Khushbu Gairola

Mumbai , Maharashtra

I am a dedicated CSR professional with 10 months of full-time corporate experience and over two and a half years of internships and fieldwork in social work. I specialize in managing impactful community programs in health, education, and women empowerment. My expertise spans research, communications, stakeholder engagement, budget administration, compliance, and employee engagement.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research
  • Private Sector, Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child
Professional Experience:

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited - CSR Coordinator: June 2023 - March 2024

CSR Program Management: Led the on-ground execution of CSR projects in partnership with NGOs, focusing on health, education, potable water, waste management and women empowerment. Ensured alignment with corporate and community goals.

CSR Budget Administration: Managed a CSR budget exceeding USD 1.3 million, ensuring transparency and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Audit Coordination: Facilitated internal audits and coordinated compliance with NGO partners to ensure regulatory adherence.

Employee Engagement: Designed and implemented volunteer activities across five branches and four plants, increasing employee participation and enhancing corporate social responsibility efforts.

Social Media Management: Curated and promoted CSR content on social media platforms in collaboration with third-party agencies, boosting the visibility of CSR initiatives.

Key Achievements:
Successfully executed CSR programs in diverse sectors, aligned with both corporate and community goals, in collaboration with four NGOs.
Increased employee engagement by leading 9 CSR-focused initiatives, fostering a culture of social responsibility.
Developed and curated 20 social media posts over 10 months (fortnightly posts), amplifying CSR visibility and engagement.
Led documentation and risk assessments during two extensive audits, ensuring full compliance.

Education:

2023: Master of Social Work (MSW), CGPA: 8.5 ; College of Social Work (Autonomous), Nirmala Niketan, University of Mumbai, Mumbai
2021: Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), CGPA: 7.21 ; College of Social Work (Autonomous), Nirmala Niketan, University of Mumbai, Mumbai

Certifications
Creative Arts Skills | College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan & Light House Centre
Qualitative Research Methodology | College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan
Social Entrepreneurship | College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan

MSW Dissertation
A Study on the Existing Social Stigma and Support Associated with Menstruation in the Urban Slums of Thane

Available for:

  • Job opportunities

Years of Experience:

0-2 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, Hindi

Nationality:

Indian