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ProjectManager
Shardha Madhu

Shardha Madhu

Project Manager
Bangalore

Summary

Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages

Work History

Project Manager/Talent Acquisition Manager

Takeleap
Chennai
01.2020 - 04.2022
  • Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
  • Updated operational methods and oversaw accounting procedures for improved efficiency.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Planned, designed and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Provided fiduciary oversight to remain within budget constraints, recommending project adjustments where necessary.

Public Relations Specialist/Marketing Specialist

Live2Play sporting/ Pioneer group/ Facilitators Inc
Chennai
02.2017 - 11.2019
  • Communicated with media weekly to build relationships and optimize press coverage.
  • Collaborated with media to encourage company and product coverage and promote brand mission and values.
  • Collaborated with external PR firms, as well as internal sales and marketing managers, to determine branding, product positioning and media messages.
  • Established and communicated editorial and brand guidelines to communicators in sports/media organizations.
  • Assisted with marketing strategy development to increase public awareness and customer engagement.
  • Managed service projects from start to finish by finding partners, making detailed plans and executive projects.
  • Helped with photo and video production and performed visual and sound editing tasks.
  • Delivered program information to public by authoring press releases, conducting media campaigns and maintaining program-related websites.
  • Developed brand media relations strategies that bolstered community awareness and knowledge.
  • Gathered information on customer opinions and adjusted plans to capitalize on current trends.
  • Aligned projects and daily activities with company vision, strategies and tactics.
  • Created messages, position statements and other corporate communications based on company's objectives.
  • Designed and implemented strategic business plan objectives.
  • Managed internal, external and crisis communications.
  • Drafted and edited content for organizational publications, employee newsletters and stockholders' reports.
  • Developed innovative marketing and PR strategies.
  • Designed and created campaign e-mail invitations, articles and marketing videos.
  • Built professional relationships with distributors, customers and media staff by attending trade shows.
  • Consulted with advertising agencies to arrange promotional campaigns in various types of media.

Assistant Director/Executive Producer

Boardwalkers
Chennai
01.2017 - 05.2017
  • Tracked key business metrics and made recommendations for proactive adjustments to policies and procedures.
  • Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
  • Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
  • Analyzed impacts of regulatory changes on operations and developed mitigation plans.
  • Maintained tight production timetables and quality standards to give audiences exceptional offerings.
  • Directed work of key team members to create cutting-edge cinematography work.
  • Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
  • Directed team focused on taking development projects through monetization and mass production.

Public Relations Manager

COMIC BOOK FILMS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Chennai
04.2016 - 05.2017
  • Collaborated with media to encourage company and product coverage and promote brand mission and values.
  • Researched, negotiated, implemented and tracked advertising and public relations activities.
  • Conducted market and public opinion research related to company's reputation and positioning among key stakeholder audiences.
  • Defined and achieved project and overall organizational vision, strategies and tactics.
  • Raised brand awareness through consistent marketing efforts and product campaign launches.
  • Wrote and edited articles, web content, advertising copy, periodicals and publications for internal and external audiences.
  • Coordinated and managed sponsorships and sponsorship activation.
  • Collaborated with production team to coordinate advertisements and promotions.

Public Relations Manager/Project Manager

Creative Connections, Klick Fashion
Chennai
01.2014 - 03.2016
  • Defined and achieved project and overall organizational vision, strategies and tactics.
  • Conducted market and public opinion research related to company's reputation and positioning among key stakeholder audiences.
  • Consulted with advertising agencies to arrange promotional campaigns in various types of media.
  • Collaborated with media to encourage company and product coverage and promote brand mission and values.
  • Aligned projects and daily activities with company vision, strategies and tactics.

Human Resources Manager

Texas Technologies
Chennai
03.2012 - 11.2013
  • Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
  • Implemented performance reviews and motivational strategies to elevate HR team results.
  • Motivated employees through special events and incentive programs.
  • Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 50+ employee company.
  • Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback and procure available information for new training processes.
  • Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires bolstering position knowledge and skillset.
  • Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
  • Provided resolution to complex and confidential issues.
  • Coordinated activities of human resources team, distributing resources and personnel effectively across organization to meet HR needs.

Education

BBA - Business Management

University of Madras
Chennai
05.2004 - 04.2007

Skills

    Project manager supervision

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Interests

Reading

Writing

Cooking

Dancing

Travelling

Timeline

Project Manager/Talent Acquisition Manager

Takeleap
01.2020 - 04.2022

Public Relations Specialist/Marketing Specialist

Live2Play sporting/ Pioneer group/ Facilitators Inc
02.2017 - 11.2019

Assistant Director/Executive Producer

Boardwalkers
01.2017 - 05.2017

Public Relations Manager

COMIC BOOK FILMS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
04.2016 - 05.2017

Public Relations Manager/Project Manager

Creative Connections, Klick Fashion
01.2014 - 03.2016

Human Resources Manager

Texas Technologies
03.2012 - 11.2013

BBA - Business Management

University of Madras
05.2004 - 04.2007
Shardha MadhuProject Manager