Poorvi Shah - MBA

Experience

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  SmartValue

  Jun 2015 - Dec 2015

  Technical Trainer
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  LegalForce RAPC

  Dec 2015 - May 2016

  Patent Engineer

  • Analyzed and interpreted patent data to identify trends and recommend improvements, leading to the development of more effective patent application strategies that solve real business needs.• Drafted applications for patents to secure intellectual property rights, demonstrating strong critical thinking and analytical skills in the process.• Leveraged self-learning to explore patent practices and develop strategies for analyzing innovations. Maintained relationships with teams throughout the company while continuously adopting new and efficient practices to enhance productivity. Show less

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  StratJuris Partners

  Jul 2016 - Jul 2019

  Senior Associate

  • Achieved 30% increase in project approval rate by collaborating with clients to define clear project scopes and leveraging new patent database to overcome inefficiencies and bottlenecks while analysing and delivering projects.• Attained 20% revenue growth by improving client retention rate by ensuring timely deliveries through effective relationship management within team, prioritising tasks and continuously adapting new and efficient practices to enhance productivity.

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  Legasis Services Pvt. Ltd.

  Aug 2019 - Jan 2020

  Senior Associate

  • Enhanced patent processing efficiency by 25% by standardizing processes, defining efficient methods for liaising with customers, and motivating the team to deliver impactful results in a fast-paced, customer-obsessed environment.

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  HERE Technologies

  Jan 2020 - Sept 2021

  Project Specialist II

  • Boosted operational outcomes, increasing patent grant rate by 15% through historical data analysis, trend forecasting, and market research, and delivering strategic, data-driven recommendation to stakeholders to support informed decision-making.• Reduced costs by 10% through vendor negotiations by analysing market trends, competitor pricing, and business needs, while improving internal processes by leveraging business insights to enhance operational efficiency and cost management.

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  Rakuten Symphony

  Sept 2021 - Aug 2024

  Project Manager

  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by adapting agile methodology to reduce escalation response time by 25% and SLA breaches by 30% through data analysis, to address root causes and to optimize performance by cross-functional team collaboration.• Reduced project delivery time by 18% by implementing project timelines, prioritizing milestones, resolving cross-functional dependencies, creating mitigating risk plans to address risks, and providing strategic insights through interactive dashboards.• Achieved 20% increment in resource capacity mapping accuracy by ensuring stakeholder engagement in demand and supply planning and developing a resource allocation plan by managing 6 product managers, each leading approximately 10 associates. Show less

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  LushBerry

  Nov 2022 - Oct 2023

  Co-Founder

  • Founded and managed a D2C brand offering premium dry fruits, overseeing end-to-end operations, including market analysis for USP creation and supply chain optimization which reduced logistic cost and enhanced alignment with business needs.• Facilitated vendor onboarding and optimized the supply chain by selecting partners from diverse geographies by analysing logistics cost and environmental dynamics. Optimized cost through vendor negotiation to align offerings with business needs.• Oversaw packaging solutions to ensure product freshness while implementing rigorous quality assurance protocols that maintained high standards across the supply chain. Ensured product deliveries to the customers within 3 business days. • Managed inventory levels effectively to minimize costs and dead stock, ensuring a balanced inflow and outflow of products to meet market demand in the hyper-local market.• Launched new product by analysing users' personas, performing user research, and challenging the status quo to think outside the box solution. Worked with subject matter experts and mentors to discuss the product building process. Show less

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  UBC Sauder School of Business

  Aug 2024 - now

  VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE: Organising events for the cohort to connect industry professionals with the cohort. Conducting seminars and workshops to encourage cohort participation in the consumer product industry.The Consumer Product and Retail Business Club is dedicated to fostering awareness and interest in the dynamic consumer product and retail industry among peers. Our mission is to provide a platform for students passionate about this sector to explore opportunities, learn from industry professionals, and build meaningful connections. Through interactive sessions with experts from renowned companies, we aim to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world industry insights. The club also supports career growth by sharing potential job openings, relevant industry updates, and event information. Whether you’re exploring this field or actively pursuing a career in it, our club offers valuable resources and networking opportunities to help you succeed. Show less

  • President - Consumer Product and Retail Business Club

    Sept 2024 - now

  • MBA Student

    Aug 2024 - now