AVINASH KUMAR

Objective: To obtain a position that will offer me varied challenges and to work in a crossprove myself as an asset to the organization

Profile SummaryA competent professional with nearly 24 months of work experience in:

Growth Path:Research Associate: August 2013 - January 2014Associate Analyst: February 2014 - Present

avinashkrjsr23@gmail.com (+91) 8861

Market ResearchReporting & DocumentationCompetitive IntelligencePrimary & Secondary Data Collection

Conversant with Market Intelligence, Competitive Intelligence, Strategy and Planning, Benchmarking, Market Forecasting, &Market Analysis

Adept at conducting secondary research, writing viewpoints & company reports, using Research Software(Avention), Factiva

Gained exposure for working in Retail Entertainment,Food & Beverage, and other

Support and develop research technique/frameworksapproach notes for potential research requests in collaboration with project managers and clients

Highly articulate with strong business communication (verbal and written) skills and presentation skillscorporate set-up

Ensure end-to-end service delivery of challenging research requests of any level of complexity. maintainingstrong, ongoing, productive stakeholders for the provision of research support services

Have expertise in setting up standards for quality controland report performance against those standardshandling small teams for project executionquality output as per client requirements

Document creation: Identify relevant information from provided publications/journals/industry related confidenpapers, analyze the relevant technical insightsrecommendations from business perspective as per client template

Extensively conducted expert interviews for syndicated research reports and market sizing assignments

To obtain a position that will offer me varied challenges and to work in a crossmyself as an asset to the organization

months of work experience in:

Organizational Experience

Infiniti Research, Bangalore August, 2013-Present

January 2014

(+91) 8861121855, (+91) 7805074525

Data Analysis Client ServicingProject Execution Business DevelopmentIndustry Analysis Database BuildingIndustry Updates Report Review

Market Intelligence, Competitive Intelligence, Strategy and Planning, Benchmarking, Market Forecasting,

Adept at conducting secondary research, writing viewpoints & Research Software such as One Source

Retail & Apparel, Media & and other industries

develop research technique/frameworksand potential research requests in collaboration

strong business communication (verbal and written) skills and presentation skills suitable for a global

end service delivery of challenging research of any level of complexity. Efficient at developing and

, ongoing, productive working relationship with n of research support services

setting up standards for quality control; measure standards. Experience includes

handling small teams for project execution and timely delivery of put as per client requirements

dentify relevant information from client provided publications/journals/industry related confidential

technical insights, and represent these recommendations from business perspective as per client

conducted expert interviews for syndicated research reports and market sizing assignments

Industry

To obtain a position that will offer me varied challenges and to work in a cross-cultural environment to

Organizational Experience

Client ServicingBusiness DevelopmentDatabase BuildingReport Review

Industry Experience

Key Result Areas:As an Associate Analyst:

Simultaneous management of multiple projects across various industry verticals Team handling, buddy grooming, and reviewing research reports Working in adherence with the quality standards of the client deliverables Develop research frameworks/techniques for complex research projects Execute research projects of various levels of complexities using streamlined advanced secondary research

techniques

Key Work HighlightsWorked on various client deliverables in tight schedules; clients being:

A World’s Leading Luggage Companyo Quantitative analysis of the Luggage Market in APAC, EMEA, and the Americas

Market by revenue and volume Per-capita expenditure and consumption of luggage Product segmentation

o Qualitative analysis of various trends, drivers, and challenges faced by vendors in the global and regionalmarket

o Detailed analysis of country-wise luggage sales and consumptiono Comparative analysis of various business models along with luggage sales vis-à-vis purchasing options

A World’s Leading Cigarette and Tobacco Product Manufacturero Extensive work on Global Tobacco market and syndicated research work on various country-level markets

for tobaccoo Helped the client get market insights and an extensive competitive environment details on various cigarette

brandso Comparative analysis of tobacco companies and different tobacco products

An US-based Mattresses Vendoro Worked on the Global Mattress industry, with specific focus on Specialty Mattresses and Memory Foam

Mattresses marketo Projects included market assessment/market sizing of the potential industryo Business analysis research support was integrated with product innovation, market expansion, and

competitor intelligence initiatives of the broader marketing teams of respective verticals in the organization

A LeadingFood and Beverage Companyo Worked on various food and food services marketo Quantitative assessment on various segment and saleso Provided client with insights of market and the various end-users and marking services and a competitive

landscape of various players therein

A LeadingAlcoholic Beverage Companyo Worked on various alcoholic beverages (Whiskey, Rum, Beer, Vodka, Tequila, Wine, and Gin)o Worked on global as well as regional marketso Quantitative assessment on various segment and saleso Provided client with insights of market and the various end-users and manufacturers and a competitive

landscape of various players therein

A LeadingHealthcare Companyo Worked on various health and hygiene products (male and female condom) o Worked on global as well as regional markets o Quantitative assessment on various segment and sales o Provided client with insights of market and the various end-users and manufacturers and a competitive

landscape of various players therein

Core Competencies

IT Skills

Certification : Diploma in Computer Application Operating Systems : Window XP, Vista, Window 7, Window 8, Window 10Office Packages : Office 1997

