1. Wishvaa Winyaas
109, Srikrishna, 4th Main,
rd
Gokulam 3 Stage, Mysore- 570002 , Karnataka
Mobile: 09845620872 ; Res: 0821-2416226
E-Mail : wishvaawinyaas@gmail.com
Resume2016CAREER SUMMARY
26 Years of experience in Information, Education, Communication(IEC), Media Management
and Social Development
Experience in Print ,Audio and Visual media
Experience in Development Journalism
Experience in Training for Rural men, women, youth, children and FSWs
Experience in Primary Education, Adult education, Child labour,
Women empowerment, Child rights, Watershed development,
Income Generation Activities, Water and Sanitation,
Health, HIV / AIDS ,Self Help Group(SHG) and livelihood issues
Experience in
- Working with various Government Departments;
- Working with different NGOs; Mass Media and other Publishing Houses
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KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
?Motivated, Self-starter with proven creative and training skills
?Expertise in the field of social development, information, education and
communication; ability to address a wide range of issues related to IEC and social
development
?Proven ability to conceptualize, design and implement major development campaigns.
?Ability to coordinate team work and manage multiple concurrent projects/activities.
?Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working
relations in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Conceptualization & Visualization for Print, Audio and Visual media Developing creative,
informative and educative materials Developing scripts for radio spots, radio plays and video
spots Anchoring & Facilitation on Audio and visual media Video film making, script writing,
editing Digital Designing usingAdobe Photoshop and Corel Draw Cartooning-Pocket Cartoons,
Cartoon Strips and Comic Strips Caricatures Illustrations and Digital Paintings Page Layout
Designing Printing and Pre-Press Process Poster and Collage Making
Acted in small screen, theater and street plays

2. EXPERIENCE PROFILE
IEC Consultant, Freelance illustrator, cartoonist,
Graphic designer and Trainer
Provided specialist services on Information, Education, Communication, Publication, and
Media for various projects and organizations that include government departments, non
government organizations, publishers and printers, news papers and magazines.
MAJORACHIEVEMENTS
Designed page layout ,cover page and illustrations for 10 training modules to Karnataka
State Rural Livelihoods Mission- Sanjeevini Project Supported by World Bank,
Government of India and Government of Karnataka
Conceptualized, designed creative activities for 7-10 year old children and participated
as a resource person in “Chinnara Mela“ (2016, 2015 and 2014) organized by
Rangayana, Mysuru, Government of Karnataka
Participated as resource person and presented ppt on Page Layout designing and
illustrations forAzim Premji Foundation staff ofYadgir district
Participated as resource person and coordinated State level folk artists workshop
organized by Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka
Designed Poster on Prevention of Child Marriage for Child Rights Trust, TdH-NL,
Manush, QWARID, PMSR, Vidyaniketan, Civic
Created illustrations for Employer Led Model Health Captains' manual (Trainer's
Training Manual) published by IHATand KSAPS
Designed cover page for the book “ Healthy Life Without Medicines” Published by
People's Legal Forum (PLF) and U-Turn Foundation
Designed “Makaranda” - Wall magazine for school teachers and children for Tech
Mahendra Foundation and Dhwani Educational Resource Centre
Participated in consultation workshop on training curriculum development organized by
Centre for Responsible Business (CRB) and EthicalTrading Initiative (ETI)-U.K.
Duration: June, 2011 – April, 2016
Duration: August 27, 2009 – May 31, 2011
Employer:
India Health Action Trust (IHAT), Technical Support Unit of Karnataka State AIDS
Prevention Society (KSAPS), Bangalore supported by Public Health Foundation of India
(PHFI)
Position: IEC Consultant
Conceptualized , Designed and developed guidelines for Samagra Jana jagruthi
abhiyana Integrated Awareness Campaign ) and “Mane Mane Mahithi “ –door to door
IEC campaign in 2 taluks (Mudhol and Jamkhandi) of Bagalkot district
Designed script , helped in editing and coordinated for video shoot of societal opinion
leaders like Anil Kumble, Rahul dravid, Upendra, Pooja Gandhi, Dayanand, Abhinaya,
Chethan, RameshAravind, Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji ofAOL
ACHIEVEMENTS

