Manish Verma
Head Of Operations at School of Livelihood & Rural Development (SLRD)- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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CERTIFICATE COURSE IN COOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT
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Experience
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School of Livelihood & Rural Development (SLRD)
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India
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Of Operations
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Apr 2018 - Present
Key Responsibilities: Project conceptualization, preparing proposals and detailed project reports, designing monitoring and evaluation strategies, facilitating project implementation, reporting and feedback, preparing project completion report Working as Skill Training Provider (STP) for Asian Development Bank (ADB) funded project implemented by Meghalaya State Skill Development Society (MSSDS) on Training of unemployed youth in Pottery and other Native Crafts of Meghalaya. Coordination & execution of projects related to Handlooms, Pottery and other Native Crafts, Herbal Cosmetics, Training in Hospitality, Zardozi Craft, Souvenir Making and Craft Village Successful functionalization of the largest garment making facility of NER in South West Garo Hills Procurement, commissioning and operation of Herbal Cosmetics Manufacturing Hub with Distillation Unit, Production and Packing facilities Implementation and operation of Handloom Fabric Manufacturing Center with facilities of Jacquard, Designing, Hank Dyeing, and Finishing Conceptualization, submitting proposal and subsequent initiation of Training in Hospitality at Ampati, SW Garo Hills, Meghalaya Conceptualization, Proposal, Land acquisition and starting construction of Art & Craft Village at Ampati, SW Garo Hills Conceptualization, writing proposal and initiation of Training of unemployed youth in Pottery, Mushroom Cultivation and Blacksmithy in Kalicharpada, SW Garo Hills, Meghalaya Initiation and organization of Training in Garment Making for marginalized women in South West Garo Hills in association with Usha International Limited (UIL)/Meghalaya State Rural Livelihood Mission (MSRLM) under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program of UIL. Show less
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Orange Sourcing
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Gurgaon, India
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Marketing & Merchandising Manager
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Sep 2016 - Mar 2018
Orange Sourcing is a Buying-cum-Liaising agency of Textiles, Garments and Hard Goods working primarily for European and US customers. The clients/brands included Elie Tahari, Rachel Joe, Parker, Zac Posen, Haute Hippie – USA ; LK Bennette, Karen Millen and Ted Baker- UK Key Responsibilities: Analyzing Product Development tech packs, sending Proto samples, SMS and consequent bulk order Costing, Cost negotiations, Delivery confirmations Day to day follow up on production Orders, Branding and Trims Closure of Issues and Approvals as per the Time and Action Plan Production chase ups till dispatch Payment follow-ups Show less
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Independent Design and Marketing Consultant
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Aug 2013 - Aug 2016
Key Responsibilities: Product profiling and Process Study Market Study and Organizing Buyer-Seller Meets for Handloom Clusters. Institutions and Regions: 1. Weaver's Service Center, Chennai: Esalam and Thirumalpur - Tamilnadu 2. O/o Asst. Director (I), Varanasi: Cholapur(Varanasi), Lallapura (Varanasi), Dulahipur (Chandauli)- Eastern Uttar Pradesh 3. O/o Asst. Director (I), Moradabad: Saifni (Rampur), Amroha-I and Nai Basti (Amroha) - Western Uttar Pradesh 4. Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII): 10 handloom clusters. Baitamari (Bongaigaon), Beazarghat (Karimganj), Jajori (Nagaon), Dangari (Tinsukia), Dighalagaon (Lakhimpur), Silikhabari (Sonitpur), Ligiribari (Sivasagar), Lakhsmisahar Santoshnagar (Hailakandi), Binnyakata (Kokrajhar), Barsapori (Kamrup)- Entire Assam Show less
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Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Ahmedabad
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India
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E-Learning Providers
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Marketing Consultant (Across 19 States in India)
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2008 - 2014
Integrated Handloom Cluster Development Scheme (IHCDS) was the scheme supported and funded by O/o DC (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India. The program was implemented in 20 handloom clusters spread across 12 states in India. The fundamental aim of the program is sustainable socioeconomic development of deprived handloom weavers. Key Responsibilities: Diagnostic Study to identify areas of intervention Identifying the grey areas in pre and post loom activities and suggesting remedies to resolve the same Establishing contact with regular buyers of handloom products at local, national & international level Compiling a directory of these buyers which could serve as a useful document for future Taking the lead in organizing buyer-seller interface at cluster level and in strategic locations Facilitating signing of formal agreements with cluster level institutions of weavers and buyers for bulk orders and matching supplies Gathering and consolidating information on handloom products which are in high demand with their specifications & pricing and updating the same with changing market trends & demands in consultation with market players Participating, associating and guiding the clusters [particularly in coordination with Cluster Level Designers in their market initiatives after gathering the relevant feedback for new design development, new product development & Product catalog to designers and cluster development executives Show less
