LAKSHMI SRINIVASAN
**** ********* ***** ***** 812-***-****
Columbus, IN 47203 ***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
Integrate my business management, communication and proven people oriented skills and
leadership abilities along with my work experience in Human Resources Management positions
where I can contribute and grow with the organization.
EDUCATION:
MBA - Indiana University (GPA – 3.74/4) May 2011
Relevant Courses: Developing Strategic Capabilities, Organizational Development, Operations
Management, Financial Management, IT Management, Human Resources Management,
Strategic Marketing, International Business Management, Business Simulation Game & Ethics
& Leadership.
M.A., Master’s in Arts, India May 1997
B.A., Bachelor in Arts, India May 1994
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Created a marketing proposal for Indiana University International Campus at Indonesia-
IUICI (fall 2009, MBA program)
• Analyzed and developed market product mix
• Created a marketing budget, and product growth strategies
Strategic Project for Legal Aid District Eleven (50l(c) 3):
• Used six sigma methodologies for Voice of Customer (VOC) by interviewing staff,
executive director, attorneys, and other stakeholders.
• Created the AS-IS process map and recommended optimizations for increased
efficiencies.
• Proposed the short range and long range plans to the board of directors by strategically
evaluating the Organizational Development, Operations, Information Technology,
Marketing, and Funding functions
Business Strategy Simulation Game:
I successfully played the role of a Chief Marketing Officer in a hypothetical footwear
manufacturing company by effectively carrying out the decision making aspects affecting
production, distribution, marketing, sales forecasting, celebrity endorsements, internet marketing
and private label operations, and finance.
LEADERSHIP ROLES:
Head of the HSSI (50l(c)3 not-for-profit organization) Cultural Committee:
As the leader of the cultural committee of the HSSI, I organize traditional Indian classical music
and dance classes for the children of the Indian Diaspora in Columbus and surrounding
Communities.
Active Member of the finance Committee of HSSI:
I am responsible for tracking the net revenues from the cultural activities conducted by the
cultural committee, review income and expenses at the monthly committee meetings, plan fund
raising activities.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Lead Teacher and Teaching Assistant at North Star Montessori June 2004-May 2009
• Developed clear and unambiguous expectations of student performance in collaboration
with fellow teachers
• Developed common tasks and evaluation rubrics with fellow teachers
• Worked with parents to provide student feedback and ways to support student learning
• Direct responsibility of students in the classroom
• Prepared curriculum for the classes and planned age specific projects
• Initiated and led co-curricular activities
Tax Specialist
H&R Block, Columbus, IN Nov2005-Apr2007
Tax Associate
H&R Block, Columbus, IN Nov2002-Apr2004
• Responsibilities include filing income tax returns for clients.
• Provide financial advice to clients
• Maintain client retention
• Educate clients and update with the changes in the tax return policies.
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING:
Certified in Information Technology- National Institute of Information Technology, India
H&R Block Tax Course Certification- Columbus, IN, USA