इन्तेर्विएव ऑफ़ Mrs. Sunitha Suresh Menon is a Soft Skills trainer

INTERVIEW

Today’s job market is vibrant and training the right persons for the right job is the most difficult task. Mrs. Sunitha Suresh Menon is a Soft Skills trainer who prepares candidates for airlines, BPOs, automobile industries and HR jobs. As all job profiles highly demand public interaction, appearance, dress code and communication skills she starts with their mind and body language, brushing them up with technical details and making them confident before the interview. When she turns back, she is satisfied with her achievements in the last three years. Presently she is a proprietor of Sunsmart-Center for Communication skills, Cochin .

Mrs. Sunitha Suresh Menon , Soft Skills Trainer talks to Sreeni K.R about her role, vision and future aspects of soft skills training.

Exactly what is soft skills training?

Soft skills training is all about making a prospective candidate understand the relevance of good mannerisms and etiquettes so that he/she can adjust and sustain a job or activity in a multicultural background .Soft skills also involve familiarizing the candidate on how to present and perform effectively in his work or in an interview board so that his/her employability quotient gets a finishing touch in this globalised economy.

In which areas is the training applicable?

Soft skills can be given in any area but it is effective when a candidate joins a work force. It is also very effective during career searching period as well as for job aspirants and to enhance the productivity of employees in an organization.

How long have you been working as a trainer? Share your experience?

Since 4 years I have been working as a trainer. The influx of new career and global opportunities has opened the doors in all segments of societies. I have worked as an IELTS trainer for paramedics , nurses and also developed interview skills needed for the hospitality industry.

You are preparing candidates for Airlines, BPOs, Automobile Industries and HR Jobs. What are the skills required for each job?
All the above said sectors are public interactive jobs and require candidates with good communication skills, right attitude as well as aptitude and a lot of emotional intelligence.

Today’s job market is totally vibrant. What are the qualities an employer looks for in an employee?

Yes it is. It depends on the sectors on which candidate looking for the job. But other than the technical know-how, the employer looks for candidates with good learning instincts, right attitude, good communication and ability to sustain the job. A well groomed personality is a must in any hospitality industry.

Define Personality. Does every job require Personality?

Since the subject is all about employability it would be fitting to give the definition of personality as the sum total of intelligence quotient and emotional quotient. But immediately all of us have the tendency to correlate to physical appearance as well. This is also very important.

Which is more important, personality or knowledge about the job?
Both are equally important. If both are correlated well in a person, the chances are better in today’s vibrant job field.

How do you improve the personality of people ? In which area do you train them?

Generally the communication side is taken care of. I put them through FAQs, audios, visual presentations and psychometric tests because a lot of competition prevails in the industry. All this helps to improve the personality of a person.

How do you build the confidence level in your students?

Motivating and giving them the right kind of techniques to perform.

Who is your source of inspiration?

The source of inspiration is my family. And being a family person myself, the need to guide is quite natural.

Explain your educational background?

I have done my Master’s in Counselling and Guidance.vv

इन्तेर्विएव विथ Mrs. Sunitha Suresh Menon is a Soft Skills trainer

INTERVIEW

Today’s job market is vibrant and training the right persons for the right job is the most difficult task. Mrs. Sunitha Suresh Menon is a Soft Skills trainer who prepares candidates for airlines, BPOs, automobile industries and HR jobs. As all job profiles highly demand public interaction, appearance, dress code and communication skills she starts with their mind and body language, brushing them up with technical details and making them confident before the interview. When she turns back, she is satisfied with her achievements in the last three years. Presently she is a proprietor of Sunsmart-Center for Communication skills, Cochin .

Mrs। Sunitha Suresh Menon , Soft Skills Trainer talks to Sreeni K.R about her role, vision and future aspects of soft skills training.

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Chitramathil [Longest out door Cement Mural]

- An Ambitious Project-

Longest out door mural in the world, is neglected for many unknown reasons. Chitramathil or the Wall of Cement Murals is on the walls of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady, and a small hamlet in Ernakulam District of Kerala, India and also the birthplace of Jagadguru Adi Sankaracharya. It was a masterpiece creation of artist K.K.Suresh. It is 1200x 5 ft. long, unique compound wall around university campus depicting various themes from Hindu Mythology and Puranas. It received an entry in the Limca Book of Records (ref. Pg.93) for being the longest Mural Wall.


