Experience

Shakun Industries

• India
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Feb 2020 - Present

  Haryana, India 𝙆𝙚𝙮 𝘼𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨: • Featured as the firm director in Industry Outlook (India's most read B2B magazine): "Top 10 Chemical Companies in India, 2020" • Facilitated with the company nomination for "India's Best 5000 MSME Award, 2019" for ~4.5x top line growth within 1.5 years • Spearheaded a facility shifting-cum-5x-expansion project worth ~INR 10 Cr over a period of 10 months (vs. average 18 months) • Achieved ISO 9001:2015 QMS certification for the new manufacturing… Show more 𝙆𝙚𝙮 𝘼𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨: • Featured as the firm director in Industry Outlook (India's most read B2B magazine): "Top 10 Chemical Companies in India, 2020" • Facilitated with the company nomination for "India's Best 5000 MSME Award, 2019" for ~4.5x top line growth within 1.5 years • Spearheaded a facility shifting-cum-5x-expansion project worth ~INR 10 Cr over a period of 10 months (vs. average 18 months) • Achieved ISO 9001:2015 QMS certification for the new manufacturing facility within 9 months of operations (vs. average 24 months) • Trademarked brands - SIPOLYNATE® and ESPUREPOL® for the company product portfolio 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 & 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩: • Led INR 15+ Cr business expansion by upscaling inventory adequacy, production capacity & renegotiating supplier contracts worth INR 1.5+ Cr • Established 3 new market geographies - India (7+ states), Nepal, & Vietnam - to achieve INR 5+ Cr revenues within the first 2 operational years 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙮 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩, 𝘼𝙙𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚, & 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩: • Framed 20+ company policies regarding production quality checks, delivery schedules, credit payment allowances, refunds, order cancellations, damages, product sampling, and lab tests • Devised an induction program and trained 10+ new and 15 existing employees on operations management and R&D best practices

• General Manager

  • Nov 2019 - Feb 2020

  New Delhi Area, India 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩: • Assisted in framing business strategies in order to maximize the market share • Analyzed the financial statements for company's expenses and accordingly maintained a monthly budget to meet all the necessary expenses and investment goals • Innovated and launched India's first ever CFC-free cyclopentane based rigid polyurethane polyol system 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩: • Successfully formulated… Show more 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩: • Assisted in framing business strategies in order to maximize the market share • Analyzed the financial statements for company's expenses and accordingly maintained a monthly budget to meet all the necessary expenses and investment goals • Innovated and launched India's first ever CFC-free cyclopentane based rigid polyurethane polyol system 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩: • Successfully formulated cyclopentane, HFC 365/227, and methyl formate (𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴) based polyurethane systems, as per the Montreal Protocol, w.e.f. 31st December, 2019 complaince (𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘻𝘦𝘳𝘰 𝘰𝘻𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭) • Successfully formulated polyols for the rigid polyurethane spray foams and semi-rigid integral skin foams • Minimized costs by 6.2% (INR 70+ Lacs annual profits) by optimizing the acid values of the polyester polyols by 83% with vacuum control method • Employed 12+ ASTM quality standards to eliminate variations in the production process and reduce the process defect rate from 15% to 3% 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩: • Re-designed product packaging, including labels, seals, and brand printing. • Built the product nomenclature for company's new eco-friendly product line up. 𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜: • Toured in Gujarat, Hyderabad, Delhi-NCR, and Nepal, and captured a major clientele for polyurethane polyols and isocyanates, thereby increasing annual revenues by 133%

• Business Development Manager

  • Apr 2018 - Nov 2019

  New Delhi Area, India 𝘿𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 & 𝙏𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙄𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨: • Re-designed the company proprietary C# based ERP software to accommodate data pertaining profits, new production formulations, cost evaluations, and sales analysis • Ideated and monitored 5+ new key performance indicators (KPIs) on inventory, sales, procurement, production and profitability management • Generated 500+ leads/month by successfully performing SEO for the… Show more 𝘿𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 & 𝙏𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙄𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨: • Re-designed the company proprietary C# based ERP software to accommodate data pertaining profits, new production formulations, cost evaluations, and sales analysis • Ideated and monitored 5+ new key performance indicators (KPIs) on inventory, sales, procurement, production and profitability management • Generated 500+ leads/month by successfully performing SEO for the company's online presence and managed content for all social media handles 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 & 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩: • Negotiated purchase and sales orders in order to maximize margins and build/maintain customer relationships simultaneously. 𝙎𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜: • Led 100+ product trials and provided technical troubleshooting to 250+ prospects & clients to build and improve customer relationships • Compiled and followed up with 500+ potential clients in India • Designed 12+ templates for pro-forma invoices, emails, and marketing campaigns on various digital platforms 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩: • Devised technical data and safety data sheets for all products for client reference. • Generated test reports for each production batch for client reference.