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Design and Marketing Consultant
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2013 - 2013
1. UNDP-EDII: Carpet Value Chain Development in Mirzapur and Sant Ravidas Nagar districts of Uttar Pradesh by UNDP, New Delhi by the name of SWAAYAM KRITI Key Responsibilities: Preparation of Product Catalogue and Brochures Conducting BSMs/Exhibition at selected location 25 nos of samples of new designs/diversified Carpet products [Tufted and Knotted] Preparation of Market promotion materials like newspaper advertisement, Pamphlets Flaxes, Banners, Standees etc. Training selected women on product development, quality control, and salesmanship Post Programme Report on BSM/Exhibition 2. UNDP-NREGS- MoRD/EDII: To revive and link the handloom weavers of Bhilwara with NREGS to ensure wages through the scheme Key Responsibilities: Designing and conducting the diagnostic study Preparation of action plan Preparation of business plan with backward and forward linkages Show less
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Marketing Consultant
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2012 - 2012
Key Responsibilities: Studying Kannur Yarn Dyed Handloom Products and providing inputs to make them more market-friendly in terms of cost and quality Planning and conducting a Buyer-Seller Meet at Kerala for increased Sales and Exposure of Kannur handloom Products Key Responsibilities: Studying Kannur Yarn Dyed Handloom Products and providing inputs to make them more market-friendly in terms of cost and quality Planning and conducting a Buyer-Seller Meet at Kerala for increased Sales and Exposure of Kannur handloom Products
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Marketing Consultant
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2011 - 2011
1. Weaver's Service Center Key Responsibilities: Market Study and Organizing Buyer-Seller Meet for Handloom Cluster- Sunder Nagari (Delhi) Market Study and Organising Buyer-Seller Meets for Handloom Clusters- Lawan, Pokharan and Napasar (Jaipur)- Rajasthan 2. BOYANIKA, Orissa Key Responsibilities: Developing Marketing Strategy for Boyanika for increased sales of their products Conducting Buyer-Seller Meets at New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata Preparing a Directory of Institutional Buyers for BOYANIKA Products Show less
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Member Sub-Committee (Supply side)
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2010 - 2010
Key Responsibilities: Member of Sub-Committee for the ‘Supply-side’ of the Handloom Chain to study and propose methods for improving the availability of yarn/pre-loom/post-loom essentials to weavers Preparation of a report in consultation with key members from O/o DC Handlooms and NHDC Key Responsibilities: Member of Sub-Committee for the ‘Supply-side’ of the Handloom Chain to study and propose methods for improving the availability of yarn/pre-loom/post-loom essentials to weavers Preparation of a report in consultation with key members from O/o DC Handlooms and NHDC
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Vrinda Overseas
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India
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Consumer Services
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Merchandiser
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Feb 2002 - Jul 2008
Key Responsibilities: Liaising with Overseas Buyers for Marketing and Sales of Home Textiles Preparing Bill of Material and ordering accessories with subsequent follow-ups Costing of the products and price negotiation with buyers and vendors both Production Supervision of Products for quality and on time delivery Key Responsibilities: Liaising with Overseas Buyers for Marketing and Sales of Home Textiles Preparing Bill of Material and ordering accessories with subsequent follow-ups Costing of the products and price negotiation with buyers and vendors both Production Supervision of Products for quality and on time delivery
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Shamken Multifab
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India
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Automotive
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1 - 100 Employee
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Shift Officer
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Jun 2000 - Jan 2002
Key Responsibilities: Weaving supervision on Shuttleless Looms / Jacquards Preventive Maintenance of Jacquards and Sulzer Shuttleless weaving machines Maintenance of production efficiency of the weaving shed Key Responsibilities: Weaving supervision on Shuttleless Looms / Jacquards Preventive Maintenance of Jacquards and Sulzer Shuttleless weaving machines Maintenance of production efficiency of the weaving shed
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Education
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1997 - 2000
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF HANDLOOM TECHNOLOGY, VARANASI
DIPLOMA IN HANDLOOM TECHNOLOGY
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