Ashutosh Mishra

• Assisting state governments of (Assam, Bihar, Meghalaya & WB) with base location at Indian Bureau of Mines, Kolkata, WB.
• Periodic visits to the states/districts to capture best efforts & course correction suggestions to state based on data evidence.
• Improved quality of data system & architecture through introduction of national DMF portal.
• Enhanced analytical & decision making capabilities of State and Ministry of Mines.
• Plan and conduct meetings with potential partners to identify training needs, knowledge, and abilities
• Strengthening capacities of state governments/DMFs to undertake M&E exercises at their level.

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• Identified, researched and tracked legislative issues relevant to current public issues.
• Provided expert advice for senior management, contributing to informed decision-making and strategic planning.
• Facilitated town hall meetings and other public forums where constituents could engage directly with candidates on pressing issues.
• Advised clients on crisis management techniques during high-stakes situations, mitigating potential damage to their reputations or campaigns.
• Streamlined communication efforts by designing and managing social media content for political candidates.
• Managed volunteer recruitment and training initiatives to bolster grassroots support for various campaigns.
• Trained candidates and campaign staff on effective public speaking techniques, boosting their ability to connect with voters during speeches, debates, and media appearances.

• Faculty assistance to the courses and research in General Management, Strategy & policy.
• Assisted in curriculum development to align with current educational standards and improve overall course quality.
• Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips, guest speakers, or special projects to supplement classroom instruction effectively.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in education and enhance teaching effectiveness.
• Contributed to the intellectual growth of the academic community by participating in departmental meetings, conferences, and research initiatives.

• Project: - Study on developing service delivery standards for Gram Panchayats, Assessment of Human Resource, Workload and Costing of Services in the 14 states across India.
• Monitored progress against project timelines, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Trained and mentored junior researchers, fostering a collaborative work environment that promoted knowledge sharing.
• Managed complex databases to ensure accuracy and accessibility of critical information.
• Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.
• Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to inform study designs and methodology decisions.
• Developed innovative research methodologies for more accurate results and insights.

• Project: Study on Rise of new food retail formats in India, a qualitative study on how small farmers negotiate with the buyers of retail and agribusiness corporations in India
• Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
• Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
• Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
• Collaborated with other researchers to develop successful research strategies.
• Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups.

• HR support services related to staffing, recruiting, learning, performance management (taleo), compensation, training and development to the clients of "Bank of America Meryll Lynch" based in US.
• Coordinated benefits administration tasks, effectively communicating updates to employees while maintaining confidentiality standards.
• Developed comprehensive HR policies to ensure compliance with legal regulations and industry best practices.
• Ensured timely completion of performance appraisals, facilitating constructive feedback for career development purposes.
• Developed and implemented policies and procedures to use for recruitment, employee relations and benefits administration.