Karishma Sharma
Guwahati
Summary
Visionary Program Leader and Engaging Communicator: 10+ years of experience delivering outstanding program outcomes through strategic management, innovation, and collaboration. Recognized for initiating and executing complex initiatives, I excel at maximizing impact across diverse teams and departments. Possess exceptional media communication skills and a proven track record of crafting compelling content that engages audiences and strengthens partnerships. Committed to driving organizational success and seeking a Senior Level position to utilize strategic vision, leadership, and passion for measurable results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Consultant
Self
07.2023 - Current
- Partnered with different project stakeholders to gain valuable insight into operations and improve results.
- Advised clients on best practices related to their specific industries or markets.
- Developed effective communication plans between stakeholders across multiple departments.
- Facilitated workshops with stakeholders to discuss project goals and objectives.
- Organized and coordinated training sessions for new employees.
- Planned and led training programs on staff development to enhance employee knowledge, engagement, satisfaction and performance.
- Produced reports and maintained training documents to support training activities.
- Facilitated workshops for groups or individuals on topics related to professional development and mental health
- Attended professional conferences related to recent developments in the field of art therapy.
- Engaged in community outreach initiatives by participating in fairs and festivals promoting awareness about art therapy.
- Facilitated communication and mental health classes on topics like stress management and relaxation techniques using art based therapy.
- Organized workshops for local schools teaching students about self-expression through art based techniques.
Manager, Insight Brandcom Pvt Ltd
Insight Brandcom Pvt Ltd
Guwahati
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Worked as Manager Communication and Branding in IBPL, Assam
- Led the Communication and PR for Government Organization, Jal Jeevan Mission State of Assam and Meghalaya
- Develop and execute strategic plans to improve operational efficiency and drive growth
- Responsible for creating videos, Tweets, and IEC for the Chief Minister of Assam and State Ministers
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
- Mentor and develop team members to achieve their career goals
- Closely support the State Nodal Officer Jal Jeevan Mission Meghalaya
- Support and guide the team across the 12 Districts in Meghalaya for IEC
- Support and guide the team across the 33 Districts in Assam for IEC
- Strategically developing IEC Materials for awareness across the states
- Supporting in Preparing the Inception Report
- Supported in Conducting and monitoring during the field activities for Community Needs Assessment
- Providing support in preparing the Community Needs Assessment Report for JJM Meghalaya
- Responsible for overall IEC and Social Media handles for the JJM in Meghalaya and Assam.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
State Communication Lead IEC
John Snow India
Tripura
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Closely worked with State Nodal Officer, NHM Tripura
- Responsible for the IEC during the COVID19 support provided to NHM Tripura
- Provided IEC/ BCC training
- Hand holding support and development
- Responsible for PR and case stories
- Responsible for the social media presence and IEC.
State Program Officer
ADRA India
Assam
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Responsible for the Covid 19 project in Assam
- Stakeholder management
- Training, development
- Program Management
- Site rep.
State IEC/BCC Consultant
National Health Mission
Assam
11.2018 - 12.2020
- Worked as a Nodal personal for IEC
- Worked under the direct supervision of JDHS, MS NHM Assam
- Responsible for IEC/BCC across 33 districts in Assam
- PR, Case stories
- Handling social media
- Responsible for strategic planning and coordination of IEC Activities.
State IEC Consultant
VHAI
Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura
04.2016 - 12.2018
- IEC/BCC person responsible for GFTAM project in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura
- Responsible for social media
- PR, Case stories.
State Consultant Learning Links Foundation
Learning Links Foundation
Assam
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Worked under a project supported by UNICEF Assam
- Training, development and delivery.
Program Officer
IGSSS
Assam, MP
05.2013 - 11.2015
- Program Management
- Stake Holder Management
- Documentation.
Free Lance Consultant
- In the past few months, I have been working as Free Lance Consultant and have conducted soft skills, IEC Trainings with multiple organisations/people in Pune & Assam
- I had also recently attended the ART BASED THERAPY training with UNICEF at Pune
- Workshop on Gender based violence at Guwahati
- I have been conducting workshops on ART Based techniques with children, women, students, working professionals specifically focussing on Mental Health
- Apart from Mental health I have also been conducting free workshops with children on art of storytelling, confidence and leadership skills, awareness on the topic of gender
- Supporting grassroot organisation with Presentations, documentations and Program consultancies
- Working on upskilling myself.
