Saanchitha Kottige

Experience

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  Karvy Stock Broking

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Stock Trading Intern

  • Generated a profit of USD 1,200 over a 3 month period by monitoring a number of shares and trading them virtually• Studied the Stock Market and learned the process of share trading

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  Cupcakin' Around!

  Oct 2014 - Aug 2017

  Co-Founder

  • Managed the company’s finances and raised external funding to keep the social enterprise operational• Organized over 4 bake sales in gated communities and schools to generate USD 1,000 in revenue• Donated USD 850 to various charitable organizations such as old age shelters, schools for the blind, and an orphanage to help them procure required materials and resources

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  Bharatiya Janata Party

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  Political Economics Research Analysis Intern

  • Conducted a Socio-Political and Economic survey based on the new Central Government Schemes by developing an Information System to survey a sample set of 5,000 individuals• Evaluated the reach of 50 different Schemes to identify gaps in the system, and proposed solutions to overcome existing problems and prevent any in the future

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  The Coca-Cola Company

  Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

  Marketing Intern

  • Promoted the company’s bottled water products and made 15 new contacts in the pharmaceutical industry• Assessed how the market would react to the sales of Coca-Cola’s flagship products in pharmacies• Created a report and suggested 3 different advertising strategies that could be implemented to drive sales in medical shops and pharmacies

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  Bangalore Political Action Committee (B.PAC)

  Oct 2016 - Mar 2017

  Intern

  • Coordinated 3 flagship programs aimed at college students to increase volunteer support by 500 people• Made concept notes and creative briefs to implement new projects and promote them through social media campaigns• Promoted the organization by creating videos of 5 of the city’s most influential people in the city

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  LOCK Honorary Service Society

  Mar 2018 - May 2021

  • Transitioned operations to a virtual environment to continue offering our services during the pandemic• Oversaw 6 functional teams to ensure that the quality of service provided remained consistent in a virtual setting• Networked with fellow student leaders to increase our presence in the community by representing our organization in 4 conferences • Implemented changes to the recruitment process by adding a testing component to increase the credibility of tutors• Increased the number of applications received by 45% through collaboration with the Marketing Chair to promote the organization• Reviewed 80+ applications and conducted interviews to induct 30 new tutors during an elaborate induction ceremony

  • Co-President

    May 2020 - May 2021

  • Recruitment Chair

    May 2019 - Apr 2020

  • Recruitment Sub-Committee Member & Tutor

    Mar 2018 - Apr 2019
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  O3 Securities

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

  Securities and Market Analysis Intern

  • Created 2 indices and 3 investment portfolios through data research and analysis to meet client requirements• Recommended new strategies to interested clients by tracking 10 new Fixed Maturity Plans (FMPs) and 5 Buyback Options to increase the organization’s Net Asset Under Management (AUM)• Pitched Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Investing and Family Offices to guide eligible clients• Mapped 3 existing investment apps and websites in order to implement similar ideas to a new app in development Show less

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  Deloitte India (Offices of the US)

  Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

  Financial Advisory Services Intern

  • Increased efficiency and organization within the Regulatory and Operational Risk (R&OR) department by collaborating with various teams of 3 to conduct research for US based clients in the Banking Industry• Performed editorial work by utilizing creative skills to pitch new ideas and keep clients updated on their projects/accounts

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  Phi Chi Theta Zeta Chapter

  Sept 2018 - May 2021

  • Managed a budget of USD 20,000 by tracking spending and authorizing payments to manage the finances of 10 functional teams• Audited cashflows against monthly budgets and made necessary adjustments to maintain liquidity• Reported on the chapter’s financial position to remain compliant with the fraternity’s national regulations

  • Advisory Board Member

    Jan 2021 - May 2021

  • Brother (Member)

    May 2020 - Dec 2020

  • Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis

    May 2019 - Apr 2020

  • Finance Team Member & Brother (Member)

    Jan 2019 - Apr 2019

  • Pledge

    Sept 2018 - Dec 2018
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  Kotak Mahindra Bank

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Credit Underwriting and Monitoring Intern

  • Assessed 3 clients’ loan eligibility by analyzing their financial statements to gain a thorough understanding of their retail business models and working capital credit requirements • Monitored clients’ use of cash credits and overdraft limits by tracking their monthly stock statements to ensure proper utilization of sanctioned credit

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  Capgemini

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  FP&A Summer Analyst

  • Automized reports using Python and Excel upon completing a 4-week training to decrease client response time by 30%• Analyzed financial reports by comparing monthly budgets against benchmarks to evaluate Managed Test Services’ (MTS) day-wise impact on profits & losses based on timeline compliance till closure

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  Indiassetz

  Jul 2021 - Oct 2022

  Junior Head of Content and UX

  • Raised pre-series funding by creating a business plan through research and analysis of the industry to pitch the company to investors• Refining the company’s core technology platform to incorporate new features by creating user stories and user journeys after studying internal business processes, client requirements, competitor offerings, and developments in the real estate industry• Increasing business leads by rebuilding the company website using Squarespace to make it interactive and user-friendly• Enhancing the company’s portfolio of product offering by conceptualizing a technology-driven home loan and mortgage app• Leading the technology department’s expansion plan by implementing a hiring strategy and forecasting budget requirements• Designing marketing material by creating multi-channel content to uphold and innovate within the standard branding guidelines Show less

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  Freelance

  Nov 2022 - Oct 2023

  UI/UX Designer and Design Consultant

  • Eloan Originators | Web Application- Added new features by working with multiple stakeholders to provide a more customized user experience for clients- Redesigned the user flow to incorporate new features and enhance the user experience of the web application on both mobile and desktop platforms• Panache Trading Company | Rebranding and Website- Rebranded the company logo and website by collaborating with the marketing and content teams to appeal to a new customer base- Conducted a competitive audit to curate a design strategy that will help us stand out from the rest of the industry• Indymandi | Web Application- Identified user pain points with the old website by conducting usability studies to define areas in need of improvement- Conducted A/B Testing on variations of designs to provide the best user experience with the updated web application• Sri Balaji Hatcheries | Website- Created user flows and an information architecture by conducting research to understand the company’s requirements- Iterated on wireframes and prototypes before creating the final mockups to design the best version of the final product• The Art Gallery | Mobile Application- Created a mock virtual tour app for an art gallery for my Google UX Professional Certification Project Show less

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  Kasmo

  Nov 2023 - Jun 2024

  Associate UI/UX Designer

  • Conducted UX research to create user journeys and information architectures for various mobile and web applications• Iterated on wireframes and mockups based on user research to create high-fidelity prototypes of the products