Rick Patel Email & Phone Number

Parsippany-Troy Hills, Nj, Us

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

-Conducted weekly meetings with 12+ mentees registered in the Methods of Inquiry for Engineering course-Understand each mentee’s current state and provide guidance on applying specific skills such as studying habits, test-taking, problem-solving, and time managements to ensure each mentee is academically excelling

Newark, New Jersey, United States

-Conducted market research on the EV and autonomous driving industries, recommending a focus on EVs in the form of a sales pitch to the automotive sales team at PIDSA based on their sales data, market trends, and competitor performance-Performed an in-depth analysis of over 20,000 backlogged sales records using Excel tools by identifying patterns, trends, and inconsistencies in lead times, major customer prevalence, sales volumes, tariff effects, and common incoterms to assess their impacts on PIDSA’s operations and performance-Designed the sustainability webpage for the PIDSA website using the Drupal software, highlighting milestones and future goals for achieving net zero carbon emissions worldwide, and appealing to customers who prioritize sustainability

Iselin, New Jersey, United States

-Collaborated with the accounting, finance, and risk assessment teams to conduct in-depth interviews to identify areas of improvement in the deal process; proposed a solution that streamlined an operation process and reduced ~3 hours of time per week-Developed proficiency in proprietary applications built with R and SQL to apply data analysis and database querying skills to streamline internal processes and enhance decision-making within the pricing and funding teams-Utilized SuperTrump equipment leasing software to analyze and structure infrastructure equipment deals, contributing to accurate pricing strategies and risk assessment

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

-Prepared an environmental, social, and governance analysis to determine an ESG score for Starbucks and the coffee industry overall by delving into the components involved in the production of coffee-Researched the financial aspects of the coffee industry to determine its impact on global and American economies by examining revenues, expenses, start-up costs, and individual business’ growth over time-Led a team of 5 externs; delegating weekly assignments, implementing an SMS group chat to resolve team communication issues, and managed routine check-ins to track progress of our project

Parsippany, New Jersey, United States

-Joined a family-run real estate operation as a financial analyst operating the Walnut Grove RV Resort in Tiffin, Ohio; 60-acre, Class A RV park with 300 units-Assisted in the property sale to private equity by creating a financial model which was shared with bank lenders to value the business, flying to Ohio with the management team for a site tour with the buyers, and ultimately selling the campground in August 2022 for $4.2mm-Performed monthly audits by creating STAR reports and analyzing tenant data for 300+ campers by highlighting occupancy, nightly rates, utility billback, and seasonal camper delinquency

Parsippany, New Jersey, United States

-Accurately rang customer purchases and returns and counted change back to customer according to established operating procedures; total transactions amounted to $1000+ per shift-Promoted credit and loyalty programs during customer interactions on the sales floor and at the register-Appropriately processed and prepared merchandise consisting of small kitchenware to large pieces of furniture for the sales floor in accordance with company policy-Supported and embodied a positive culture through honesty, integrity, and respect

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Engineering, Senior

Activities and Societies: Peer Mentor for Methods of Inquiry CourseMinor: Economics

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Executive Board Member of Red Cross Club, Indian Cultural Club