Academic Qualification

Degree / DiplomaInstitute / UniversityMajor SubjectsYear of CompletionPercentage / ClassPh.D (Commerce)Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, IndiaCommerce2009Highly CommendedMBAPeriyar University, Salem, IndiaFinance201175% (First Class)M.PhilMadurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, IndiaCommerce200255% (First Class)M.Com (Commerce)CBM College, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, IndiaCommerce199462% (First Class)B.ComCBM College, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, IndiaCommerce199260% (First Class)PG Diploma in Computer ApplicationAlagappa University, Karaikudi, IndiaComputer Applications200658% (Second Class)

* Ph.D Thesis: A Study on the Role of Self Help Groups (SHGs) in the Development of Socio-Economic Status of Women in Coimbatore District.

** M.Phil Dissertation: A Study on Factors Influencing Consumer Behaviour towards Durables in Coimbatore City.

Employment History

• 25 years of experience in Teaching and Administration in Management and Commerce.
• Head of Department (HoD), Nehru Institute of Management Studies, Coimbatore (21 Oct 2021 – Present)
• HoD, Nehru Institute of Management Studies, Coimbatore (11 Aug 2011 – 20 Oct 2021)
• HoD, Department of Commerce, Nehru College of Arts and Science
• Assistant Professor, Department of Management, Sri Venkateshwara Institute of Information Technology and Management, Coimbatore (3 Sep 2010 – 25 Apr 2011)
• HoD, Department of Commerce, Angappa College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore (7 Jul 1999 – 2 Sep 2010)
• Coordinator for EAC Programmes sponsored by DST/NSTEBD, Government of India (2013–2018)

Skills and Abilities

Communication

• Experienced in addressing postgraduate and undergraduate students, college teachers, and government officials.
• Produced high-quality academic and administrative documents, including ISO and AICTE submissions, and articles for journals and magazines.
• Edited abstracts and proceedings for various national-level seminars and conferences.

Leadership

• Acts as a facilitator encouraging teamwork and cohesiveness within the department.
• Provides mentorship through a caring and empathetic orientation to promote student development.
• Plans and schedules departmental activities efficiently as Head of Department.
• Coordinates staff efforts, maintains schedules, and ensures departmental goals are achieved.