Shaival Patel

Experience

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  My Authentic Appetite Pvt Ltd

  Nov 2019 - Jan 2020

  Associate Sales Representative Intern

  • Generated packaged snacks sales worth INR 90,000 (~$1,250) in 6 weeks through retail sales calls and direct customer sales.• Led a team of 5 sales associates in a product launch event to generate sales worth INR 20,000 (~$300) in 2 days.• 60% success rate in repeat order customer calls to generate sales and maintain customer relationships post launch event.

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  Mindful Minimalism

  Sept 2020 - May 2022

  Co-Founder

  Focused on spreading the importance of living a minimalist life. Introduced the 21-day challenge where members got rid of an item they didn’t need each day for 21 days.

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  Consulting Group at Virginia Tech

  Mar 2021 - Aug 2023

  Examined competitor demographics through PEST and SWOT analysis to assess the viability of introducing new products by REHAU in the US market. Partnered with a start-up named Foundry Brands with a team of 5 other consultants. Looked over 150 potential brands that Foundry could acquire and presented them with the 5 best brands according to their portfolio. Worked on the 8-week associate's program focusing on:- Consulting Industry- Deck Building- Presentation Skills- Client Etiquette- Case Interview Preparation

  • Consultant

    Jan 2022 - Aug 2023

  • Analyst

    Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

  • Associate

    Mar 2021 - Jul 2021
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  Indian Students Association - Virginia Tech

  Jun 2021 - May 2024

  Looked after and ensured the smooth running of the organization. Gave valuable inputs to the committee whenever necessary and shared experience organizing events. Lead a committee of students organizing multiple social and formal events for over 600 Indian students at Virginia Tech. The organization was successful in organizing 3 major events and one of the events received a record attendance. Managed 5 major events over 2 semesters by coordinating with event services and production to book event spaces, manage logistics and execute. Food in charge for Diwali to cater to over 350 students.

  • Senior Advisor

    May 2023 - May 2024

  • President

    May 2022 - May 2023

  • Event Coordinator

    Jun 2021 - May 2022
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  Jamba

  Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

  Student Employee

  Made sure about maximum customer satisfaction by maintaining hygiene and timely order delivery.

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  Virginia Tech College of Engineering

  Nov 2021 - May 2023

  Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

  - Responsible for grading papers and assisting professors by taking office hours to help students.- Conduct in-class SOLIDWORKS help sessions for over 150 students.

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  Beacon Partners

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Consulting Intern

  - Developed a social media marketing plan for a client with an allotted budget and target audience.- Created an Excel database for a car accident evacuation company.

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  Crystal Cook N Serve Private Limited

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Industrial Engineer Intern

  - 100% elimination of material backflow on a production line producing more than 1.5 million kitchenware units annually.- Utilized root cause analysis to initiate worker motivation sessions resulting in a reduction of employee turnover by 20%.- Implemented 5S in the die and maintenance room to improve worker efficiency by 27% and cost reduction by 20%.

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  NASA Student Launch at Virginia Tech

  Aug 2022 - May 2023

  Structure and Propulsion Coordinator

  Designed and fabricated a fin-stabilized solid rocket responsive to NASA’s 2022-23 Student Launch Initiative proposal and completed all design reports specified as deliverables for the NASA competition.

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  Cummins Inc.

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) Intern

  • Created and reviewed 150+ Source Releases for more than 10 suppliers for 4 VPI programs.• Learned the fundamentals of APQP and PPAP and observed its implementation at Cummins.• Audited 3 prototype suppliers and 2 production suppliers to ensure they meet Cummins quality standards.• Learned process capability study implementation at Cummins to drive cost-efficiency and product quality.• Successfully completed the Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification from the Cummins Learning Center. Show less

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  Wabtec Corporation

  Aug 2023 - May 2024

  Capstone Project Member

  - Developed a sales forecasting model that will save the client $1 million annually for the next 3 years.- Used Excel to integrate moving average, exponential smoothing, and Box-Jenkins approaches in the model. The model will help improve On-Time Delivery by 15% and reduce labor overtime costs by 20% for the next 3 years.