Chitramathil at a glance:

It received an entry in the Limca Book of Records (ref. Pg.93) for being the longest Mural Wall.
The Chitramathil is the endeavor of a single artist- K.K.Suresh done by him within 66 days.
The Objective of Chitramathil is to create an understanding about the rich Indian Culture and Tradition. It is a magnificent example that 'pictures speak better than words'.
The Wall is divided into 120 units of 10ft. each. Scenes selected from Indian Mythology and Puranas are depicted on the wall- The scenes are from the life history of Adi Sankara (24 units-240 ft.), 108 karnas from Bharatha Munni's Natyasashtra (60 units-600ft.), Scenes from Kalidasas' Sakuntala (5 units-50ft.), Meghasandesha (5 units-50ft.), story of Vyasa (18 units-180 ft.), Ma Nishada (1 unit-10 ft.) etc are depicted on the Wall.
MAJOR PROJECTS AND OTHER CREATIVE WORKS:

CEMENT MURALS:

CHITRAMATHIL [Entry in the Limca Book of Records (ref. Pg.93)]



CHITRAMATHIL [1200x5FT]: The longest cement mural wall in the world is around the campus walls of Sree Sankaracharya university of Sanskrit, Kalady, Kerala [1200 X5 ft] depicts various themes from Indian puranas and Mythology, selected Scenes from life history of Adi Sankara- 108 Karnas from Bhartmuni’s Natyasashtra, Scenes from Kalidas Sakunthalam, Megha Sandesa, where each block tells of hedonistic mysteries, feudal system then exists and temples for a holy power that works with out being interpreted because also interpretation in the flux.





Cloth Sculpture: [118ft.high]: [Entry in the Limca Book of Records (ref. Pg.96)]

An 118 ft. high cloth sculpture designed by the artist wasconstructed at Adi Sankara Janmabhumi Kshetra, Kalady on the occasion of 1217th birth anniversary of Jagadguru Adi Sankara.

Yayathi (5000x4ft): is based on an eminent character from the Puranas.Narayaneeyam (1200x4ft): a drawing based on the Sanskrit literary work ‘Sreemad Narayaneeyam’ by Mepattur Narayana Bhattapader.



Mural in Sringari Temple: [400 sq ft] : The 400 sq ft of mural in sringari temple , kalady , a little hamlet on the banks of river poorna in Eranakulum district of kerala depicts the life of great philosopher Adi Sankaracharya




Murals on the wall Rishimanglam: [500x5ft]: Various themes from Puranas are selected and depicted on the walls of Chuttambalam of temple of Rishimangalam, Thiruvanthapuram.


Mahaprasthanam (107x4ft): The life history of Sri Buddha and his preaching are depicted through this work.

Saundaryalahari (116x4ft): The Saundaryalahari of Adi Sankara is depicted through the painting. Done in two parts- the 1st part illustrates the tantric slokas in 25 paintings and. the 2nd part explains the spiritual works in black & white.

SANGEETHA SADAS (52x4FT): MURAL PAINTING ATMUSCAT.HOTEL (AN UNDERTAKING OF KTDC, GOVT.OF KERALA). IT DEPICTS THE CULTURAL LIFE AT THE COURT OF HISHIGHNESS MAHARAJA SWATI TIRUNAL
.


Rukminiswayamavaram (100x4ft.): It illustrates the romantic life of Sri.Krishna and Rukmini.


Kumarasambhavam (100x4ft): It illustrates the masterpiece literary work of Kalidasa.

Santhiyatnam (16x10ft): Paves light into the hardships and sufferings caused by war.

Kanalukal (100x4ft): Is a black & white painting based on the IndianIndependence Movement.
. Mural work (24 ft.): done at the branch of Bank of India, Guruvayoor.Mural work (65 ft.): done at the branch of Bank of India, Chelakkara, Thrissur.
.Mural work (24ft.): done at the Alangad branch of BOI, Aluva.Mural work (80ft.): done at the Udyogmandal branch of BOI, Kochi.

Randamoozham: is a collection of paintings based on theNovel‘Randammoozham’ by Jnanapith award winner Sri. M.T. Vasudevan Nair.



A profile of the artist:

At first glance Sri K.K Suresh’s painting appears to be idyllic with their certain figures spread out on a space less background using five traditional colours of keala mural paintings. Over the years K.K.Suresh, an Indian artist has participated and strived towards the development of Kerala traditional styleBut looks are deceiving and decisive. His pictures depict great knowledge of Indian philosophy and various changes in the form of earth drawn from past, present and future. It is said that in the beginning there was the word- but in K.K Suresh mural painting the very existing of life beings from a single point called [bindu] and the inner secret behind the surface shift from form to form. He has contributed to our tradition with his extra ordinary creativity. Suresh’s paintings are impressive and carry with it a flow of our tradition and culture. The themes of his paintings are mostly based on subjects from Indian Puranas and Ithisas[History]. While subject matter is noteworthy of our tradition and culture his use of Kerala traditional mural style complements the artwork.Now, mythology is not the only thing the artist focuses on. His versatility and creativity can be remarkably found in numerous paintings he did over the years.


