Business Analyst - 3.6 years of exp in Consulting
Looking for a middle level positions in the areas of Consulting, Business Analysis, Pre-sales and Business Development with a reputed organization which would allow me to diversify, learn new skills and take up challenging roles and responsibilities.
Pittsburgh, PA
7/2008 - 8/2010
GRI
- Major Projects Accomplished:
1. Industry: Automobile, IT Software
Key Accountabilities:
Collating/analyzing data to build out statistical lists, analytical reports, industry studies and presentations on regions like US, Europe, Asia-Pac for various clients & industry sub-sectors.
Overseeing conceptualization, planning, coordinating, direction and effective execution of projects as well as daily activities to support viable operations. Handling all project management activities, adhering to deadlines and budgets, as well as with quality control standards, within allocated/available resources.
Quickly and efficiently identifying/establishing consulting relationships with professionals and experts (best suited to participate in our highest priority client inquiries) through telephone and email.
Ensure Service Level Agreement and periodically review and update documents related to both client and the company.
Organize, attend weekly / monthly review meetings along with Service Account Management team and client’s team & ensure that appropriate actions are initiated.
2. Industry: FMCG/Retail
Key Accountabilities:
Developed/rejuvenated an already existing sales channel to obtain its full potential achieving quarterly sales indices as high as 196% thereby increasing sales for one outlet as high as from INR 1 Crore to INR 2 Crore.
Involved in on-site presence at various stages of project implementation and support phase. Organized E-Sat/C-Sat surveys in coordination with the field workers and conducted interviews to find out their opinion.
Decentralized the accounts handling from Mumbai, devising one of the fastest possible mechanisms to track the fortnightly sales.
Gathering and disseminating research information from various sources which included analysis of economic and business cycles, industry value chain, market size, market segments, market shares, market drivers, market trends, products and services.
3. Industry: Banking/Financial Services
Key Accountabilities:
Perform usability analysis and manage the end-to-end project lifecycle. Document business processes, develop business cases, identify improvement opportunities and implementing solutions.
Analysis of merchandising, retail management, sales profitability, goods in stock, goods return, payments etc.
Conducting feasibility study to develop credible report, checking and maintaining the quality of reports sent to the client.
SBPL (May ‘06 to July ’07)
Job Responsibilities:
Maintaining databases on business partner prospects covering company snapshots, principal biographical information, principal businesses, past sales data, number of offices, etc.
Involved in all phases of market research projects from inception to delivery, including selection of methodology, devising sampling plans, designing survey instruments, testing survey programs, preparing and managing data, enforcing data integrity & quality control, conducting analyses, as well as providing ad hoc analytical consultation to the clients.
Conduct periodic project briefings with operations teams to insure comprehensive understanding of project objectives, to check-in on delivery milestones, to update the team regarding any changes in project plan.
Handling training of new joiners, work allocation among team members and maintaining delegation matrix on a regular basis.
Work with clients in analyzing their franchise or branch network, business systems and make recommendations related to business expansion and other issues.
