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S Shankar

Sr. Manager - CSR/ESG • Sarjapura, Bengaluru, Karnataka • s***************@gmail.com • 944****099 • drivetube.ai/•••••

Professional Summary

Sr. Manager - CSR/ESG with 18 years of experience leading corporate social responsibility, community development and program management across Karnataka and other Indian states. Experienced in designing and executing education, health and sustainable development interventions, building government and NGO partnerships, delivering MIS and budget reports, and managing scholarship and volunteer programs to improve rural access to services.

Technical Skills

Tools and Methodologies: MS Excel,MS Office,PowerPoint,Outlook,Internet Research
Program & Domain Skills: CSR Program Design,ESG Program Implementation,Education Program Management,Health Program Management,Scholarship Program Management,Community Development,Rural Development
Management & Monitoring: Program Management,Monitoring and Evaluation M&E,MIS Development and Reporting,Project Budgeting and Accounts,Annual Report Preparation,Program Evaluation
Stakeholder & Capacity Building: Government Liaison,NGO & Partner Management,Volunteer Management,Training and Capacity Building,Stakeholder Engagement
Research & Communication: Field Research,Qualitative and Quantitative Surveys,Documentation,Report Writing,Public Outreach and Awareness

Work Experience

Aurobindo Chaudhuri Memorial Great Indian Dream Foundation (ACM GIDF)
Bengaluru / Karnataka
Sr. Executive - Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
June 2006 – December 2012
Worked for ACM GIDF (social arm of IIPM) implementing education, health and community development programs across Karnataka and other states.
Tech Stack: MS Excel, MS Office, PowerPoint, Outlook, MIS, Program Management, Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Led design and rollout of education and health initiatives (day care centers, supportive education, bridge courses) across Karnataka and other states, coordinating with government schools to secure program access and beneficiaries.
  • Managed program administration including recruitment, attendance tracking, staff records and training to maintain field team efficiency and continuity.
  • Implemented monitoring and evaluation activities and conducted field visits to assess program quality; produced evaluation reports used to refine interventions.
  • Prepared and managed project budgets, maintained accounts and compiled annual reports to ensure financial transparency and alignment with donor expectations.
  • Organized health camps and community outreach events, coordinating with local NGOs and volunteers to increase beneficiary reach and uptake of services.
  • Maintained project documentation and MIS using MS Office and Excel to provide structured program updates and support senior-management decision-making.
Bhoruka Group of Companies
Bengaluru / Karnataka
Sr. Manager - Corporate Social Responsibility / Environmental, Social and Governance (CSR/ESG)
January 2013 – Present
Senior manager leading CSR and ESG initiatives for Bhoruka Group, focusing on environment, education and health projects and stakeholder partnerships in Karnataka.
Tech Stack: MS Excel, MS Office, PowerPoint, Outlook, MIS, Program Management, Stakeholder Engagement
  • Lead CSR/ESG strategy and end-to-end implementation across Karnataka, aligning community programs with corporate ESG priorities and managing the full project lifecycle from needs assessment to close-out.
  • Developed and maintained structured MIS and regular reports for top management capturing KPIs, budget status and impact summaries to support strategic decision-making.
  • Managed scholarship program for meritorious female students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, overseeing selection, disbursement processes and follow-up support to promote higher education access.
  • Built and sustained partnerships with government departments, NGOs, colleges and youth associations to mobilize volunteers and integrate local resources into program delivery.
  • Designed and delivered training and capacity-building sessions for field staff and partner organizations to strengthen service quality, monitoring practices and beneficiary engagement.
  • Managed project budgets, annual budgeting, compliance documentation and preparation of annual CSR reports; coordinated external evaluations and ensured adherence to statutory CSR requirements.

Projects

MSW Project - Study on subjective appraisal of marital quality in alcohol dependent individuals
Tools Used: Survey design, Semi-structured interviews, Qualitative analysis, Report writing
  • Designed and executed a field study assessing marital quality among alcohol-dependent individuals using standardized questionnaires and semi-structured interviews.
  • Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data to identify psychosocial support needs and produced recommendations for counseling and community intervention strategies.
MPhil Project - HIV/AIDS awareness among college students (rural college, Anekal Taluk)
Tools Used: Questionnaire design, Awareness campaign facilitation, Data analysis, Stakeholder engagement
  • Conducted awareness assessment among college students in a rural Anekal Taluk college through surveys and focus groups to map knowledge gaps.
  • Prepared targeted awareness and outreach recommendations to improve HIV/AIDS education and informed campus-level intervention plans.

Education

Bangalore University
PGDHRM (Post-Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management) • Bengaluru, Karnataka • 2009
Lorven Educational Center (Affiliated to Bangalore University)
MSW (Master of Social Work) - Medical & Psychiatric Social Work and Community Development • Bengaluru, Karnataka • 2003
Christ College
BA (Economics, Political Science, Sociology) • Bengaluru, Karnataka • 2004

Achievements

  • World CSR Award — 2017: Honored with World CSR Award in Mumbai for contributions to corporate social responsibility initiatives.
  • Rajyapuraskar - Bharat Scouts & Guides: Awarded Rajyapuraskar in Bharat Scouts & Guides recognizing leadership and community service.
  • Tsunami Relief & Rehabilitation: Successfully managed a 10-day relief and rehabilitation camp in Nagapattinam following the tsunami, coordinating volunteers and relief logistics.

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