
Kushal Jain
@kushaljain2
People and Operations Manager at Jainco Refractory Products Pvt. Ltd.; cut time-to-hire by 25% and shaped a biofuel market-entry strategy.
What I'm looking for
At Jainco Refractory Products Pvt. Ltd., I led recruitment for 14+ technical and operations roles, created standardised interview frameworks, and reduced average time-to-hire by 25%. I also partnered with leadership on talent acquisition and HR administration.
At Jainco, I conducted research across India's biofuel segment and delivered a segmented insights report that shaped entry strategy and pilot market selection. I also implemented a task automation tool to support more efficient work.
As a Placement Cell Representative at Centre for Placement and Career Guidance (CPCG) - CHRIST (Deemed to be University), I contributed to designing and implementing training programs to enhance student employability. I also monitored student progress and organised career guidance events and seminars.
My psychology experience includes assisting with psychometric assessments and data reports at CAPS- Centre For Academic And Professional Support, and training in assessment and clinical observation at Manasa Neuropsychiatric Hospital - India. I'm drawn to Learning & Development, People Operations, Training, and HR roles where data, design, and human behaviour intersect.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
People and Operations Manager
Mar 2025 - Jul 2026 (1 year 4 months)
• Led end-to-end recruitment for 14+ technical and operations roles, built standardised interview frameworks, and reduced average time-to-hire by 25%.
• Partnered closely with leadership on talent acquisition, HR administration, and executive assistance to build high-performing teams whilst implementing a task automation tool for efficent working.
• Conducted competitive and customer research a
• Diagnosed 80 SME clients using SWOT analysis, segmenting them by industry and scale, and mapped each company's gaps to CICF's consulting service offerings, creating a ready-to-use pitch brief for each prospect.
• Cleaned and QC'd 100+ NGO multimedia entries (subtitles, file metadata, transcriptions) in Excel for external client deliverables, ensuring zero data errors before submission.
• Expan
• Observed and discussed diverse outpatient cases under a neuropsychiatrist, gaining training in history taking, Mental Status Examination (MSE), genogram construction, and rapport-building.
• Acquired proficiency in administering and interpreting a range of psychological assessments (e.g., PHQ-SADS, MADRS, MCMI, MoCA, BDI, ACE, FAB etc.). And got practical exposure with tools like Novopsych Ascr
Conduct one-on-one sessions/webinars to understand client needs, guide them through the enrolment process, and follow up thereafter.
• Managed Instagram and LinkedIn content calendar using Canva and Riverside, producing 3–4 posts per week and growing brand follower engagement over an 8-month period.
• Utilized notion for project management, organizing content, enhancing productivity and project timelines.
• Demonstrated proficiency in CapCut, InShot, and Google Forms for content creation and data analysis.
• Organised and tr
Placement Cell Representative
Jul 2024 - Jun 2025 (11 months)
• Departmental Representative: Served as the primary liaison between the Placement Cell and a department of 300+ students, ensuring smooth communication and coordination. Won the award for volunteer of the year with a scholarship.
• Training Program Development: Being a core member of the training committee, I actively contributed to the design and implementation of training programs to enhance s
• Psychometric Assessment: Assisted in conducting psychometric assessments, analyzed data, and prepared detailed reports.
• Research and Development: Researched and explored various psychological assessment tools and techniques to enhance the accuracy and reliability of assessments.
• Outreach and Engagement: Volunteered at stalls to promote psychometric assessments, educate individuals about th
• Revitalized Brand Presence: Spearheaded a comprehensive social media strategy that resulted in a 300% increase in all KPI's and follower engagement across Instagram and Facebook.
• Optimized Content Strategy: Created high-quality, visually appealing content, including engaging reels, informative posts, and interactive stories, leveraging Canva, Photoshop, and CapCut.
• Data-Driven Decision Mak
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Worked alongside a team of pathologists, audiologists, and clinical psychologists to develop and implement personalized intervention plans for neurodivergent children.
