Aashima Takkar
Social Innovator
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I bring a strong foundation in managing and executing high-stake and high-impact projects, with the ability to lead teams effectively. I’ve a proclivity for achieving key results efficiently while building a proactive and coherent team culture and delivering a quality experience for all clients and stakeholders. In addition to having a proven track record of success in project management, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration, I thrive in an environment that promotes collaboration, integrity, trust, and mutual respect. In the next decade of my professional life, I look forward to building and facilitating quality impact at scale through roles that nurture my leadership and entrepreneurial abilities.
EXPERIENCE
Dhwani Rural Information Systems | Engagement Manager – Founder’s Office
Jul’23 - Present
Leading consulting engagement with Amazon India’s Philanthropic and CSR portfolio of INR 150 Cr and managing a team of 15
Product Development & Organization Development
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Engineered a comprehensive disaster response request aggregation and operations management platform.
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Led the development of a cross-cutting global impact reporting system, enhancing data-driven strategy in line with SDG.
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Championed the creation of DEI policy through strategic people pulse surveys, creating a more inclusive workplace.
Ernst & Young LLP – Government and Public sector | Consultant
Aug’22 – Jun’ 23
Consulted the office of the Joint Secretary, Department of Science and Technology to design a digital transformation of strategy
Operations Management
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Assessed IT infrastructure gaps through As-Is studies and re-engineered process flows aligned with global benchmarks.
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Conducted research and analysis through diagnostic surveys to assess the impact of National Geospatial Policy (NGP).
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Built and grew relationships with stakeholders, including policymakers and industries, which led to business expansion.
Swasti – The Health Catalyst (The Catalyst Foundation, Delhi) | Program Manager
Jul’21 – Jul’22
Led the nationwide implementation of Call4Svasth a community-led integrated tele-triage and community care service
Program Management and Product Design
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Designed modules to deliver primary care through a hybrid model of online and offline care to vulnerable communities
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Strategized and drafted the next 18-month roadmap to scale up the program to other countries and communities
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Steered the design and development of knowledge management practices & protocols for increased efficiency.
Chief Minister’s Good Governance Associate, Haryana | Associate Consultant
Aug’20 – Jun’21
Recruited through a highly competitive 1% selection process, I was deputed from the Chief Minister's Office to lead cross-
functional teams, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and accountability in public service delivery.
Social Design, Innovation, and Process Re-engineering
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Automized supply chain management of medical-grade oxygen that led to increased state capacity by 35 percent
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Streamlined review process to improve the overall performance of the district by 80% in public service delivery
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Oversaw implementation of the electronic file management system in 44+ depts. to enhance efficiency & transparency
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Operationalized a home-based digital learning program amongst 272 public schools to increase uptake by 72 percent
DMart (Avenue E-commerce Limited, Mumbai) | Program Manager – CEO’s Office
Sep’19 - Aug’20
Drove key business indicators via evidence-based methodologies and systemic solutions to streamline processes and operations
Business Development and Growth Strategy
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Drafted & implemented one of its kind ‘DMart Store on Wheels’ program in 10+ cities amidst nationwide lockdowns
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Designed packaging protocol for warehouses that reduced the item damaged per order rate from 1.5% to 0.05%
Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited, Mumbai | Associate Product Manager
Aug’17 - Sep’19
Managed two projects: Jio - Servify Device Care and Reliance - Servify Retail ResQ (mobile applications and web portals)
Project Management and Design Thinking
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Responsible for requirement gathering and user-centric prototype design while coordinating with a team of 8 members
EDUCATION
Maharshi Dayanand University
Aug’13 - May’17