Hi, I’m
Prashant Singh
Project Management. Policy Advocacy, Government Advisory, Stakeholder Management, Policy Analysis,, Impact, Monitoring, And Evaluation.
LUCKNOW
Summary
Greetings Sir/Madam, With an overall experience of 14 years in Monitoring Development projects, Industry Partnership Expert, Forging linkages and strategic alliances for State Government, Market aligned skills for State Centre of Excellences, Bringing Emerging Technologies into Skills & Program Management. I have worked on projects related to e-Governance, Industry Engagement and Partnerships, Program Implementation, Monitoring & Capacity Building, Strategic alliances, setting up of sectoral Centers of Excellence, development of occupational standards, industry validations, implementation of industry-aligned training courses, assessment and certifications, placement validations, infrastructure monitoring, among others. Of lately, I have been working for development sector in the past years and have learned extensively about each aspect of Substantial public investments being made for the strengthening of economy and livelihood base of the poor, especially the marginalized groups. Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science, followed by Master Of Business Administration in Human Resource, IT & Finance are the foundations of my stipulation. I’m writing this application as an expression of interest in the vacancy with your prestigious organization. I have effectively addressed the issue of livelihood alleviation, with optimized efforts through inter-sectoral approaches. I have handled the convergence of different funds from Government ministries and departments like as Rural Development, Urban Development, Labor, Minority Welfare, Social Welfare, MANREGA etc. for the strengthening livelihood base of the disadvantaged groups. I consider my expertise and handled responsibilities make me suitable for the positions. I excel in coordination with national and state governments, multi-lateral partners, funding agencies, non-profits, think-tanks, and industry players, with the aim of improving project outcomes. I have handled many of our key stakeholders and have been successful in making a positive professional and personal relationship with them. I have an understanding of the issues regarding policy, industry, migration, monitoring and evaluation, employment, growth strategies, etc. and in-depth knowledge of the skilling sector. I have been working towards transitioning to a leadership role in the convergence of different schemes of ministries and departments. I have worked extensively in the development sector and have greatly extended the profile of the organization by providing substantive advisory, stakeholder management and policy analysis assistance, with a strong focus on Development Policy, Impact, Monitoring, and Evaluation. The details of my contribution are in the enclosed resume. I believe I can contribute even more to aspirational projects with your organization. Promotion to your organization at this time would be a great motivation for me, as I would feel that my contribution was recognized as valuable. I would like to bring my experience and insight to the table in the role and am sure that the organization will benefit greatly from what I have to offer. I would be happy to discuss my request with you at the time of your convenience. I can be reached at 9794935007 I am a forward-thinking team player adept at managing teams of 250 employees with 75 direct reports to accomplish challenging objectives. Imparts clear vision to guide cohesive, high-performing teams. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
12
years of post-secondary education
2
Language
Work History
CSC E-Governance Services India Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology Government of IndiaLUCKNOW, Uttar Pradesh
Senior Manager
10.2021 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Project management, E-Governance programme
- Coordination & liaise with national and state governments, multi-lateral partners, funding agencies, non- profits, think-tanks, and industry players
- Report writing & Providing substantive advisory
- Stakeholder Management
- Policy analysis assistance with a strong focus on Development Policy
- Impact, Monitoring, and Evaluation
- Liaised with Program Implementing Agencies and field staff
- Monitor the progress of various vertical programme, schemes in terms of training, and fund utilization
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives..
- Identified cost improvement changes and cost savings plans to increase company savings.
- Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Modified inventory control programs to maintain and enhance annual business plan.
- Ordered new equipment and inventory and scheduled repairs for damaged equipment.
- Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business.
- Implemented productivity benchmarks across all departments to maximize company revenue.
- Consolidated vendors and renegotiated contracts to optimize costs.
- Brainstormed and developed sales strategies to achieve short and long term sales revenue objectives.
- Recommended and implemented successful strategies to maximize revenue.
- Examined quarterly financials to determine business operating capacity.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Carried out and developed social media, e-blast and public relations campaigns.
- Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
- Analyzed revenue distribution, bank reconciliations and account analysis documents to execute month-end closing.
- Produced staffing matrix to provide adequate coverage of department.
- Developed proposals and presentations for internal and external audiences.
- Developed and implemented new filing systems to improve organizational efficiency and productivity.
- Executed appropriate staffing and budgetary plans to align with business forecasts.
- Reviewed and analyzed reports, records and directives to obtain data required for planning department activities.
Northern Institute of Technical Education(UPTRON Skill Project)LUCKNOW, Uttar Pradesh
Assistant Vice President
11.2019 - 10.2021
Job overview
- UPTRON is a State Govt company, subsidiary of U.P Electronics Corporation Limited, It's a public unlisted company and is classified as 'company limited by shares'
- Project management, Skill Development programme
- Coordination & liaise with national and state governments, multi-lateral partners, funding agencies, non-profits, think-tanks, and industry players
- Report writing & Providing substantive advisory
- Stakeholder Management
- Policy analysis assistance with strong focus on Development Policy
- Impact, Monitoring, and Evaluation
- Liaised with Program Implementing Agencies and field staff
- Monitor the progress of various schemes in terms of training, placement and fund utilization
- Analyzed client business processes to propose optimal software applications for unique requirements.
