Mandeep Sharma, PhD, MGM

Phoenix Metro Area +1-814-***-****

Linkedin.com/in/mandeepsharma80 acy61o@r.postjobfree.com PhD Masters in Global Management Project Management Consulting Communication Business management graduate with 10 years of progressive experience in managing, coordinating, and executing technical research projects.

Strong analytical problem solving and decision making skills in high pressure, time-bound engagements

Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated effectiveness in management and group dynamics; possesses facility in cross-cultural communication and global settings

Exceptional written and oral communication skills

Bias for innovation, process improvement, servant-leadership, and mentoring

Proficient in Financial analysis, Big data analytics (Tableau), and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Authorized to work in US without requiring employer work-visa sponsorship EDUCATION

Thunderbird School of Global Management, ASU Phoenix, Arizona Masters in Global Management

Organizational consulting project with DNASU facility at Biodesign Institute, AZ Fall 2016

Client was offering unique and cutting edge products to scientific community and was supported in-part with public funding. Project’s goal was to facilitate client’s sustainable growth and financial independence in limited time frame.

Directed large-scale customer survey, interviews, and value proposition research to make recommendations for enhancing brand awareness, customer base, price positioning, and operational excellence. Created marketing and business development plan for client to grow its revenue by >250%.

Graduate consulting project with Preferred Popcorn LLC, NE Spring 2016

Led regional industry analysis on the ready-to-eat snacks industry in Asia for client.

Performed existing market analysis and suggested strategies for growing sales, as well as conducted a new country market analysis to recommend market entering strategies. Dec 2016

Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania Doctor of Philosophy in Biotechnology

Published in international journals: Genetics 2011; BMC Plant Biology 2012

Won $1500 graduate thesis research grant, 2009

May 2010

Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India

Master of Science in Genetics & Biotechnology Jan 2005 Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Honors) July 2002 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Management Consultant Winrock International, Guinea, West Africa May 2016 – Jun 2016

On-site consultation project for USAID funded Winrock International at National Agriculture University of Guinea (ISAV) for enhancing its human and organizational capabilities.

Conducted rapid needs assessment of ISAV, identified 4 high potential projects, and collected data on projects. Performed valuation and developed detailed implementation plan of projects including timelines.

Won buy-in from key stakeholders - Director General of ISAV, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Higher Education, and Federal committee of farmer cooperatives. Explored routes that lead to eventual funding. Mandeep Sharma, PhD, MGM

Project Manager R&D Pennsylvania State University, University Park PA Jan 2010 – Dec 2012

Established molecular biology research in laboratory by procuring instruments worth of more than

$70,000 and by developing new research protocols as well as modifying existing ones according to project requirements. Managed laboratory and green-houses according to the Environmental Health & Safety standards.

Independently managed projects to develop modified plant lines using information gained from data mining and high throughput mutagenesis & screening techniques. Insights gained were used to device strategies for enhancing efficiency of ethanol production from plants.

Developed strong leadership skills and experience managing research professionals including 8 undergraduate students, 3 lab technicians, and 2 post-doctoral fellows on collaborative projects resulting in 2 publications and renewal of >$600,000 DOE research funding. Research Assistant Pennsylvania State University, University Park PA Aug 2005 – Dec 2009

Demonstrated excellent relationship building and communication skills developed through presentation of research at 8 national and 6 international conferences that was conducted in collaboration with 12 researchers from 5 institutes, which lead to 2 international publications and lab grant funding.

Knowledgeable innovator with expertise in molecular biology and genetics as evidenced by discovery of key bio-chemical pathway and its demonstrated significance in preventing economic losses of >$100 million in field corn caused by insects and diseases. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Member of Thunderbird and ASU Alumni Associations, 2016 - Present

Thunderbird Global Excellence Award for exceptional academics and global mindset, 2015-16

Treasurer of Indian Sub-Continent Club at Thunderbird, Fall 2016

Won FORAD simulation competition - Multinational Corporate Finance, Fall 2016

Won Thunderbird-Goldcorp case competition – CSR, Strategy, and Finance, Fall 2016

First Thunderbird Emerging Markets Lab in Guinea, West Africa, Summer 2016

Won Marketplace Live Strategic Management competition - Managerial Accounting, Spring 2016

Academic affairs representative of Thunderbird Student Government, Spring 2016

Member of Start-up Club at Thunderbird - Organized Angel Investment events, Spring 2016

Member of The Wall Street Journal Young Professionals Network, 2016

Led Thunderbird student team in Clash of Consultants: Case competition, Fall 2015

Secured $2000 travel award to conduct research at ICRISAT, pioneering international research institute, India 2006

Volunteer activities – (1) Consultant for USAID funded Winrock International, Guinea 2016 (2) Fundraising volunteer for Read Better Be Better, Phoenix 2016 (3) Judge for Graduate Exhibition, PSU 2010-11 (4) Technology Exhibitor for College of Agriculture, Agricultural Progress Days, Center County, PA 2006-08 (5) Mentor for Pennsylvania Governor’s School, PA, 2006-07

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