Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
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Mani Sharma

Mani Sharma

Singapore

Summary

I am a highly motivated individual with a passion for fostering talent and facilitating career growth. With ten years of successful experience in the media industry and certification as an image consultant, I am now eager to transition my skills to the dynamic field of recruitment. My adeptness in verbal and written communication, coupled with my sociable and personable demeanor, allows me to build strong relationships with candidates and clients alike. I am confident that my unique skill set and dedication to continuous learning will make a valuable contribution to your team.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Consultant

Argyll Scott
11.2024 - Current

*Collaborating closely with hiring managers, HR teams, and Talent Acquisition leaders to identify staffing requirements and craft detailed job briefings that provide a clear and nuanced understanding of job descriptions, role specifications, and organizational needs.

*Employing innovative sourcing strategies to attract exceptional talent, with demonstrated expertise in leveraging applicant tracking systems like Salesforce Talent Rover to manage the recruitment process efficiently and effectively.

*Conducting in-depth screenings of resumes and leading structured interviews (both phone and in-person) to evaluate candidates' technical capabilities, professional experience, and cultural alignment with client organizations.

*Overseeing the interview lifecycle, including scheduling, facilitating feedback, and ensuring transparent communication between candidates and hiring managers to deliver a seamless and positive experience for all parties.

*Skilled in recruiting for regional APAC roles across a diverse range of industries, with specialization in financial services (banking and non-banking), e-commerce, technology, fintech, and gaming, ensuring the right talent aligns with strategic business objectives

Events Anchor

Freelancer
05.2015 - Current
  • Anchored over 250+ events all over India and have done it all from conferences, corporate events (Samsung, Oppo, Godrej, LG) to fashion shows and social events.

Talent Manager

KS Talent Solutions
07.2022 - 10.2024
  • Company Overview: a boutique recruitment agency, specializing in Finance sector, with offices in Singapore & Dubai.
  • Knowing clients’ business’ needs, building rapport with existing clients and supporting them in their talent acquisition strategy
  • Performing full recruitment cycle from job posting, to candidate's assessment to performing interviews and offer management.
  • Adept in sourcing and attracting high-quality candidates using a range of different hiring strategies, sourcing and searching on various job portals.
  • Screening and conducting assessment of potential candidates.
  • Maintaining relationships with both internal and external clients to ensure staffing goals are achieved in a timely manner.
  • Proficient in ATS/Bullhorn and other recruitment tools.

Senior Programming Manager and Show Host

Justbaat
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Company Overview: Justbaat app is India's No.1 social audio micro-podcasting network wherein one can initiate conversations and share experiences.
  • Managed over 20 plus influencers in terms of content creation ensuring quality & tonality of the platform.
  • In addition, lead the recruiting efforts and their training.
  • Hosted a podcast on trending topics.

Radio Host

Radio Chutney
12.2020 - 05.2021
  • Company Overview: Radio Chutney is internet radio based in Singapore to promote independent music and artists across the globe.
  • Hosted prime time show / Video Podcaster.

Freelance Anchor

Leher App
04.2020 - 12.2020
  • Company Overview: Leher is a video discussion platform that helps you share and learn with the world.
  • Responsible for LIVE interaction with industry leaders and entrepreneurs across various fields such as health & nutrition, media, education.

Sales Manager & Programming

Radio Masti
03.2020 - 09.2020
  • Company Overview: Radio Masti 24x7LIVE! - The First Bollywood LIVE radio in Singapore having a listener across SE Asian communities.
  • End to end responsibility spanning from lead generation, account servicing to video shoots, production, hosting shows & voice overs.

Account Executive

Black Marketing
06.2019 - 10.2019
  • Company Overview: Black Marketing is a boutique, B2B marketing consultancy specializing in enabling LinkedIn to maximize the outreach of the clientele.
  • Responsible for Lead Generation across the firm's solutions for clients across sectors (Finance, Human Resources, Health, Banking & Consulting)
  • Curated pieces and facilitated targeted thought leadership articles on LinkedIn for clients helping them increase their market visibility and share exponentially through the power of networking.

TV Host

Shop CJ
05.2015 - 05.2019
  • Company Overview: Shop CJ-Home shop 18 is India's online and on-air shopping channel owned by the Network 18 Group division of Reliance Industries.
  • Hosted daily live shows for different categories such as apparels, beauty products, home appliances, electronics, gadgets etc.

Mid - Morning Radio Host

Red FM
04.2013 - 05.2015
  • Company Overview: Red FM 93.5 is India's only Hindi CHR FM radio network spread across 48 cities.
  • Hosted the mid-morning show catering to women and youngsters.
  • Gave voice overs for creatives and commercials.

Education

Radio and Television Journalism

Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)
01.2013

Bachelors - Mass Media

St. Xavier's
Mumbai
01.2012

Skills

  • Executive Search
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Talent Sourcing
  • Talent Mapping
  • Screening & Assessment
  • Interview preparation
  • Feedback & Candidate Engagement

Certification

  • Image Management, Renu Mehra Image Consultancy (2020-2021)
  • Image Works; Customer Experience Management (2021)
  • Nutrition Therapy for the Prevention and Management of Diabetes, Temasek Polytechnic (2020)
  • Nutrition for Optimum Health, Temasek Polytechnic (2020)
  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course, SMU (2020)

Awards

IIMC award for highest academic performance – 2013, Zee TV Award for superior academic performance-2013

Timeline

Associate Consultant

Argyll Scott
11.2024 - Current

Talent Manager

KS Talent Solutions
07.2022 - 10.2024

Senior Programming Manager and Show Host

Justbaat
10.2021 - 01.2022

Radio Host

Radio Chutney
12.2020 - 05.2021

Freelance Anchor

Leher App
04.2020 - 12.2020

Sales Manager & Programming

Radio Masti
03.2020 - 09.2020

Account Executive

Black Marketing
06.2019 - 10.2019

Events Anchor

Freelancer
05.2015 - Current

TV Host

Shop CJ
05.2015 - 05.2019

Mid - Morning Radio Host

Red FM
04.2013 - 05.2015

Radio and Television Journalism

Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)

Bachelors - Mass Media

St. Xavier's
Mani Sharma