Gayatri Dhawan
About Gayatri Dhawan
Gayatri Dhawan is a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist currently working at SwiftSku. She has extensive experience in human resources, having held various roles in recruitment and management across multiple companies in India.
Work at SwiftSku
Gayatri Dhawan currently serves as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at SwiftSku, a company that is part of Y Combinator's W21 batch. She has been in this role since 2022, contributing her expertise in talent acquisition and recruitment strategies. Her responsibilities include identifying and attracting top talent to support the company's growth and operational needs.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining SwiftSku, Gayatri held the position of Head of Human Resources at ChalksnSlate Media from 2021 to 2022 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. In this role, she managed various HR functions and developed strategies to enhance employee engagement and performance. Additionally, she worked as an Executive Recruiter at Spectraforce Technologies for seven months in 2020-2021 and as an Associate Recruiter at iPlace for one year in 2019-2020.
Educational Background
Gayatri Dhawan completed her Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in International Business at Villa Marie Degree College for Women from 2014 to 2017. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Human Resources Development from Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies (KIAMS) from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) focusing on Human Resource and Marketing.
Internship Experience
Gayatri has gained valuable experience through various internships. She interned at Amazon Development Centre (India) Private Limited for three months in 2015-2016 and at BrandGeeks Marketing & Design for two months in 2018. These internships provided her with practical insights into the business and marketing sectors, complementing her academic qualifications.
Skills and Interests
Gayatri possesses strong people management skills and has expertise in training and development. She derives energy and satisfaction from her work, emphasizing passion and sincerity in her professional endeavors. Outside of her career, she has a passion for sports, reading, and cooking, which contributes to her lively personality.