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Veda Arikatla

Berkeley,CA

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Cohort Affairs Associate

Haas Business School Association (HBSA)
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed a mentorship program targeting high levels of engagement among new Haas Business School students to facilitate a smooth academic and social transition.
  • Committed to using data analytics to measure the impact and reach of cohort initiatives, with a goal of increasing participation across all events by at least 15%.

Intern

Vuukle- Publisher Monetization Workspace
07.2023 - Current
  • Participated in and created presentations to pitch Vuukle's new quiz widget feature to high-profile clients like Times of India and Google.
  • Assisted in transforming websites into thriving communities using first-party data, contributing to data-driven success.

Consultant

Citadel Propcon
08.2022 - 04.2023
  • Introduced 5 innovative training programs in the Bengaluru office, leading to a notable 20% reduction in employee turnover.
  • Optimized office interiors and lighting, which significantly boosted employee productivity by 25% according to a post-implementation survey.

Founder

Le Botaniste
01.2019 - 04.2023
  • Founded and managed a wellness platform that served over 2500 customers with personalized diet and fitness services, coordinating with dietitians and chefs.
  • Advocated for sustainability by using eco-friendly packaging and sourcing ingredients directly from local villages in Karnataka.
  • Leveraged analytics to enhance brand visibility by 20%.

Research Scholar

Lumiere Academics
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Conducted extensive research and composed a scholarly paper titled "The Effect of Sports Experience and Competitive Orientation on Entrepreneurial Priorities, Attitudes, and Decision Making."
  • Designed a survey to analyze entrepreneurial attitudes among athletes and non-athletes.
  • Analyzed survey data from 150 respondents using R Studio.
  • Published the research findings in the Journal of Student Research.

Skill-Building Workshop Coordinator

Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Department
04.2020 - 04.2021
  • Collaborated with commerce professors from top universities in Andhra Pradesh to hold 30 organizational skill-building workshops.
  • Assisted over 200 underprivileged women in securing business internships or in becoming self-employed, thereby facilitating socioeconomic mobility.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Economics, Physics

University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
2026

Timeline

Cohort Affairs Associate

Haas Business School Association (HBSA)
08.2023 - Current

Intern

Vuukle- Publisher Monetization Workspace
07.2023 - Current

Consultant

Citadel Propcon
08.2022 - 04.2023

Research Scholar

Lumiere Academics
01.2021 - 01.2022

Skill-Building Workshop Coordinator

Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Department
04.2020 - 04.2021

Founder

Le Botaniste
01.2019 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Economics, Physics

University of California, Berkeley
Veda Arikatla