MANALI DESAI

A well presented business professional with expertise in the area of event and project

MOBILE

+1 (213) 400 - 4575 management. A self starter, goal oriented and hard working individual with e ellent

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communication and negotiation skills. Known for thriving in dynamic, high-pressure

EMAIL

environments.

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Currently seeking a position in a fast-paced environment that offers the opportunity to apply

my creative skills and abilities that will contribute in the tremendous growth of the

organization.

EDUCATION

Santa Clara, CA Project & Program Management

Apr 15 - Current UCSC Extension Santa Clara

Hayward, CA Wedding Planner Certificate Program

California State University East Bay

Jan 15 - May 15

Post Graduation Diploma in Financial Management

Matunga, Mumbai

Welingkar Institute of Management Development

May 09- July 10

Bachelors in Accounting and Finance

Andheri, Mumbai

M.K.Sanghvi College

July 06- May 09

EXPERIENCE

Planned, coordinated, promoted and executed one of the biggest events showcasing

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Event Planner

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Indian culture in San Francisco with more than 10000 attendees

WomenNow TV

Feb 15 - Jun 15 Facilitated communication with professionals including venue management, insurance

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company, contractors, photographers and equipment rentals to ensure efficient running

of the even t.

Negotiated and managed contracts with vendors to ensure that the cost of the event

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remains under the pre-determined budget

Supervised and trained other volunteers so that all the operations and duties were

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executed smoothly.

Accounts Executive Prepared monthly statements by collecting data and analyzing and investigating

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HDFC information and trends.

Feb 11 - Dec 12 ● Verified financial reports by running performance analysis software program.

● Assisted the auditors in conducting field audits by providing them with accurate and

relevant data.

Store Manager Oversaw all aspects of operations including purchasing, merchandising and customer

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The Loot Retail Store .

service for the departmental store with more than 20 employees

Aug 09 - Apr 10 ● Analyzed sales figures, improved the accuracy of sales forecasts, made key decisions

about stock level and stock control that led to 30% increase in sales.

● Promoted the store using social media, advertisements and talking about it in local

community.

Branch Manager Organized/delivered classroom and coursework materials, homework assignments and

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Raj Computers .

handouts to students on MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Sep 07 - May 08 Counseled and educated students to take up appropriate courses which would enhance

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their skills and career prospects

● Prepared Course Exam Certificates for the students on successful completion of the

course.

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