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Zachariah Raja

Mancehster,Worsley

Summary

I am a proactive professional poised to excel in an consultancy intern role at McKinsey, embodying key attributes sought after in the industry. As a former Sales and Marketing Executive at Ad-Tivity, I demonstrated exceptional leadership and initiative. Managing a high-volume sales call operation for dental clinics, I consistently surpassed targets, underscoring my commercial acumen. I possess a natural ability to communicate effectively, allowing me to engage clients and deliver complex information clearly.


My role required meticulous attention to detail, reflecting my self-awareness. I meticulously organized marketing databases and regularly updated the company website, contributing significantly to business development efforts. My strong technical writing skills allowed me to ideate and execute persuasive, data-driven campaigns, demonstrating my capacity to contribute to consulting projects.


At The Life Sciences Division, my collaborative nature piqued as I worked seamlessly in cross-functional teams during a research project. I excelled in technical writing tasks, providing comprehensive company assessments in the form of a research report for potential investors, showcasing my competitive analysis capabilities and business development prowess. My final presentation synthesized complex information, and my continuous improvement mindset underscores my commitment to excellence.


Additionally, my understanding of regulatory landscapes and emerging technologies in the life sciences sector positions me as a consultant with valuable industry insights. In summary, I bring leadership, commercial awareness, natural communication skills, self-awareness, teamwork, technical writing proficiency, competitive analysis acumen, and business development expertise to the table. These attributes, refined through diverse experiences, make me an ideal candidate for a consultancy intern role at McKinsey, where I am eager to contribute my skills and drive successful client outcomes.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work history

Investment Bank Intern Trainee

The Life Sciences Divison
Manchester
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Collaborated with the other interns to fulfil a research report task whereby we had to perform market research, find a company of our choice and then conduct in depth analyses to show to potential investors why this company should be one that they should invest into.
  • Gained an In-depth understanding of the life sciences industry, including medical regulatory processes and various sectors such as , agro-tech, digital technologies.
  • Learnt how to Proficiently analyse companies and was introduced on how to conduct financial and macro markets analyses such as DCF and evaluated these companies from a strategic perspective
  • Became Familiarised with regulatory bodies like the FCA and their impact on the industry.
  • Market Knowledge: Knowledge of different stock markets, including LSE, NYSE, NASDAQ, and the FTSE 100
  • Sales and Communication: Participation in a sales module to improve sales and client communication skills.
  • Data Analysis: Learnt about bio-statistics and market analysis involving data analysis skills.
  • Presentation Skills: Ability to present conclusions and findings effectively to teams and managers.
  • Collaborated effectively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds in cross-functional teams.
  • Understanding of Emerging Technologies: Knowledge of digital technologies and Med tech in the healthcare and life sciences sectors.
  • Demonstrated good time management skills through the structured internship schedule.
  • Critical Thinking: Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities developed through company analysis and presentations.
  • Delivered a final presentation which allowed me to synthesise the information found in the research report and communicate key points effectively in presentations.
  • Implemented a Reflective Learning approach which gave me the capacity for reflection on experiences and continuous improvement, as evidenced by our final and log of highlights and learnings.

Sales and Marketing Executive

Ad-Tivity
Manchester
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • Engaged in a 3 month long work experience for an advertisement firm who at the time was working with a Dental company.
  • Ran two dental clinics’ sales calls whereby I did a minimum of 30 calls a day. This was possible through the use of my coordination and time management skills
  • Built and maintained well-organised marketing prospect and customer databases.
  • Maintained company website, updating content and adding relevant information to attract and convert highly qualified leads.
  • Ideated online and offline campaigns to generate leads and convert to customers.
  • Executed marketing and sales strategies to generate and convert qualified leads.
  • Gathered and analysed customer data and feedback using CRM software, reporting results for strategic decision-making.
  • Leveraged existing client relationships to secure new clients, sales and marketing opportunities.
  • Oversaw timely creation of high quality marketing content for online and offline marketing collateral.
  • Processed received client feedback on time to achieve maximum client satisfaction.
  • Maintained sales documents capturing data on customers and marketing strategies
  • Demonstrated products to entice potential customers and enhance understanding.
  • Communicated with potential leads via phone calls, cold emails and in person, providing information about product portfolio.
  • Established robust and original lead follow up plan, increasing customer - client relations

Education

GCSEs -

Doha College
Qatar
09/2018 - 07/2020

A-Levels - Biology, Chemistry and Maths

Cheadle Hulme High School
Cheadle
09/2020 - 07/2022

Bachelor of Arts - Political Economy

Kings College London
London
09/2022 -

Skills

  • Leadership and Initiative
  • Comercially aware
  • Natural Communicator
  • Self Aware
  • Can work in a team
  • Technical Writing
  • Competitive analysis
  • Business Development

Languages

English
Native
Urdu
Upper intermediate
Hindi
Upper intermediate
Punjabi
Intermediate
Arabic
Elementary

Timeline

Investment Bank Intern Trainee

The Life Sciences Divison
07.2023 - 08.2023

Sales and Marketing Executive

Ad-Tivity
07.2022 - 09.2022

GCSEs -

Doha College
09/2018 - 07/2020

A-Levels - Biology, Chemistry and Maths

Cheadle Hulme High School
09/2020 - 07/2022

Bachelor of Arts - Political Economy

Kings College London
09/2022 -
Zachariah Raja