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Kotresh H B

Kotresh H B

Program Manager At QUEST Alliance
Bengaluru,KA

Summary

Experienced Program Manager skilled in managing functional operations and projects related to Youth employability, Education and livelihood with advanced understanding of organizational strategies, financial management, procurement and contracting. Currently engaged in employability program of QUEST Alliance to ensure access to quality training and career opportunities for youth.

Overview

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4
Languages
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Certifications
6
6
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager

QUEST Alliance
Bangalore, Karnataka
04.2019 - Current

Responsibilities :

• Managing CSR grants supported by Bank of America, Cisco & Selco Foundation worth of 8 Cr. annually.

• Designing & implementing youth employability programs programs and managing performance.

• Managing south region team.

• Financial Management

• Monitoring and Evaluation

• Building and strengthening strategic partnerships with Govt. Agencies and Civil society organizations.

• Anchor and Manage Tech requirement of the program.

Regional Manager

QUEST Alliance
Bangalore, Karnataka
04.2018 - 03.2019

Responsibilities :

• Planning and executing Employee engagement activities for donor organizations.

• Managing and implementing youth and education program/projects in South India.

• Relationship Management with Government Agencies, NGO's and Donors.

• Due Diligence of NGO's to make grants.

• Manage the Regional Team.

State Lead

QUEST Alliance
Bangalore, Karnataka
01.2017 - 03.2018

Responsibilities :

• Managing and implementing program/project in Karnataka.

• Relationship Management with Government Agencies, NGO's and Donors.

• Due Diligence and Grant Management.

• Facilitate and Coordinate Employee/Volunteer Engagement activities as part of CSR activities by various corporates.

Program Officer

QUEST Alliance
Bangalore, Karnataka
04.2014 - 12.2016

Responsibilities :

• Planning, Monitoring and evaluation of the program

• Due diligence of partners for expansion of the project

• Planning Capacity Building Programs for trainers, placement officers and NGO partners.

• Documentation.

Training Support Officer

QUEST Alliance
Bangalore, Karnataka
10.2012 - 03.2014

Responsibilities :

• Providing on field and virtual training support to trainers and

NGO partners to implement skill training programs.

• Ensuring quality training delivery at all the skill training centres.

• Process Documentation

• Training of trainers and placement officers.

Program Officer

Smile Foundation
Bangalore, Karnataka
12.2011 - 10.2012

Responsibilities :

• Managing Education, Health and Employability programs of

smile foundation in South India.

• Screening NGO's for grant/partnerships in South Indian states.

• Monitoring of the the program.

Project Executive

Self Reliant Initiatives through Joint Action (SRIJAN)
Mundagod | Malur | Kadur, Karnataka
05.2009 - 11.2011

Responsibilities :

• Being part of livelihood project Implementation team and overseeing implementation of project locations of Karnataka.

• Organizing meetings and establishing livelihood groups.

• Community mobilisation

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) - Community Development

School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya
Mangalore
05.2007 - 05.2009

Post Graduation Diploma - Human Resource Management

School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya
Mangalore
09.2007 - 03.2009

Bachelor of Arts - History, Economics & Political Science

Govt. First Grade College - Gulbarga University
Kampli, Bellary District
06.2004 - 04.2007

Skills

    Program/Project Management

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Certification

UGC - Lectureship

Interests

Travelling

Volunteering

Photography

Ed-Tech

Timeline

Emerging Leaders

08-2020

Program Manager

QUEST Alliance
04.2019 - Current

Regional Manager

QUEST Alliance
04.2018 - 03.2019

State Lead

QUEST Alliance
01.2017 - 03.2018

Common Purpose Meridian

07-2016

Program Officer

QUEST Alliance
04.2014 - 12.2016

Master Coach

03-2014

UGC - Lectureship

12-2012

Training Support Officer

QUEST Alliance
10.2012 - 03.2014

Program Officer

Smile Foundation
12.2011 - 10.2012

Project Executive

Self Reliant Initiatives through Joint Action (SRIJAN)
05.2009 - 11.2011

Post Graduation Diploma - Human Resource Management

School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya
09.2007 - 03.2009

Master of Social Work (MSW) - Community Development

School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya
05.2007 - 05.2009

Bachelor of Arts - History, Economics & Political Science

Govt. First Grade College - Gulbarga University
06.2004 - 04.2007
Kotresh H BProgram Manager At QUEST Alliance