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Ms. Shalini

Ms. Shalini Arora

  • Email: shalini@niilmuniversity.ac.in
  • Designation: Head of Department (HOD)
About

A seasoned Master Trainer, academic leader and industry expert with over 35 years of professional experience in the Beauty, Wellness and Skill Development sector.

Serving as Promoter of Shalini Hair & Makeup Academy and Yours Herbal Beauty Parlour & Training Centre, and associated with PMKVY, RPL and PM Vishwakarma initiatives,

she has contributed extensively as a Resource Person, Keynote Speaker and Trainer under B&WSSC, MESC and MEPSC frameworks.

Her expertise includes Training of Trainers (Domain, Platform and Employability Skills), curriculum development, competency-based training and large-scale capacity building,

having trained over 6,500 trainees and 1,000+ trainers pan-India.

She has conducted 150+ educational seminars and workshops across universities, ITIs, defence institutions and professional platforms, and has represented India at prestigious

international competitions including OMC Hair World Cups and Asia Cups, earning multiple national and global awards.

Her professional practice spans advanced bridal, fashion, airbrush, prosthetic and fantasy makeup and hair, along with active roles as jury member, assessor and mentor,

contributing to industry–academia integration, employability enhancement and quality improvement in beauty and wellness education.

Professional Activities

  • Served as Resource Person & Master Trainer (Domain & Platform) for PMKVY, RPL, PM Vishwakarma and various Sector Skill Councils including B&WSSC, MESC, and MEPSC.

  • Conducted 150+ Educational Seminars, Keynote Sessions, and Skill-based Workshops on Bridal Makeup, Airbrush Makeup, Fashion Hairstyles, Prosthetic & Fantasy Makeup across India.

  • Delivered expert sessions at Universities, ITIs, Army Skill Centres, Regimental Training Centres, CSR Projects, and Skill Development Institutions.

  • Acted as Keynote Speaker on topics related to Beauty & Wellness Skill Ecosystem, Employability Skills, Entrepreneurship, and Industry Readiness.

  • Functioned as Session Chair / Expert in national-level beauty & skill competitions, seminars, and professional meets organized by B&WSSC and allied bodies.

 

  • Promoter and Lead Academic Contributor at Shalini Hair & Makeup Academy and Yours Herbal Beauty Parlour & Training Centre, mentoring 6500+ trainees till date.

Professional Development Activities

  • Participated in and led Training of Trainers (TOT / TOA) programs as Master Trainer (Domain & Platform) for MESC (Online & Offline) since 2019 till date, training 1000+ candidates in:

    • Makeup Artist

    • Hairdresser

    • Prosthetic Makeup

    • Social Media Executive

    • Graphic Design, Animation, Sales & Account Direction

  • Conducted PMKVY / Non-PMKVY / RPL / NULM / CSR Training Programs as Hair, Beauty & Makeup Trainer

  • across Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Bihar, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra & Agra,

  • training 3550+ trainees (2017–till date).

  • Delivered Platform TOT / FDPs at:

    • Jaat Regimental Centre, Bareilly (UP) – Jan 2023

    • Army Skilling Centre of Excellence, Raiwala (Uttarakhand) – Aug 2023

    • AMC Centre & College, Lucknow (UP) – Aug 2023

    • AMC South, Bangalore – Sept 2023

  • Conducted Domain-specific FDPs / Workshops at:

    • Salam Bombay Foundation, Mumbai (Online – Makeup, Hair & Beauty)

    • Vocational ITIs – Ajmer & Sikar (Rajasthan)

    • Shri Vishwakarma Skill University, Haryana (Beauty & Wellness)


Details about Educational Seminars / Workshops Conducted

  • Conducted pan-India Educational Seminars & Workshops in cities including:

    • Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad

    • Bhopal, Jabalpur, Lucknow, Kanpur

    • Dehradun, Haridwar, Yamuna Nagar

    • Fazilka, Abohar, Jhansi, Banda, Sagar (MP) and many more.

  • Focus areas included Industry Trends, Advanced Makeup Techniques, Fashion & Bridal Styling, Employability & Entrepreneurship Skills.


Details about Academic / Professional Expertise 

  • Master Trainer – Domain, Platform & Employability Skills

  • PM Vishwakarma Master Trainer (B&WSSC)

  • Jury Member – World Skills Competitions (B&WSSC)

  • Jury Member – National & International Beauty & Skill Competitions

  • International Exposure – OMC Hair World, Asia Cup, World Cup (Paris, Korea, Malaysia)


Research / MOOCs / Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

 

  • Successfully completed multiple Master Trainer Certifications (MTOT) from:

    • MESC (Domain)

    • MEPSC (Platform / Management / Employability Skills)

  • Advanced professional training under International Experts from Germany, Russia, Sri Lanka, China, Sweden & Hong Kong.

