Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Leadership & Extracurricular Activities
Interests
Timeline

Vishnu Purushothaman Sajeev

Chicago,IL

Summary

MBA candidate in Business Analytics with experience in strategy consulting and financial modeling. Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills, independent execution, and data-driven decision-making. Skilled in communicating across diverse teams, managing complex projects, and delivering high-impact presentations and analytical outputs. Adaptable, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering results in fast-paced, client-facing environments.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Strategy Analyst

Matrix LED Pvt. Ltd.
08.2021 - 02.2023
  • Optimized workforce allocation and cost structures, identifying inefficiencies that led to a 20% reduction in operational overhead and a 15% increase in event profitability
  • Improved sponsorship strategies contributed to securing $250K in additional sponsorship revenue
  • Designed and implemented cost-cutting measures, reducing unnecessary expenditures by 25% while maintaining production quality
  • Optimized vendor contracts led to $150K in cost savings, and enhanced resource allocation improved operational efficiency by 30%, resulting in $300K in overall budget efficiency
  • Conducted financial forecasting and budget optimization, leveraging data-driven insights to refine revenue projections with 95% accuracy
  • Budget refinements ensured a 20% increase in net profit margins, securing an additional $400K in revenue growth
  • Assisted executive leadership in developing long-term strategic plans, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
  • Enabled data-driven decision making by creating dynamic dashboards that provided real-time insights into business performance metrics.

Joint Secretary

Guru Nanak College
11.2020 - 11.2021

In my role as Joint Secretary at Guru Nanak College, I played a pivotal role in student leadership, event coordination, and policy implementation, working closely with the student council, faculty, and administration to enhance student life on campus.

Key Contributions :

  • Event Planning & Execution: Successfully organized and led multiple college events, academic seminars, and student-driven initiatives, ensuring seamless coordination among different committees and stakeholders.
  • Communication & Administration: Acted as a liaison between the student body and college administration, facilitating clear communication and resolving student concerns effectively.
  • Strategic Initiatives for Student Engagement: Developed and executed engagement strategies that increased student participation in extracurricular activities, leadership programs, and campus-wide initiatives.
  • Policy & Decision-Making: Assisted in formulating student policies, advocating for student interests, and implementing initiatives that improved the overall campus experience.
  • Crisis Management & Conflict Resolution: Managed student grievances, mediated conflicts, and worked towards creating a positive and inclusive campus culture.
  • Team Leadership & Collaboration: Worked alongside other student leaders, faculty, and external partners to drive initiatives that aligned with the college’s mission and values.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Business Analytics

DePaul University, Chicago, IL
06.2026
  • Relevant Coursework: Digital Business Strategy, Effective Business Communication, Investment Analysis, Data Analytics.
  • GPA: 3.575

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Guru Nanak College, Chennai, India
04.2023
  • Relevant Coursework: Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Banking & Financial Markets, Economic Policy, International Economics.
  • GPA: 3.28 (Converted from 8.2 CGPA)

Skills

  • Financial Analysis & Modeling: DCF, Valuation, Financial Statements, Excel
  • Finance & Data Analytics Tools: SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Bloomberg Fundamentals
  • Visualization: Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx
  • Economic Research: Macroeconomic & Microeconomic Analysis
  • Project Management: Client Relations, Public Speaking, Organization
  • SWOT analysis
  • Organizational change
  • Decision-making support
  • Gap analysis

Certification

  • SQL for Data Analysis – Completed
  • Alteryx Foundation Micro Credential – Completed with 92.5%
  • Careers in Finance (Corporate Finance Institute - CFI) – Completed
  • Management Consulting Essential Training (Udemy - John Burress) – Completed, 2025-03-07

Languages

Tamil, Malayalam (fluent); basic proficiency in Hindi, French, and Spanish.

Leadership & Extracurricular Activities

Joint Secretary, Student Council, Guru Nanak College, Chennai, India (2020-01 - 2021-12) – Coordinated student events and served as a liaison between students and faculty during the bachelor's program. Consulting Workshops – Developed Market Entry and market analysis skills. Corporate Networking & Investor Summits – Led events to bridge academia & industry. Member, DePaul CEO (Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization): Participating in entrepreneurship panels and networking with local business leaders to explore innovative business models. Member, DePaul AI Club: Engaged in discussions and workshops on AI applications in business and analytics.

Interests

  • Swimming
  • Gym Workouts
  • Martial Arts
  • Participating in cultural exchange programs and homestays
  • Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
  • Historical Exploration

Timeline

Business Strategy Analyst - Matrix LED Pvt. Ltd.
08.2021 - 02.2023
Joint Secretary - Guru Nanak College
11.2020 - 11.2021
DePaul University - Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Analytics
Guru Nanak College - Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Vishnu Purushothaman Sajeev