RAHOUL SAIGAL
Partner in a family-owned business specializing in the sale and export of bespoke handicraft art and sculptures, preserving ancient Indian artistic traditions.
New Delhi
Summary
Strategic leader with a proven track record in driving business growth and fostering high-performance teams. Strong analytical skills and solid foundation in financial acumen and project management enable navigation of complex challenges and consistent delivery of impactful results. Expertise lies in building collaborative environments and leveraging analytical skills to meet evolving demands. Recognized for exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities, while demonstrating savvy computer acumen.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Partner
Lotus Made
01.2005 - Current
- Company Overview: Family owned handicrafts export business to the US, Europe, Australia & Asia
- Designing bespoke artwork for promoting and raising the profile of India Art in the world market
- Responsible for daily running of business and client relationship
- Dynamic decision making of price-setting and website management as well as social media presence and content
- Family owned handicrafts export business to the US, Europe, Australia & Asia
- Designing bespoke artwork for promoting and raising the profile of India Art in the world market
Cambridge IGCSE Mentor for Business Studies and Economics and English
The Ardee School
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Part-time Mentor for Year 9 and Year 10 students in Business Studies and Economics
- Responsible for teaching Cambridge IGCSE curriculum for both subjects in accordance within the International standards and framework bringing my own real-world experience to the classroom
- Teaching and conducting various activities via virtual class room lessons using Microsoft Teams, Padlet, Mind Mapping, Shark Tank and Channels amongst other various applications and software
Teacher of English Language
The British Council
04.2018 - 04.2018
- Company Overview: Certified in the highest level of and most widely recognized TESOL/TEFL course in the world
- Participated in a vigorous hands-on practical course based around real classroom teaching experience
- Liaising and working with genuine English language learners and Cambridge selected Senior Teachers
- Independent classroom teacher for international students from a variety of learning levels - proficiency (ranging from level A2 to B2, CEFR) where target language and Cambridge coursework for learning English were using the highest teaching and supporting standards and methodology
- Responsible for detailed lesson planning and execution, student monitoring, feedback sessions, and designing of my own coursework for particular classrooms sessions to teach students English
- Special mention was made regarding my sensitivity towards struggling students
- Certified in the highest level of and most widely recognized TESOL/TEFL course in the world
Data Analyst; Manager of Research Department
IKM Investors Limited
01.2011 - 12.2017
- Conducted fundamental and technical analysis of corporations and the market for portfolio management of clients for recommendations to them
- Promoted to Manager of Research Department where I would oversee my team’s data accuracy and performance of my team’s stock recommendations
Op-ed writer
The Pioneer Newspaper
01.2005 - 12.2006
- Company Overview: Op-ed writer for second oldest English language newspaper in India
- Worked directly under Editor Dr
- Chandan Mitra was responsible for writing articles that were published by the newspaper on a number of issues including the newspapers e-version
- Op-ed writer for second oldest English language newspaper in India
Purchasing Agent
Ferguson Inc
02.2003 - 08.2004
- Responsible for daily ordering and maintenance of supply distribution of key materials to the company’s various warehouses and for the vendors under my personal care via the company’s internal software InTouch
- Interact, communicate, and network effectively with vendors
Financial Consultant
GunnAllen Financial Inc.
11.2002 - 08.2004
- Manage investor portfolios incorporating option strategies in line with investors’ objectives and risk appetite cum tolerance
- Optimized risk-return trade-off of client portfolios, achieved through diversification
- Interact, communicate, and network effectively with clients
Education
Master’s Degree - Computer Science
International University of Applied Science
01.2023 - Current
CELTA - undefined
British Council
01.2018 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Arts (B A) - Business Economics
College of Wooster
Wooster, OhioIGCSE “A” Levels - English Literature, Business Studies and Biology
The British School
Skills
- Python Coding
- NIIT
- SPSS modelling
- Promethean
- MS Office
Customer relationship building
Strategic planning
Innovation mindset
Financial administration
Client relationship management
Team collaboration
Team building
Effective communication
Excellent communication
Client representation
Building trust and relationships
Settlement negotiation
Certification
CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults), 05/01/18, 04/30/18
Activities
- Volunteer Basketball instructor, The British School, 04/01/18, 05/31/18
- Academic Computing Services Consultant, College of Wooster, 01/01/01, 12/31/02
- Trustee, Hans H. Jenny Student Investment Club, 01/01/98, 12/31/02
Timeline
Master’s Degree - Computer Science
International University of Applied Science
01.2023 - Current
Cambridge IGCSE Mentor for Business Studies and Economics and English
The Ardee School
10.2020 - 10.2021
Teacher of English Language
The British Council
04.2018 - 04.2018
CELTA - undefined
British Council
01.2018 - 04.2018
Data Analyst; Manager of Research Department
IKM Investors Limited
01.2011 - 12.2017
Partner
Lotus Made
01.2005 - Current
Op-ed writer
The Pioneer Newspaper
01.2005 - 12.2006
Purchasing Agent
Ferguson Inc
02.2003 - 08.2004
Financial Consultant
GunnAllen Financial Inc.
11.2002 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Arts (B A) - Business Economics
College of Wooster
IGCSE “A” Levels - English Literature, Business Studies and Biology
The British School
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