Abhishek Devanal

Experience

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  I2R Design Solutions

  May 2019 - Aug 2022

  Founder

   i2R is a start-up providing operation and automation solutions for manufacturing units and warehouse. New Product Development: Design and develop new products as per the customer requirement. Material Handling Equipment’s: Design and manufacture of the MHE for manufacturing plants to ease the operationsand increased the efficiency. Procurement: Procured the raw materials like steel, iron and various required items as per the need. Layout: Provide services for layouting and planning of the new warehouse. Simulation: Provide 3D simulation with detailed walkthrough of the layout. Show less

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  Reliance Retail

  Jul 2019 - Sept 2020

  Sr.Executive

   Part of designing team: redesigned the inventory layout system thereby increasing the storage capacity by 100% ofinitial. Managed an inventory worth of around 150000 $ per month Material Requirement Planning: Working with Planners to support continuous production without interruptions SAP Experience: Hands on experience in creating Purchase Orders for suppliers. Cost reduction: Provided analysis on costs, new and existing, and review cost reduction activities: suggested newtransport model which reduced the transportation cost by 40%. Designed, developed, and implemented new warehouse automation methodologies in Proof-of-Concept laboratory:optimised the route mapping for automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots. Operations planning: in terms of Process, Manpower Requirement, Space, Equipment’s, Vehicles. Modified the storage crate, which reduced the extra and increasing the efficiency by 37%. Suggested digital automation methods to reduce the paper usage of around 1200 papers/ day and saving 20000 USD. Show less

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  One India Trading Company

  Sept 2020 - Aug 2022

  Managing Partner- Procurement and Supply Chain Operations

   Procurement: Procured and supplied around 100 thousand MT of Alphonso mangoes and exotic fruits from Iran,Turkey, Peru, New Zealand, and Africa to Indian market. Material distribution: Supplied 1MT of exotic fruits to local stores on daily basis. Business development: Increased the turnover to almost 100% in the second year. Contract negotiations: Negotiated contracts, improved prices and business with suppliers, and reviewedopportunities to make business savings. Demand Forecast Planning: Generated the forecast plan, tracking the daily reports. Risk Mitigation: Monitor tracked metrics of Quality and delivery; highlight issues to Management; Present risk oropportunities to the organization. Revenue generation: Created a turnover of 120 thousand $ during the mango season (March -June) for the year 2022. Retail sales: Increased the retail sales by 100-125% day in the year 2022. Supplier relationship: Daily interaction with key suppliers; Personal Visits to Suppliers to deepen the base andrelationship and improve business. Operations: Managed the in store and warehouse operations. Inventory management: Managed the inventory operations and inventory allotment planning process. Logistic activities: Planned for distribution of mangoes across India during Mango season (March – June) Show less

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  Happy Me - Pre School

  Oct 2021 - Aug 2022

  Secretary- DEVANAL'S EDUCATION SOCIETY

   Procurement: Procured necessary equipment and materials for the institute, including furniture, kits, and books, fromvarious regions of India. Operations: Managed day-to-day operations of the institute, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning. Data Compliance: Compiled and maintained accurate records, logs, correspondence, and reports to ensure up-todateinformation and historical reference in compliance with administrative guidelines and legal requirements. Business Development: Coordinated with various teams and stakeholders to achieve organizational goals. Innovation and Development: Developed and implemented policies and procedures to improve efficiency andeffectiveness of operations. Budget Planning: Assisted in budget preparation and financial reporting to ensure accurate and timely informationfor decision making. Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders. Audits: Conducted regular audits to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective measures Show less

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  New York Institute of Technology

  Mar 2023 - May 2023

  Graduate Assistant

  • Assisted with research and evaluation of experiential learning programs.• Established and maintained relationships with external partners, including employers and community organizations, to support the center’s programming and facilitate student participation in experiential learning.• Led and assisted in the facilitation of workshops and presentations for students and external partners• Created marketing materials to promote the center’s programs.• Contributed to the creation of new experiential learning initiatives Show less

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  Footura Inc.

  Sept 2023 - Dec 2023

  Investor Relations Intern

  •Perform thorough market analyses in fitness, fintech, and AI sectors.•Initiate daily outreach to connect with up to 150 potential investors on LinkedIn.•Contribute to the creation of impactful pitch decks and concise executive summaries.•Continuously cultivate and nurture relationships with investors to foster trust and a sense of partnership, resulting in increased interest and investment opportunities.•Track and analyze the effectiveness of investor outreach efforts.

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  New York Institute of Technology

  Sept 2023 - now

  Graduate Assistant

  • Developed and implemented various strategies to unite the community.• Organized and coordinated visits, ensuring the smooth execution of these events.• Designed the content materials for the Community Impact programs.• Led the organization of a winter donation drive, resulting in significant contributions.• Coordinated with external NGOs for the collection and distribution of donated items.