• Data Management: Maintained detailed progress reports using VB-Maps to track children's developmental milestones and response to interventions.
• Neuropsychological Assessment: Observed and ass
• Therapeutic Support: Assisted occupational therapists in sensory integration activities, fine motor skill training, and adaptive equipment training.
• Speech Therapy: Shadowed speech-language pathologists during therapy sessions, focusing on articulation, language, and social skills. Assisted in preparing and conducting speech therapy activities using AVAZ software.
• Behavioral Intervention:
• Food Rescue and Distribution Drives: Led and coordinated teams to collect surplus food from restaurants, events, and weddings, ensuring its timely distribution to underprivileged communities.
• Sanitation and Hygiene: Implemented initiatives to distribute sanitary pads and educate marginalized communities about menstrual hygiene and sanitation practices.
• Educational Outreach: Conducted educa
• Sales Funnel Optimization: Contributed to the development and optimization of the sales funnel, identifying key conversion points and improving lead generation.
• Marketing Collateral Creation: Designed compelling key visuals and presentations to effectively communicate brand messaging and product offerings.
• Integrated Marketing Campaigns: Implemented integrated marketing communication strat
• Campaign Execution: Actively contributed to the successful execution of the Pepsi "Ab Aur Bhi Zyada Refreshing" campaign, engaging 5000+ ambassadors and generating over 2.3 million views on Reels.
• Community Building: Fostered a vibrant community of young creators, encouraging creativity and collaboration.
• Brand Awareness: Significantly contributed to increasing Pepsi's Instagram follower b
• Team Leadership: Led a team of 20+ volunteers to conduct in-depth research on various mental health topics.
• Data Analysis: Utilized Google Analytics to identify emerging trends and insights in the field of mental health.
• Content Creation: Developed engaging content for various platforms using Canva and Photoshop.
• Strategic Planning: Contributed to brainstorming sessions and the developm
Worked as Marketing Manager at Youth India Foundation.
Worked as Volunteer at ANYTHINGS PAWSABLE FOUNDATION.
Worked as Teacher at Anam Cara Foundation.
Worked as Intern at India's International Movement to Unite Nations.
Worked as Campus Ambassador at India's International Movement to Unite Nations.
Completed short-term courses on psycho-oncology, positive psychology and administration of Rorschach inkblot test under the supervision of Dr. Samir Parikh.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Christ University, Bangalore
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Honours with Sociology and Economics
2022 - 2026
Centre for Placement and Career Guidance (CPCG) - CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Certificate of Excellence
Mar 2025
The Human Capital Lab | School of Psychological Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Certificate of Excellence
Mar 2025
Data-Driven HR: Al-Powered People Analytics for Workforce Planning and Employee Experience
Nov 2025
Consulting Foundations : Client Management and Relationships
Nov 2025
Become an AI-Powered People Manager
Nov 2025
CAPS- Centre For Academic And Professional Support
Certificate of Recognition
2023
Jayshree Periwal high School - Jaipurr
High school, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
2018 - 2022
India's International Movement to Unite Nations
Letter of Recommendation
Jan 2021
Teach For India
Letter of Appointment
May 2021
Youth India Foundation
Certificate of Internship
Feb 2021
Viral Fission
Letter of Appointment
Apr 2021
The Miracle Project
Letter of Recommendation
Mar 2021
IFortis Corporate
TRAINEESHIP OFFER LETTER
Jun 2021
HP Life E-Learning
Certificate of Completion
Apr 2021
World Health Organization
Confirmation of Participation
Apr 2021
India's International Movement to Unite Nations
Certificate of Participation
Jul 2020
AIESEC in India
Certificate of participation
Oct 2020
Government of India Official
Certificate of Pledge
Oct 2020
Amity University
Certificate of Participation
Jul 2020
Anam Cara Foundation
Letter of Recommendation
Dec 2020
Delhi Public School Surat
2005 - 2018
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