Maitry Desai
Experienced account manager with a strong interest in entrepreneurship
EXPERIENCE
HBI TRADE SERVICES PVT. LTD., Mumbai (INDIA), 2013 - 2023 Executive account manager and operations specialist
● Invoice 20+ clients for international commodity trades
● Book-keeping and tax compliance across India office
● Direct report to CEO on weekly progress and initiatives
● Manage team of three direct reports (from office assistants and junior managers to consultants and trainees)
● Routinely perform COO role and manage daily operations
● Working remotely while completing a move to the U.S. SHANTI MOTORS, Valsad (INDIA), 2000 - 2005 Office and accounting manager
● 100+ vehicle supply catalogs and logistics managed on a monthly basis, focus on heavy equipment (tractors)
● Maintaining logistics spreadsheets in Excel and tracking sales across product families
● Setup accounting best practices and performed routine internal audits for tax preparedness
EDUCATION
1996 B. Com, South Gujarat University, Surat (INDIA)
● Attained Bachelor of Commerce in a 3-year baccalaureate program at nationally recognized university
● Concentration in accounting and statistics
● Chaired cultural activities and programs
2000 Certificate in Computer Programming, NIIT, Valsad (INDIA)
● 2-year program with concentration in C/C++
● Performed duties of a graduate teaching assistance for beginner level classes
2006 Yoga Teacher Training Course, SVYASA, Bengaluru (INDIA)
● 30-day immersive course with 400+ hours of active training in yoga poses, classroom routines and guided meditation 1047 Washington St.
West Newton, MA 02465
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LANGUAGES
English (proficient)
Gujarati (native)
Hindi (fluent)
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Fresh Eats. Built a
home-based bakery business
(styled on Shef.com) as a sole
entrepreneur with self-taught
social media marketing and
promotion. Served 30+
customers (2012 – to date).
ClearSky Education. Assisted
founder with administration of
business and managing student
clients seeking admissions in
U.S. universities. Assisted 50+
students with placements (2016 –
to date).
Fundraising. Independent bake
sales to assist families in need
during COVID-19 pandemic.
$100 raised per sale.
SKILLS
Business. Tax accounting
expertise (India), accounts
receivable/payable, invoicing,
and expense reporting
Software. Office 365,
Quickbooks, Tally, and
Picabello
Programming. C/C++
Negotiation. Interfacing
between international
commodity clients and banks
to get the best foreign
exchange conversion rates