Apurva Banode
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Innovator and Entrepreneur with 5 years in business leadership. Experienced in all aspects of business formation, operation, finance, and management. Visionary product developer, effective communicator and motivator who identifies and leverages assets in teammates to reach organizational goals. Relentless optimist who believes there is no failure, only feedback. Motivated leader with excellent Oratory, written, and interpersonal skills. Initiator and problem-solver. Quick learner and attentive listener.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development and Marketing Intern
Socially Witty
, Nagpur
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Developed and executed marketing campaigns to generate brand awareness.
- Conducted market research to identify potential customers and analyze their needs.
- Created content for social media platforms, such as blog posts, videos, and infographics.
- Assisted in the development of business plans to support long-term growth objectives.
- Collaborated with internal teams to create effective strategies for sales process improvement.
- Assisted in creating a budget plan for upcoming projects based on market analysis results.
- Managed relationships with vendors to ensure smooth execution of projects within budget constraints.
Founder and CEO
Popoyes
09.2017 - 12.2020
- Coordinate and approve budgets for product development, marketing, overhead, and growth
- Demand Planning, Revenue and growth generation, Logistics coordination, Quality management, Inventory management
- Selling a minimum number of products based on goals and objectives defined by sales metrics
- Preparing sold products for customer delivery prior to shipping.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive business plan to launch the company.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for optimal pricing structure.
- Built relationships with key stakeholders in industry associations to promote brand visibility.
Banode S Mart
03.2015 - 07.2017
- 3 Years of experience in directing all organizational operations, policies, and objectives to maximize productivity and returns
- Inventory management, procurement, Staffing, Business Development, Profit and Loss accountability of the Organization
- Monitor cost-effectiveness of operations and personnel using quantitative data, offering feedback and making cuts where necessary
- Interact with new customers and build relationships for returning customers
Education
Masters in Data Science And Machine Learning (Distance Learning) -
University of Maryland
United States03-2025
Masters in Global Business Management -
Berlin School of Business And Innovation
Berlin, Germany09-2023
Post-Graduation Certification in Applied Management -
Otago Polytechnic Auckland International Campus
01.2022
Bachelor's in Commerce -
G.S. College of Commerce and Economics
01.2016
Skills
- IT: MS Excel, MS Project, MS Office, Python
- Interpersonal skills
- Relationship building
- Numeric and Analytical Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Coding skills
- Organizational and Planning Skills
Hobbies and Interests
- Numerology and astrology enthusiast
- Singing and Guitar
- Internationally Certified Makeup Artist
- Instagram Content Creator
- Cooking
- Gardening
Languages
English
Full Professional
German
Limited
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Marathi
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Business Development and Marketing Intern
Socially Witty
08.2022 - 01.2023
Founder and CEO
Popoyes
09.2017 - 12.2020
Banode S Mart
03.2015 - 07.2017
Masters in Data Science And Machine Learning (Distance Learning) -
University of Maryland
Masters in Global Business Management -
Berlin School of Business And Innovation
Post-Graduation Certification in Applied Management -
Otago Polytechnic Auckland International Campus
Bachelor's in Commerce -
G.S. College of Commerce and Economics
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