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Ashish Gaud

@ashishgaud

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Learning & development consultant and corporate trainer who delivers measurable employability and soft-skills training.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a training and learning role where I can partner with teams, design outcome-driven programs, and deliver measurable employability and communication growth through practical, structured learning interventions.

I’m an L&D Consultant and Corporate Trainer with 15+ years across corporate, academic, and NGO sectors, and 10+ years of expertise in Corporate & Soft Skills Training, Psychometric & Talent Assessment, and communication/language proficiency. I design and deliver outcome-driven learning interventions that bridge the gap between education and industry—practical, reliable, and focused on measurable impact.

I partner with organizations to build confident, employable, and future-ready talent. I build strategic partnerships, develop training roadmaps and eLearning content, and create facilitator guides and assessment frameworks to ensure learning outcomes are measurable and continuously improved through feedback and performance metrics.

Across roles—from Professional Trainer to Training Manager—I’ve led employability, personal grooming, workplace communication, confidence building, and professional readiness programs for diverse learner groups. I’ve also authored two English-language books, delivered Functional English across multiple streams, developed structured training initiatives including IELTS & OET training, and launched a free learning application on the Play Store to improve communication and employability skills.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Professional Trainer

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Nirmatra Training Solutions

Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 7 months)

Designed and delivered employability, communication, and behavioural training programs across academic institutions, NGOs, and corporate environments. Built learning roadmaps and eLearning/facilitator materials and evaluated training effectiveness using learner performance and feedback.

Corporate Training Training and Development Learning Consultancy Professional Readiness Instructional Design Training Roadmap Facilitator Curriculum Design

Training Manager

Miracle Pathfinders Pvt Ltd

Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)

Conducted corporate training, designed programs and training materials, and implemented strategies to meet training objectives. Evaluated program effectiveness to improve skills and support sales outcomes.

Corporate Training Training Program Design Training Materials Development Sales Enablement

Trainer

BM English Consultants

Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 (1 year)

Trained 800+ professionals, including government personnel and professionals from multiple disciplines, in English, interview skills, personality development, and vocabulary. Supported learners’ career success through structured communication and career-readiness training.

Vocabulary Communication Skills Professional Development

HR - Manager

Palghar Agro

Jan 2013 - Jan 2017 (4 years)

Provided IR guidance to the site team and managed/developed staff while overseeing plant HR/IR and admin functions. Handled disciplinary actions, maintained plant relations, and coordinated with local authorities and labor departments.

Employee Relations Disciplinary Actions Ministry Of Labour Liaison Staff Development

HR & Admin - Manager

Star Energy Ltd

Jan 2013 - Present (13 years 7 months)

Maintained a positive work environment by addressing grievances and ensuring compliance with HR, labor laws, and factory regulations. Coordinated training, recruitment for projects, ISO and buyer audits, and client staff salary payments.

HR Compliance Grievances Labor Law Factory Regulations Compliance Recruitment coordination training coordination