, Research, and Teaching”

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Language Proficiency: English, Hindi, Punjabi Residential Status: Permanent

Versatile Executive Leader: Fostering Innovative Solutions for Healthier Communities & Stronger Economies with special reference to Women Empowerment Administration & Management Expert Accomplished Diet Clinic Manager Budgeting & Media Relations Specialist Diet & Nutritional Counseling Dynamic HR & Inventory Management Event Planning Extensively Travelled Holistic health Care Project Management Pro and Strategic planning, Results-Driven, Tech-Savvy Professional with a Proven Track Record in Teaching, Research Extension, and Entrepreneurship Development: 25+ Years

KEY SKILLS

Administration and Management

Attention to detail, analytic, writing and publishing skill

Astounding communication & prioritizing ability

Data- oriented

Decision making, integrity and negotiation skills

Exceptional client repo and goal oriented

Initiative taker, ability to work independently and as team

Liaisoning and networking

Strong leadership and management abilities

Proven ability of planning, implementing and managing projects

Research and development Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities

Technical Skills: Ms Excel, ADP Workforce, Tips Today software, Employee Benefits Administration Software

Best Traits Cheerful and happy, Belief in One life, Wear a smile

EXPERIENCE

General Manager - Health, Education, Social and Community Services and Membership Organizations; Sunrise Wetakskiwin Daycare Inc. AB October 2023 –Present

Achieved budget revenue goals through effective management strategies

Coordinated human resources planning across regions, divisions or departments &delegate respective authority to staff

Evaluate effectiveness of teaching practices departmentally and institutionally

Develop and implement marketing strategies and professional development impact reports

Established major departments and senior staff positions

Established financial and administrative controls; formulated and approved promotional campaigns

Formulated policies and programs to meet organizational objectives

Hired and dismissed staff based on organizational needs

Managed media relations and maintained a positive public image for the organization

Represented the organization in negotiations and official meetings

Supervised staff and held myself accountable for their performance

Visiting International Scholar, Brock University, Ontario (Remote work) October 2023 –Present

Project in Hand: A Study of the Household Food security Status among Asian Immigrant Families in Canada after COVID 19 Pandemic

Senior Assistant Professor, KVK, Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana, India 2009-2023

Administration and Management:

Followed mandates to achieve institutional goals

Supervised, managed, and recruited office personnel

Coordinated and organized meetings, conferences, seminars, and workshops to meet objectives

Maintained timely reporting, records and documentation

Periodical and annual office purchases, sanctions, approvals, and billing

Prepared annual action plan, reports and feedbacks

Presentations, online meetings, classes

Worked with Government ongoing projects, schemes and Align Departments

Develop and implement Institute visibility strategies

Content Development and Research:

Developed and prepared high-quality learning and teaching materials and activities

Conducted surveys and data collection, research, and publishing

Published extension articles (27), research papers (28) and books (3), book chapters (17).

Guided and mentored postgraduate students for independent research work

Community Development and Event Planning:

Organized various extension events, such as camps, campaigns, diet awareness programs, exposure visits, exhibitions, and health events for awareness and professional development

Planned and executed community development & health events (> 55/year)

Projects lead and as team player(National and International)

Stage anchoring and event management

Media Management and Relationship Building:

Represented institute at various district level programmes, meetings and sessions

Drafted press releases and coordinated media inquiries

Collaborated with Media, TV Talks, and Radio talks

Liaising with stakeholders

Participated in recruiting and maintaining staff records

Empowerment and Capacity Building:

Academic support services, Capacity building, skill development, and orientation of trainees and in-service candidates

Empowered in-service candidates through education, training and learning by doing

Formed Farmers Clubs (2), Self-Help Groups (55), and Farmer Producer Organizations (2) for product development, packaging, sale, and marketing

Mentored 5 commercial, hundreds of domestic level entrepreneurs

Guided post graduate students for independent research work

Lab and Unit Management:

Established and In-charge of Comm. Sci. laboratory, Nutrition Gallery, Food Processing Unit, Library, and Newsletter

Lecturer; Institute of Hotel Management, Jodhpur, India 2007-2008

Planned, executed, reported, and provided feedback on various successful projects