- Investigated system issues and implemented resolutions to reduce downtime.
Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission, Department Of Vocational Training & Skill DevelopmentLUCKNOW, Uttar Pradesh
Manager
03.2014 - 11.2019
Job overview
- Providing technical support to the State Programme Management Unit(SPMU) to plan, design, convergence, implement and regular evaluation of the Placement linked Skill Development programme across the State of Uttar Pradesh.
- Developed ToRs for engagement of training partners for the State Government. India
- Developed and reviewed process guidelines for implementation of Skill Development policy of State Government.
- Provided technical assistance in building internal systems and standardized all processes of training management life cycle.
Designing & developing large scale skills training and livelihood programmes - Writing and presenting for a national audience
- Global mindset and appreciation of operating in various cultures
- Extensive liasoning with multiple stakeholders such as Corporate CSR Heads, MSDE, NSDA, DGT, NSDC, Sector Skill Councils, Training partners, Central Ministries, State Government Departments among others Disseminate the importance of career counselling by conducting pilot programs in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India
- Prepare analysis of reports for State Government officials
- Prepare presentations to get affiliated with various Sector Skill Councils
- Relationship Building with CEOs of various SSCs by leading strategic discussions on Government schemes such as PMKVY, RPL, CSR programs, DDU-GKY, SANKALP, other Special Projects, innovation, assessment quality and delivery, among others
- Support SSC CEOs in connecting with state government officials and facilitate linkages to foster training programs in the state through NSDC empanelled private training partners
- A continuous dialogue with MSDE, NSDC, NSDA, DGT in promoting technology-based assessments which would bring a revolutionary change in conducting assessments
- Oversee and supervise internal quality checks such as assessor orientation training, field support team, result upload team, MIS etc.
- Undertaking surprise checks and monitoring of assessment activities across various locations
- Prepare detailed progress reports for achievements of the 6 schemes integrated into UPSDM
- Preparing the log frame analysis for District Project Management Unit (DPMU) staff in all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh and monitoring DPMU staff to prepare the same for the district.
- Evaluation of Proposals for Empanelment
- Draft Circulars for Payments(Uniform, Advance, Final Payment), Quality of Training, Placement Support and Post Placement Tracking and Incentives
- Review the potential of various skill development initiatives (ongoing and new) and give recommendations based on community needs and ensuring the needs of vulnerable groups are addressed.
Maan FoundationLUCKNOW
Regional Manager
06.2011 - 02.2014
Job overview
- The Maan Foundation is a not-for-profit organization and represents an innovative model of public private partnership
- Liaise with Implementing Agencies and field staff on a regular basis to ensure standards of training, placement, online MIS and post placement tracking
- Hire and work closely with a rural and semi-urban focused PR agency
- Prepare quarterly and annual CSR marketing budgets for senior management
- Manage strategic promotional partnerships (NGO’s, corporate sponsors, government and other ventures)
- Studying existing organisational structures and identifying area of immediate concern and high priority around which community groups can be organised
- Orientation for the management of partner organization
- Compilation of periodic narrative and financial reports
- Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
- Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty, and enhancing operations.
- Leveraged profit opportunities by recruiting top talent and managing brand image to exceed plan performance.
National Institute of Finance and Accounts LUCKNOW
Manager
07.2008 - 05.2011
Job overview
- National Institute of Finance & Accounts)
- As, Brands, Placement Support & Marketing
- Prepared work plans and oriented staff on social mobilization strategies and procedures regarding planned activities
- Coordinate and establish good working relations with Government Officials to carry out project activities smoothly & efficiently within given time frame
- Ensure that all the procurement done by the partner as per the agreed terms and conditions and ensure that all record (bidding documents, comparative statement, supply order, stock register etc
- Are maintained at all level)
- Ensure compliance with all donor requirements as stated in the project documents
- Ensure transparency, accountability and strict compliance of procedure relating to services and procurement
- Ensure compliance with all donor requirements as stated in the project documents
- Build the Company’s Brand, Enhance productivity by developing blue oceans through new Channel partners
- Implement; Monitor and evaluate B2Y (Business to youth) activities
- Coordinate and implement training, mobilization and sensitization of the participating communities, stakeholders on project activities and expected roles at all levels
- Preparation of Inception, Batch Review, Analysis and Batch Completion/status reports
- Create, execute, and analyze the effectiveness of a strategic marketing plan
- Create marketing and promotional materials by interfacing with customers, Channel Sales, the internal operations team, and graphic designers
- Calculate Marketing Return on Investment (MROI) to optimize use of resources
- Identify the appropriate Channel of marketing communication, and ensure optimal functioning
- Identify and analyze actionable insights by segmenting the consumer market
- Work with a limited budget to create successful solutions that inspire customers, Channel Sales and employees alike for years to come!
