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ARUNDHATI GEWALI

Houston,TX

Summary

Strategic Change Management professional with extensive experience delivering global transformation programs across HR, Finance, and IT. PROSCI-certified practitioner recognized for turning complex initiatives into clear adoption strategies, aligning executives, and enhancing user readiness across large cross-functional organizations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Consultant

TCS
United States, Remote
04.2025 - 12.2025

AI & Digital Transformation Leadership

  • Led AI and digital transformation initiatives delivering structured change plans and adoption strategies.
  • Scripted AI tool demo videos for global clients, increasing early adoption by 65%.
  • Partnered with IT, HR, and Operations to embed Microsoft Copilot across business units, driving measurable gains in collaboration and efficiency.

Microsoft Copilot Implementation

  • Reduced user resistance by 40% through project-managed demos that showcased up to 45% time savings in real workflows.
  • Built “Day 1 Ready” adoption kits including prompt libraries, quick-start guides, and role-specific use cases.
  • Designed and delivered tailored training programs to accelerate feature adoption and confidence.
  • Facilitated change leadership workshops to equip managers to lead AI adoption effectively.

Workday HCM Transformation

  • Led change management for Finance teams during Workday HCM rollout.
  • Designed role-based training, SharePoint-based FAQs, and targeted communication plans.
  • Conducted impact assessments across 12 Workday modules, identifying 75+ process changes by department.
  • Mapped 50+ key stakeholders using Prosci’s Influence/Impact Grid; secured 85% early buy-in from department heads by identifying influencers and building strong alignment.

Change & Communications Lead

Toll Group
Pune, India
03.2019 - 07.2023
  • Led enterprise-wide Workday HCM, Payroll, and Finance implementation, delivering end-to-end change management from impact analysis to full adoption; achieved 100% executive adoption of reporting within two months of launch.
  • Directed a Microsoft 365 agile transformation for 14,000 users, aligning IT and business teams through change sprints, targeted training, and executive engagement.
  • Achieved 92% OneDrive compliance and completed a full M365 upgrade with zero downtime.
  • Designed and executed OCM strategies for cybersecurity programs (IAM, Zero Trust, MFA, DLP), embedding feedback loops that accelerated adoption and reduced security incidents.
  • Led a global Intune MAM/MDM rollout, reaching full compliance in three months through persona-based training, AI-curated SharePoint hubs, and continuous stakeholder input.
  • Increased Microsoft Viva Engage adoption from 10% to 85% in six months using executive coaching, structured learning cycles, and iterative communications.
  • Built Power BI dashboards to track adoption metrics, monitor feedback trends, and enable real-time course correction.
  • Coached 15+ executives and 200+ managers on change leadership, agile ways of working, and sustaining transformation outcomes.

Assistant Manager – Marketing & Communications

Courtyard Marriott
Pune, India
07.2014 - 03.2019
  • Planned and executed integrated marketing campaigns across digital, social, PR, and in-person channels to drive customer engagement and brand awareness.
  • Coordinated customer-facing events and promotions for hospitality, MICE, and F&B offerings to increase attendance and revenue.
  • Developed compelling marketing content, collateral, and messaging for campaigns, improving customer engagement and participation.
  • Monitored campaign performance, analyzed metrics, and implemented optimizations, increasing digital engagement by 50% and guest satisfaction from 4.1 to 4.9.
  • Collaborated with operations, sales, and external agencies to ensure cohesive campaign execution and consistent messaging.

Assistant Manager, Marcom

Excellence IT Solutions
Pune, India
06.2013 - 07.2014
  • Developed digital marketing campaigns to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement across web, social, and email channels.
  • Created content strategies and materials to support product and service awareness and adoption.
  • Coordinated campaign execution with internal teams to ensure timely delivery and alignment with marketing objectives.

Client Servicing Executive

Paradigm Plus Marketing & Visual Plus Advertising
Pune, India
05.2011 - 04.2012
  • Managed multi-channel marketing campaigns for 20+ clients, ensuring 100% on-time delivery and optimizing campaign ROI by 20%.
  • Coordinated with creative teams and clients to ensure messaging aligned with target audiences and business objectives.

Education

Master’s Degree: MBA - Marketing & Finance

Kurukshetra University
India
10-2010

Bachelor’s Degree: BBA - Marketing & Advertising

NEHU
Shillong, India
06-2007

Skills

  • Change impact analysis & mitigation planning
  • Executive stakeholder alignment
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Process redesign & transformation
  • Continuous improvement strategy
  • Adoption & performance measurement

INTERNSHIP

  • Oil and Natural Gas Corporation – Internal Communications Intern | New Delhi, India | June 2009- Aug 2009
  • Managed internal web portals and the newsletter “ONGC Reports.”
  • Covered events and reported stories for daily ONGC news.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Certification: PROSCI Change Management Practitioner | Dec 2023
  • Work Authorization: Eligible to work in the U.S. without restrictions
  • Tools & Methodologies: Power BI, Microsoft 365, Workday, ServiceNow, SharePoint, Viva Engage, AI Content Tools | Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, ADKAR, PROSCI

Timeline

Independent Consultant

TCS
04.2025 - 12.2025

Change & Communications Lead

Toll Group
03.2019 - 07.2023

Assistant Manager – Marketing & Communications

Courtyard Marriott
07.2014 - 03.2019

Assistant Manager, Marcom

Excellence IT Solutions
06.2013 - 07.2014

Client Servicing Executive

Paradigm Plus Marketing & Visual Plus Advertising
05.2011 - 04.2012

Master’s Degree: MBA - Marketing & Finance

Kurukshetra University

Bachelor’s Degree: BBA - Marketing & Advertising

NEHU
ARUNDHATI GEWALI