Born in 1962 at Velur Village, Thrissur District, Kerala he done his Post Graduate Diploma in Drawing and Painting from Govt. Institute of Fine Arts, Thrissur, Kerala, he honed his skills in Mural Painting under the tutelage of Sri. Mammiyoor Krishnan Kutty Nair. Joined Guruvayoor Devaswom Mural Painting Institute asInstructor he worked for five years and then joined as a head of the department of fine arts Sree Sankaracharya university of Sanskrit, Kalady, Kerala. .








BIO-DATA OF K.K.SURESH


NAME: K.K. SURESH
DATE OF BIRTH: 20-4-1962
DESIGNATION: LECTURER IN MURAL PAINTING.DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF PAINTING, SREE SANKARACHARYAUNIVERSITY OF SANSKRIT, KALADY, ERNAKULAM, AND KERALA-683574.ART EDUCATION: POST DIPLOMA INDRAWING &PAINTING,GOVT. FINE ARTS COLLEGE, THRISSUR.
TRADITIONAL SCHOLAR IN MURAL PAINTING.EXPERIENCE IN TEACHING: INSTRUCTOR IN MURAL PAINTING AT GURUVAYOOR DEVASWOM MURAL PAINTING INSTITUTE, GURUVAYOOR.


AWARDS:


HIGHLY COMMENDABLE CERTIFICATE IN THE 16THSTATE EXHIBITION OF ART, 1984.
(KERALA LALITHA KALA ACADEMY): GOLD MEDAL IN INTER-NATIONAL EXHIBITIONOF ART HELD AS PARTOF ‘AMRITVARSHINI-50’CELEBRATIONS HELD ATKOCHI IN THE YEAR 2003.
HONOURED BY: ‘BHARATHAM’ A CULTURALORGANISATION BASED AT THRISSUR, KERALA.


Other Particulars
LIMCA BOOK OF RECORD: RECEIVED Double Entry in the LIMCA BOOK OF ECORD 2006. ONE FOR LONGEST OUTDOORS CEMENT MURAL WALL(PG.93), FOR TALLEST CLOTH SCULPTURE (PG.96).
PRESENTED MURAL WORK: TO SRI A.P.J.ABDUL KALAM ON HISVISIT TO KALADY ON 29TH JULY 2005.

ART CONSULTANT: OF KALADY AREADEVELOPMENTAUTHORITY (KADA). EXHIBITIONS:

ONE MAN SHOW

Conducted at PALM BEACH HOTEL, Abu Dhabi in APRIL 2003. Conducted at ASHOKA HOTEL, DELHI in JUNE 2004.Conducted at Kuala Lumpur & ALACCA in EC 2004.
Conducted at HOLIDAY INN, KING CROSS ROAD, LONDON,in NOV.2005.




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लोंगेस्त समेंत मुरल इन थे वर्ल्ड- चित्रमथिल.

Chitramathil [Longest out door Cement Mural]

- An Ambitious Project-

Longest out door mural in the world, is neglected for many unknown reasons. Chitramathil or the Wall of Cement Murals is on the walls of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady, and a small hamlet in Ernakulam District of Kerala, India and also the birthplace of Jagadguru Adi Sankaracharya. It was a masterpiece creation of artist K.K.Suresh. It is 1200x 5 ft. long, unique compound wall around university campus depicting various themes from Hindu Mythology and Puranas. It received an entry in the Limca Book of Records (ref. Pg.93) for being the longest Mural Wall.


Chitramathil at a glance:

It received an entry in the Limca Book of Records (ref. Pg.93) for being the longest Mural Wall.
The Chitramathil is the endeavor of a single artist- K.K.Suresh done by him within 66 days.
The Objective of Chitramathil is to create an understanding about the rich Indian Culture and Tradition. It is a magnificent example that 'pictures speak better than words'.
The Wall is divided into 120 units of 10ft. each. Scenes selected from Indian Mythology and Puranas are depicted on the wall- The scenes are from the life history of Adi Sankara (24 units-240 ft.), 108 karnas from Bharatha Munni's Natyasashtra (60 units-600ft.), Scenes from Kalidasas' Sakuntala (5 units-50ft.), Meghasandesha (5 units-50ft.), story of Vyasa (18 units-180 ft.), Ma Nishada (1 unit-10 ft.) etc are depicted on the Wall.

