Mental Health Project Manager
Resume:
EDUCATION
AKASH AHIRE
PROJECT MANAGER
CONTACT
**************@*****.***
Malad East, Mumbai- 97
SKILLS
Operational Expertise
Stakeholder Engagement &
Advocacy
Adaptability & Problem-Solving
Training & Capacity Building
Budgeting & Resource
Allocation
Mental Health Outreach &
Community
Impact Monitoring &
Evaluation
Event Planning & Coordination
Compliance & Documentation
2014 - 2017
NIRMALA NIKETAN COLLEGE
OF SOCIAL WORK UNIVERSITY
Bachelor in social work(BSW)
2012-2014
SIDDHARTH COLLEGE OF
COMMERCE & ECONIMICS
(HSC)
WORK EXPERIENCE
PROFILE
A dynamic and mission-driven professional with 7+ years of experience in program management, volunteer engagement, stakeholder collaboration, and mental health outreach. Proven expertise in recruiting, training, and managing volunteers, developing structured engagement programs, and fostering long-term relationships to drive sustainable impact. Adept at strategic planning, capacity building, compliance, and impact assessment, ensuring seamless program execution and alignment with organizational goals.
2024 MAY - PRESENT
Institute For Exceptional Children
3. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
2. Project Planning & Execution
Designed and facilitated training sessions for educators, caregivers, and community workers to enhance program delivery. Develop and implement mental health initiatives, ensuring timely execution of interventions. Conduct mental health camps, group awareness sessions, and FGDs with stakeholders. Oversee budget utilization and resource allocation for project efficiency. Build relationships with government agencies, NGOs, and community leaders. Present quarterly project updates to donors and leadership. Review and disseminate IEC materials, social media content, and reports.
5. Monitoring, Evaluation & Compliance
Strengthen M&E frameworks, analyze project impact, and collaborate with M&E consultants. Ensure compliance with donor requirements and track budget utilization.
Project Manager
6. Employee & Team Management
Maintain employee records, ensure compliance with organizational policies, and manage a multidisciplinary team of 12, including Field coordinator, psychologists, social workers, and field associates. Lead recruitment, induction, and capacity-building for staff and community volunteers.
1.Training & Capacity Building
HOBBIES
ACHIEVEMENTS
Dancing
Poetry
Singing
Travelling
Received Star Performer
Award,Arpan- 2023.
Received Loyalty Award,
2023.
Selected as a finalist for a
documentary film competition
titled "Reel to Real: The
Motion Picture" in 2013.
Successful completion of
Service Learning Program in
2013
Successfully completed the
Leadership in Mental Health
Course (Sept 2024– Nov
2024), enhancing expertise in
mental health program
management, policy
advocacy, and stakeholder
engagement.
Led capacity-building
initiatives, training over
10,000 professionals in child
safety education.
ARPAN NGO
Training Executive
1 . Training & Capacity Building 2023 APRIL- 2024 APRIL 2. Networking & Advocacy
Partnered with Education Officers, ICDS, Women & Child Development departments, and state officials across Maharashtra, Goa, Delhi, and Chhattisgarh. Managed training documentation, including MOUs, approval letters, and concept notes. 3. Skill Development
Equipped stakeholders with skills to prevent child sexual abuse and provided counseling training. Conducted mock sessions to improve their ability to deliver Personal Safety Education. Training Associate (Arpan NGO)
Organized, coordinated, and delivered large-scale training sessions. Improved training materials based on field insights. Provided implementation support to trained teachers. Contributed to developing training modules and advocacy proposals. 2019 APRIL - MARCH 2023
Program Officer (Arpan NGO)
JUNE 2017 - MARCH 2019
Conducted interactive PSE sessions for students (Grades 1–10) and engaged parents to prioritize their child’s safety. Led individual counseling sessions and managed crisis situations in the field. Provided MIS support and participated in tech-driven monitoring initiatives.
Academic Internships
Young Women Christian Association
Assisted victims of economic and social injustice, advocating for their rights
Institute of Social Service, Kolad
Work with marginalized Katkari tribes,conducting community mapping, profiling and rights advocacy
Childline 1098, Kurla
Supported children in need of care and protection, contributing to interventions for child welfare.
JUNE 2016 - MARCH 2017
JUNE 2015 - MARCH 2016
JUNE 2014 - MARCH 2015
LANGUAGES
English (Intermediate)
Hindi (Fluent)
Marathi (Fluent)
Organized and conducted large-scale training programs for government and private sector professionals, mentoring trainers and ensuring high-quality program execution.
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