vijay reddy

Army Officer , International Non Profit, Environmental restoration, Social impact

Hyderabad, Bengaluru, chennai, Cochin, pune, India

A senior Management leader, adept at leading teams of up to 1100 people and achieving key goals in multi-stakeholder
environments. Implemented high-impact social responsibility projects and outreach programmes among vulnerable communities
in remote regions in addition to managing disaster relief initiatives in India and in the Congo (as part of a UN Peacekeeping
Mission).

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Area of Expertise:
  • Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
  • Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation
  • Private Sector, Corporate Social Responsibility
Professional Experience:

? Initiated Financial Planning and Business Cases for new CSR and Sustainability Projects, Developed Content (Video Clips &
Images) Social and Print Media.
? Executed Humanitarian Support Initiatives in a complex multinational environment in Democratic Republic of Congo,
involving synergy and coordination with multiple stakeholders
? Organised rescue of people in remote villages and evacuation after disasters/accidents with Civil Police and Paramilitary
Personnel, Army Resources, enhanced efforts by arranging for power and medical facilities.
? Defined Processes and Mechanisms for Governance and Coordination as Chairman of Multiple groups including Ethical
Standards Committee.

Education:

General Management Program for Defence Professionals | Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi University, Dec 2024(Pursuing)
Post-graduate Diploma in Sustainability Studies | IGNOU (Distance Learning), 2024
Master of Science – Defence and Strategic Studies | Madras University, 2015
Certifications:
Project Management Professional, PMI, 2024
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, KPMG, 2024
Joint Civil-Military Training Programme on National Security, LBSNAA, 2024
Management Development Program (MDP), IIM Indore, 2019

Affiliations and Achievements:

? Successfully Directed security strategy both during and after the COVID-19 lockdown, focusing on protecting vital installations,
Safety of Military Camps/ Garrisons and Safe Passage of Military Convoys carrying essential Supplies to Forward Troops.
? Ensured incident-free district and panchayat elections in 2020 and provided a secure environment to a record number of
pilgrims during the Amarnath Yatra in 2022 in coordination with external stakeholders.
? Honored with Sena Medal (Gallantry) in 2010 from the President of India for leading a team during a Military Operation.
? Established a productive environment and improved delivery of administrative and facilities management services in challenging
locations, ensuring cost-effective management of resources by integrating workspaces, people and processes
? Built relationships within multiple departments at Army HQ in New Delhi, gathered data from various sources to prepare reports
and provide cogent replies to queries by empowered Committees and Parliamentary Questions on issues pertaining to Army.
? Implemented high-impact social responsibility projects and outreach programs among vulnerable communities in remote
regions, organised food and healthcare during the COVID-19 lockdown while engaging with Multiple Stakeholders.
? Transformed perception and standing of the Indian Army in remote regions by creating impact through community development
initiatives, developing content (video clips, images, etc.) and highlight the same on social media and print media.
? Executed crisis relief and humanitarian operations in a complex and unstable region of the Congo, involving coordination with
WFP, NGOs and other international aid agencies with a capable team; provided escort to convoys of supplies and refugees.

Available for:

  • Job opportunities
  • Internships / Fellowships
  • Being headhunted – make me an offer

Years of Experience:

More than 20 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, Hindi, Telugu

Nationality:

Indian