SHANKAR PANDIATH

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Have over 6 years experience in SEO consultancy, article and web content writing, blog posting, press release writing, web research, product reviews, rewriting and spinning of articles, resume writing, career counseling and online marketing assignments. Am also experienced in online marketing and affiliate programs. Have excellent written and verbal English skills’, including grammar with good communication skills and the ability to articulate clearly. Am net-savvy and proficient in using computer applications such as Windows O/S & MS Office Software. Enjoy working as part of a team, and has the ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize work. Also have a broad contact base both locally and internationally with over 16 years experience as a project and management consultant in alternative medicine and financial firms and as a recruitment consultant in the healthcare industry.

CORE COMPETENCIES

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MARKETING AFFILIATER, PALAKKAD, KERALA, INDIA Jan 2005 – Present
FREELANCE CONTENT WRITER
Freelancer and independent worker focusing on freelancing jobs that included content writing, online marketing, SEO, article writing, blogging, product & book reviews, press releases, spinning & rewriting of articles, resume writing, proofreading and editing.

P R C & CO., FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, PALAKKAD, KERALA, INDIA Jan 2002 – Dec 2004
PROJECT CONSULTANT
A medium sized independent financial consultancy firm. Reported directly to the CEO. Served as project consultant to more than 10 small/ mid sized firms. Cleared loans for projects worth upto Rs. 50M (USD.1M) during this period. The work provided me with the ability to work independently and intuitively and empower businesses through innovative ideas and solutions. Studied client markets, their businesses and their pain points and take on their objectives and translate them into structured programs.

P R C & CO., FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, PALGHAT, KERALA, INDIA Jan 1998 – Dec 2001
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CEO
Also provided executive assistance to the CEO in all administrative functions and office management. Identified client requirements through liaison with analysts/ fund houses and answered queries on investment strategies and compliance requirements, restructuring and accepting ownership for accomplishing new requests. Also partnered with support teams to develop sellable solutions.

GREEN LEAF HERBAL PROJECT, COLOMBO, SRI LANKA Jun 1993 - Oct 1997
PROJECT / MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
Responsible in setting up a $0.5M herbal project (JV between Yugoslavian and Sri Lankan firms) Functions included;

• Interfacing with the govt., preparation on investment proposal feasibility studies.
• Obtaining funding from USAID long term strategic planning.
• Market research, technical documentation advertising.
• Preparation of sales/ promotional literatures, design and packaging.
• Authored and presented product seminars and presentation overseas (Middle East and US).

AL HANOUF HEALTH SERVICES, RIYADH, KSA Dec 1989 - Apr 1993
ASST. PROJECT MANAGER / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CEO
Was involved in the setting up of a $100M health services unit in Riyadh, KSA. Reported directly to the CEO and was a main part of the team that was responsible in the start-up, business planning, recruitment, administrative and budgetary functions of this new hospital project, setting it up from scratch to a profit center. While leaving, the company had four (500 bed) hospitals, with two more projects pending and a turnover of (USD.90 M) within a 4-year period. Other functional areas included: strategic planning, business development, personnel planning, preparation of bid proposal studies, feasibility reports and co-coordinating joint ventures.

ORSON ELECTRONICS LTD., BOMBAY (A DIVISION OF SONY) Dec 1987 – Dec 1989
IMPORTS ASSISTANT / ASSISTANT – INTERNATIONAL & PRODUCT DIVISION
Negotiated long-term contractual agreements with import suppliers for the outsourcing of parts. Oversaw aspects of transactions, letters of credit, preparation of import/export documentation and shipping. Initially involved in the international and product department, where responsibilities included assisting the local marketing team, by coordinating with the foreign joint venture partner through regular/ conference calls and training sessions, etc.

P R C & CO., FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, PALGHAT, KERALA, INDIA Oct 1986 – Oct 1987
MANAGEMENT TRAINEE/ PUBLIC RELATIONS

• Assisted the management as a trainee and support staff.
• Liaisoning, coordinating with the government bodies, lobbying and Public Relations.

SOFTWARE SKILLS

• Proficient with Windows O/S’s, and all of MS Office Application Software.
• Net Savvy and can use Internet Explorer and other browsers.
• Familiar with online advertising/ channel marketing.
• Has a good knowledge of design tools, HTML and have designed and developed multiple sites

• Fluent in English, Hindi, Malayalam & a bit of conversational Tamil and Arabic.
• Interests include painting, music, writing, reading, internet, cooking, tennis, walking and metaphysics.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Science - Major [Physics] - [1983 – 1986]
  VICTORIA COLLEGE (CALICUT UNIVERSITY, KERALA, INDIA)

• MBA – Major [Marketing Management) - (1998 – incomplete)
  PACIFIC WESTERN UNIVERSITY, HAWAAI