Sanket Gaikwad

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with nearly 3 years of experience in proposal management, CSR program implementation, project management, corporate volunteering, and strategic communications. Proven expertise in leading government and institutional proposals, managing multi-stakeholder CSR initiatives, delivering national and international development projects, and organizing high-impact events in collaboration with government, corporate, and development partners. Experienced in team leadership, donor engagement, business development, and end-to-end project execution, with a strong ability to drive social impact through strategic partnerships and effective program delivery.

Head - Volunteering, Events & Media at Seventh Sense Talent Solutions (2026-05 – Present)

• Organising high-impact events, roundtables, and stakeholder engagements with the Government of Karnataka, featuring Ministers, IAS officers, and other senior dignitaries as chief guests.
• Leading corporate volunteering initiatives and employee engagement programs for clients including Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, CGI, and other leading organizations.
• Managing the organization's social media presence, annual reports, newsletters, and brand communications.
• Writing CSR proposals, concept notes, and partnership documents for corporate and institutional donors.

Project Manager at Seventh Sense Talent Solutions (2025-08 – 2026-04)

• Handled CSR projects such as the NASSCOM Foundation in collaboration with BNP Paribas & NetApp, focusing on skilling and employment for economically weaker section (EWS) women candidates.
• Managed international projects such as UNICEF in collaboration with YuWaah, delivering job support programs for youth.
• Executed translation projects, including the translation of case files for Western Railways and content translation for NCVET.
• Conducted mentorship and orientation sessions for beneficiaries and supported the implementation of CSR initiatives for IBM, Adobe, and ITC Infotech in collaboration with the NASSCOM Foundation.

Proposal Manager at Seventh Sense Talent Solutions (2024-04 – 2025-07)

• Led a team of 12 proposal writers; streamlined internal processes and improved proposal success rate.
• Mentored new hires, assigned tasks based on strengths, and set up quality review mechanisms.
• Managed portal registrations, bid submissions, corrigendum tracking, and post-submission queries.
• Oversaw the proposal lifecycle on GEM, CPPP, and NSDC tender portals – from bid discovery to award/follow up. UN agencies and international organizations, including UNDP, UNICEF, and Plan India.
• Liaised with legal, finance, and project implementation teams to align on compliance and delivery plans.

Proposal Writer at Seventh Sense Talent Solutions (2023-07 – 2024-03)

• Drafted technical and financial proposals for government tenders through platforms like GEM, CPPP, and state-level procurement portals (e.g., Karnataka e-Procurement).
• Worked on EOIs, RFPs, and RFQs for ministries, PSUs, and government bodies including BEML, IIT Roorkee, SIDBI, and NSDC.
• Coordinated with internal teams to gather mandatory documents like GST, PAN, turnover certificates, work orders, and declarations.

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer – Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering (2023)

HSC – New Arts, Commerce & Science College (2019)

SSC – Mother Teresa School (2017)