Fostered collaboration and organizational culture by developing strategic links with external partners and professional bodies

Mentored students, resulting in 30% securing placements in five-star hotels and 25% initiating their own businesses

Coordinated the purchasing of laboratory and office supplies

Orchestrated college events, student interviews, internship arrangements, and exposure visits

Organized logistics for campaigns, meetings, workshops, and seminars

Taught: Food and Nutrition, Quantity Cooking, and Food and Beverage Services

Dietician; Setluj Club, Ludhiana, January, 2002 to Nov, 2006

Managed Inventory and Purchasing

Acted as a liaison between management and contractors

Planned and executed day-to-day activities, special celebrations, and events.

Conducted recruitment, selection, and interviews of staff.

Conducted staff orientations and equipped new hires with necessary information and resources.

Organized meetings, cultural events, and special days.

Promoted team building and collaboration among team members.

Coordinated and executed events within budget constraints.

Implemented measures for kitchen hygiene and cleanliness.

Conducted food safety checks

Links and liaising with external partners.

Dietician; SAS Mediscan Multi Specialty Hospital, Ludhiana, India, 2003-2006

Established, administered, and managed a diet clinic

Implemented community nutrition programs to promote healthy eating.

Tailored nutrient and energy requirements for clients based on individual lifestyles and medical considerations.

Coached individuals on managing lifestyle diseases through effective dietary plans and counselling.

Applied a holistic approach to patient care, including meditation, self-realization, and lifestyle modifications.

Developed age-appropriate, nutrient-dense recipes, particularly for children.

Conducted nutrition lectures in schools using multimedia aids and informative materials.

Conducted research and surveys on diet and nutrition in therapeutic cases, focusing on lifestyle diseases.

Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop nutrition-related treatment plans.

Conducted detailed nutritional assessments for patients.

Managed data collection, reporting, and surveys based on health history and medical conditions

Specialized in diet planning and counselling for various lifestyle diseases

Develop and implement marketing strategies

Also worked with (1996-2007)

JNV University 2007-2008

Khalsa College for Women 2004-2005

Jannat beauty and slimming centre(As Slimming and Beauty Manager)2003-2005

Amritsar Heartcare Centre and Kidney Transplant Surgeon 2000-2002

Himachal Pradesh University, Palampur 1997-1998

S.D.College, Ambala Cantt 1995-1996

Other Achievements

Projects

Completed – 6, Submitted -3, In Hand -1

Associations with other organizations

Assoc. Editor in IRJEE

Regional Officer, Jalandhar region, IAPEN

Guided: 2 M.Sc students

Affiliations

Life member in 13 National & International Societies

Awards and Honors

UNDP scholarship

Appreciation letters - 6

Best KVK Professional

Best KVK Home Scientist

Best Extension Worker

Sagarmal Goenka Award

International Women Day Award

Young Scientist Award -i

Young Scientist Award – ii

Best paper presentation awards – 5

Publications

Original research papers- 28

Books- 3

Book chapters -17

Compendium -2

Extension articles -27

Manual-2

Art and cultural Involvement

Embellishment of cloth by various techniques

Painting

Writing

Food preservation, processing and product development

Stage anchoring

National Hockey player

Best Guide

Education

PhD (Foods & Nutrition) PAU, Ludhiana, 2002-2005, Minor: Human development and family studies )

M.Sc (Foods &Nutrition) PAU, Ludhiana, 1993-1996, Minor: Child development and Sociology)

B.Ed (English and Natural Science) Annamalai University, India 1996-1997

B.Sc(Science: Home science) Kurukshetra Unuversity, India, 1990-1993

Certifications

Diabetic Educator: Washington State University (Johnson &Johnson)- Life Scan, Asia Pacific Intensive Diabetes Management Programme, 2003

Makeup and Hair Artist-2011

MS office -2000, Spreadsheet

Pursuing

HRCI Human Resource Associate Professional Certificate Coursera, 2024

Help to optimize talent acquisition, employee relations, and organizational success through effective recruitment, retention, performance management, and technology utilization."

Human Resources Foundations LinkedIn Learning, 2023

Helped to master HR essentials: Talent attraction, innovation, remote work, diversity, well-being, and performance

Optimization

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