SANDEEP GUPTA
Spring
Summary
MBA-credentialed educator and business leader with 25+ years of experience in classroom instruction, corporate training, sales management, mentoring, coaching, and leadership development. Proven success creating engaging learning experiences, supporting student success, and translating real-world business knowledge into effective instruction. Brings strong communication skills, multicultural experience, and a student-centered approach to college-level teaching.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
US History Teacher, 11th Grade
Benjamin O. Davis High School - Aldine ISD
Houston
08.2019 - Current
- Delivered data-driven instruction and targeted intervention strategies that produced a consistent 93% average STAAR passing rate.
- Designed and delivered differentiated instruction for 150+ students annually, adapting content delivery to diverse learning styles.
- Mentored future student-teacher candidates by allowing them to observe, assist, and practice teaching under supervision.
- Built strong relationships with students, parents, and faculty through consistent communication, empathy, and accountability.
- Used performance data to identify learning gaps and adjust instructional approaches to improve student outcomes.
Blended Sales & Service Consultant
Progressive Insurance
Houston
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Managed consultative sales and customer service across auto, boat, motorcycle, and specialty insurance lines.
- Handled complex billing, coverage, renewals, and reinstatement inquiries in full compliance with state guidelines.
- Supported customer retention and policy conversion through clear communication and solution-oriented service.
Global Business Analyst
Smith & Associates (Electronic Components)
Houston
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Evaluated corporate training technology tools and compliance platforms to optimize team performance across international operations.
- Conducted multi-country market analysis across European locations, assessing labor costs, real estate, HR regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Generated qualified sales leads through prospective customer research and collaborated on cross-functional cost analyses to improve profitability.
Director of Sales, Recruiting & Operations
Bursys (Software Engineering)
Houston
02.2015 - 11.2016
- Built a sales division from the ground up, recruiting IT professionals and closing 6 enterprise accounts within 3 months of launch.
- Reengineered the onboarding process and established a full HR department for international offices in India.
- Delivered coaching, training, and leadership development programs for management teams to improve recruiting efficiency and onboarding effectiveness.
- Mentored new hires and team members to strengthen performance, confidence, and retention.
General Manager / Business Transformation Agent
The Schwan Food Company
Houston
02.2007 - 01.2013
- Led 24 sales representatives and 6 operations staff across the Houston district.
- Recruited, hired, and onboarded new team members, building early sales readiness and operational consistency.
- Delivered one-on-one coaching, group training, role plays, and ride-along development for new and seasoned sales reps.
- Trained district managers, general managers, and sales teams on new processes and organizational changes during a company restructuring initiative.
- Served as a liaison between district operations and corporate leadership, sharing feedback on employee performance, attitudes, and implementation challenges.
- Partnered with corporate trainers to standardize new hire onboarding and sales training processes nationwide.
- Developed district-wide safety and performance training to improve compliance, consistency, and employee development.
- Conducted worksheets, assessments, and readiness checks to measure trainee progress and training effectiveness.
- Drove district sales growth of 105% year over year, generated over $250,000 in profit, and created $500,000 in incremental sales through marketing initiatives.
- Conducted a district-wide safety audit that reduced measurable incidents by 46%.
Account Representative
DHL
Greensboro
02.2005 - 02.2007
- Achieved the highest incremental revenue increase in the region, generating 56% growth totaling $1.2M.
- Acquired 80+ new customers within one year through consultative selling and proactive prospecting.
- Partnered across freight forwarding, logistics, and supply chain divisions to deliver comprehensive client solutions.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Woodbury University
Burbank, CABS - Management
Woodbury University
Burbank, CAGeneral Management Certificate -
Schwan's University
Marshall, MNProject Management Professional Certificate -
Lone Star College
Houston, TXSkills
- Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Lesson Planning
- Student Assessment
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Mentoring
- Coaching
- Facilitation
- Business Management
- Sales Management
- Communication
- Learning Outcomes
- Differentiated Instruction
- Presentation Skills
- Collaboration
- Adult Learning Principles
- Student Success
Certification
- TEA Certified - Social Studies 7-12 (Texas Education Agency)
- Licensed Insurance Agent - Life, Personal Lines & Property
- OSHA General Industry Safety & Health - 10 & 30 Hour Certified
- First Aid / CPR / AED - American Heart Association
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Urdu
- Cantonese
Opportunities
Open to U.S. and international opportunities
Earlier Career Highlights
- Sales Representative - PepsiCo | President's Club, Circle of Excellence (3x), Top Performing Sales Rep (6x, 1/50), Sales Manager of the Period (10x)
- Pharmaceutical Sales - Johnson & Johnson | 2004 High Share Club Award - Highest market share increase nationally
- Mud Engineer - Halliburton | Lab testing and monitoring of drilling fluids; technical compliance and safety protocols
Timeline
US History Teacher, 11th Grade
Benjamin O. Davis High School - Aldine ISD
08.2019 - Current
Blended Sales & Service Consultant
Progressive Insurance
11.2018 - 07.2019
Global Business Analyst
Smith & Associates (Electronic Components)
11.2016 - 01.2018
Director of Sales, Recruiting & Operations
Bursys (Software Engineering)
02.2015 - 11.2016
General Manager / Business Transformation Agent
The Schwan Food Company
02.2007 - 01.2013
Account Representative
DHL
02.2005 - 02.2007
MBA - Business Administration
Woodbury University
BS - Management
Woodbury University
General Management Certificate -
Schwan's University
Project Management Professional Certificate -
Lone Star College