CEO | Owner

• Apr 2023 - Present

Operations Manager - Fundraising

• Jan 2022 - Jun 2023

Ensured quality control in all fundraising-related systems and processes by acting as an advisor and an auditor. Key focus areas included - Finance and Regulatory compliance, Salesforce, Audit/Third-party assessments, and Knowledge Management System. Liaised with key verticals – Finance, Technology, Strategy and Learning, Communications, Training and Impact, and Cities to streamline and enable development requirements. Played a key role in Teach For India’s financial management, regulatory and legal needs. Maintained up-to-date and accurate data on donors in the online CRM system (Salesforce) and drove rigorous usage across regions for renewal/upgrade projections and data-driven insights. Ensured adherence to MOU commitments, governance structures and policies like Child Protection Policy, field-trip policies, and educating the team and donors for compliance. Structured and project managed various processes to solve for the challenges faced by the team and surface insights and advised the Senior Management on short-term decisions as well as long-term bets in compliance and financial sustainability. Show less

Intern for Special Projects

• Mar 2021 - Jul 2021

• Led multiple sales presentations with CSR heads and other stakeholders of Fortune 500 companies in India. • Devised fundraising strategies to support internal operations as well as program support. • Drafted concept notes, project proposals, and PowerPoint presentations for key external stakeholders. • Initiated and implemented a plan for a retail fundraiser with GiveIndia, successfully raising over Rs. 1 crore. • Produced a database of relevant international and local donor organizations and incubators. • Wrote multiple applications to compete for grants from donors and start-up investors. • Substantially increased brand awareness by developing social media and other marketing campaigns. Show less

Commercial Manager

• Jul 2017 - Jan 2021

• Increased profitability by 10% by streamlining warehousing and logistical operations.• Negotiated a 15% reduction in costs across the board by expanding the supplier base that led to increased competitive pricing.• Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders from 11 countries.• Participated in trade shows in the Middle-East and built relationships with suppliers.• Created a trademarked, eco-friendly brand vertical with over 15 new products.• Developed marketing mixes for the sales department to drive new products. Show less

Supply-Chain & Business Development Executive

• Sep 2014 - Jul 2017

• Managed shipments from around the world including East Asia, Europe, Middle-East, and the Americas.• Researched and developed over 10 novel product lines.• Co-ordinated market testing for new products in over 20 districts in Kuwait.

Purchase Officer

• Jun 2011 - Sep 2014

• Negotiated pricing and contract details with 50+ suppliers worldwide via digitalcommunication systems.• Analyzed demand and lead times of over 2500 products for accurate product forecasting.• Created a database of key raw material prices for supplier cost evaluation.