- Plan, develop, and direct the marketing efforts for the brand
- Coordinating with specialists in production, sales, advertising, promotion, research and development, marketing research, operations and finance
- Supervising the sign off of marketing literature and campaigns, liaising with legal and compliance personnel, ensuring the designs and messages meet the company brand and regulatory guidelines
- Looking at the pricing of products and analyzing the potential profitability
- Aptitude
- Project design and implementation
- Project Management and monitoring Skill
- Leadership Qualities & Teamwork
- Gravitas and credibility at senior levels
- Self-motivated & excellent computing skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal & external stakeholders
- A strong commitment towards work – “Can do approach”
- Understanding of budgeting and forecasting
- Event management experience
- Attitude of counsel, advice & steer the team.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Education
Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut
MBA from Business Administration, IT & Finance
12.2018 - 12.2020
Amity University, Lucknow
MBA from Human Resources Development
05.2007 - 05.2009
U.P Technical University, Lucknow
B-Tech from Computer And Information Sciences
04.2003 - 05.2007
Skills
Technical skill-undefined
Accomplishments
Digitalization of Tribal Department’s Services with CSC’s Digital Seva Portal- U.P Tribal Development Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Digitalization and collection of Archaeology Data- Uttar Pradesh State Archaeology Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Sourcing Operations of Government ITI in PPP model- Department of Vocational training and Skill Development, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Sourcing Operations of Government Polytechnic in PPP model- Directorate of Technical Education- Kanpur, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Sourcing Operations of Paryatak Seve Kendra across various Tourist locations across Uttar Pradesh.- Department of Tourism & Culture, Government of Uttar Pradesh
ESSCI-Skill Development Project for CSC- Academy, -Electronics Sector Skills Council Of India, National Skill Development Corporation
Skill Development Project for sentenced persons in prisons- Prisons Administration and Reform Services, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Vocational Training Project for Minority- Minority Welfare & Waqf Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Integration of e-Nagar Sewa Services with CSC’s Digital Seva Portal- Urban Development Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Project on Urdu Language Development through CSC-Academy- Uttar Pradesh Urdu Akademi, Uttar Pradesh Government Undertaking
§ Core member of the team responsible for the preparation of process guidelines for implementation of Skill Development policy of State Government along with convergence and integration of 7 schemes.
§ Received Appreciations from various officers of Indian Administrative Services for organizing symposium & workshops on skill development.
§ Solely handled Government Sponsored programme for exposure visit of 12 trainees of UPSDM to the Institute of Perfumeries at Grasse in France.
§ Appointed as State Project Manager under DDUGKY(Deen Dayal Upadhyay Grameen Kaushlya Yojna), Ministry of Rural Development for State Engagements.
§ Appointed Nodal Officer for convergence of major skill schemes with MDSE (Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship)and communications to The Chief Minister’s office.
§ Appointed as Nodal officer for World Bank Funded & Centrally monitored scheme SANKALP (Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion) and Transformation of the Aspirational Districts.
§ Appointed as State Nodal Officer- Skill Component, Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojna & Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojna
§ Worked as level II escalation for communications related to the Protocol for the UP Investor Summit, 2018, Ground Breaking Ceremony 2018 and 2nd Ground Breaking Ceremony 2019.
Nodal for skilling segment of ODOP (One District One Product) Scheme in the state of Uttar Pradesh
Referees Please feel free to contact the under mentioned in regard to my competence for the job at
1. Name of Referee:- Sri Yashwant Rao, IAS
Title/Designation:- Indian Administrative Services, (Retd.)
Company:- Government of Uttar Pradesh
Contacts (Phone and Email Address):- +919454413260, yashwantrao1960@gmail.com
2. Name of Referee:- Shri Purushottam Mishr
Title/Designation:- Joint Director
Company:- Department of Vocational Training & Skill Development, Govt. of UP
Contacts (Phone and Email Address):- +919415245319, contact_pmishra@rediffmail.com
3. Name of Referee:- Atulit Rai
Title/Designation:- Senior Vice President,
Company:- CSC e- Governance Services India Limited
Contacts (Phone and Email Address):- +91 9792200220, atulit.rai@csc.gov.in
4. Name of Referee:- Dr. Sachin Soni
Title/Designation:- Chairman,
Company:- National Institute of Technical Education, Lucknow
Contacts (Phone and Email Address):- +918009432400, cmdnite@gmail.com
5. Name of Referee:- Sri Sachin Shekhar
Title/Designation:- Managing Director
Company:- Global Arcus, New Delhi
Contacts (Phone and Email Address):- +919798123456, sachin@globalarcus.com
Timeline
Senior Manager
CSC E-Governance Services India Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology Government of India
10.2021 - 03.2023
Assistant Vice President
Northern Institute of Technical Education(UPTRON Skill Project)
11.2019 - 10.2021
Swami Vivekanand Subharti University
MBA from Business Administration, IT & Finance
12.2018 - 12.2020
Manager
Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission, Department Of Vocational Training & Skill Development
03.2014 - 11.2019
Regional Manager
Maan Foundation
06.2011 - 02.2014
Manager
National Institute of Finance and Accounts
07.2008 - 05.2011
Amity University
MBA from Human Resources Development
05.2007 - 05.2009
U.P Technical University
B-Tech from Computer And Information Sciences
04.2003 - 05.2007
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