Gargi Umbarkar
Fulda, Germany
Summary
Professional with diverse work experience, including teaching German at the Goethe-Institut and facilitating reflective seminars for Master's students at Fulda University. Skilled in guiding personal and professional development through innovative tools and coaching techniques. Passionate about research in identity, social and political sociology, and power structures in a globalized world, with a focus on integrating academic insights into impactful practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer
Fulda University of Applied Sciences
Fulda, Germany
11.2024 - Current
- Lead reflection seminars for third-semester Master's students of Human Rights, Politics and Society, focusing on personal and professional development
- Introduce coaching tools such as Nonviolent Communication, Peer Case Consultation and other self-discovery methods to enhance interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, and self-awareness
- Guide students in analyzing their internship experiences and aligning them with their future career aspirations
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Sage GmbH
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
07.2024 - Current
- Support end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation, contributing to reduced time-to-fill positions and achieving hiring KPIs
- Assist in proactively sourcing passive candidates through various channels, including LinkedIn, job boards, and industry events
- Conduct initial candidate assessments in Germany and Austria to ensure the right cultural fit and technical competencies
- Collaborate with hiring managers to help define job requirements, develop job descriptions, and establish selection criteria
- Contribute to implementing an employer branding strategy to enhance the company's reputation and attract top talent
- Responsible for managing Sage Germany's Employer Brand on Kununu
- Utilize the applicant tracking system (ATS) to maintain candidate data
- Responsible for all Early Careers recruitment in Germany
Working Student Talent Acquisition
Sage GmbH
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Led a project to address workforce shortages in IT customer support, including market research
- Actively contributed towards reducing the Total Time to Offer (TTO)
- Responsible for hiring and recruitment of Early Careers positions
- Supported TA-Enablement team in a training project for talent acquisition partners within the organisation
- Conducted initial interviews and candidate screenings, and managed the applicant tracking system
- Supported full-cycle recruiting for Go-To-Market roles in Germany and Austria
- Created and managed job postings on various platforms
- Developed and maintained stakeholder partnerships with local universities for dual study programs
- Actively collaborated with the global employer branding team (UK and USA) in developing a careers website for the German market
- Performed administrative tasks related to recruitment
Student Research Assistant
Fulda University of Applied Sciences
Fulda, Germany
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Proofreading and editing academic papers
- Assisting with administrative tasks
- Conducting research on various topics
- Offering assistance in teaching activities of the professor
- Assisting with event coordination and support
Intern People & Culture and Talent Acquisition
Fit Für Immer GmbH
Remote, Germany
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Initiated and conceptualized a new internship concept to attract and retain young talent
- Managed employee journey, enhancing the overall experience throughout the employment lifecycle
- Organized team events and meetings, fostering a collaborative and inclusive corporate culture
- Conducted extensive research, establishing valuable university partnerships for talent acquisition and development
- Led comprehensive onboarding and offboarding processes for seamless transitions
Intern Communications
Volunteers Abroad Programmes Internationaler Bund Südwest gGmbH
Kassel, Germany
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Prepared and organized essential documents for the effective deployment of incoming volunteers
- Facilitated communication and collaboration with host organizations both domestically and internationally
- Ensured the smooth operation and maintenance of the organization's website
- Managed the processing and organization of volunteer applications
- Provided valuable support during seminars and information events
- Conducted thorough evaluations of seminars, contributing to continuous improvement and development
Trainer for German as a Foreign Language
Goethe-Institut
Mumbai
05.2018 - 10.2021
- Designed and delivered engaging face-to-face, online, and blended learning courses tailored for adult learners at levels A1/A2.
- Prepared, assessed, and evaluated lesson plans, ensuring effective teaching and learning outcomes.
- Conducted examinations and assessments at A1 and A2 levels, accurately evaluating learners' language proficiency.
- Provided personalized supervision and guidance to German learners, fostering their language development and progress.
- Mentored and supervised trainee German teachers, offering valuable support and professional guidance.
- Conducted workshops on methodology and didactics for fellow German-language trainers.
Education
Master of Arts - Intercultural and Media Communication, European Economic Integration and European Law
Fulda University of Applied Sciences
Fulda, Germany06.2024
Teacher's Training Diploma For German As A Foreign Language -
Goethe-Institut
Mumbai, India07-2018
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Economics, Financial Accounts, Export Marketing
R. A. Podar College of Commerce And Economics
Mumbai, India04.2017
Skills
- Intercultural Sensitivity
- Media Training: Crisis Communication
- Strong communication skills
- Creative Problem Solving Ability (Design Thinking)
- Core Competencies
- Academic research
- Empirical research methodologies
- Student advisement
- Class management
- Learning management interfaces
- Course instruction
Accomplishments
- Received a fully funded scholarship from the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e.V for the entire duration of my master's degree in Germany
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
German
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Hindi
Full Professional
Marathi
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Volunteer German language teacher in communal accomodations for refugee women in Marbach, Germany
- Sponsor for a Ukrainian refugee
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lecturer
Fulda University of Applied Sciences
11.2024 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Sage GmbH
07.2024 - Current
Working Student Talent Acquisition
Sage GmbH
10.2023 - 06.2024
Intern People & Culture and Talent Acquisition
Fit Für Immer GmbH
04.2023 - 06.2023
Student Research Assistant
Fulda University of Applied Sciences
01.2023 - 10.2023
Intern Communications
Volunteers Abroad Programmes Internationaler Bund Südwest gGmbH
09.2022 - 11.2022
Trainer for German as a Foreign Language
Goethe-Institut
05.2018 - 10.2021
Master of Arts - Intercultural and Media Communication, European Economic Integration and European Law
Fulda University of Applied Sciences
Teacher's Training Diploma For German As A Foreign Language -
Goethe-Institut
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Economics, Financial Accounts, Export Marketing
R. A. Podar College of Commerce And Economics
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