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Akshay R. Gandhi
Educational Qualifications
New York University May 2015
(MS. Candidate) Masters in Management and Systems, Cumulative GPA 3.75
University of Mumbai March 2012
(MS.) Masters in Commerce, Specialization in Marketing
Mithibai College March 2008
(BS.) Bachelors in Management Studies
Professional Experiences
Times Square IT Park, Mumbai, India June 2012 - August 2013
Partner, Real Estate Division
· Leased out 43,000 sq ft of commercial area, negotiated deals that generate revenue of $70.000 each month
· Negotiated a joint venture deal with Regus to manage a business centre occupying 25,000 sq ft
· Sole point of contact between architect and client in developing the interiors of each office space
ColourCraft Studio, Start-up Creative Agency, Mumbai, India June 2011 – June 2012
Business Development and Client Experience Manager
· Co-developed and headed the execution for the Annual Business Development and Expansion Strategy with the Core Management
which resulted in 150% Revenue Growth in the Fiscal Year
· Headed the development of the Business Database with over 10,000 prospective and dormant clients
· Developed Process Flows outlining and addressing the gaps in the Business Development Process based on experience at Ernst
and Young
· Devised the Digital Campaign Strategy for Rajasthan Royals, an Indian Premier League Cricket Team on Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram etc. increasing fan following and interaction by 20% during off-season
Shanti Textile Industries, Mumbai, India,
Marketing Head April 2010 – June 2011
· Headed the international expansion project that generated sales of $1 million in Dubai and Bangkok and maintained relationship
through to 2011
· Conducted Business Transformation exercise by Re-Branding and Creating Process Maps for marketing, sales, vendor selection
and management processes
Ernst & Young, Mumbai, India, July 2008 – April 2010
Analyst in the Risk Assessment department
· Managed the construction of 2 leading restaurants overseeing budgets, payment schedules, progress tracking, modifying
schedules, catch-up plans, vendor and architect negotiations, managing critical patch and crashing activities leading to completion
of project within budget and on time
· Conducted Internal Audits, Formulated and Implemented Business Transformation assignments at a multi-national shipping
corporation compiled standard operating procedures and KPI’s across departments improving operational efficiency
· Improved HR and Salary processes for a major infrastructure company, sourcing and eliminating technical glitches and
implementing a leave application process to improve tracking
Additional Information
· Elected President/Chairperson of my undergrad college management festival in 2006-2007, which ran over 4 days and hosted
5000 participants
· Volunteer with New York Cares, teaching squash to less fortunate children
· Languages: English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi
· Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project

2. · Interests: Reading, Golf, Squash, Badminton, Volleyball, Cricket