Shilpa Shankar

Highly resourceful creative and innovative makeup artist and mentor who is self-motivated and possesses Incredible communication skills. Experienced in ensuring Models or clients have suitable makeup and hairstyle before appearing camera or Audience. My expertise are blend of corporate human resources and Makeup artistry. Which brings me the ability of people management skill, Team Player, understanding of client's needs, work with the vendors and the team to deliver the desired results.

Makeup Trainer at Lakme Academy (2024-11 – Present)

Educating, guiding, and mentoring students through practical and theoretical training sessions. As a Certified Lakme trainer, committed to creating an engaging learning environment that encourages creativity, professionalism, and skill enhancement. Adept at training students in current beauty trends and preparing them for successful careers in the beauty and fashion industry.

• Conduct professional makeup training sessions for students
• Teach basic to advanced makeup techniques including: Bridal Makeup/HD Makeup, Airbrush Makeup, Fashion & Runway Makeup, Party Makeup, Editorial & Creative Looks
• Demonstrate product knowledge, skin preparation, hygiene, and client consultation
• Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback
• Assist in workshops, seminars, fashion shows, and academy events
• Maintain classroom discipline and professional standards
• Support students in portfolio building and career guidance

Makeup Artist at Freelance (2017-11 – 2024-09)

Passionate and creative Freelance Makeup Artist with experience in bridal, fashion, party, HD, and runway makeup. Skilled in enhancing natural beauty through customized makeup looks tailored to individual styles, occasions, and skin types. Experienced in working with beauty pageants, photoshoots, special events, and professional grooming sessions.

Ability to communicate with the clients and understanding their visual requirements. Known for maintaining high standards of hygiene, professionalism, and client satisfaction while staying updated with the latest beauty trends and techniques. Dedicated to creating flawless looks that boost confidence and leave a lasting impression.

• Conducted grooming sessions for beauty pageants
• Worked with models and pageant contestants
• Experienced in student mentoring and makeup demonstrations
• Specialized in traditional, royal, and modern makeup looks
• Ability to work under pressure
• Trained in Special effects makeup using prosthetic
• Strong communication and client management skills

Delivery Program Manager (L&D) at IBM India Pvt Ltd (2009-06 – 2019-12)

Merit of taking ownership of supporting the leadership development programs for North America/Latin America/Canada region and virtual programs for Global as DPM in L&D IBM. Functioned as ISTL Program Management/Delivery Support (PM/DS) serving as point of contact for questions in general and prior to GLRT LA requests.

• Successfully worked with requestors/stakeholders to understand/support ongoing deployment of existing Learning Activities (LAs)
• Supported establishment/maintenance of Statements of Work (SOW) specific to LAs in DPM's
• Creation/maintenance of Program Master data for LAs/Programs
• Support of GLRT (Global Learning Record Track) LA Requests from 'Submit to Delivery' through 'Learning Activity Created/Changed'
• Managing costing process tasks related to offering requests
• Creating/validating learning activity change requests where required
• Engaging Fast Path/Priority Handling process when needed
• Offering deployment ownership, including awareness of offering specifications
• Working with PAs (Program Administrator) where applicable, to ensure the offering is successfully deployed and provide guidance as required
• Talent@IBM 'Offering Contact' with end-to-end ownership of the offering
• Ensured LA, delivery type and language availability for offering requests
• Secured approval from Global PM/DS Manager for Manager Approval Exceptions/Exemptions
• Learner Special Needs support (analysed/communicated with Learners/Learner Manager/LSA/Instructor as needed)
• Made timely offering go/no go decisions based on data in the 'At Risk Offering Report' and other considerations
• Communicate resulting cancellation decisions immediately via Offering Change Request to the MS

Recruitment Specialist (IBM Software Labs) at IBM India Pvt Ltd (2009-06 – 2012-04)

Sr. Recruitment Specialist / Lead Recruiter at Yahoo Web Services India Pvt. Ltd. (2006-07 – 2008-10)

Single point of contact for staffing needs of 2 business units at Yahoo India, managing hiring junior, mid and Manager Levels with a team of 3. Administered end-to-end recruitment for the assigned business units, involved in pre & post hiring activities and managing events and outstation recruitments.

• Managed both FTE, contract hiring and internal transfers
• Efficiently worked with HR and C&B heads to structure compensation package and final CTC
• Reference check, New joiner setup, Joining formalities, Induction, new employee ID Creations
• Opening new joiner bank account, Employee leave allocation, Employee loan applications, address proof letters
• Maintaining the personal files of the employees
• Served as In-charge of Exit formalities, Processing for F&F of Exit employees

Executive-HR at CLi3L e-Services Pvt. Ltd. (2004-01 – 2006-01)

• Vendor Interactions in order to meet the organizational requirements
• Maintained Trackers, Stats and Figures of recruitments on daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Developed Recruitment Methods and sourcing for filling up positions
• Ensured that the selection criteria and the procedures are followed. Also, suggesting alternative staffing options
• Recruitment Drives all over India

B.Com. in Commerce – Bangalore University (2002)

PGDM HR in Human Resources – Symbiosis (2010)

Makeup Certification in Makeup Artistry – Sculpt by Geetaa Paul (2017-04)

Makeup Certification in Makeup & Hair – Magical Makeover By Cherag Bambboat (2019-11)

Advance Cosmetology Certification in Cosmetology – Lakme Academy (powered by Aptech) (2025)