Akash Patel

Experience

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  UGA Indian Cultural Exchange

  Aug 2014 - May 2018

  - Established a mentor/mentee program involving over 75 members of the organization - Developed various events for members to attend, ranging from professional development panels to social gatherings - Created a sustainable alumni network by contacting alumni from the past and organized alumni panels - Organized and coordinated the largest event hosted by the Indian Cultural Exchange with an audience of 1,800 people- Provided hospitality to all competing teams and judges by providing transportation, food, and gifts to each person- Fundraised nearly $10,000 by reaching out to local businesses national corporations- Coordinated detailed schedules for the sponsorship committee to reach out to business - Communicated and voiced the freshmen’s opinions to the ICE board at board meetings- Promoted ICE to the freshmen class and established a foundation for future freshmen representatives

  • Social and Campus Life Directors

    May 2016 - May 2018

  • India Night Chair - Hospitality & Sponsorhip Chair

    May 2015 - May 2016

  • Freshman Representative

    Aug 2014 - May 2015
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  Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL)

  Aug 2014 - Mar 2017

  Alumni Coordinator

  - Systemized Georgia FBLA’s merchandise and apparel inventory with sales of $3,000 per conference using Excel- Judged, monitored, and proctored various business competitive events at the Fall and State Leadership Conferences- Coached and mentored students from all around the state of Georgia at the National Leadership Conference

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  StudySoup

  Aug 2017 - May 2018

  Marketing Coordinator

  - Employed 150 new students to become Elite Notetakers for their specific classes by pitching to classes and organizations- Coordinated with other employees to market efficiently by tabling and public speaking throughout the campus- Worked with supervisors to develop strategic methods in acquiring new customers

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  Beta Chi Theta National Fraternity, Inc.

  Aug 2017 - Apr 2018

  Founding President

  - Delegated tasks to each brother of the fraternity by facilitating efficient executive meetings on a weekly schedule- Communicated with National Executive Board to effectively lead the new organization on this campus- Fundraised $11,500 to create a foundation for the fraternity through on-campus activities - Established a canned food driving collecting 1,000 cans to donate to the Athens Food Bank annually

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  Indian Cultural Exchange

  Aug 2018 - May 2019

  President

  - Overseeing the largest multicultural organization at the University of Georgia under the Multicultural Services and Programs- Transforming the culture of the organization through new engaging meetings, deeper connections, and more inclusive events- Uniting 13 Indian based organizations forming the All Interest Indian Alliance with ICE acting as the umbrella organization- Developing a board of 28 members to execute various events by hosting leadership retreats, trainings, and biweekly meetings Show less

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  Dunes Inn & Suites

  May 2019 - Jan 2021

  General Manager

  - Increased SEO by utilizing marketing strategies and understanding Google analytics to target main customer locations- Partnered with local businesses by engaging in conversations and developing personal relationships at events and meetings- Ensured that all operations, ranging from reservations to maintenance, were proper and completed in a timely manner- Interviewed, hired, trained, and managed staff to improve staff quality and hotel organization

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  Tybee Lodging Group

  Jan 2021 - now

  Chief Financial Officer