3. Conceptualized and Designed script, illustration and layout for posters, Brochures, Wall
paintings, News Paper Ads, Cinema slides/time checks, Exhibition panel boards, Standee,
Book mark, Books, manuals etc. on HIV prevention
Conceptualized and coordinated Intensive Folk Media Campaign in 20 districts Karnataka
Conceptualized , prepared a plan and coordinated for “AIDS Jagruti Mela” (AIDS awareness
mela- Full day event with different activities) on the eve of WorldAIDS day (WAD) in Chitra Kala
Parishat, Bangalore and orientated 2000 students on HIV
Prepared plan and guidelines to DAPCUs to conduct WAD in districts ( Jagruthi Sapthaha –
One week orientation program for students, jatha, street play, candle light oath taking etc.)
Prepared plan for district and state level Competition for Red Ribbon Club (RRC) students on
essay writing, slogan and poster making
Oriented Jail inmates, NSS officers, Journalists, Govt. officials, RRC students, Garment
workers, PRI members, NGOs on HIV
Conceptualized and developed Karnataka specific operation guidelines for Red Ribbon
Express -2010 and Coordinated the activities
Conceptualized ,designed and coordinated IEC Mobile Van and Folk Media Campaign for Red
Ribbon Express
Participated as a Core team member in satellite based State level training for FSWs
Coordinated radio programs “Jeevana Jopana” (Weekly Three days), radio spots, jingles an
phone-in radio programs in Akashavani primary channels (13 AIR stations) and private FM
channels( Big FM, Radio Mirchi)
Ensured radio spots, documentaries, scripts for RJ mentions etc. are customized to various
target groups such as youth, women, rural, semiliterate, literate by using appropriate, sensitive,
simple language, creative and interesting presentations
Conceptualized and coordinated Three State level workshops for script development and
rehearsal for the 36 Folk Media troupes of Karnataka in Bangalore, Dharwad and Mysore
Employer:
Family Health International (Supported by United States Agency for
International Development-USAID) with technical supervision from The Johns
Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health/Centre for Communication Programs,
John Hopkins University Working for KarnatakaAIDS Prevention Society.
Position: Senior Communication Consultant
Duration: May19, 2008 – May6, 2009
Coordinated and developed Karnataka specific operation guidelines to all the state and
district level activities and promotion activities for the Red Ribbon Express in
Karnataka from July 21 toAugust 14, 2008.
ACHIEVEMENTS

4. Gathered and reviewed available communication materials and curricula on HIV/AIDS
including print materials to support interpersonal communication with high risk groups (HRGs),
mass and outdoor media for general population
Designed content, form and approach towards the radio and TV programmes and planned
strategy withAll India Radio , 93.5 'S' FM and Doordarshan
Conceptualized and coordinated radio programs “Jeevana Jopana” (Weekly Three days), radio
spots, jingles and phone-in radio programs in Akashavani primary channels and private FM
channels
Conceptualized and coordinated TV programs (Panel discussions, Interviews, Documentaries,
Quiz programs, Phone in programs and Video spots)
Conceptualized, Coordinated for the design and development of communication and publicity
materials such as brochures, posters, stickers, folders, news paper, Ads on Importance of
Blood donation, HIV/AIDS
Conducted satellite based training for 30 FSWs from Tumkur district who are part of different
CBOs on role of community based organizations, conflict resolution and participatory decision
making, etc. in collaboration with Karnataka Health PromotionTrust
Ensured radio spots, documentaries, scripts for RJ mentions etc. are customized to various
target groups such as youth, women, rural, semiliterate, and literate by using appropriate,
sensitive, simple language, creative and interesting presentations
Wrote the signature song for the radio program “Jeevana Jopana” and the scripts for the 12
radio spots forAkashavani and 93.5 'S'FM
Coordinated with different Program officers, doctors, specialists, positive networks and NGOs
for the recording of radio andTV programs
PreparedAnnualAction Plan for the year 2009-10
Trained 30 RJs( Radio Jockeys) on sensitive language usage, prevention, care and services of
HIV/AIDS in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University, Centre for Communication Programs
Translated and gave suggestions for Kannada dubbing of video spots produced by John
Hopkins University
Organized and coordinated the major events like World Blood Donor's Day, Voluntary Blood
Donation Day and WorldAIDS day along with the team.
Drafted IEC training module for Dist.AIDS Prevention and Control Unit officers
Employer:
World Bank assisted Sujala Watershed Project,
Watershed Development Department, Government of Karnataka
Position: IEC, Documentation & Publicity Specialist
Duration: January 2003 – April 2008
ACHIEVEMENTS
Designed and developed project relevant communication and publicity materials
such as wall Magazine, news letter, posters, teleconference books on different
topics, training aids, wall paintings, operation manual and training manuals etc.