  • Continuous upskilling through FDPs, Jury Training, International Workshops, and Industry-led Skill Programs aligned with NSDC & SSC frameworks.

Books/ Patents/ Projects

PROJECTS 

Major Skill Development & Academic Projects

 

  • PMKVY & RPL Skill Development Projects
    Worked as Master Trainer / Resource Person for Beauty & Wellness (B&WSSC) and allied Sector Skill Councils, contributing to nationwide skill development projects focused on employability and industry readiness.

  • PM Vishwakarma Skill Development Project (B&WSSC)
    Actively involved as Master Trainer, contributing to training design, delivery, and assessment support under Government of India flagship initiative.

  • Training of Trainers (TOT / TOA) Projects – MESC & MEPSC
    Executed Domain & Platform TOT projects (Online & Offline) across India, training 1000+ trainers in Makeup, Hair, Prosthetic Makeup, Media & Creative Skills (2019–till date).

  • Army & Defence Skill Development Projects
    Delivered Platform TOT / FDP at:

    • Jaat Regimental Centre, Bareilly

    • Army Skilling Centre of Excellence, Raiwala

    • AMC Centre & College, Lucknow

    • AMC South, Bangalore
      under structured Skill India & Defence Skilling initiatives.

  • CSR & Institutional Skill Training Projects
    Implemented PMKVY / Non-PMKVY / RPL / NULM / CSR-based projects across multiple states including Delhi, UP, MP, Rajasthan, Bihar, Haryana, Punjab, Maharashtra & Himachal Pradesh, benefiting 3550+ trainees.

  • Institutional Capacity Building Projects
    Designed and delivered curriculum-aligned training modules, workshops, and FDPs for:

    • Vocational ITIs (Ajmer, Sikar)

    • Salam Bombay Foundation (Mumbai – Online)

    • Shri Vishwakarma Skill University, Haryana

  • Academic–Industry Interface Projects
    Led Educational Seminars & Workshops (150+) across India to bridge academic learning with industry practices in Beauty, Wellness & Fashion domains.

Professional Affiliations:

Record 1

  • Title: Prestigious Member – OMC (Organisation Mondiale Coiffure)
  • Category: International Body for Hair & Beauty Professional
  • Year: 2015

Record 2

  • Title: Active Participant & Accredited Member – OMC Hair World Asia Cup & World Cup
  • Category: Fashion Hair & Avant-garde Makeup
  • Year: 2016-2026

Record 3

  • Title: Associated Member – Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council (B&WSSC)
  • Category: Master Trainer / Jury / Resource Person.
  • Year: 2015-2026

Record 4

  • Title: Professional Association with MESC & MEPSC under Skill India initiatives.
  • Category: Platform Skills & Domain Skills
  • Year: 2019-2026

Record 5

  • Title: OMC Hair World Cup, Paris – 6th Rank (Individual) among 46 countries in
  • Category: Avant-grade Hair
  • Year: 2017

Record 6

  • Title: OMC Hair - World Cup, Korea – 9th Rank (Team) among 44 countries.
  • Category: Fashion Hair
  • Year: 2016

Record 7

  • Title: OMC Hair World- Asia Cup, Malaysia– Prestigious Diploma
  • Category: Fashion Hair
  • Year: 2015

Record 8

  • Title: AIBHA National Awards Ahmadabad – Silver Rank.
  • Category: Fantasy Nails
  • Year: 2015

Record 9

  • Title: I Diva Salon Awards Delhi – 1st Rank; 5 Awards on one model
  • Category: Best Makeup, Hair & Drape
  • Year: 2014

Record 10

  • Title: AIHBA National Awards – 1st Rank.
  • Category: Fantasy Look - Live Model
  • Year: 2014

Record 11

  • Title: Grehshobha Achievers Award- Delhi Press – 1st Rank.
  • Category: Best Braid- Live Model
  • Year: 2014

Record 12

  • Title: Professional Beauty Exhibitions
  • Category: Prestigious Member Awards
  • Year: 2023,2024 & 2025

Record 13

  • Title: Multiple recognitions as Jury Member, Expert & Resource Person at National-Level
  • Category: Beauty & Skill Competitions across India
  • Year: 2015 to till date

Qualifications: Graduate

Work Experience: 35 Years

Research Interest: Practice-based research in Makeup, Hair and Beauty techniques, focusing on skill development frameworks and Training of Trainers (TOT), employability, entrepreneurship and industry readiness, with specialization in advanced bridal, fashion, prostheti

Latest Publications:(1)

Master Trainer / Resource Person (Domain, Platform & Employability Skills)

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