Hi, I'm
Riya Sharma
Founder ofMaanya Creations
Strategic Initiatives Manager / Business Development | Interview
& Soft Skills Trainer
Business Development Specialist&Interview Skills Trainer
Driving business growth, shaping talent, mentoring professionals, and creating exquisite jewellery & design experiences.
Empowering businesses, people, and design with vision.
She isn't multitasking randomly — she's strategically leading four core verticals.
About Me
Where Strategy Meets Creativity
Business Development Specialist & Interview Skills Trainer
Multifaceted and growth-oriented Business Development Specialist, Talent Acquisition Strategist and Professional Interview Skills Trainer with experience across India, US, UAE, UK and Europe. Skilled in staffing, client onboarding, recruitment delivery, interview training, career development, and large-scale event execution.
Global Recruitment Expertise
Connecting talent across borders
Client Acquisition & B2B Partnerships
Building lasting business relationships
Interview Training & Career Coaching
Empowering professionals to succeed
Maanya Creations
Exquisite Jewelry Designs
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Professional Credentials
Certifications & Achievements
Certifications
- Procurement Management – Great Learning
- Project Management – Simplilearn
- Master of Business Informatics – Udemy
- Business Analysis & Process Management – Coursera
- HR Training – Tareeqa Global Solutions
- AI & iOS App Development Workshop – WCTM
- Jewelry Design Certification
- Campus Ambassador Programs – IIT Kharagpur & Inari Shines
Key Achievements
- Delivered first US IT client project within 30 days
- Achieved 97% student conversion rate at CollegeDekho
- Organized college job fairs and tech talks
- Intercollege Volleyball & Basketball Champion
- Headed Women's Premier League college team
- Recognized for freelance recruitment excellence
Core Verticals
Four Strategic Pillars Driving Excellence
Business Growth & Global Business Development
Driving revenue through strategic partnerships and international expansion
People/HR & Talent Acquisition Strategy
Building high-performing teams through strategic recruitment
Training, Coaching & Mentoring
Empowering professionals with interview skills and career guidance
Creative, Design & Brand Support
Crafting exquisite jewelry and design experiences through Maanya Creations
Skills & Expertise
Professional capabilities across Business Development, Recruitment, Project Management, and Creative Tools
Business Development
- Global Client Acquisition (India, US, UAE)
- B2B Partnerships
- Proposal Writing & Pitch Decks
- CRM Management
- Vendor Management
- SLA Compliance
Recruitment & Talent
- IT & Non-IT Hiring
- C2C, C2H, Permanent Hiring
- ATS Tools (JobDiva, Bullhorn)
- LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, Shine
- Offer Negotiation & Onboarding
Project Management
- College Job Fairs
- Tech Expos & Cultural Events
- Sports Leadership
- Webinars & Presentations
Tools & Creative
- MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Google Docs & Sheets
- Canva & Figma (Basic)
- Python (Basic)
- Jewelry Design
Industries I Work With
IT & Software
Technology solutions and software development companies seeking strategic growth and talent development.
EdTech
Educational technology platforms revolutionizing learning through innovative digital solutions.
Staffing & Recruitment
Talent acquisition firms building high-performing teams and connecting professionals with opportunities.
Corporate Training
Organizations investing in employee development and professional skill enhancement programs.
Startups & Enterprises
Growing startups and established enterprises scaling their operations and market presence.
Business Consulting
Consulting firms providing strategic advisory services and business transformation initiatives.
Experience Timeline
Journey through my professional career and major milestones
Northcorp Software Pvt. Ltd.
📍 Gurgaon
Executive Strategic Initiative / Business Development Manager
Key Responsibilities:
- → Leading end-to-end business development and global staffing delivery across India, US and UAE
- → Onboarding international clients and conducting requirement discovery sessions
- → Managing full recruitment lifecycle including sourcing, screening, onboarding and compliance
- → Closing roles across Java, .NET, Salesforce, SAP, DevOps, Cloud and Cybersecurity
CollegeDekho
📍 Gurgaon
Assistant Team Leader
Key Responsibilities:
- → Leading counselors during high-admission cycles
- → Executing outreach campaigns for Indian and international colleges
- → Achieving 95%+ daily lead conversion using CRM insights
- → Training team members on CRM usage and objection handling
Freelance
📍 Remote
Professional Interview Skills Trainer & Career Development Coach
Key Responsibilities:
- → Conducting interview skills training for students and professionals
- → Providing mock interviews, resume building and communication coaching
- → Training on confidence building, STAR method and professional presentation
- → Delivering LinkedIn optimization and job-readiness sessions
Shine.com
📍 Remote
Freelance Technical Recruiter
Key Responsibilities:
- → Handling full-cycle IT and Non-IT recruitment
- → Sourcing via LinkedIn, Naukri, Shine and ATS tools
- → Managing C2C, C2H, permanent and project-based hiring
- → Conducting screenings, negotiations and interview coordination
Get In Touch
Let's connect and discuss opportunities or collaborations
Location
Based in
Gurgaon, Haryana, India
About My Journey
Multifaceted and growth-oriented Business Development Specialist, Talent Acquisition Strategist and Professional Interview Skills Trainer with experience across India, US, UAE, UK and Europe. Skilled in staffing, client onboarding, recruitment delivery, interview training, career development, and large-scale event execution.