5. Conducted capacity building workshop for field level functionaries on effective
documentation and publicity methods.
Coordinated for the preparation of project related news, articles, articles of research
findings/ issues for mainstream news papers/ magazines on various aspects of the project.
Coordinated for the preparation of video films / documentaries as training aid.
Coordinated for Developing and production of audio cassettes using folk media and local
cultural forms for building awareness on activities/benefits of the project and to enhance
participation.
Conceptualized and coordinated radio documentaries, jingles and phone-in programs.
Ensured produced materials are customized to various target groups such as rural,
semiliterate, and literate by using simple language with illustrations, interesting
presentations, etc.
Coordinated with different subject matter specialists and Technocrats to develop specific
Sectoral IEC materials.
Coordinated and anchored teleconference.
Directed two documentary films.
IEC Cosultant, Freelance illustrator, cartoonist, Graphic designer
Editor for Kannada News letters Associate director for Documentary Film
Duration: 1994 -2003
ACHIEVEMENTS
Designed and illustrated-
Training manuals on various subjects
IEC Material e.g. posters, flip charts, group activity materials, Puppets on
various subjects
Books, Magazines, Wall Magazines, Newsletters
Cartoon Strips Published in Mainstream Media
Audio-Visuals ( documentary films, slides etc.)
Poetry for children and neo-literates in Kannada.
Calendars, Cassette inlay cards, Greeting cards, Design for market products,
Certificates, Advertisements, Logos
Provided specialist services on Information, Education, Communication, Publication,
and Media for various projects and organizations that include government departments,
non government organizations, publishers and printers, news papers and magazines.
Employer: MAA Printers and Publishers
Position held: Illustrator and Designer
Duration: 1993 - 1994
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Involved in illustrating, layout designing, pre-press production, quality supervision and
directions including creative copy writing.

6. Duration: 1991 - 1993
Employer: District Resource Unit (DRU), Kasturba Gandhi National Memorial Trust
Position : Technical Assistant, Media, Communication and Adult Education
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Involved in illustrating, layout designing, pre-production quality input, planning, supervisio
and execution of all publications.
Preparation of audio-visual materials
Statewide training on adult education, literacy, gender sensitization, social analysis,
personality development
Duration: 1990 - 1991
Employer: Total Literacy Campaign, Dakshina Kannada Dist.
Position : District Coordinator, Environment building division
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Involved in organizing jathas, street plays, wall writing, radio programs, vide
documentation, audiocassettes, meetings, trainings etc. as environment building and
motivational activities for TLC.
As in-charge of Sulya Taluk was involved in supervision of literacy programs and its
centers.
Illustrating, layout designing, pre-production quality supervision of literacy primers,
posters, post literacy materials.
Duration: 1989 - 1990
Employer: Kiran Centre, NGO working for Community Development at Mangalore
Position : Editor, Kirana Madhyama, a Development Magazine
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Involved in writing, editing and collection of articles and resource materials for the
Magazine.
Illustrating, Layout designing, pre-production quality input supervision and directions.
Provided assistance to audio-visual and training programs.
Active role in planning and conducting jatha, which included street plays and puppet
shows to promote awareness among the rural labourers and others oppressed
Duration: 1989
Employer: Canara Times, English Daily from Mangalore
Position held: Cartoonist and Layout Designer
Involved in contributing daily pocket cartoon and political cartoons.
Also responsible for layout designing, pre-production quality input, and supervision
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

7. GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH
Department of Education, District Primary Education Program (DPEP) Directorate of
Mass Education Mahila Samakhya, Program For Women's Empowerment Stree
shakthi Project, Dept. of Women and Child Development Directorate of Municipal
Administration Forest Department Administrative Training Institute, Mysore Dept. of
Women and Child Development DSERT, Govt. of Karnataka State Resource Center,
Mysore Dept. of Rural Development and Panchyath Raj Australian Aid-BWSSB
Master Plan Project DFID, UK assisted Karnataka Watershed Development Society
(KAWAD) World Bank assisted Jala Samvardhana Yojane (JSYS) National Institute of
Advanced Studies (NIAS), Total Sanitation Campaign World Bank assisted Sujala
Watershed Project KarnatakaAIDS Prevention Society Rangayana, Mysore Kendra
SahithyaAcademi NRLM-Sanjivini
NON GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS, ADVERTISING AGENCIES AND
PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATED WITH
· Child Relief and you (CRY) Child Rights Trust (CRT) UNICEF Terres Des
Hommes (TDH) Oxfam India Myrada Concerned for Working Children Karnataka
Council for Child Welfare Institute of Social Studies Trust Voices Madhyam Om
Consultants ADD India Jana Sahayog Campaign against Child Labour (CACL)
Fevord – K Hengasara Hakkina Sangha (HHS) Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institue of
Environment Science and Development India Development Society Samaja Vikas
Kendra Samuha Stem Kross Maya Nagarika Seva Trust Karnataka State
Trainer's Collective Outreach S3IDF Azim Premji Foundation Karnataka Health
Promotion Trust Sukhi jeevana India Literacy Project(ILP) Balya- Foundation for
Child Rights Kaajana Balaga Karnataka Education Network(KEN) Rehabilitation
and Anti Suicide Forum (RASF) The Centre for Communication and Change – India
(CCCI) IHAT Dhwani Educational Resource Centre Manush QWARID PMSR
Vidyaniketan Civic U-turn Foundation People's Legal Forum Tech Mahendra
Foundation
Grey World Wide, Marketing Consultants &Agencies Limited (MCA)
Navakarnataka Publications Prism Publishers Indraprastha Prakashana Sudharshan
Prakashana Rajamarga Sahithya Samskruthi Vismaya Prakashana Aharnishi
Prakashana
NEWSPAPERS AND DEVELOPMENT JOURNALS ASSOCIATED WITH
Vijaya Karnataka – Leading Kannada Daily Udayavani – Kannada daily Mayura –
Leading Kannada Monthly Kannada Prabha – Kannada Daily Kannada Janamana
– Kannda Daily Sakhi – Kannada Magazine Navilu –Magazine Jana Vahini –
Kannada Daily Karma Veera – Kannada Weekly Bhavana Noothana Mardhani
CanaraTimes Simpani – Magazine for Children
Shikshana Samvada – Magazine for DPEP Teachers UMA Prachar – Development
Journal on Gender and Governance Kali-Nali-illustrated 2 color creative Wall magazine
for school children ·Prashne – Magazine for Literacy Campaign Functionaries Voices
for Change – a journal on Communication for Development Sneha Sourabha –
Magazine for Bala Sevikas

8. Namma Panchayathi – illustrated wall magazine on decentralized democracy Sahyadri –
Newsletter of the Western Ghats Forestry and Environmental Project Nela Jala Samrudhi –
Magazine of KAWAD Swarna Sudhdhi – Newsletter by Directorate of Municipal Administration
Karnataka Vikasa-Monthly on Rural Development and Panchayath Raj Makaranda – Wall
magazine forTeachers
VIDEO DOCUMENTARIES DIRECTED
PERSONAL PROFILE
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
OTHER INTERESTS
Uthanur-AModel for upsurge of water ( 15 Min)
Sujala –APanacea for Dry-lands (15 Min)
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Date of Birth: 14 August 1965
Marital Status: Married
Sex: Male
B.Sc
· Painting, Poetry, Creating Stories andActivities for
Neo literates and children.
CARTOON STRIPS PUBLISHED IN MAINSTREAM PRINT MEDIA
“Ginny” Cartoon Strip for Children published in “ Kannada Prabha” Kannada Daily
“Appu” Cartoon strip for Children published in “ Kannada Janamana” Kannada Daily
“Noor jothe Nooraru” Educational Cartoon strip for children published in “Mayura”, a
leading Kannada Magazine
“Bari Reelu”- Cartoon strip to critic the film industry and film making in “Udayavani”, a
Kannada daily
“Frogu Naagu”- Political Cartoon strip published in Janavahini, a Kannada daily and
Karma Veera, a Kannada weekly
“Chinchodhya” – weekly comic strip for children published in Janavaahini, Kannada daily.
“Tolstoy Stories” – Comic strip for children published in Vijaya Karnatka, a leading
kannada daily. And Sakhi- Kannada Magazine
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