Thangaswathi Arumugam (Swathi)

E-mail: adknnh@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: +91-956*******

PROFILE

Enthusiastic professional with 5 years of experience seeking an opportunity in an indiidual’s development process, implement activities that improve individual learning and behavioral as well as self-confidence.

EDUCATION

Master of Arts in Social Work (Medical and Psychiatry), Loyola College, Chennai, India, 2015

Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Economics, Women’s Christian College, India, 2013

RESEARCH

An opinion study on coping skills of Post-Graduate students into pre-marital relationship with reference to only Girls College in Chennai, India

ACHIEVEMENTS

Recognized and appreciated as the Best Employee at Greenpeace India for the year of 2016 and 2017.

Recognized and been interviewed for newspapers (Times of India, Deccan Chronicle, The Hindu) for the work done at The Goodwill Tribe.

SKILLS

-Enthusiastic Team Player -Self-Motivated

-Organizing skills -Time Management

-Interpersonal relationship -Fund raising

-Communication & Rapport building -Understanding

-Networking -Planning

-Co-ordination -Execution & Evaluation

-Counselling -Documentation

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 12 August 1992

Languages Known: English, Hindi, Tamil and basics of American Sign Language (ASL)

EXPERIENCE

Co-Founder and Administrator February 2014- Present

The Good Will Tribe- Chennai chapter, Chennai, India

The Goodwill Tribe was started in 2015 for people in need of mental help.

Have been listed in the top 100 social enablers in the world 2017 ranking 9th place by socialenablers.co.

“Speak your mind out” An open stage event for the participants to talk about their mental illness, struggle and coping mechanisms with fellow participants.

In form of letter writing from one fellow being to another in need of help by suggesting and motivating.

We conduct activities like Blind Date with a book, Japanese lucky jar, Message in a bottle and also awareness on mental health.

Activities: Website & Facebook page Management, networking and event organizing.

Freelance counseling May 2015- March 2019

Chennai, India

Freelance Counselling for college and school students on stress management and depression.

Counselling for working men and women on depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.

Family counseling on relationship improvements and marital guiding.

Assistant Manager May 2018 - February 2019

IVS Group Ltd., Chennai, India

Create and manage project plans for various marketing and event activities.

Using a consultative business approach, work with prospects to gain a clear understanding of their needs, and develop customized sponsorship and proposal packages to win their business and acquire new sponsorship.

Maintain accurate and updated records of all contacts and business projection pipeline of opportunities, highlighting all the prospecting, research, networking, outbound calls, and attendance at trade shows, conferences, events, and/or programs.

Work collaboratively with marketing staff and colleagues to create customized content or presentations as business collateral for use in sponsorship presentations, in accordance with Franchise India ethics, branding, and other guidelines.

Be aware and knowledge of about various events, new products launches and various sponsors

Outreach Officer August 2015- April 2018

Greenpeace, Chennai, India

Develop annual outreach plan in conjunction with Outreach Manager, with detail plan activities to follow during the calendar year, which will help Direct Dialogue team on meeting or exceeding Organization Development Plan numbers.

Develop database (within given territory) of qualified venues through various sources like internet, referrals, telephone, Face to Face, cold calling & networking.

Responsible for sourcing and developing patron relationships and referrals.

Responsible for identifying and building effective centers of Influence Network with other NGOs to maximize the outreach result.

Coordinate with outreach counterparts to develop case studies for National permissions.

Maximize all opportunities in the process of closing permission.

Coordinate with the respective Fund Raising Units/Unit Heads, for pan India outreach work.

Recommend solutions to supporters and corporate on various Environmental issues with the help of campaigners / external agencies.

Medical Social Work Trainee December 2014 - March 2015

YR Gaitonde Centre for AIDS Research and Education, Chennai, India

Case History Taking, Case Work and case presentation.

Providing general support and one-to-one assistance for individuals.

Helping the individuals with their learning, playing and social development.

Assisting the teacher in the management of individuals and the classroom.

Assisting in implementing Individual Education Programs for students.

Delivering educational program and assessing their impact on individuals.

Planning learning activities & implementing it in the classroom.

Providing extra support to children with special needs or those who find difficulty in understanding the concepts.

Life Skill Training- The trainee as a part of "Endrum Punnagai Project",(like communication, relationship, knowing yourself, etc).

Awareness about HIV.

Conducting Programs -Organizing Programs like Christmas day celebration

Psychiatric Social Worker intern May 2014 - October 2014

Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai, India

Case History Taking and presentation.

Case Work & Group Work- Analysing people with psychiatric problems such as addiction, depression, anxiety, stress, bipolar, schizophrenic, etc.

Counseling

Community Organization Programs- Raised funds and organized various awareness programs like world's Alzheimer's Day, Mental Health Camp, De-Addiction Camp, etc.

Documentation- The trainee documented the various programs and presented to the supervisor as a part of department documentation.

Social Work Intern August 2013 - May 2014

Mithra Rehabilitation Centre, Chennai, India

Meeting parent/guardian after school hours &updating them on a child’s progress.

Took classes for the intellectually disabled individuals.

Providing extra support to children with special needs or those who find difficulty in understanding the concepts.

Monitoring every individual’s performance throughout the year.

Helping children with their learning, playing and social development.

Taught extra-curricular activities like solo/group dance, skit and painting for inter-school competition and for community programs

Group work- teaching in groups of 10 students to enhance socially acceptable attitudes among all the members.

Physiotherapy- Practice therapy with the help of the therapist’s instruction.

Case Work and Case Management- Resourcing for individuals, by finding resources as well as coordinated to interdisciplinary services

National card- Arranged national card, government benefits, etc. for the individuals.

Home visits- Made home visit to know more about the individual’s improvement.

Community Organization Program- Community Programs by raising funds, planning, coordinating and organizing the program.

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