Nikita Khonde

Key Responsibilities & Achievements

• Managed all contractual correspondence in accordance with internal policies and compliance standards, ensuring 100% documentation accuracy and timely communication.
• Led and supervised teams of employees and contractual labour, driving workforce productivity, discipline, and performance through continuous coaching and motivation.
• Executed monthly reconciliation of materials, manpower, and budgets, contributing to cost control and reduction in material wastage through improved planning and inventory management.
• Optimized inventory levels to support uninterrupted site operations while minimizing excess stock and associated costs.
• Enforced safety protocols as per the approved safety plan, ensuring compliance with statutory and organizational safety standards and reducing on-site risks.
• Ensured adherence to defined process controls and quality benchmarks, maintaining consistent product and execution quality.
• Conducted daily site coordination meetings with sectional heads to review progress against targets, resolve operational challenges, and plan work schedules for subsequent days.

Sales Executive (Part-time)

Lush Cosmetics – Glasgow, Scotland
While pursuing Master’s degree

• Delivered personalized customer consultations, recommending products based on individual needs, which improved customer satisfaction and repeat visits.
• Actively contributed to daily sales targets by engaging customers, upselling complementary products, and promoting new launches.
• Developed strong communication and interpersonal skills by interacting with a diverse, international customer base.
• Handled cash transactions, POS systems, and ensured accuracy in billing and daily sales reconciliation.
• Maintained high standards of visual merchandising and product presentation in line with brand guidelines.
• Gained hands-on experience in retail operations, teamwork, and time management while balancing academic commitments.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

• Experience in administrative and front office operations
• Skilled in professional email communication and document handling
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace
• Knowledge of inventory tracking and office coordination
• Strong organizational, time management, and teamwork skills