Akhil Raghu Sai Gajula
London
Summary
A resourceful, motivated and result oriented Finance and sales professional with experience in CRM and
Accounting. Aspiring to become a fully qualified Investment Banker, seeking a challenging role in Investor
Relations. Dedicated to building and maintaining positive relationships with investors and stakeholders.
Possessing a deep understanding of client relationship management, capital markets, financial reporting, and
regulatory compliance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant manager and Accountant
Galyons Hotel
11.2022 - Current
- Scheduled staff shifts to ensure proper coverage during peak shopping hours without exceeding labor budgets.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance and support in their assigned roles.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
- Conducted employee performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for growth and development.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality, and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep the department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
Virtual Intern
JP Morgan & Chase And Fidelity International
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Financial Analysis
- Merger and Acquisitions information and Auction process
- Providing Investment Recommendations
- Investment Management Virtual
- Conducted comprehensive market research to identify potential growth opportunities for the business.
- Assisted in developing integrated marketing strategies for small businesses.
Consulting Project
Citi Bank & Overbury
01.2023 - 09.2023
- A Consultancy project taken as a part of my Extended Work Placement during my postgraduation at the University of East London
- The project was to refurbish the Citi Tower, which is a skyscraper, by temporarily relocating 9000 staff.
- So here, as a Project Manager with my team, I developed a communication strategy and implementation plan
- As this project was a landmark refurbishment, it had a significant effect on multiple stakeholders and neighbours due to its programme length and scale, so in order to both communicate and encourage engagement with the project, I and my team helped the principal contractor, who was seeking a connected strategy and implementation plan for the overall communication of the project.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify potential obstacles and develop mitigation strategies.
- Designed comprehensive project plans, ensuring seamless execution and completion.
- Resolved conflicts between team members diplomatically, maintaining a positive work environment conducive to productivity.
Co Founder
Virtual Galleria
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Virtual Galleria is a Startup for a virtual marketplace for Home-Grown Brands that do all their business on
- Instagram or any other social media platform by selling their Artistic products on those sites
- So, what we did was create a virtual marketplace for all those brands so that all the home-grown brands could come to the same place and sell their products on one easily available site.
- We had collaborated with more than 59 homegrown brands, generating revenue of more than 10000 GBP in the year.
- Developed and executed comprehensive investor relations strategies to effectively communicate the company's financial performance, strategies, and investment opportunities to shareholders, analysts, and the investment community
- Conducted financial analysis, including financial modelling, valuation, and benchmarking, to support our presentations and strategic decision-making.
Business Development Executive
BYJUS, The Learning Application
08.2020 - 12.2021
- I was assigned as an Inside Sales Executive for Byjus, The learning application
- During my Trainee period, I learned new skills such as Marketing, Sales, Inside Sales customer retention, cold calling and mailing. I used to call more than 200 leads in 8-hour shift
- With all the skills I’ve learned during my training period, I was able to generate sales worth 2 lacs INR, i.e., approximately GBP 2000, in one month.
- Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and an expanded client base.
- Selected the correct products based on customer needs, product specifications, and applicable regulations.
Education
MBA - Project Management
University of East London
London, United Kingdom01.2024
BTech - Mechanical Engineering
Bharath University
India, Chennai06.2020
Skills
- Customer Executive
- Investor Relations, Strategies and Communication
- Financial Analysis and modelling
- Capital Market and investment analysis
- Market Research
- M&A Process Understanding
- Cross-team collaboration
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
- Strong Quantitative and Qualitative skills
- Strong Team Player
- Sales and Client Retention Skills
- Effective communicator & Strong Consulting and Interpersonal Skills
- Strong presentation skills can deliver high-level demonstrations
Timeline
Virtual Intern
JP Morgan & Chase And Fidelity International
10.2023 - 01.2024
Consulting Project
Citi Bank & Overbury
01.2023 - 09.2023
Assistant manager and Accountant
Galyons Hotel
11.2022 - Current
Business Development Executive
BYJUS, The Learning Application
08.2020 - 12.2021
Co Founder
Virtual Galleria
01.2020 - 01.2023
MBA - Project Management
University of East London
BTech - Mechanical Engineering
Bharath University
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