TUSHAR BAGDA
*** ******* ******, ****** ****, NJ 07306
347-***-**** ******@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY____________________________________________________________
Experienced and talented MBA educated professional with versatile
experience in the financial, media, non-profit and automotive
industries seeking a challenging position that would enhance my
analytical and research skills while leveraging my career growth as
well as the successful growth of the organization.
CORE
COMPETENCIES________________________________________________________________
. Proficient in SPSS and MS Office, including Excel, Access,
PowerPoint, Word and Visio
. Excellent writing, oral communication and analytical skills
. Strong organizational and multitasking skills
. Attentive, skillful and detail oriented
. Hard working and Energetic in both a self-motivated or team
setting
. Fluent in English and Swahili; Conversational in Hindi
EXPERIENCE__________________________________________________________________
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2010 KATZ MEDIA GROUP
Research Intern, Continental Research Group New York, NY
. Analyzed Nielsen ratings, MRI data and other quantitative factors to
study trends in Katz's television markets in order to give
recommendations to sales staff countrywide
. Completed detailed market overviews with data from primary and
secondary resources
. Used various databases such as WrapOvernights, WrapSweeps, Squadview
and CM Viewer to gather and analyze relevant data
. Extracted, analyzed and applied information from MRI to track consumer
behavior in various regional and national sports and television
specials sales presentations
2009 ELMSTOCK TEA USA New
York, NY
Fordham
University Management Consulting Program
. Worked as a vital part of a group of 5 members with the client during
the course of a semester
. Planned, developed and presented a comprehensive marketing strategy to
the management team
. Nominated for Fordham Consulting Team of The Year Award
2007-08 SUPERB SPARES & HARDWARE LIMITED Nairobi, Kenya
Sales Director
. Led a team of four salesmen selling and promoting motor vehicle parts
countrywide, increasing sales by 70% within 3 months
. Developed and implemented national marketing promotions and projects
. Successfully oversaw data migration into the Sage DacEasy inventory
control and accounting system
. Negotiated prices and terms of contract with clients and enhanced
customer satisfaction
2006-07 CAPITALSOURCE FINANCE, LLC Chevy Chase, MD
Account Executive, Corporate Finance Group
. Maintained on a day-to-day basis a portfolio of client accounts worth
US$307 Million
. Worked as an integral part of a team of 10 Account Executives to
ensure timely project completion and excellent client satisfaction in
a fast paced, deadline driven environment
. Analyzed client memos and loan documents as part of the due diligence
process
. Managed borrower payments and issued monthly client account statements
. Prepared financial spreads, reports and records by collecting,
analyzing and summarizing client account information
. Supported financial integrity by researching and reconciling
discrepancies, auditing and verifying documents, following internal
controls, understanding and monitoring loan documents to ensure
compliance
2006 ECOVENTURES INTERNATIONAL Washington, DC
Program Services Intern
. Researched and compiled project statistics and particulars for funding
proposals and future publishing
. Developed and managed a database of environmental businesses,
projects, technologies and support organizations
. Translated documents from Swahili to English
2005 ORTHOSPOT INC. Rockville, MD
Summer Intern
. Streamlined the process of monthly revenue, payroll and product sales
and purchases.
. Attained 20% cost benefit by resolving clients concerns of late
shipments and opened communication lines to improve customer
satisfaction
TUSHAR BAGDA
155 Baldwin Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306
347-***-**** ******@*****.***
2003 BAGDA'S AUTO SPARES LIMITED Nairobi, Kenya
Inventory and Business Project Assistant
. Built and managed a company website used to educate, advertise
and sell to customers
. Remodeled stock taking and inventory control methods and
processes to significantly increase speed and
efficiency
. Assisted a staff of 20 handling sales, inventory, information
technology and quality assessment
2002 AMHAR GEM CENTRE (KENYA) LIMITED Nairobi, Kenya
Business Support Manager
. Negotiated and coordinated purchase and export of semi-precious
gemstones globally
. Communicated regularly and established business relationships with
foreign and local buyers
. Created a computerized inventory control system to keep track of
purchases and exports
EDUCATION___________________________________________________________________
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Fordham University, New York, NY American University, Washington, DC
Major: MBA in Marketing and Major: B.S. in Management
Communications & Media Management G.P.A.: 3.52 Cum Laude
G.P.A.: 3.74 Bachelor of Science May 2006
MBA Aug 2010
ADDITIONAL
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. School of Business' Dean's list
. Vice-President, South Asian Student Association at American University
. Member, Undergraduate Business Association
. Member, Fordham Asian Business Network
. Member, Media and Entertainment Alliance
. Member, Fordham Marketing Society
. Rotary Youth and Team Leadership Award in 2002