Vikas Gupta

• Imported aluminum profiles for kitchens and wardrobes, enhancing product offerings.
• Served over 400 retail hardware counters across India, expanding market reach.
• Achieved revenue exceeding ₹85 million through strategic sales initiatives.
• Drove growth of 45% by 2020 through effective market penetration strategies.

• Successfully launched a new restaurant and café, personally managing all aspects of the opening, from concept to completion.
• Oversaw the procurement of all equipment and developed a new vendor network for raw materials, ensuring a fully stocked and operational business on day one.
• Directed all operational tasks to get the new location up and running efficiently, and profitably.

• Supplied cutting tools, welding goods, and pipe fittings to over 250 factories in North India.
• Achieved revenue exceeding ₹170 million through strategic supply chain management.
• Completed more than 50 turnkey pipeline projects, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Imported aluminum profiles for kitchens and wardrobes to expand product offerings.
• Facilitated growth rates of 70% to 78% by 2015 through effective market strategies.

JIC Engineering Services (Pty) Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Westdawn Investments (Pty) Ltd. was responsible for two impressive developments in mining equipment: one being the Mantis twin-boom drill rig, and the other the Warthog track-bound non-throw development end loader. JIC Engineering provided a comprehensive range of traditional engineering services to the mining industry.

• Achieved 12% profitability within 8 months of joining.
• Recovered 82% of overdue payments exceeding 2 years within 1 year.
• Identified and addressed a financial scam within one month, implementing corrective measures.
• Strengthened business operations by re-establishing relationships with mines alongside sales team.
• Executed cost-cutting measures during 2009 recession, successfully steering company through economic challenges.

• Spearheaded the site selection and finalization process for new store openings across India, directly contributing to the company's expansion goals.
• Led lease negotiations with property owners, securing favorable terms and conditions to optimize rental costs, and minimize operational expenses.
• Oversaw the verification and timely submission of all utility and rental bills for all operational stores nationwide, ensuring accurate payments, and uninterrupted services.

• Supplied cutting tools, welding goods, and industrial items to over 100 factories in North India.
• Achieved revenue exceeding ₹220 million through strategic distribution.
• Established a dedicated team for turnkey pipeline project execution.
• Facilitated services for sugar mills, oil plants, plywood manufacturers, breweries, and dairy facilities.
• Realized growth between 60% and 65% by 2008 through effective client engagement.