Akash Sharma

Experience

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  Self-employed

  Mar 2010 - Apr 2012

  Entrepreneur

  I used to work as a freelancer, taking up diverse projects such as training professionals in the German language. This involved helping individuals enhance their language skills for personal or professional growth. Alongside this, I also pursued my passion for music by teaching Western classical guitar professionally. My teaching approach combined both theory and practical sessions, enabling students to develop a comprehensive understanding of the instrument and the classical music tradition.

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  Fidelity International

  Apr 2012 - Jun 2014

  Business Service Associate

  I worked as a Customer Service Associate for the Client Funds Disinvestment team, where my role highlighted my expertise in FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) while ensuring strict compliance with FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) regulations to support strategic business investments. I consistently led weekly Business Contingency Training sessions, promoting cross-departmental learning and development across Tunisia, Germany, Luxembourg, and the UK. My contributions and dedication were recognized with the Best Performer Award in Q1 2013, earning me the prestigious ‘Purple Cap’ for achieving 100% efficiency and maintaining zero error rates. Show less

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  EPICURE

  Jul 2014 - Dec 2016

  Relationship Manager

  I worked as a Relationship Manager at Epicure at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, handling events and match days on a casual basis while pursuing my full-time studies. This role helped me gain insights into Australian work culture, organizational behavior, and professional responsibilities. It also provided valuable interactions with senior and gourmet chefs, allowing me to learn from their expertise and training.

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  ARL Collect Pty Ltd

  Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  Collections Consultant

  Functioned as Financial Consultant in the collections department involved in preparing customer profiles (individual, small and medium businesses) to evaluate financial position and repayment capacity of clients. Followed up with customers and with other stakeholders pertaining to recovery of aged debts, settlement of negotiations.

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  Zomato

  Dec 2017 - Mar 2023

  State Head

  My Role at Zomato1. P&L Management2. Growth Analysis & Market Sizing3. Forecasting & Trend Analysis4. Market Share Optimization5. Developing City-Specific Strategy FrameworksI spearheaded the expansion of Zomato’s online ordering business across Maharashtra, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Collaborating closely with city teams, I ensured smooth end-to-end launches. My role involved enhancing brand visibility through targeted keyword search strategies at the city level and driving unit-level profitability across cities. Show less

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  Paytm

  Mar 2023 - Aug 2023

  Senior Manager

  My Role at Paytm:1. Launched Paytm Deals, onboarding over 250 suppliers.2. Led supply creation efforts by driving SME acquisitions.3. Managed and inspired teams to achieve key business objectives.4. Built and trained teams, ensuring seamless operational execution.5. Ensured high standards of acquisition quality across all processes.

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  Swiggy

  Aug 2023 - now

  City Head

  My Role at Swiggy (Dine-Out Division):1. Spearheaded market expansion, achieving over 500+ supply additions and driving 4x year-on-year growth.2.Focused on revenue generation, growth strategy, and forecasting while managing city-level P&L.3. Swiggy Scenes to boost engagement and visibility.4. Organising Goa Foodie Instagram for promotions.5. Swiggy CRM for Dineout.