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BALA MARIO AKHIL MARNENI

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Developed critical thinking, leadership, and strategic planning skills in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Effectively managed cross-functional teams and drove business growth through innovative strategies. Seeking to leverage these transferrable skills in new field, bringing strong foundation in problem-solving and team collaboration.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Founder

The Suraksha Foundation (NGO)
06.2021 - 08.2023
  • Directed an end-to-end awareness program (strategy, planning, execution), mobilizing $5K to equip underprivileged students with school supplies; designed on-campus engagement (games/activities) to drive participation and a positive learning environment.
  • Built and managed stakeholder partnerships (10+ donors, 3 government agencies, 5 community organizations); executed Memorandums of Understanding , defined Key Performance Indicators and secured recurring funding/logistics, increasing community engagement by 25%
  • Managed a $2K budget and 20+ volunteers; implemented PMO controls (work plans, RACI, vendor SLAs, budget vs. actuals), optimized resource allocation to reduce operating costs by 15%, and launched 3 education/community programs on time and within budget.

Assistant Sales Executive

Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
12.2021 - 02.2022
  • Advised 10+ clients; produced research-backed reports, resulting in ~20% portfolio growth and better executive decisions.
  • Executed 50+ stock trades/month and monitored portfolio/AUM of $8k; partnered with finance, marketing, and research to increase returns by ~15%.
  • Built financial models and strategic plans for 5+ clients; delivered data-driven presentations, improving decision speed by ~20% and adding $1,000 in new business.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.


Education

MBA - Business Management

California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA
05.2026

Bachelor of Commerce - Sales and Advertising

Osmania University
Hyderabad,India
08.2023

Skills

  • Technical: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Tally ERP 9, Advanced Excel
  • Analytical: Market Analysis and Strategy Development, strategic market analysis, Product Pricing and Promotion, Sales Forecasting and Demand Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration,Business development,Strategic partnerships,Customer relations,Strategic visioning

Timeline

Assistant Sales Executive

Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
12.2021 - 02.2022

Co-Founder

The Suraksha Foundation (NGO)
06.2021 - 08.2023

MBA - Business Management

California State University, Northridge

Bachelor of Commerce - Sales and Advertising

Osmania University
BALA MARIO AKHIL MARNENI