Karthik J

• Foundations of Project Management, Coursera, 2023
• Six Sigma White Belt, Council for Six Sigma Certification, 2023
• NISM Series V-A: Mutual Fund Distributors Examination, National Institute of Securities Markets, 2022

Gold Flakes, Ahmedabad 

• Led a 5-day sales drive in Ahmedabad, assessing 600+ SKU inventory & 3+ procurement sources for Gold Flakes and its 3 competitors,
• Analyzed 35 retail stores to develop a go-to-market strategy for Gold Flakes, focusing on product performance and consumer insights,
• Led comprehensive data analysis of key metrics, including weekly sales, inventory levels, reorder quantities & gross margins for Gold Flakes

• Program Coordinator, OpenGrad Foundation, 2024, Boosted volunteer participation by 40% through community outreach promoting OpenGrad's mission, Developed a 360-degree communication strategy that conveyed the foundation's mission and impact, Increased student engagement by 30% through contributions to a new technology platform, Mentored under-privileged students & MBA aspirants, dedicating 100 hours to career guidance, Enhanced the foundation's brand image, boosting credibility and growing stakeholder support
• Member, College Fest Marketing Team, Mar Baselios College Of Engineering And Technology, 2020, Raised approximately 22% more funds than the previous year through effective fundraising strategies, Developed and executed marketing strategies, leading to a significant increase in fest attendance
• Student Coordinator, IET-MBCET on Campus Event, Nexus'19, 2019, Partnered with Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education and Sports Authority of India, Led the welcoming committee for 200+ participants for an international engineering sports summit, Organized curriculum design and schedules for the summit, impacting over 150 attendees directly, Boosted event visibility, achieving a 30% increase in expected attendance and event participation
• Co-Coordinator, Padayottam, Crossroads, 2019, Spearheaded a multi-channel campaign, boosting event visibility & achieving 30% higher turnout, Coordinated with peers to cover all logistics, contributing to the event's success and positive feedback, Secured ₹150,000 in funds, exceeding last year by 22%, covering all event expenses, Developed engaging game tasks, leading to high participation and 90% positive feedback, Managed logistics and registration for 300+ participants, ensuring a seamless event experience