Institute of Mgmt. Studies, Ghaziabad

Department: CDC

Profile

• Experience: Approximately 18+ years of cross-functional experience spanning Corporate Leadership, Soft Skills Training, and Academic Governance.
• Qualification (Highest Degree): PGDSM from TSM Delhi; Undergraduate degree in B.Sc. Geology from Ranchi University.
• Domain Area: Soft Skills, Personality Development, Student Mentorship, Behavioural Skills, Industry Exposure Mentorship, and Sales Training.
• Brief Profile (Passive Voice):

A distinguished Learning & Development professional and academician with over 18 years of experience, Dhiraj Kumar has specialized in bridging the gap between academic theory and industry expectations. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at IMS Ghaziabad (CDC), he has extensive expertise in strategic curriculum design and behavioural transformation. Previously, significant contributions were made as a Soft Skills Trainer at Teerthanker Mahaveer University (TMU) and Presidency University, Bangalore. Leadership roles were also held during a long tenure at The Times of India Group in sales and training management.

Certificates

• Best Soft Skills Trainer of the semester" by the Director of CTLD (September 2026).
• Best Sales Performer and Trainer (The Times of India Group, 2020).

Achievements / Research Interest / Area of Research Interest

• Bridging the gap between academic theory and industry expectations through strategic curriculum design.
• Specialization in Personal Branding, Negotiation Skills, and Emotional Intelligence.

Academic Distinction (Awards, Scholarships & Honors)

• Best Soft Skills Trainer of the semester (September 2026).
• Mentorship Excellence: Highly rated by students for career counseling and personal guidance.
• Other Professional Activities

Achievements in Professional

• Served as Member Secretary for the Board of Studies (BOS) and the Departmental Academic Committee (DAC).
• Finalized syllabus and obtained approval from external members in collaboration with the Academic Dean.

Co-ordinating / Organizing / Attended Workshops

• Conducted "Team Coordination" workshop for Nursing Staff at TMU Hospital (July 2025).
• Conducted "Patient Assistance Etiquette" workshop for Nursing Staff at TMU Hospital (July 2025).
• Conducted "Professional Communication" workshop for Administrative Staff at The Times of India (July 2022).
• Conducted "Negotiation Skills" workshop for Distributors at The Times of India (July 2022).

Invited to Keynote Address / Speakers

• Guest lecture on “Personal Branding” and “GD/PI” at Christ University, Bangalore (January & June 2024).
• Projects Undertaken (Research / Corporate / Trainings, etc.):
• Facilitated mock interviews and group discussions to prepare students for top-tier corporate placements.
• Strategic curriculum design for behavioral transformation at IMS Ghaziabad.