ABHISHEK DHAWAN

2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway * Philadelphia, PA 19130 * 215.350.5228

ad109df7c@westpost.net * Authorized to work in the US
EDUCATION
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, FOX SCHOOL OF BUSINESS PHILADELPHIA, PA
MBA: Dual Concentration in Business Marketing and Strategy Management
May 2009
* Head of Corporate Relations of International Graduate Student Association at F
ox School of Business
MAHARASHTRA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, PUNE UNIVERSITY PUNE, INDIA
BE: Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering Nov 2006
EXPERIENCE
LAXMI HOTELS INC PHILADELPHIA, PA
Senior Consultant Aug 2009 - Aug 2010
* Formulated a detailed research report on the tourism and hospitality industry
which spearheaded momentum for international expansion
* Provided strategic backups and proposed key implementation strategies while id
entifying the key drivers for substantial growth which were accepted and integra
ted by the company
* Successfully led an international project with a diverse team of 20 members wh
ich resulted in global growth
POWERFUL VOICES FOR KIDS PHILADELPHIA, PA
Business Consultant- Marketing & Strategy Sept 2008 - May 2009
* Prepared a business plan that focused on creating product demand and starting
a franchisee training model which was implemented immediately
* Performed an in-depth research into the media literacy industry, identifying k
ey entry strategies and industry competitive landscape which prompted a grant of
USD $100,000
CREATIVE FOOTWEAR TECHNOLOGY PHILADELPHIA, PA
Marketing Consultant Sept - Dec 2008
* Conducted market research providing in-depth analysis regarding the diabetic f
ootwear market which provided the company insights of its business placement
* Provided key business plan strategies to help the company launch their product
GTL USA INC HARRISBURG, PA
Marketing Intern June - August 2008
* Prepared a marketing strategy that involved participating in various events, d
eveloping print media and company website, which served as a foundation for futu
re decision making
* Developed the blueprint for a USA specific company website which served as the
infrastructure for their company website
ASTRAL PHARMACEUTICALS VADODARA, INDIA
Assistant Manager-Business Development & Strategy
July 2006 - June 2007
* Assessed marketing opportunities in new countries and generated leads for poss
ible sales
* Monitored activities of various teams to ensure that sales orders were execute
d as per schedule whilst maintaining high quality and safety standards
* Finalized specifications, designs and layout for new projects and organized fl
oating of rate inquiries for project related equipment
BHARAT SHAKTI SPIRITUAL CULTURAL & EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY (NGO) NEW DELHI, INDIA
Operations Manager Aug 2003 - June 2006
* Conceptualized and implemented a revamped operational strategy within one mont
h of joining that lead to substantial gains
* Successfully held several campaigns that assisted in generating funds for meet
ing the operational needs
* Prepared the annual budget and developed internal controls for analyzing and m
onitoring the cash flow scenario on a monthly basis
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
* One month internship at ADA Cellworks, conducting research on telecommunicatio
n operators in India
* At Fox School of Business, Temple University
o Managed a six month project to create an extensive research report on Eastern
European countries based on multi-faceted analysis pertaining to the pharmaceuti
cal industry
o Lead a team which analyzed Nokia's strategy in India
o Researched and evaluated the full time MBA program at Fox School of Business,
Temple University
* At Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Pune University
o Organized an Inter-College Cultural Festival, which included raising corporate
sponsorships and handling logistics for the event
o Captain of final year college soccer team and vice captain of final year colle
ge cricket team
o Member of the team which organized various college level events like Intechxic
ation, Mech Week and College Fest
o Awarded the best sportsperson of the year 2000-2001 in MIT, Pune