Sohan Singh Dhami

25208 Blackstone CT
Chantilly
Virginia-20152
sohandhami@gmail.com
703-462-4780/703-249-4451

Career Summary: Professional recruiter, Corporate Trainer, HR Specialist in

staffing with multi-disciplinary background in Engineering, Social Sciences, Labor
Laws, Behavioral Sciences & Industrial Psychology with proven credentials .Ex-
Wing Commander from Aeronautical Mechanical Engineering & Weapon
Technology branch of Indian Air Force with training and talent management as
core strength .

Overview

 Over fifteen years of high quality, intensive experience in Human Resource

Development with training, recruitment and performance evaluation as core
specialization
 Trained in Canada (Georgian College) on ‘Training and Placement Strategies &
Career Development’
 Exposed to multicultural and multinational work environments
 Corporate Trainer in Multinational companies like New Holland (World Leader in
Farm Technology).
 Versatile academic and professional background in Industrial Psychology, Labor
Laws, Personnel Management and Engineering
 Intensive experience as “Senior Faculty & Training & Placement Consultant” in an
International Institute-an extension of Georgian College, Ontario, Canada.
 Trained in international student academic counseling by specialist from Centennial
College, Toronto, Canada.

Achievements & Credentials

 Reviewed and redesigned Appraisal Policy in a large industrial house having

employee strength of over 18000.
Introduced new system of appraisal for High Achievers
Restructured recruitment methodology for staff and workers which resulted in
reducing training wastages
Operationalised a world-class training centre for New Holland Tractors in India in
consultation with Italian and British specialists.
Developed Training Modules, standardized testing methods and introduced skill-
Development oriented teaching pattern for staff.
Recast interview strategies in selection process using behavioral-based
interviewing techniques.
Achieved significant reduction in employee turnover through evangelizing key
employees.
Developed proactive HR policy for corporate in tune with “Soft HRM” concept
Proven track record in problem solving skills in conflict management, counseling,
employee mentoring, and grievances handling.
Established employee Development Program for cross-functional flexibility and
versatility deployment of critical specialties.
Achieved over 500 % growth in present enterprise ( as an independent profit centre
Introduced “TQM” and “ Quality Circle” in a leading corporate organization
 Employment History

• Director HR & Placements-Eon Infotech Ltd- India

Aug 2003 to Aug 2008

Established Institute-industry interface imparted highly specialized training to

students in job search strategies and successfully managed campus recruitments by
MNCs. Covered academic syllabi in HRM / HRD, developed module on “Training &
Placements” both for international & domestic industry employment for post graduate
students, mentored and provided career counseling to students. Achieved highest
number of campus placements by MNCs like Texas Instruments, HCL Technologies
& Cyprus Semiconductors. Innovated recruitment training processes with emerging
industry trends.

• Industry Placement Consultant & Senior Faculty HR/HRD-India

Aug 2000 to Mar 2003

Established CO-OP model of education at Canadian Institute of Computer Science &

Technology. Developed course material for “Career Success” and adapted to Indian
Industrial and employment scene. Achieved 100% placements for students .Re-
designed course content of HRM subject in the context of Indian industry and MNC
requirements after research of recruitment trends and techniques of preparation for
high pressure work organization. Marketed Canadian model of education in India

• Principal Regional Institute Of Management And Administration-India

Sept 1999 to Aug 2000

Introduced faculty Development Program. Took part in syllabi revision. Achieved significant
improvement in results (from 56% to 68 %).Conducted placement orientation workshops for
management & IT students. .Member of syllabi review team.

• Manager (Training) New Holland-India

Mar 1998 to Sept 1999

Operationalised world class Training Center, developed training material, structured

lesson plans for training of dealers & staff in Automotive Engineering, Marketing &
Parts Management. Implemented “TQM & Quality Circle concept”

• Manager Personnel & Administration-Vardhman Polytex Ltd-

India
July 1996 to Mar 1998

Established Human Resources Development Center reviewed recruiting

and retention strategies (reduced attrition rate to 2%). Re-structured HRM
for TQM prog.

• Indian Air Force ( India)

July 1971 to July 1996

Commissioned in Jul 1971, relocated in industry in 1996 after release from Indian Air
Force as Wing Commander, Predominant specialization in power plant / automotive
technology i.e. operation, manufacture / overhaul, testing and systems specialization in
aviation and weapon systems. Developed training methods and superintended a major
 training center as Chief Instructor wherein students from India and abroad are trained in
aviation technology. Recast examination system.

Research/ Journal/Academic Papers Authored

 Emerging Trends in Role of Trade Unionism In Indian Industries

(Dissertation)
 Doctrine of Evangelizing and Attrition Management in Industry
 Effective Recruitment Methods and Behavioral Interviews
 Safety Management Strategies in Spinning Industry
 Accident Prevention & Investigation Techniques
 Appraisal for High Achievers
 Employee Mentoring----Practices & Pitfalls
 Training for Versatility------Reshaping Square pegs for Round Holes
 Skill Development And Evaluation- Repetitive Motor Skills
 HRD for Results. Learn for Action
 Skill Development thro’Active Experiential Learning
 Training For Excellence.
 Cross functional teams-A review of effectiveness and challenges
 Business Process Re-engineering A Qualified Success.
 TQM & Quality Circle concepts-“Empowered Industrial Democracy”

Academic And Professional Qualifications

 M.A. (Public Administration). (Punjab University) with specialization in

Industrial Psychology and Labor Administration.
 M.Sc. (Madras University).
 Diploma in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations (Delhi University).
 LLB With Labor laws
 Defence Services Staff College from Wellington, India.
 Graduate Aeronautical Mechanical Engineer.
 Short-term courses in Management during corporate employment.
 ‘Train The Trainer’ Program conducted by MDI Gurgaon & Fiat (Italy) Group
 CO-OP Training & Placement Module by Georgian College Canada
 ISW-Instructional Skills Workshop by Canadian experts.
 Career counseling & Co-op educational consultancy training by international
student divisional head from Centennial College-Toronto Canada

I feel my strong and uniquely diverse background shown in my CV would prove my

credentials to be well qualified for the stated assignment.