Manjari Balu
Project Manager
Chennai
Summary
A dynamic and results-driven professional with 7 years of diverse experience spanning research, finance, economics, business strategy, and education. My career journey has been a blend of leadership and adaptability—ranging from program management in CSR, research analysis with leading think tanks, content creation, and entrepreneurship to developing B2B sales strategies. Currently, as a Project Manager, I specialize in fund management, end-to-end project execution, and business development. My expertise lies in crafting strategic roadmaps and driving business growth by optimizing available resources. With a leadership mindset, I have also contributed to education by mentoring CA/CMA/CS students in Economics for Finance, Business Economics, and Strategic Management, leveraging real-world insights to bridge academic learning with practical application. Passionate about continuous learning, I bring a fresh perspective to finance, economics, and business, always striving to create impact through innovation and strategic thinking.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Manager Funds & Special Projects
payAgri Innovations Private Limited
Chennai
04.2024 - Current
- Responsible for the fund management team in analyzing balance sheet, profit & loss statements
- Strategize the growth plans for the organization by assessing various types of equity, debt and other funds
- Regular interaction with banks to prepare the appropriate documentations for funding the working capital finance
- Spearheaded “Agri-Financial Inclusion” project from the proposal stage to early implementation. The project aims to reach 15,000 farmers and I manage a team of 5 to execute the activity.
- Handled the project end-to-end to achieve the required milestone
Freelance Economics Instructor
My Career point
Chennai
06.2022 - Current
- .Developed pedagogy and training material to teach Business Economics and Economics for Finance. Handled 20+ batches giving 99% pass rates
- Guest Lecturer for Economics at Bishops Heber College of Commerce, Trichy
- Courses: Business Economics, Economics for Finance, Strategy management
Business Growth Manager
ZakApps pvt Ltd
Chennai
07.2022 - 03.2024
- Responsible for lead generation and marketing a SaaS pricing software targeting the UK, US and European markets
- Achieved the target of 5 leads per month and onboarded 12 clients during my tenure
- Developed and managed a team of 3 to implement marketing initiatives on digital platforms to promote the brand
Co-Founder
Econfinity Learning LLP
Vellore
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Curated content on Economics, Finance and Business on a Youtube Channel “Econfinity”
- Conducted Personal Finance workshops in various institutions
- Organized discussions among youth on Economics, Business and Policy
Research Analyst
The Peninsula Foundation
Chennai
04.2019 - 06.2020
- Developed macros and detailed research analysis and other actions to produce reliable and consistent content
- Conducted research on economics, rural development, agriculture and education analyses on a regular basis
- Organized ‘Discussion Clubs' to intellectually engage with the city youth community
- Regularly contributed to the company newsletter and managed a team of interns
Program Coordinator
iVolunteers
Pune
11.2017 - 07.2018
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across CSR and other departments
- Evaluated employee engagement program operations, successes and deficiencies to identify concerns and recommend strategies to enhance processes and elevate results
- Conceptualized future program components with special focus on Education, Gender and Community Development
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics (Honors)
Symbiosis International University
Pune 01.2013 - 01.2017
Pre-University Examination - Commerce
Central Board of Secondary Education
Vellore 01.2013 - 01.2014
Secondary School Leaving Certificate -
Central Board of Secondary Education
Vellore 01.2010 - 01.2012
Skills
Team leadership
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/12/97
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Single
Certifications And Projects
- CFA Program participant, CFA Institute, 01/01/22
- Google Project Management: Professional Certificate (online), Social Emotional Skills as an Indicator for Quality Education - Construction of questionnaire, collected primary data and used SPSS to run regression and analyze the data.
Timeline
Manager Funds & Special Projects
payAgri Innovations Private Limited
04.2024 - Current
Business Growth Manager
ZakApps pvt Ltd
07.2022 - 03.2024
Freelance Economics Instructor
My Career point
06.2022 - Current
Co-Founder
Econfinity Learning LLP
08.2020 - 07.2022
Research Analyst
The Peninsula Foundation
04.2019 - 06.2020
Program Coordinator
iVolunteers
11.2017 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Economics (Honors)
Symbiosis International University
01.2013 - 01.2017
Pre-University Examination - Commerce
Central Board of Secondary Education
01.2013 - 01.2014
Secondary School Leaving Certificate -
Central Board of Secondary Education
01.2010 - 01.2012
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