Abhishek Gupta

Experience

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  MetLife

  May 2007 - Aug 2010

  Senior Financial Planning Consultant

  Worked for the Bank's Wealth Management business, driving significant income growth and exceeding client expectations. Effectively marketed financial products and maintained strong client relationships through effective communication and grievance redressal. Empowered bank staff through training workshops on financial products, ensuring efficient follow-up and minimal turnaround time for client transactions. Crafted personalized wealth plans for clients, optimizing asset allocation and recommending suitable investment options. Show less

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  DBS Bank

  Aug 2010 - Nov 2012

  Assistant Manager

  Performed challenging role as relationship manager in planning & development {P&D} department of the bank to improve CASA & fee based income and ensure productivity. Fostered strong relationships, launched new products through effective marketing campaigns and branch level promotional activities. Coordinated with bank staff for product knowledge through engaging workshops and training sessions, Proactively explored new revenue opportunities by customer feedback. Cultivated a collaborative environment within the bank staff team, driving successful execution of initiatives. Successfully worked with the Gujarat and Mumbai branches of Lakshmi Vilas Bank, now known as Development Bank of Singapore Limited (DBS Ltd.) Show less

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  Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar

  Apr 2014 - Dec 2019

  Deputy Project Manager

  Managed TEQIP (A project of MoE, funded by World Bank) & other projects of the institute, project planning and maximizing resource allocation, coordinated funding from government ministries, and led cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. Managed diverse stakeholders, including directors, principals, government officials, academicians, students and internal departments, to facilitate the students and scholars for long term engagements at IIT Gandhinagar at the aegis of TEQIP project. Streamlined administrative processes, Implemented effective channels to streamline project execution and information flow. Managed various institute activities including auditing of funding requests, student administration, travel reimbursements, and conference logistics. Demonstrating strong organizational, team management and project management skills. Show less

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  Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Goa

  Dec 2019 - now

  Assistant Registrar

  Joining this young institute in its formative years, I've built a profound understanding of academic systems, procedures and its structure. I lead a skilled team of staff members and actively participate in diverse committees, driving both academic and non-academic initiatives.Reporting directly to the Dean, Registrar, and Director and performing additional duties as and when required on their directions. I spearheaded the JOSAA counseling and cell activities at the institute, ensuring smooth student registration, admissions, and internal examinations. My expertise in navigating complex academic matters.Responsible for managing academic administration, delegation of work to my staff colleagues, monitoring and facilitating administrative approvals, preparation of the Senate, implemention and ensuring complinace of institute policies. Part of various institute committees, coordinating day-to day matters related to student, faculty and staff.Beyond academics, working as the Internal Auditor of the institute, nodal officer for RTIs, nodal officer for ministerial scholarships, ministerial queries, and parliamentary questions etc. Prioritizing student administration and well-being by providing inputs to Institute counselors. Official signatory to the student documents such as bonafides, certificates, grade reports and other essential student records ensuring stringent confidentiality. Show less