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Abhik Gupta

· 23/72 West Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi 110026, India, Ph: +91 8800166222

· Email: [email protected]

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce, University of Delhi July 2015- June 2018

Bachelor of Commerce, Expected First Class Honors degree in June 2018

· Obtained A grades in Entrepreneurship and Human Resource Management modules in 5th semester

· Obtained A grades in ‘E-Commerce’ and ‘Corporate Accounting’ modules in 4th semester

· Report on “Investments in Startups” awarded best academic report

· Represented University of Delhi at the National Management Seminar held at India Habitat Centre

· Awarded “Most Implementable Idea” at the Amity University Business Plan Competition

Imperial College Business School July 2018

Summer School

· Obtained A grades in examinations held during the modules

· Financial modelling and decision-making modules

London School of Economics July 2016

Summer School

· Obtained A grades in “Information Systems for Business” and “Financial Accounting” modules

· Presented a case study on “Changing Business Frameworks in South Asia”

Manav Sthali School, New Delhi, India 2002- 2015

High School

· Obtained 88.25% aggregate in Grade 12, ranking among top 10% students in school

· Scored CGPA of 9.0 in All India Secondary School Examination Grade 10

· Secured the Academics Award in 2014

TiE Young Entrepreneurs 2014-2015

Entrepreneurship Global Program

· Developed understanding for entrepreneurship and aspects of business.

· Finalists in the startup competition for a potential job portal.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Management Intern, Jacksons Developers Pvt Ltd, India 8 May 2017 – 21 July 2017

· Worked alongside the senior execution and business development team of the company

· Assessed the financial viability of a new real-estate development project and suggested changes

· Interacted closely with clients to understand their needs and requirements

· Forged a new partnership with a channel partner to promote the upcoming project of the company

Intern, Aadi International Export House, India 16 May 2016 – 30 June 2016

· Assisted the head sales director to build presentations for clients

· Obtained a large order for Rs 22 lakhs from an overseas client in Europe

· Planned a new marketing campaign for the latest collection of export garments

· Worked with clients and team managers to find solutions for their problems

Intern, Sun Air Voice Pvt Ltd, India 11 May 2015 – 31 July 2015

· Drafted communication and advertising plans to help grow the flagship brand

· Led a team of three other interns to create a presentation on the industry

· Assisted the marketing manager to make changes in the marketing strategy for the brand

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Senior Vice President, Student Organization of India 2016-2017

· Led the Youth Wing to contest for the elections and successfully form the Students’ Union

· Planned and organized several conferences, rallies and talks in collaboration with SAD and SOI

Executive Member, Students’ Union, Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce 2015-2018

· Led team of students during the organisation of the College Fest for three consecutive years

· Liaised with corporate sponsors to obtain handsome sponsorships to organize the college events

· Represented college at the Delhi University Students Union Leaders Meet 2018

SPORTS & EXTRA CURRICULAR ROLES

Vice-Captain, Cricket Team, University of Delhi 2016-2018

· Represented University of Delhi at the University Games in 2016

· Trained other students to play the sport

Senior Team Member, Debating Team, Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce 2016-2018

· Awarded for diplomatic skills and understanding at the Delhi English Debate

· Participated at the Shishya-Guru Debate held in India in 2017

· Awarded “Best Speaker” at the Delhi Open Debate Contest

SOCIAL SERVICE

Senior Volunteer, Cheshire Home, India 2011-Present

· Led a team of student volunteers to collect funds for the Diwali Carnival

· Helped handicapped and physically challenged children to learn vocational skills

· Introduced new ideas to obtain funding from corporate sponsors by proving them advertising space

Volunteer, Rotary Club, India 2014-Present

· Taught English and painting to children from underprivileged backgrounds

· Assisted the teachers to organize events, picnics and learning camps for the children

· Awarded for “3 years of service” to Rotary Foundation