• Management Trainee

  • Dec 2017 - Apr 2018

  New Delhi Area, India 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩: • Developed an in-house company C# based ERP software to manage inventories, sales, purchase, and production data 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩: • Curated lab tests for determination of acid value, hydroxyl value, viscosity, and specific density of polyester and polyether polyols 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜: • Designed and launched the company website - "shakunindustries.com" • Created and maintained the company social… Show more 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩: • Developed an in-house company C# based ERP software to manage inventories, sales, purchase, and production data 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩: • Curated lab tests for determination of acid value, hydroxyl value, viscosity, and specific density of polyester and polyether polyols 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜: • Designed and launched the company website - "shakunindustries.com" • Created and maintained the company social media handles on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, YouTube, Google My Business, and WhatsApp • Re-designed company logo, letterheads, product packaging, email signatures, business cards, and product catalogues



Manipal Institute of Technology

• India
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Mentor

  • Aug 2016 - Mar 2018

  Manipal 𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨: • Gave guest lectures on career development to 100+ freshers at MIT, Manipal • Guided 8 students to secure Ivy League admits for their masters degree • Mentored 35+ sophomores with their college/internship/placement applications at MIT, Manipal



Blitzkrieg Dance Crew -- INDIA

• India
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Sep 2015 - Dec 2017

  Manipal 𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 & 𝘼𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨: • Led 50+ college sophomores for more than 2 years • Achieved All India Rank #1 at Hip Hop International, India in 2016 • Represented India and achieved a World Rank #43 in Hip Hop International, Las Vegas in 2016 • Spearheaded a crowd funding campaign to collect INR 70+ Lacs in 2 months • Won 35+ district and national dance titles at numerous events in and around India • Performed 50+ dance performances at numerous events with… Show more 𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 & 𝘼𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨: • Led 50+ college sophomores for more than 2 years • Achieved All India Rank #1 at Hip Hop International, India in 2016 • Represented India and achieved a World Rank #43 in Hip Hop International, Las Vegas in 2016 • Spearheaded a crowd funding campaign to collect INR 70+ Lacs in 2 months • Won 35+ district and national dance titles at numerous events in and around India • Performed 50+ dance performances at numerous events with an average footfall of 500+ • Took care of all other crew formalities, including recruitment, scheduling practice sessions, etc. • Devised crew marketing strategies, including social media campaigns, website development, brand logo development, branded t-shirts and merchandises, etc. Show less



Lions Club of Manipal University

• Joint Public Relation Coordinator

  • Jul 2017 - Nov 2017

  Manipal 𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨: • Led 3+ leadership summits with leaders with the likes of Nikhil Pran (Padma Shri Cartoonist) • Acted as Master of Ceremony in a public event with an audience of 250+ delegates • Responsible for coordinating with college authorities, event managers, and other organizations



MUTBI Student Entrepreneurship Cell

• India
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Human Resources

  • Sep 2016 - Aug 2017

  Manipal 𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨: • Responsible for managing member recruitment and getting relevant permissions from MU authorities • Successfully organized a 3-day fresher recruitment drive for Student Entrepreneurship Cell (SEC)



HCL Infosystems Ltd.

• India
• Information Technology & Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Software Development Intern

  • May 2017 - Jul 2017

  Noida Area, India 𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨: • Developed a speech bot (𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘵), implementing Microsoft cognitive services and artificial intelligence concepts. • Learnt basic concepts for user-interface development using C# and .NET in Visual Studio.



Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Marketing Internship Under Prof. Sameer Mathur

  • Jan 2017 - Feb 2017

  Remote 𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨: • Developed marketing plans for companies like IKEA and Redbull • Learnt marketing strategies and roles & responsibilities of a marketer • Gained insights into customer psychology and behavior



sPRkagency

• Egypt
• Public Relations and Communications Services

• Business Development Executive

  • Dec 2016 - Jan 2017

  Egypt, Cairo 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩: • Assisted 10+ international clients to tap $15M+ market in Africa by creating business and marketing strategies • Prepared business plans and market reports for various clients in the African sub-continent • Studied international market scenarios pertaining client's product portfolio 𝙎𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙖 𝙊𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: • Prepared and edited marketing videos for various clients. • Re-designed company websites for… Show more 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩: • Assisted 10+ international clients to tap $15M+ market in Africa by creating business and marketing strategies • Prepared business plans and market reports for various clients in the African sub-continent • Studied international market scenarios pertaining client's product portfolio 𝙎𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙖 𝙊𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: • Prepared and edited marketing videos for various clients. • Re-designed company websites for various clients. Show less



Webloom Solutions

• Croatia
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer Intern

  • Oct 2015 - Jan 2016

  Karnataka, India 𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 • Designed 35+ posters, banners, t-shirts, company letterheads, and other official document templates