Project Management University Park

RISHIKA THOTA

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The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA Masters in Engineering Leadership and Innovation Management Aug 2023 - Dec 2024 Core Competencies: Strategic Leadership, Project Management, Marketing and Sales, Finance, Design Decision Making Shri Vishnu Engineering College for Women Bhimavaram, AP Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering June 2018 - May 2022 Core Competencies: Data Structures, AI, ML, Operating Systems, DBMS, Python, R, SQL, C, C++ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA Learning Assistant Jan 2024 - May 2024

• Mentored and instructed 40+ students in an in-person class, fostering the creation and analysis of businesses and budget planning for practical learning outcomes to develop a Hydroponic System

• Facilitated dynamic class discussions, promoting active student engagement and collaborative learning.

• Provided expert guidance on course concepts, ensuring students' comprehensive understanding and academic success.

• Conducted meticulous grading of assignments, projects, and presentations, delivering constructive feedback to enhance Student performance collaborating with student from South Africa (Virtually) Skolar Bengaluru, India

Team lead, Business Development Jan 2022 – Sep 2022

• Directed a team of 20 using agile methodologies, achieving a 25% increase in sales and generating $3400 in revenue

• Awarded Best Performer of the Month for exceptional results in strategy planning demonstrating outstanding leadership, problem-solving and analytical skills and effectively prioritizing workloads to meet and exceed project goals and deadlines

• Executed in-depth data analyses to identify business opportunities, leveraging predictive modeling and value steam mapping to optimize processes and improve efficiency

• Partnered with Tier-1 Universities, managing relationships with senior stakeholders, driving a 40% sales boost driving the M&A process strategies and solutions through presentations with seamless execution of deals Unschool Hyderabad, India

Strategic Product Marketing Associate Sep 2020 – March 2021

• Orchestrated marketing campaigns with cross-functional teams, utilizing SEO Optimization for Content and Email marketing to enhance campaign efficiency (through social media, blogs and other marketing channels)

• Represented Unschool on campus promoting and facilitating student enrollment in skill improvement courses, resulting in 20% sales increase and enhanced client relationships

• Collaborated with product management and sales teams to align marketing efforts with product development initiatives with revenue increase by 4,500$ per week

Rapid Rock Tools Hyderabad, India

Assistant Project Manager March 2021- Sep 2021

• Helped create detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, resources, and timelines ensuring successful project delivery with 98% safety compliance

• Administered scheduling and resource allocation, reducing project times by 20% and maintaining fiscal accountability with a 30% decrease in financial discrepancies

BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL SKILLS

Certifications: Project Management Certification (Penn State), CPE 1204 Lean-Sigma Process Improvement Yellow Belt, Business Management: Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Market Forecasting, Business Case Development, Agile Methodologies, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Business Intelligence, Project Management Technical Skills: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Data Analysis, Documentation, Adobe Applications Interpersonal Skills: Attention to detail, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Problem- Solving, Analytical skills, Leadership, Teamwork, Flexibility, Adaptability

Communication: Employee Communication and relations, Employee Engagement, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), Change Management, Stakeholder Communication

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