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Summit, NJ, 07901 *************@*****.*** 908-***-****(C)
U.S. Citizen
Results-driven leader with extensive management and administrative experience eager to contribute in maximizing financial and operational performance as a key team member.
Ten years of client-facing experience, business management and strong administrative skills.
U.S. citizen with global experience, relocated back to the U.S
EDUCATION
EXECUTIVE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (EMBA) Expected Graduation: May 2017
Rutgers University
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) April 2006
Indian Institute of Planning and Management, Pune, India GPA 4.0
(Affiliated with International Management Institute, Brussels, Belgium)
Major: Human Resources (HR)
BACHELORS OF COMMERCE (BS) April 2003
Pune University, India
Major: Accounting, International Economics
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Founder of Three Specialized Stores, Pune, India 2004- 2015
Director
Pets N’ Garden
Pets Corner
International Foods
Key Achievements:
Conducted extensive market research to identify customer demands in under-served market segments for the pet industry and international food market.
Based on research, raised capital and successfully ran three retail locations.
Achieved 900% growth in revenue over a period of 10 years.
Built a large repeat customer base of over 200 customers.
Increased product awareness through targeted interaction with customer base using web presence, social networking, and personal interactions.
Optimized supply chain to improve bottom line by 25%.
Recruited, trained and managed a staff of 9 across various roles and locations.
Designed and maintained documents in excel for business management.
Received “Pedigree Preferred” Award from Pedigree for 3 years in a row (One of the top5 businesses out of a total of 250 in Pune, India).
Door Step School (NGO), Pune, India 2010 – 2014
Part-time Consultant
Key Achievements:
Prepared expense reports for over 25 funding partners using Microsoft Excel.
Prepared qualitative reports for over 25 funding partners using Microsoft Word.
Work involved tight coordination among diverse teams, data gathering and data representation.
Financial and qualitative reports were the backbone of maintaining excellent relationship with funding partners thereby ensuring continuity of the funding year after year.
Learned to work in a non-structured environment which is typical to a NGO.
M. P. Enterprises & Associates Ltd, Pune, India 2001
Summer Trainee
Key Achievement:
Carried out a customer satisfaction survey by preparing a suitable questionnaire and by carrying out the survey by visiting the customers or through telephonic interviews.
SKILLS
Schedule Management Vendor Management
Administration and Logistics Staff Management
Time Management Microsoft Office Proficiency
Customer Relations and Service Calendar Management
AWARDS AND CERTIFICATES
Winner, Competition at IIPM, “Amaze 2004” on Conflict Management
Certificate of Appreciation during undergraduate studies
Coursera, Online Course in Corporate Finance Essentials, Completed with Distinction
Coursera, Online Course in Supply Chain Management, Completed with Distinction
Z interactive Learning Systems Limited, Online Course in Business Interaction and Communication Skills
DINA Institute of Hotel Studies, Certificate Course in Front Office Operations
Actively involved in the National Assessment and Accreditation Council’s process at undergraduate college.