Rishab Manocha

RISHAB MANOCHA

Date of birth:  21 July 1977

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT:

Sep 2015-till date

Associate Professor(Continuing Education Programme)

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Hauz Khas, Green Park, Delhi

• Illustrator and Design Coordinator as part of the Continuing Education program for Post-graduate students.
• Delivering lectures, seminars and tutorials in the Leather Department
• Developing and implementing new methods of Fashion Illustration and Design Ideology to reflect changes in the ·  Visual Communication Industry

July 2017-till date

Visiting Lecturer

Amity University, Greater Noida,

Taking the following subjects:

• Fashion Marketing and Merchandising
• Computer Aided Design (Adobe Photoshop)
• Fashion Art Illustration
• Fashion Model Drawing
• Fashion Forecasting
• Global Fashion
• Element of Design

Member of the Academic Board

Jaipur National University, Jagatpura, Jaipur, Rajasthan

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

March 2013-March 2014

Senior Lecturer (Bsc. Fashion Design) Amity University, NH 8, Kantkalwar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 303007

• Delivering lectures, seminars and tutorials
• Developing and implementing new methods of teaching to reflect changes in the Apparel Industry
• Designing, preparing and developing teaching materials
• Assessing students' Formative and Summative coursework
• Setting and marking examinations
• Supporting students through a pastoral/advisory role
• Undertaking personal research projects and actively contributing to the institution's research profile
• Writing up research and preparing it for publication;
• Supervising students' research activities;
• Completing continuous professional development (CPD) and participating in staff training activities;
• Representing the institution at professional conferences and seminars, and contributing to these as necessary;
• Establishing collaborative links outside the university with industrial, commercial and public organisations.

 April 2011-March 2013

Assistant Professor & Course Leader(BA Hons-Fashion Design Program)

Pearl Academy, Riico Industrial Area, Kukas, Jaipur, India

• To lead and co-ordinate the BA Hons Program in Fashion Design.
• To contribute as required to the delivery of the BA program.
• To constantly liaise with Course Coordinators and class teachers in the successful execution of Course related activities.
• To assess, record and report on students’ progress.
• To monitor and ensure the quality of course provision and contribute to other aspects of quality assurance procedures, including Teaching and Learning developments.
• To attend and contribute to course, departmental and Faculty meetings, including examination boards.
• To engage in scholarly activity and research, and maintain a good understanding of contemporary developments within the Industry.
• To undertake any other duties and responsibilities, commensurate with the grade of the post, properly agreed upon by the Director

November 2009-April 2011

Centre Head

International Institute of Fashion Design(INIFD) IInd Floor, Raja Ram Kumar Plaza, 75 Hazratganj, India Lucknow-226001

• Assures implementation of INIFD system policies and procedures.
• Plan , control & efficiently managing the daily operations
• Reviews building-level media policies and procedures.
• Responsible to develop curriculum & advise teachers to incorporate updated curriculum into the instructional program.
• Interprets the course program to the students and parents.
• Recruit & recommend qualified, educational personnel for employment as the need arises.
• Provides opportunities to personnel to continue professional growth.
• Plan & and control budgets, ensure that monthly allocated funds are spent judiciously.
• Confer with the education-coordinator in regularly evaluating the course structure.
• Ensures appropriate evaluation of the final examinations in the presence of specialists.
• Establishes a working relationship with the media and press to generate INIFD publicity.

EDUCATION:

To commence from July 2017

PhD (Management) Sharda University, Noida

January 2014 – January 2016

MBA (Design Management) Jaipur National University, Jaipur, Rajasthan

Sep 2001 –  July 2005

BA Hons, Central Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design, London

• Fashion Design (Women’s wear)
• Costume Design
• Illustration
• Computer Aided Design (Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dream weaver)

Jul 2008

Post-graduate Diploma in Information Technology and E-Commerce

British Institute of Technology and E-Commerce, London

• Software Technology
• Computer Aided Design
• Web-designing

Sep 2005 – Sep 2007

2 year PG Certificate in Business Administration

Cromwell College, London

• Business Studies
• International Management

December 2013

Certificate Program

• University  of East Anglia, United Kingdom

The Secret Power of Brands

June 2013

Certificate Program

• University of Southampton ,United Kingdom

Web science: how the web is changing the world

December 2013

Certificate Program

• University of Warwick, United Kingdom

The mind is flat: the shocking shallowness of human psychology

December 2013

Certificate Program

• Laureate International Universities  

Laureate Faculty in the XXI Century

August 2012

Certificate Program

Laureate International Universities

• Collaborative Learning

October 2012

Certificate Program

Laureate International Universities

• Case Study Methodology

July 1996 – July 1998

2 year Diploma

Pearl Academy of Fashion, New Delhi

• Illustration
• History of Costume

1992–1996

GCSE & A-Levels      68%

La Martiniere College ,Lucknow, India

Subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History and Hindi

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT:

July 2004 – July 2009

SEN (Special Educational Needs) Teacher

Hammersmith & Fulham Council, London, United Kingdom

Aug 2004 – July 2009

Freelance Designer

Threadmill Clothing Ltd. Park Royal, London

May 2006 – May 2007

Supply Teaching Assistant

International Teachers Network(Itn), Boston Road, London, United Kingdom

May 2003 – June 2004

Residential Support Worker

Residential Care Group Mulberry, 1b Blackhorse Lane, Croydon, LONDON United Kingdom

June 2003 – Nov 2003

Contract Support Worker

Greenwich Council Social Services, Plumstead, London, United Kingdom

June 2003 – Nov 2003

Customer Support Offices

Marks & Spencer Plc. Per Una Department (Women’s wear) Oxford Street, London, United Kingdom

Sep 2000 – Sep 2001       

Fashion Design Lecturer

Delhi College of Fashion 87, M.G. Marg, Hazratganj, Lucknow - 226 001, India.

Sep 1999 – Sep 2000       

Fashion Design Lecturer

Deakins Academy of Design, Rahimnagar Crossing, Lucknow, India

July 1999 – Sep 2001       

Director

Vanitas Collections. Lucknow, India

Sep 1997 – June 1999      

Fashion Design Lecturer

Hyderabad Institute of Fashion Technology D3 Huda Complex Secunderabad

Opp. SBI, AC Guards, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh,India

Sep 1997 – June 1999      

Chief Designer

Hyderabad Apparels Pvt. Ltd.

D3 Huda Complex Secunderabad Opp. SBI, AC Guards, Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh, India