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Gaurav Kumar Sharma

Business Strategy and Corporate Operations Leader
Gurugram
Gaurav Kumar Sharma

Summary

Associate Director/Entrepreneur in Residence at Masters' Union leveraging around 10 years of experience and passion for education to create and execute innovative programs connecting learners with industry opportunities. Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Executive) from IMT Ghaziabad and multiple digital marketing and sales management certifications. Co-led delivery and corporate placements at Edureka, establishing and managing 150+ national franchise centres achieving rapid breakeven and growth. Built strategic partnerships and managed business operations, collaborating with top corporates and universities across India. Core competencies include market analysis, P&L management, cost reduction, and pedagogical innovation. Aim is to empower learners and educators with cutting-edge skills and knowledge for positive impact and transformation. Highly organized and self-motivated professional experienced in project management, team development, and process improvement. Excels in developing and implementing strategies to increase efficiency and performance. Passion lies in driving business growth while creating a positive work environment.

Overview

12
years of professional experience
1
year of post-secondary education
4
Certifications

Work History

Masters' Union

Associate Director/Entrepreneur in Residence(EIR)
12.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • I leverage my 10+ years of experience and passion for education to create and execute innovative programs that connect learners with industry opportunities and foster a culture of excellence and collaboration.

Edureka

Head of Delivery and Corporate Placements
09.2022 - 12.2023

Job overview

  • I established and managed 150+ national franchise centres and achieved rapid breakeven and growth
  • I also built strategic partnerships and business operations for Edureka, working with top corporates and universities across India.


Edureka

Strategic Partnerships & Business Operations
01.2022 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • Implemented efficient processes for managing a high volume of partnership inquiries and applications.
  • Strengthened brand image through the establishment of high-profile partnerships across various sectors.
  • Enhanced product offerings by collaborating with partners on joint projects and innovative solutions.
  • Delivered regular updates to senior management on progress towards established partnership objectives and targets.
  • Contributed to overall business success by cultivating a robust network of industry-leading strategic partners across various sectors.

Mercer

Lead - Corporate Operations
10.2020 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Managed vendor contracts for optimal service delivery, competitive pricing, and overall value to the organization.
  • Streamlined corporate operations by implementing efficient workflow processes and utilizing advanced project management tools.
  • Managed complex projects from inception to completion by effectively allocating resources, setting priorities and meeting deadlines.

upGrad

Senior Manager - College Business
11.2019 - 10.2020

Job overview

  • Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
  • Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
  • Drove adoption of new technology solutions, modernizing operations and improving operational efficiency.

Great Place to Study

Business Communications Manager
12.2017 - 11.2019

Job overview

  • Developed communications strategies to drive forward progress in public relations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop effective marketing materials and messaging.
  • Developed key message frameworks to ensure consistent messaging across all channels and touchpoints within the organization.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness to determine return on investment.

BYJU'S

Team Lead
12.2016 - 12.2017

Job overview

  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
  • Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
  • Established clear performance metrics for the team which helped in tracking progress towards set targets effectively.
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.

BYJU'S

Business Development
08.2015 - 12.2016

Job overview

  • Tracked marketing performance metrics, optimizing campaigns for maximum impact and ROI.
  • Assisted in conducting SWOT analyses to identify areas of improvement within the organization''s business operations.

Delhi Transco Ltd.

Internship Trainee
05.2014 - 07.2014

Softcon Systems Pvt Ltd

Summer Trainee
05.2013 - 08.2013

Education

Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad

Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Executive) from Marketing/Marketing Management, General
01.2019 - 01.2020

Delhi School Of Management, Delhi Technological University

System Securities and Ethical Hacking

Maharshi Dayanand University

Bachelor of Technology (BTech) from Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Sahoday School

Skills

Chief Experience Offiers

Certification

Executive Program in Strategic Digital Marketing
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Timeline

Associate Director/Entrepreneur in Residence(EIR)

Masters' Union
12.2023 - Current

Head of Delivery and Corporate Placements

Edureka
09.2022 - 12.2023

Strategic Partnerships & Business Operations

Edureka
01.2022 - 09.2022

Lead - Corporate Operations

Mercer
10.2020 - 12.2021

Senior Manager - College Business

upGrad
11.2019 - 10.2020

Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad

Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Executive) from Marketing/Marketing Management, General
01.2019 - 01.2020

Business Communications Manager

Great Place to Study
12.2017 - 11.2019

Team Lead

BYJU'S
12.2016 - 12.2017

Business Development

BYJU'S
08.2015 - 12.2016

Internship Trainee

Delhi Transco Ltd.
05.2014 - 07.2014

Summer Trainee

Softcon Systems Pvt Ltd
05.2013 - 08.2013

Delhi School Of Management, Delhi Technological University

System Securities and Ethical Hacking

Maharshi Dayanand University

Bachelor of Technology (BTech) from Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Sahoday School

Gaurav Kumar SharmaBusiness Strategy and Corporate Operations Leader