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title: "Disha Pai - Clinical Psychology Trainee in Mangaluru | Tal"
description: "Meet Disha Pai, HR & Talent Acquisition | Psychologist| Interviewing • Behavioral Insights • Employee Wellbeing & communication based in Mangaluru."
image: "https://tal.club/meet/disha-6/share-image"
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# Disha Pai on Tal

## Headline

HR & Talent Acquisition \| Psychologist\| Interviewing • Behavioral Insights • Employee Wellbeing & communication

## About

Hi, I’m Disha, I am currently pursuing my Master’s in Psychology from KMC, Mangalore, with hands\-on experience in structured interviewing, case intake, behavioral assessment, and documentation through hospital based clinical exposure\. Through my academic and clinical training, I have developed strong communication skills, rapport\-building ability, conflict understanding, and emotional intelligence\. I am now looking to transition into Human Resources, particularly in Talent Acquisition and HR Operations, where I can apply my interviewing skills and behavioral insights in a corporate setting\. I am actively seeking for Full\-Time HR/Talent Acquisition opportunities to build a career in HR management \. Key strengths: • Structured interviewing & candidate assessment • Documentation & record management • Communication & stakeholder interaction • Conflict understanding & problem\-solving • Emotional intelligence & professional ethics

## Location

Mangaluru

## Work experience

Clinical Psychology Trainee at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Sep 2024 \- Present · 1 yr 10 mos, Karnataka, India, • Conducted structured case interviews and intake assessments • Maintained confidential documentation and reports • Assisted in psychological assessments and observations • Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams • Managed high\-stress client interactions professionally

Clinical Specialist at Kasturba Medical College \(KMC\) & Wenlock District Hospital, Sep 2024 \- Present · 1 yr 10 mos, • Conducted structured case interviews and intake assessments for diverse patient profiles • Maintained confidential case documentation and clinical reports adhering to ethical guidelines • Assisted in psychological assessments, observations, and therapeutic interventions • Coordinated effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams • Managed high\-stress client interactions with professionalism and empathy

Volunteer at Veejetja Special School, Sep 2025 \- Dec 2025 · 4 mos, Karkala taluk, Karnataka, India, • Provided structured support to children with diverse developmental and behavioral needs • Designed tailored activities to enhance cognitive, emotional, and social development

Human Resources Intern at Amit Cashews, Apr 2025 \- Sep 2025 · 6 mos, Managed end\-to\-end recruitment remotely across staffing, supervisory, and managerial levels, coordinating multiple hiring pipelines simultaneously without on\-site supervision\. Coordinated interviews, processed offer letters, and handled onboarding documentation while keeping everything organised and on track\. Assisted with payroll coordination and maintained statutory compliance records including PF and ESIC documentation\. Managed workforce coordination across multiple roles, ensuring smooth onboarding and role clarity in a production\-heavy operational environment\. Gained hands\-on exposure to workforce planning, drafting job requirements, and handling early\-stage grievance conversations\.

Human Resources Associate at Thimappa Restaurant, Mangaluru Outlet Launch, Nov 2024 \- Feb 2025 · 4 mos, Built an entirely new team for a high\-stakes outlet launch — covering every stage from job profiling and sourcing through to final selection across front\-of\-house, kitchen, and supervisory roles\. Led end\-to\-end hiring for the outlet launch, recruiting across all levels under tight timelines with no prior team infrastructure in place\. Coordinated onboarding and new hire orientation, making sure every person who joined felt settled and clear on what was expected of them\. Worked directly with senior leadership on every hiring decision, matching candidates not just to job requirements but to the organisation's culture and values\. Supported employee engagement initiatives and handled initial grievance conversations in a high\-headcount environment\.

## Education

Master of Science \- MS, Clinical Psychology, Kasturba Medical College Mangalore

Bachelor of Science, Clinical Psychology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education

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