Basic working knowledge of SPSS

Academic Details 2011-2013: Completed Post Graduate Diploma

from Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (An Organization of Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India) Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh

2008-2011: Completed Bachelor of Business Administration with Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand

2008: Passed 10+2 ICSE Board with 73 2006: Matriculated ICSE Board with 83

Academic Project/Seminar/Internship Details

Worked with ESOI(Ecotourism Society of India)InternationalConference on Sustainable Tourism

Underwent six weeks Project Training in Finance Dept., Subsidiary of Coal India Limited) on “14/05/2012 to 25/06/2012

Underwent four weeks internship on “Suraksha Yojna under National Rural Health MissionHealth and Family Welfare, Govt. of Jharkhand) dated 26/05/2010 to 20/06/2

Six weeks training at Usha Breco Ltd. Four weeks training at Radio Dhoom Participated in 7-day National Research Methodology Workshop on “Data A

held at IPS College of Technology and Management, Gwalior (M.P.) from 24/09/2012 to 30/09/2012

Achievements and Rewards Student Personnel Officer of the School for four consecutive years 2004 Co-ordinator of “DISHA”- IITTM annual Management Fest &“World Tourism Day” event held in IITTM (2012 Captain of the School Basketball Team. Won many Prizes in Athletics Secured 2nd Prize in Business Idea Presentation and 1st prize in Brain Storming in DISHA

Management Fest) held in IITTM, Gwalior.

Diploma in Computer Application Window XP, Vista, Window 7, Window 8, Window 10Office 1997-2003, 2007, 2010, 2013 (Word, Power Point, Excel)

2013: Completed Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Services) –Marketing and Tourismfrom Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (An Organization of Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India)

2011: Completed Bachelor of Business Administration with 78.7 percent from Birla Institute of Technology,

73 percent from Rajendra Vidayalaya Jamshedpur, Jharkhand83percent from Rajendra Vidayalaya Jamshedpur, Jharkhand

Details

ESOI(Ecotourism Society of India) India’s pioneer NGO in Tourism sector as a coordinator Conference on Sustainable Tourism in Bhopal. A joint venture project of MP Tourism and ESOIix weeks Project Training in Finance Dept., Central Coalfields Limited, A Miniratna Company

Subsidiary of Coal India Limited) on “Budget and Budgetary Control System of Central Coalfields Limited

on “Impact Assessment and Effectiveness Study of Mukhya Mantri Janani Suraksha Yojna under National Rural Health Mission” from Jharkhand Rural Health Mission SocietyHealth and Family Welfare, Govt. of Jharkhand) dated 26/05/2010 to 20/06/2010

Usha Breco Ltd. (Research work on Consumer Behaviour) in HaridwarRadio Dhoom FM channel in Ranchi on Listener’s Behaviour in Ranchi

day National Research Methodology Workshop on “Data Analysis in Management Research”held at IPS College of Technology and Management, Gwalior (M.P.) from 24/09/2012 to 30/09/2012

Student Personnel Officer of the School for four consecutive years 2004-2008.IITTM annual Management Fest &“World Tourism Day” event held in IITTM (2012

Captain of the School Basketball Team.

Secured 2nd Prize in Business Idea Presentation and 1st prize in Brain Storming in DISHAManagement Fest) held in IITTM, Gwalior.

Marketing and Tourism with 7.6 CGPA from Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (An Organization of Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India)

percent from Birla Institute of Technology,

, Jharkhand, Jharkhand

India’s pioneer NGO in Tourism sector as a coordinator for MP Tourism and ESOI

Central Coalfields Limited, A Miniratna Company (A Budget and Budgetary Control System of Central Coalfields Limited” from

Impact Assessment and Effectiveness Study of Mukhya Mantri Janani Jharkhand Rural Health Mission Society (Dept. of

in Haridwarener’s Behaviour in Ranchi

nalysis in Management Research”held at IPS College of Technology and Management, Gwalior (M.P.) from 24/09/2012 to 30/09/2012

IITTM annual Management Fest &“World Tourism Day” event held in IITTM (2012-13).

Secured 2nd Prize in Business Idea Presentation and 1st prize in Brain Storming in DISHA-2011(IITTM Annual

Won several appraisals for presentation and Debates. An active member of National Services Schemes (NSS) and a regular Blood Donor.

Personal Details& Reference: On request