Kajal Dave
Operations & Strategy Associate | MBA Candidate
New York,NY
Summary
MBA Candidate with 3+ years of experience supporting global programs and cross-functional teams in fast-paced tech environments. Experienced in operational execution, data analysis, and stakeholder management, with a strong interest in venture capital, startups, and B2B technology. Beginning an Executive MBA in 2026 with coursework focused on finance and strategy to strengthen investment and analytical skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Analyst (Project Coordination)
Salesforce
05.2025 - 04.2026
- Led execution of global enablement programs across multiple workstreams, aligning cross-functional stakeholders and ensuring on-time delivery across complex timelines
- Facilitated cross-functional alignment across global teams, reducing execution delays by ~15–20% through improved workflow coordination and issue resolution
- Supported onboarding and enablement for 200+ participants, ensuring operational readiness, system coordination, and seamless program execution at scale
- Built centralized tracking systems for 50+ program milestones, improving visibility and enabling data-driven coordination across stakeholders
- Analyzed program metrics and identified reporting gaps, improving dashboard accuracy and strengthening leadership-level reporting reliability
- Coordinated with external vendors and partners to ensure structured execution, clear documentation, and seamless operational handoffs
Administrative Project Coordinator
The Commonwealth
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Managed execution of 40+ high-profile global events, coordinating multiple concurrent workstreams under high-pressure, time-sensitive conditions
- Coordinated complex global operations across 10 mission offices and 56 countries, aligning diverse stakeholders and improving execution efficiency
- Supported executive-level coordination and scheduling, improving alignment and reducing conflicts across senior leadership priorities
- Managed vendor relationships and operational workflows, ensuring timely execution, compliance adherence, and process efficiency
- Supported end-to-end event operations, ensuring seamless execution and real-time issue resolution in high-visibility environments
Marketing Project Coordinator
Ohana Subleasing Co. (Neo '23)
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Worked with an early-stage startup supporting growth and marketing initiatives, contributing to increased product visibility (+18%) and user engagement
- Managed multiple concurrent growth and operations workstreams, ensuring timely execution of cross-functional deliverables in a startup environment
- Improved coordination across product, marketing, and operations functions, reducing execution delays and improving workflow efficiency
- Maintained operational documentation and tracking systems, improving visibility and decision-making across teams
- Supported founders with operational execution and strategic initiatives in a fast-paced startup environment
Education
Masters of Science - Project Management
Northeastern University
Boston03-2023
MBA -
New England College
Henniker, NH 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton12-2020
Skills
- Business & Financial Analysis
- Competitive Landscape Research
- Data Analysis & Insight Generation
- Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management
- Project & Program Management
- Process Optimization & Workflow Design
- Risk Identification & Problem Solving
- Executive & Founder Communication
- Global Program Coordination & Time Zone Management
- Change Management & Process Standardization
- Tools-Microsoft Excel (Advanced) , Salesforce, Mondaycom, Slack, Google Workspace, Confluence
Timeline
Operations Analyst (Project Coordination)
Salesforce
05.2025 - 04.2026
Administrative Project Coordinator
The Commonwealth
08.2024 - 02.2025
Marketing Project Coordinator
Ohana Subleasing Co. (Neo '23)
04.2024 - 12.2024
MBA -
New England College
05.2001 -
Masters of Science - Project Management
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Wolverhampton