Sakshi Rawat serves as the Placement Manager at Dev Rishi Educational Society (DRES), where she leads placement operations, employer engagement, industry partnerships, and career opportunities for trainees across various skill development programmes. With over 15 years of professional experience in the hospitality industry, including leadership positions at renowned hospitality brands, she combines strong industry exposure with workforce development expertise to bridge the gap between skilled candidates and employment opportunities. Her practical understanding of hospitality operations and talent management enables her to build sustainable employer relationships while enhancing learner employability.

• Leads placement and employer engagement initiatives across DRES programmes.
• Builds partnerships with hospitality and corporate employers.
• Facilitates candidate placements and career development.
• Supports industry collaboration and recruitment drives.
• Strengthens employability through career guidance and professional mentoring.
• Contributes to successful workforce development and organizational growth.

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Professional Journey

Sakshi’s professional journey reflects progressive leadership across hospitality operations, food and beverage management, customer service, and talent development. Before joining DRES, she held managerial and supervisory roles with prestigious hospitality organizations including The Competent Palace, Ramada Dehradun, Taj Chandigarh, ITC Fortune The Savoy, Best Western Country Woods, Jaypee Residency Manor, and Ananda in the Himalayas. Her transition into placement management allows her to leverage extensive industry knowledge to create employment opportunities and strengthen industry-academia partnerships.

• Brings over 15 years of experience in hospitality and workforce management.
• Progressed through supervisory and managerial leadership roles.
• Developed expertise in hospitality operations, customer service, and team management.
• Built strong industry networks across leading hospitality organizations.
• Continues to strengthen learner employability through strategic placement initiatives.

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Key Contributions

Sakshi plays a crucial role in strengthening DRES’ placement ecosystem by connecting skilled candidates with employment opportunities and fostering long-term employer partnerships. Her industry experience enables her to understand recruitment requirements while preparing learners for successful careers.

• Leads placement planning and employment coordination.
• Builds and maintains employer partnerships across industries.
• Organizes recruitment drives, interviews, and placement activities.
• Guides learners on career readiness and professional expectations.
• Coordinates employer interactions and workforce requirements.
• Strengthens placement outcomes through industry collaboration.

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Core Expertise

Sakshi combines hospitality leadership with placement and career development expertise to support learner success.

• Placement Management
• Employer Engagement
• Campus Recruitment
• Industry Relations
• Career Guidance
• Hospitality Operations
• Food & Beverage Management
• Customer Relationship Management
• Team Leadership
• Interview Coordination
• Talent Development
• Workforce Planning

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Professional Values

Sakshi believes that meaningful employment transforms lives and that strong industry partnerships are essential for sustainable skill development. Her professional approach emphasizes integrity, collaboration, professionalism, and continuous learner support.

• Professional Excellence
• Integrity
• Leadership
• Collaboration
• Accountability
• Service Excellence
• Learner-Centric Approach
• Commitment to Employment Generation

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Academic Background

Sakshi’s academic qualifications in human resource management and hospitality, complemented by extensive industry experience, provide a strong foundation for leading placement initiatives and strengthening industry engagement.

• Master’s in Human Resources, Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Mumbai
• Bachelor’s Degree in English, MPG College, Mussoorie
• Diploma in Aviation, Hospitality & Travel Management, Frankfinn Institute, Dehradun
• Intermediate, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Mussoorie

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Future Focus

Sakshi remains committed to expanding employment opportunities by strengthening employer partnerships, enhancing placement strategies, and preparing learners for successful careers across diverse industries. She continues to focus on building sustainable industry linkages that support DRES’ mission of empowering youth through quality skill development and meaningful employment.

 

• Expanding strategic employer partnerships.
• Strengthening placement and recruitment ecosystems.
• Enhancing learner employability and career readiness.
• Supporting industry-driven workforce development initiatives.
• Advancing DRES’ mission through sustainable employment generation.