Roster Member and Free Lance Consultant
- I have also worked as a Freelance Consultant and implemented Communication and Team Building training with organisations like Save the Children, Caritas India, Leprosy Mission India, and REDR India.
Education
Master's in Social Work -
Martin Luther Christian University
01.2013
Graduation in English -
Arya Vidyapeeth College
01.2011
Skills
- Program Implementation and Management
- Leadership
- Communication and Inter Personal Skills
- Stake Holder Management
- Team Work
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Coordination
- Personnel Supervision
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Organization Management
- Content Strategy
- Operations Oversight
- Staff Development
- Partnership Development
Certification
- Psychosocial Support in Disaster Management from NIMHANS Bangalore, September 2013
- Peace Counts, Conflict Escalation/ De-escalation, how to be a Peace Builder by Berghof Foundation- Germany, June 2015
- Personal and Team Security Management-REDR India, Pune, January 2016
- Working with Advance Excel 2013- NIIT-2017
- Reproductive Health, Sexuality, and Life Skills Education Workshop, MLCU, Shillong
- Peace Counts Training- Caritas Germany & Berghof Foundation
- All-India Conference on Health and Well-Being-Community as a Solution Caritas India, New Delhi, 2017
- Essentials on Humanitarian Practice-REDR India, Kolkata 2018
- Published Books which are avaialble on leading E-commerce platforms
Status and Declaration
Single/Unmarried,
Current CTC 11 Lakhs per annum,
Expected CTC13.50 Lakhs per annum,
Available for Immediate Joining, Open for relocation in PAN India or outside.
Relocation Support is Required.
Publications
- Women's Web (Leading Women's Online Portal on social issues)
- Guwahati Grand Poetry Festival
- Across many leading English Daily Newspapers in N.E and India
- The Macromax Magazine, Guwahati Assam
- The Teenager Magazine
- Written Cover Story Published in Northeast Sun Fortnightly, February 1-15,16-29,2012. Vol XVII, No. 12 3
- Co-Author in an anthology- The Turnings, Quill House Publication
- Co-Author in an anthology- Mystic Reveries
- Co-Author and Compiler- Wanderlust amidst the unmeasured Coordinates
- Co-Author and Compiler- Nocturnal Echoes
Disclaimer
I declare that the above is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
References
Available upon request
Affiliations
- In past few months I have been travelling extensively and communicating with people from the community.
- It has been enriching connecting with community, connecting with children conducting sessions of Mental Health Using Art Based Techniques, Communication and Soft skills.
- Helping youth focus and channelize their energy for productive outcomes
- Travel blogging my experience
Languages
Assamese
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Bengali
Elementary (A2)
A2
Nepali
Elementary (A2)
A2
Accomplishments
- Academic Excellence Award-MSW
- Published and Co-Authored Books
- Articles Published
- Attended ART based Technique Workshop at Pune
- Gender Based Workshop in Guwahati
- Facilitated multiple workshops in Assam, Pune on Communication, Soft Skills, Documentation and Mental Health.
- Received Appreciation work successfully conducting sessions with Jal Jeevan Mission Meghlaya
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Freelance Consultant
Self
07.2023 - Current
Manager, Insight Brandcom Pvt Ltd
Insight Brandcom Pvt Ltd
09.2022 - 07.2023
State Communication Lead IEC
John Snow India
01.2022 - 09.2022
State Program Officer
ADRA India
05.2021 - 11.2021
State IEC/BCC Consultant
National Health Mission
11.2018 - 12.2020
State Consultant Learning Links Foundation
Learning Links Foundation
12.2017 - 06.2018
State IEC Consultant
VHAI
04.2016 - 12.2018
Program Officer
IGSSS
05.2013 - 11.2015
Free Lance Consultant
Roster Member and Free Lance Consultant
Master's in Social Work -
Martin Luther Christian University
Graduation in English -
Arya Vidyapeeth College
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