MAJOR PROJECTS AND OTHER CREATIVE WORKS:

CEMENT MURALS:

CHITRAMATHIL [Entry in the Limca Book of Records (ref. Pg.93)]



CHITRAMATHIL [1200x5FT]: The longest cement mural wall in the world is around the campus walls of Sree Sankaracharya university of Sanskrit, Kalady, Kerala [1200 X5 ft] depicts various themes from Indian puranas and Mythology, selected Scenes from life history of Adi Sankara- 108 Karnas from Bhartmuni’s Natyasashtra, Scenes from Kalidas Sakunthalam, Megha Sandesa, where each block tells of hedonistic mysteries, feudal system then exists and temples for a holy power that works with out being interpreted because also interpretation in the flux.

Chitramathil-Longest out door cement Murals in the world

Chitramathil [Longest out door Cement Mural]

- An Ambitious Project-

Longest out door mural in the world, is neglected for many unknown reasons. Chitramathil or the Wall of Cement Murals is on the walls of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady, and a small hamlet in Ernakulam District of Kerala, India and also the birthplace of Jagadguru Adi Sankaracharya. It was a masterpiece creation of artist K.K.Suresh. It is 1200x 5 ft. long, unique compound wall around university campus depicting various themes from Hindu Mythology and Puranas. It received an entry in the Limca Book of Records (ref. Pg.93) for being the longest Mural Wall.


Chitramathil at a glance:

It received an entry in the Limca Book of Records (ref. Pg.93) for being the longest Mural Wall.
The Chitramathil is the endeavor of a single artist- K.K.Suresh done by him within 66 days.
The Objective of Chitramathil is to create an understanding about the rich Indian Culture and Tradition. It is a magnificent example that 'pictures speak better than words'.
The Wall is divided into 120 units of 10ft. each. Scenes selected from Indian Mythology and Puranas are depicted on the wall- The scenes are from the life history of Adi Sankara (24 units-240 ft.), 108 karnas from Bharatha Munni's Natyasashtra (60 units-600ft.), Scenes from Kalidasas' Sakuntala (5 units-50ft.), Meghasandesha (5 units-50ft.), story of Vyasa (18 units-180 ft.), Ma Nishada (1 unit-10 ft.) etc are depicted on the Wall.
MAJOR PROJECTS AND OTHER CREATIVE WORKS:

CEMENT MURALS:

CHITRAMATHIL [Entry in the Limca Book of Records (ref. Pg.93)]



CHITRAMATHIL [1200x5FT]: The longest cement mural wall in the world is around the campus walls of Sree Sankaracharya university of Sanskrit, Kalady, Kerala [1200 X5 ft] depicts various themes from Indian puranas and Mythology, selected Scenes from life history of Adi Sankara- 108 Karnas from Bhartmuni’s Natyasashtra, Scenes from Kalidas Sakunthalam, Megha Sandesa, where each block tells of hedonistic mysteries, feudal system then exists and temples for a holy power that works with out being interpreted because also interpretation in the flux.





Cloth Sculpture: [118ft.high]: [Entry in the Limca Book of Records (ref. Pg.96)]

An 118 ft. high cloth sculpture designed by the artist wasconstructed at Adi Sankara Janmabhumi Kshetra, Kalady on the occasion of 1217th birth anniversary of Jagadguru Adi Sankara.

Yayathi (5000x4ft): is based on an eminent character from the Puranas.Narayaneeyam (1200x4ft): a drawing based on the Sanskrit literary work ‘Sreemad Narayaneeyam’ by Mepattur Narayana Bhattapader.



Mural in Sringari Temple: [400 sq ft] : The 400 sq ft of mural in sringari temple , kalady , a little hamlet on the banks of river poorna in Eranakulum district of kerala depicts the life of great philosopher Adi Sankaracharya




Murals on the wall Rishimanglam: [500x5ft]: Various themes from Puranas are selected and depicted on the walls of Chuttambalam of temple of Rishimangalam, Thiruvanthapuram.


Mahaprasthanam (107x4ft): The life history of Sri Buddha and his preaching are depicted through this work.

Saundaryalahari (116x4ft): The Saundaryalahari of Adi Sankara is depicted through the painting. Done in two parts- the 1st part illustrates the tantric slokas in 25 paintings and. the 2nd part explains the spiritual works in black & white.

SANGEETHA SADAS (52x4FT): MURAL PAINTING ATMUSCAT.HOTEL (AN UNDERTAKING OF KTDC, GOVT.OF KERALA). IT DEPICTS THE CULTURAL LIFE AT THE COURT OF HISHIGHNESS MAHARAJA SWATI TIRUNAL
.


