Rishal Gambhir
Richmond Hill ON L4B 3J3
Phone:416-***-****
******.*******@*****.***
Value Proposition
Dynamic individual with strong statistical background
Self-Starter who is excellent at building and maintaining relationships
Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
Strong business acumen; ability to read and interpret complex market reports and analytical tools
Vast amount of extra-curricular involvement in attaining leadership positions requiring immense interaction with peers while delegating tasks among large groups of members
A Positive “can do” attitude giving “above and beyond” discretionary effort
Responsible and well organized in ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and accordingly
Excellent computer skills, including MS Office in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Education
University of Guelph Marketing Management - Bachelor of Commerce (Honors Program) Graduated Class 2016
Work Includes: Completion of courses enrolled, community service, extra-curricular involvement, completion of provincial required assessments
Bayview Secondary School, Richmond Hill, ON, 2008-2012
Secondary Education Diploma, Post-Secondary Graduate
Work Experience
Ipsos North America
Market Research Analyst Full Time 2017
Contributed to business development with assistance on proposals and engagement with clients.
Coordinated and managed survey research projects, within timelines and budgets, including working closely with colleagues in our Operations groups to oversee all operational components of projects (online survey programming, sample management, data processing and coding
Worked with clients on questionnaire design and analysis planning
Analyzed and interpreted survey results drafting highly visual client reports/presentations that deliver key performance metrics that are actionable/insightful
Developed an understanding of our clients’ business issues and the different industries
Maintained and strengthened client relationships through exceptional service and consultation
Writing and developing stories with data (market research, media research social sciences, consumer insights)
Questionnaire design, sampling approaches, and tabulation planning
Detailed knowledge and experience with SPSS
HR Strategies Consulting
Office Assistant/ Research Sales Analyst
Summer 2010 – 2016
Served as an advisor for marketing strategies for this HR and Technology Consulting firm
Handled customer inquiries, complaints, billing questions and payment extensions and service requests
Responsible for day to day financial transactions including banking, balance A/P & A/R report productions
Maintained and updated all client files
Coordinated interview schedules and training sessions
Created sales evaluation reports based on collected data
Presented sales reports to company managers, directors, and/or CEOs
Suggested adjustments and revisions to promotional strategies to improve sales and profitability
Collected data from sales reports for analysis
Developed methods and strategies for assessing large amounts of data
Closely studied past sales data to determine trends in productivity
Conducted research into competitive companies and the surrounding market
Assisted in designing promotional materials
Attended and participated in sales strategy meetings
Wireless Wave
Sales Associate Summer 2015
Worked in partnership with Sales Managers and team members to maximize store sales
Established trusting relationships with customers and coworkers
Provided customers with superior knowledge of all the product lines and services available
Guided customers through decision making on what product best fits their needs and close the sale
Provided follow up service and guidance
MCSS
Project Coordinator (Co-op) Internship Full Tme 2012-2014
(OPS) The Social Services Solutions Modernization Project (SSSMP) is a multi-year project, led by the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services, to enhance the delivery of social assistance through technology and business renewal (SAMS) CURAM Software
Tested data pre-go-live and post-go-live to determine project readiness
Reported defects through bug tracking software
Re-tested to ensure bugs had been fixed
Worked in depth with Microsoft Excel to test data
Quality Optical
Retail Sales and Service Representative Part Time Contract Summer 2010
Assisted Customers in selection of products they wished to purchase while informing them about the inventory
Repaired optical products that did not involve machinery only permitting licensed personnel to operate
Maintained an appealing environment within the store by cleaning and setting up advertisements
Achievements/ Extra Curricular Involvement
Bayview Secondary DECA Executive Member- Largest Business Competitions Association in Canada with clubs in many high schools across the nation
Students Taking Action Now Darfur (STAND) Executive- Organized conferences and fundraisers informing students about the situation in Darfur, while raising money for aid to be sent there
L.I.F.E Skillbuilder- Leadership Conference where students from Bayview Secondary participate in a series of leadership activities organized and conducted by skillbuilders
Selected member of the Squash Ontario Gold Medal Event
Drama Club Executive Director and Stage Lighting Production
Bayview School Equality Conference Delegate
Community Involvement
Coach Sports Teams at Elementary and High Schools (2007 - 2011)
Volunteer at Homeless shelter in Toronto (2006)
Volunteer at Indian Cultural Festival held at the Harbour Front, Toronto (2006)
Volunteered at Heart and Stroke Rally, Maple (2007)