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FIELD WORK AND RESEARCH
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
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DONNA SELVARAJ

Chennai,India

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in data analysis, diplomatic relations, and talent acquisition. Demonstrates proficiency in project management and cross-cultural collaboration, effectively communicating with stakeholders to drive sustainable development and ESG initiatives. Skilled in social media management, Microsoft Office Suite, and business intelligence tools such as Power BI. Committed to fostering interdepartmental collaboration and advancing research and analysis capabilities to support organisational goals.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Intern

Embassy Of Lebanon
Delhi
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Analyzed regional crises (incl. Sri Lanka 2022) for impact on diplomatic relations and South Asian stability; prepared research on Indian labor law reforms and Indian economy for embassy briefings; supported consular operations, official communication, visitor coordination, and protocol while strengthening cross-cultural communication skills.

Legal Intern

Ms. Sumathi & Associates
Chennai
01.2022 - 02.2022
  • Observed proceedings across multiple courts, drafted pleadings and legal documents, conducted legal research to support case strategy, and developed strong attention to detail and professional client/court communication.

HR Intern | Research Assistant

BHUMI NGO
Chennai
01.2021 - 02.2021
  • Managed daily briefing documentation, led talent acquisition for a climate change education program, coordinated outreach and recruitment, researched the BOCW Act, delivered awareness sessions for beneficiaries, and aligned HR activities with project needs to support climate and labor rights initiatives.

Education

MBA - Operations and Supply Chain Management

Middlesex University Dubai
Dubai

Bachelor of Arts - Global Affairs, Economics and Foreign Policy

Jindal School of International Affairs (JSIA)

Skills

  • Data analysis
  • Diplomatic relations
  • Talent acquisition
  • Project management
  • Cross-cultural collaboration
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Social media management
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Research and analysis
  • Business Intelligence (Power BI)
  • Inter departmental Collaboration
  • Sustainable development and ESG

Certification

  • Social Law Program, International Center for Culture and Education (ICCE)
  • Tally Prime: ERP 9, Computer Software College for Computer Education
  • Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Middlesex University Dubai
  • Strategic AI: Leveraging Generative AI for Business: Power BI, Insight Lab, Middlesex University Dubai

FIELD WORK AND RESEARCH

  • Redington gulf FZE Warehouse, completed observational study visit, gaining firsthand exposure to industry standard warehouse operations and logistics practices including inventory management systems, order fulfilment processes and material handling techniques, enhancing understanding of end-to-end supply chain workflows. July, 2025, UAE
  • Naturelle LLC - Dabur International, completed observational study on end to end manufacturing operations, gaining practical insight into sourcing, quality testing, production, packaging and supply chain management processes implemented for product consistency and cost control. July 2025, UAE

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

  • Director of Design, Rotaract Club of O.P. Jindal Global University (2022–23): Led creative direction and design strategy for social media, managed a student design team, and produced event collaterals (banners, posters, lanyards) using tools like Canva/Adobe/VN to maximize engagement for community projects.
  • Chief Designer, Center for Middle Eastern Studies (CMES), JSIA (2022–23): Designed academic journals, magazines, compendiums, and managed the CMES website, translating complex IR themes into accessible visual concepts to enhance research visibility and academic outreach.
  • Joint Director, Social Media & IT Committee, Student Grievance Redressal Council, JSIA (2022–23): Co-led digital engagement strategy, managed social media communication on student issues, and handled data and information from workshops while maintaining calendars and optimizing audience reach for council initiatives.

Timeline

Intern

Embassy Of Lebanon
07.2022 - 08.2022

Legal Intern

Ms. Sumathi & Associates
01.2022 - 02.2022

HR Intern | Research Assistant

BHUMI NGO
01.2021 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Global Affairs, Economics and Foreign Policy

Jindal School of International Affairs (JSIA)

MBA - Operations and Supply Chain Management

Middlesex University Dubai
DONNA SELVARAJ