Rukminiswayamavaram (100x4ft.): It illustrates the romantic life of Sri.Krishna and Rukmini.


Kumarasambhavam (100x4ft): It illustrates the masterpiece literary work of Kalidasa.

Santhiyatnam (16x10ft): Paves light into the hardships and sufferings caused by war.

Kanalukal (100x4ft): Is a black & white painting based on the IndianIndependence Movement.
. Mural work (24 ft.): done at the branch of Bank of India, Guruvayoor.Mural work (65 ft.): done at the branch of Bank of India, Chelakkara, Thrissur.
.Mural work (24ft.): done at the Alangad branch of BOI, Aluva.Mural work (80ft.): done at the Udyogmandal branch of BOI, Kochi.

Randamoozham: is a collection of paintings based on theNovel‘Randammoozham’ by Jnanapith award winner Sri. M.T. Vasudevan Nair.



A profile of the artist:

At first glance Sri K.K Suresh’s painting appears to be idyllic with their certain figures spread out on a space less background using five traditional colours of keala mural paintings. Over the years K.K.Suresh, an Indian artist has participated and strived towards the development of Kerala traditional styleBut looks are deceiving and decisive. His pictures depict great knowledge of Indian philosophy and various changes in the form of earth drawn from past, present and future. It is said that in the beginning there was the word- but in K.K Suresh mural painting the very existing of life beings from a single point called [bindu] and the inner secret behind the surface shift from form to form. He has contributed to our tradition with his extra ordinary creativity. Suresh’s paintings are impressive and carry with it a flow of our tradition and culture. The themes of his paintings are mostly based on subjects from Indian Puranas and Ithisas[History]. While subject matter is noteworthy of our tradition and culture his use of Kerala traditional mural style complements the artwork.Now, mythology is not the only thing the artist focuses on. His versatility and creativity can be remarkably found in numerous paintings he did over the years.


Born in 1962 at Velur Village, Thrissur District, Kerala he done his Post Graduate Diploma in Drawing and Painting from Govt. Institute of Fine Arts, Thrissur, Kerala, he honed his skills in Mural Painting under the tutelage of Sri. Mammiyoor Krishnan Kutty Nair. Joined Guruvayoor Devaswom Mural Painting Institute asInstructor he worked for five years and then joined as a head of the department of fine arts Sree Sankaracharya university of Sanskrit, Kalady, Kerala. .








BIO-DATA OF K.K.SURESH


NAME: K.K. SURESH
DATE OF BIRTH: 20-4-1962
DESIGNATION: LECTURER IN MURAL PAINTING.DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF PAINTING, SREE SANKARACHARYAUNIVERSITY OF SANSKRIT, KALADY, ERNAKULAM, AND KERALA-683574.ART EDUCATION: POST DIPLOMA INDRAWING &PAINTING,GOVT. FINE ARTS COLLEGE, THRISSUR.
TRADITIONAL SCHOLAR IN MURAL PAINTING.EXPERIENCE IN TEACHING: INSTRUCTOR IN MURAL PAINTING AT GURUVAYOOR DEVASWOM MURAL PAINTING INSTITUTE, GURUVAYOOR.


AWARDS:


HIGHLY COMMENDABLE CERTIFICATE IN THE 16THSTATE EXHIBITION OF ART, 1984.
(KERALA LALITHA KALA ACADEMY): GOLD MEDAL IN INTER-NATIONAL EXHIBITIONOF ART HELD AS PARTOF ‘AMRITVARSHINI-50’CELEBRATIONS HELD ATKOCHI IN THE YEAR 2003.
HONOURED BY: ‘BHARATHAM’ A CULTURALORGANISATION BASED AT THRISSUR, KERALA.


Other Particulars
LIMCA BOOK OF RECORD: RECEIVED Double Entry in the LIMCA BOOK OF ECORD 2006. ONE FOR LONGEST OUTDOORS CEMENT MURAL WALL(PG.93), FOR TALLEST CLOTH SCULPTURE (PG.96).
PRESENTED MURAL WORK: TO SRI A.P.J.ABDUL KALAM ON HISVISIT TO KALADY ON 29TH JULY 2005.

ART CONSULTANT: OF KALADY AREADEVELOPMENTAUTHORITY (KADA). EXHIBITIONS:

ONE MAN SHOW

Conducted at PALM BEACH HOTEL, Abu Dhabi in APRIL 2003. Conducted at ASHOKA HOTEL, DELHI in JUNE 2004.Conducted at Kuala Lumpur & ALACCA in EC 2004.
Conducted at HOLIDAY INN, KING CROSS ROAD, LONDON,in NOV.2005.