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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Student-run consultancy combining the expertise of York University's Business and Environmental Studies programs to advance the sustainability initiatives.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Canadian mental health movement | Responsible for business transformation through creation of strategic roadmaps, market research and crafting business proposals.-Developed a Book Proposal for traditional publishers, assisting in the creation of a comprehensive marketing and sales plan for B2C and B2B clients.-Created and compiled B2B Ecosystem CRM, representing 400+ stakeholders such as incubators/accelerators, VC firms, and universities-Researched and extracted actionable insights from over 200 speakers and authors, resulting in an initial Bulk Book Sales Strategy.-Participated in meetings and events in the startup ecosystem, leading to new relationships (partnership or client) for #REALTALK-Completed multiple courses on B2B Book Sales and Launches, in preparation for #REALTALK's National Book Tour.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

India's leading vertically integrated EMS player | Responsible for conducting project feasibility assessments with cross-functional teamwork ensuring adherence to project timelines-Enabled work process efficiencies by redesigning the business model of sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution, developing financial plans resulting in positive Net Foreign Exchange (NFE).-Screened project feasibility assignments and projected B2B forecasts, contributing to commercial decision making

Chennai Area, India

India’s leading automotive tyre manufacturer | Accountable for spearheading and managing new initiatives aligned with scanning market trends & identifying new opportunities.Business Strategic Projects aimed at long term value creation:-Initiated geographic expansion strategies to ASEAN markets through business models based on extensive competitor and industry analysis, manufacturing cost efficiency, vehicle technical requirements, product benchmarking, proximity to high volume sales, and international treaties, resulting in diversification and increased revenue.-Developed and executed white-labelling strategies for African and Latin American markets, utilizing 'make or buy' analysis to advocate for necessary product changes in vehicle tyre specifications, and sub contractor negotiations, resulting in increased product margins.-Supported brand repositioning with key milestones and metrics, ensuring a smooth transition from TVS Tyres to TVS Eurogrip, resulting in positive brand appraisal among customers and aftermarket stakeholders in the intense vehicle market landscape-Managed new segment entry of LCV vehicle with business case for investment by conducting thorough competitor analysis, primary and secondary research, product testing and scanning industry trends report, resulting in increase in topline.Other Key Projects:-Conducted continuous market intelligence with respect to pricing, promotions, product quality to position against competition- Prepared annual business plan and budgets for all new business initiatives- Sub-contractor shortlisting(local and international) on parameters in the range of operations, systems, testing, distribution network, commercials and quality-Sub-continent manufacturing feasibility study and preparation of management proposal

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Indian startup and manufacturer of insulated panels | Responsible for understanding raw material trends and accurately estimating product prices, utilizing strong quantitative skills.-Evaluated product pricing, anticipated needs based on order size and customer type, strategically managed the product mix to meet target margins, and communicated price adjustments to customers effectively through strong written and verbal communication

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Strategic Management

Activities and Societies: Director of Strategic Initiatives at York Sustainable Enterprise Consultants(YSEC); Director of Case Preparation.

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 9.01/10

Activities- • Represented college cricket team • Part of selected 100 candidates (PAN-India) by Hyundai as Young Talent Pool • 26th Rank.

12Th, Pcm, 91%

10Th, 9.6/10