“Assess, Design and Train for Excellence”
Susmitha Valvekar: HR Consultant & Trainer, HR 4 You
Instructor: UCLA Extension in California
Susmitha Valvekar is a highly motivated human resource professional with 10 years of Areas of Expertise
experience in Instructing, Coaching and Facilitating professional development Online,
In-class and One to One settings. She is proficient with platforms like Blackboard,
Canvas, Wimba, Adobe Connect, and Big Blue Button.
Susmitha is pro-active in seeking workable solutions to training needs and committed
to expanding the scope of teaching and learning via various methods. She is an
empathetic, dynamic and dedicated trainer, skilled in working in contemporary virtual
realities and creating the necessary atmosphere for online learning successes. For
testimonials see LinkedIn.
Training Program Development
Teaching and tutoring
Consulting and Facilitating
Human Resource Management
Human Resource Development
Change Management
Technical Expertise
Blackboard
Wimba
Canvas
Adobe Connect
Big Blue Button
Microsoft Office
Industry Experience
Adult Education
and Founder of HR 4 You, in teaching Elements of Human Resource Management,
Higher Education
Pre-School Education
Human Resources Development and Managing Change in Organizations classes. She
Learning Systems
continues to make significant and valuable contributions, as a Researcher, a Facilitator, Recruiting
Susmitha has been partnering with Rachel Choppin, UCLA Extension’s Lead Instructor
a Coach and a Coordinator. In addition she is actively involved in research with
Professor Daniel Van Bogaert, J.D., in the subject of HRM & IT Security Risks in the
Workplace.
Susmitha oversaw successful Staff Training and Orientation Programs as the Founder
and Director of a pre-school. She was responsible for effective talent selection,
management and retention, administration and curriculum, which translated to a 90%
retention rate.
Susmitha has an MA in International Politics from JNU, India, and M.Phil. in Political
Science (focus on international politics) from HCU, India, and Human Resource
Administration certification from UCLA Extension. She is a member of Professionals in
Human Resources Association PIHRA Professionals in Human Resources Association)
and ASTD-OC (American Society for Training and Development-Orange County).
27550 Hillcrest, #3D, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
T: 408-338-6297
C: 401-339-3456
sumithamanav@gmail.com
www.hr4you.com
Functional Experience
Training & Development
Human Resources Management
Academic Research
Educational Research
Education
MA, JNU, India
M. Phil, HCU, India
Certified in Human Resource
Administration, UCLA Ext
Certified instructor for webEnhanced Canvas System
Professional Affiliations
PIHRA
ASTD-OC