Miss  Trupti  Deshpande    

HUtrupti.deshpande@cranfield.ac.ukU  Mobile:  +44  (0)  7545  301388  

Indian    

Current  Course:  MSc  Logistics  and  Supply  Chain  Management  

Cranfield  University    

UPersonal  Statement  

A   dedicated   self-­‐starter   with   varied   experience   in   Health   and   Fitness,   Not   for   Profit   and   FMCG  sectors.    A   good   people   manager   coupled   with   excellent   communication   and   interpersonal   skills   as  evidenced   by   the   experience   in   management   position.   Interested   to   be   a   part   of   multicultural  environment  and  effectively  contribute  to  organisation  and  personal  growth.  Seeking  opportunities  to  leverage  skills  and  experience  in  the  supply  chain  industry.    

UKey  Achievements  

Spearheaded   the   introduction  of  new  cosmetic  brands   in   a  new  geographical  market   thereby  increasing  revenues  by  over  50%  within  six  months  of  start  up.  

Expanded  a  health  business  with   fresh   ideas   for  customer  attraction  and  retention,   leading  to  addition  of  30%  new  customers.  

Negotiated   business   tie   ups   for   branding   and   promotional   activities   thereby   establishing  symbiotic  associations  within  the  market  which  resulted  in  cost  savings  of  up  to  10%  on  various  occasions.  

 

UQualifications  

Bachelor  of  Home  Science  (Food  Science  and  Nutrition)  S.N.D.T  University,  Mumbai,  India  2002  -­‐  2005  

    Goethe  Zertifikat  B1    

Goethe  Institut  2010  –  2010  

 

ULanguages  

Hindi   Marathi  (India)   German    

UInterests  

Passionate  about  innovative  cooking  and  likes  to  experiment  in  winemaking  from  a  variety  of  fruits.  A  keen  student  of  Indian  classical  music  and  a  proficient  harmonium  player    

UCareer  History  

Brushman  India  Pvt.  Ltd,  India  –  Salon  Manager  (Aug  2006  –  Oct  2007)  

Brushman  India  is  a  leading  manufacturer  of  paintbrushes  and  distributor  of  hair  cosmetic  products  in  India.  A   national   network   of   2200   distributors   and   1000   sub-­‐dealers   gives   Brushman   one   of   the   strongest  distribution  networks  in  India  in  the  salon  and  cosmetics  business.  

Led  the  introduction  of  new  cosmetic  brands  in  a  new  geographic  market  with  specific  responsibility  to  develop  and  execute  strategies  for  brand  promotion  and  customer  attraction.  This  created  brand  recognition  thereby  increasing  revenues  by  over  50%.  

Successfully   managed   inventory   planning   based   on   current   sales   and   forecasts.   This   ensured  operational   excellence,   resulted   in   enhanced   customer   satisfaction   and   allowed   aggressive  implementation  of  promotional  activities.  

Implemented   strategies   for   building   team   effectiveness   by   promoting   a   spirit   of   cooperation  between  team  members.  This  resulted  in  a  highly  motivated  team  that  strived  to  beat  the  aggressive  revenue  forecasts  set  for  the  operations.  

 

National  Agriculture  Food  Analysis  and  Research  Institute  India  –  Food  Analyst  (Oct  2005  –  Jun  2006)  

NAFARI   is   an   autonomous,   not   for   profit   sharing   organisation   providing   various   services   in   Food  Analysis,  Consultancy  and  trainings  for  the  Food   Industry   in   India.  NAFARI  has  a  nationally  accredited   laboratory  for  Chemical  and  Microbiological  Analyses  of  food  products.  

Conducted  training  in  specialised  food  analysis  increasing  the  visibility  of  NAFARI  amongst  the  food  and  beverage  industry.  

Conducted   qualitative   and   quantitative   analysis   of   standardised   tests   to   determine   physical   and  chemical   properties   of   food   and   beverage   products.   The   analysis   ensured   that   the   products  conformed  100%  to  national  and  international  standards  like  FDA  and  USDA.  

Managed   sensory   evaluation   tests   to   determine   palatability   and   customer   appeal   of   the   food  product   adding   another   testing   parameter   to   the   analyses   done   by  NAFARI   thereby   creating   new  business  opportunities.  

 

First  Fitness  Health  Centre  –  Part  time  –  Dietician  (May  2005  –  Apr  2006)  

Developed   individual   nutrition   plans   for   clients   by   analysing   their   lifestyle.   By   stressing   diet   and  lifestyle  modifications,  encouraged  customers  to  lead  a  healthy  lifestyle  and  thereby  contributed  to  customer  satisfaction.  

Designed   programs,   which   included   outdoor   activities   like   trekking   and   cycling   at   weekends   thus  providing   clients   with   variety   in   their   exercise   regime.   This   resulted   in   a   niche   service   marketing  strategy  attracting  30%  new  customers.  

 

Dr.Leena’s  Health  Centre  –  Part  time  –  Dietician  (Mar  2003  –  Feb  2005)  

Prepared   diet   plans   that   were   tailored   according   to   physician’s   consultation.   Designed,   executed  exercise   plans   catering   individual   abilities   and   requirements.   This   also   included   training   and  monitoring.  Monitored  progress  of  each  client  systematically  guiding  them  to  attain  their  individual  health  goals.  

 Hindustan  Coca-­‐Cola  Beverages  Pvt.  Ltd  –  Internship  (Dec  2004)  

Conducted   a   study   in   dimensional   and   safety   checks   on   bottles   to   comply  with   specifications   and  inspection  procedures  for  manufacturing  damage.  

 Cadbury  India  Pvt.  Ltd  –  Internship  (Nov  2004)  

Conducted  a  traceability  analysis  and  de-­‐moulding  efficiency  of  24  grams  chocolate  bars.  Suggested  technical  solutions  improving  the  efficiency  up  to  20%.