Kishore CS

Kishore C S SUMMARY Hello! I’ve been working in the communications field since 2012, and have pretty much created, written, and edited content for all media platforms. An ideal job role to me is one that challenges me, is fun, and also values work-life balance. EXPERIENCE Quality Coach – TCS (Hibu process) Bangalore, KA – May 2016 – present Moved on from writing to being a part of the internal QC team that grooms writers to improve their work and also ensures that the writing team is aligned to Hibu’s writing style guide. Accomplishments:  Have won Star Performer in the month of May in 2016.  Have repeatedly been on top for successive months in terms of productivity.  As a team, we ensured that TCS would meet the SLA percentage for quality – 3 successive months. Content Writer – TCS (Hibu process) Bangalore, KA – September 2014 – April 2016 I’ve worked as writer (1 year+), editor (4 months), as well as an SME (a 2-month stint) for hibu’s US process. Accomplishments  Have won Star Performer for the month of February in 2016.  Have repeatedly been on top for successive months in terms of productivity.  Trained and certified in Web Compliance and Copywriting for US Websites, #D002, Adarsh Rhythm, Panduranga Nagar, Bangalore - 560076 - My email My blog My wildlife page Creative Services Manager – Kalayug Art Studio Mysore, KA – May 2014 – August 2014 Handled writing for business space wall designs, wedding cards, websites, brochures. Produced and composed BGM for a few infographic ads. Was also involved in Business Development. Assistant Manager, Corporate Communications, TAFE Chennai, TN — June 2012 - April 2014 Was a management trainee for the first year. Then, was promoted to Assistant Manager upon confirmation. I handled internal communication (newsletter), external communication (social media promotion), brand identity building, and content creation and content writing for corporate brochures, catalogues, and CSR reports. My work here also involved corporate event management, DOP for product shoots, and music creation for corporate promotion. Accomplishments ● Strengthened employee engagement through innovative contests. ● Rolled out newsletter successfully, getting over 800 registrations ● Organised two full fledged Carnatic music concerts as part of CSR activity - Aruna Sairam, Bombay Jayashri. ● Was part of the team that won many collateral awards at the Public Relations Global Communications Conclave ● Created corporate song and music video for brand TAFE ● Enhanced company’s presence on social media ● Conducted various social campaigns such as antihonking and more for the company under the brand TAFE ● Kickstarted company newsletter’s video interviews for inhouse events with media crew. Intern, Mudra Communications Bangalore, Karnataka - June 2011 Conducted market research about modular kitchens for client, Prestige. Intern, Orchard Advertising Bangalore, Karnataka - December 2010 Was involved in the ideation stage, which involved coming up with a mascot for client, Wipro CFL. Also handled copywriting tasks Intern, Youthkiawaaz Bangalore, Karnataka - June 2010 EDUCATION Manipal Institute of Communication MS Communication —- Overall GPA - 7.4 Mahajana First Grade College Bachelor of Business Management —- Overall GPA - 63% Mahajana PU College Commerce —- Twelfth - 69% St. Joseph’s Central School- Xth CBSE - 75% SKILLS I am well versed in the following software: Adobe Audition Adobe Premier Pro Microsoft Office Quark Express Adobe Photoshop Adobe Audition Adobe Premier Pro Soft SKILLS Good communicator. Creative. Open to new ideas. OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS      Won the first prize at a HR Event held at the Field Marshall Cariappa College State Level Management Fest ‘Sankalp-2009’ in Coorg. Won the second prize at a HR Event held at the Oxford College National Level Management Fest ‘Zenith-09’ in Hubli. 3rd prize in Western Group Vocals,Ustav, a Manipal University Fest. Passionate about music and also play the guitar and drums. Also interested in wildlife, photography, and the big cats. PERSONAL DETAILS Date of Birth: 20th November 1988 Parents’ name and Occupation: C.K Sabareeshan Company Secretary Jayashree S Home-Maker Languages known: - English Hindi French Sanskrit - Tamil Kannada