Sushmita Venkat
About Sushmita Venkat
Sushmita Venkat is a Senior Talent Acquisition & People Success Manager at SpotDraft, with a background in HR and Psychology. She has extensive experience in talent acquisition and a strong interest in organizational culture.
Work at SpotDraft
Sushmita Venkat currently serves as the Senior Talent Acquisition & People Success Manager at SpotDraft, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing talent acquisition strategies and fostering a positive workplace culture. Prior to her current title, she worked at SpotDraft as the Talent Acquisition & People Operations Manager from 2020 to 2023, where she gained significant experience in managing recruitment processes and people operations.
Education and Expertise
Sushmita Venkat has a strong educational background in psychology and biotechnology. She studied at Chettinad Vidyashram for two years, focusing on Biotechnology from 2011 to 2013. She then completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Ethiraj College for Women from 2013 to 2016. Following this, she earned a Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Christ University, Bangalore, from 2016 to 2018. Her academic background supports her expertise in human resources and psychology.
Background
Sushmita Venkat has a diverse professional background in human resources and talent acquisition. She began her career with internships at Schneider Electric and Redington Gulf in 2017 and 2016, respectively. She then held various roles in talent acquisition and people operations at Headout and AceNgage in 2019. Her experience spans multiple organizations and roles, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of HR practices and talent management.
Achievements
Sushmita Venkat possesses subject matter expertise in HR and psychology, with hands-on experience in end-to-end talent acquisition across various roles and levels. Her strong interest in how people and culture influence organizations contributes to her effectiveness in her current role. She is also a member of The Talent Deck since 2022, indicating her commitment to professional development and networking within the HR community.
Interests and Opportunities
Sushmita Venkat has expressed a keen interest in exploring opportunities in fields such as Enterprise Sales, Customer Success, and Social Media Marketing. She is open to relocation and remote work opportunities, reflecting her adaptability and willingness to engage in diverse professional environments.