Global Risk Operations 

January 2024 to November 2024
- Helped 6 students get admission to their school of choice in Europe and the US for the MiM and MBA program.
- Helped 2 B2B clients, and 1 B2C client build their brand value, increasing following by 3x on Instagram and 1.7x for LinkedIn, and boost revenue on average by 1.4X

September 2023 to December 2023
- 4 month Career Break

A little bit of this & that

Ingenico

I help develop innovative business models for new products in Crypto, Low-Code No-Code, Instant & Biometric Payments, and Autonomous Retail space. 

My day-to-day activities involve conducting extensive market research and competitor analysis, identifying strategic partners, and creating go-to-market solutions. 

I also develop & execute marketing campaigns across videos, blogs, and webinars for new product launches & external communication. 

I also cold-call and email potential partners globally to forge highly effective synergies between disruptive innovation projects.

Innovation & Marketing Operations

Transformation Factory

As a Marketing and Communications Intern working closely with the CEO, I worked on growing the customer base through a custom marketing plan and boosted LinkedIn page visits by 300% with targeted content. To further enhance the customer experience and onboard more clients, I reinvented our website for international clients by optimizing it for SEO and removing any slow JSS scripts.

Marketing and Branding Intern

Deloitte Consulting

• $10 Million SAP Implementation for German Automotive clients for their new SAP System across multiple European and APAClocations, ensuring successful project delivery and adherence to budgetary constraints

• Deployed wide-scale consolidations of legacy ERP systems into a single ERP based on SAP S/4HANA

• Optimized EWM & SCM business processes by 20% by automation in modules by mapping new solutions to their business goals

• Trained 70+ new hires on SAP S/4HANA and received the Best Team award at on-site training simulations at DeloitteUniversity, demonstrating expertise in training and knowledge transfer

Business Technology Analyst

The Souled Store Pvt. Ltd.

• Designed various merchandise including but not limited to T-Shirts, Posters, Mugs, Fridge Magnets, etc

Freelance Graphic Designer

Hardluck

♦ Designed various products such as T-shirts, Hoodies, Posters et cetera for different student bodies at MIT Manipal

Creative Head

Webloom Solutions

♦ Designed UI/UX for Android application of LEUK, an in house project
♦ Designed Flyers, Posters, Banners for Clients and Student Body Clubs of MIT, Manipal
♦ Designed Merchandise for The Loom Store

Graphic Designer

Arif is a seasoned professional with a proven track record in the Innovation, Marketing, Operations, and Consulting domains at Ingenico and Deloitte.

With a career dedicated to the tech industry, Arif has navigated corporate and startup landscapes across India and France, contributing significantly to advancing technology-driven initiatives. 

Beyond his professional endeavours, Arif has also coached 100+ students, freshers and young professionals on choosing and applying to their dream study abroad programs or making career transitions from one industry to another.

Here on LinkedIn, Arif regularly shares insights and lessons on Marketing, Storytelling, Growth Mindset, and how you can make a great life for yourself.

Outside work, he finds solace in fiction, through the pages of a gripping novel or as he works on his crime thriller masterpiece. 

When not immersed in books, Arif enjoys indulging his culinary creativity in the kitchen, whipping up delicious cuisines to delight his palate.

Cheers 🙌

Syed Arif Ahmad

Stellantis

Brand Portfolio Intern

180 Degrees Consulting ESSEC

➙Oversee the day-to-day activities of the different verticals of the branch, ensuring that the set deliverables for the project cycle are being met.
➙Collaborate with the board members and clients to develop the strategic plan for the branch, actively review the work, and provide feedback to the different teams to ensure smooth operation of the branch.
➙Lead and manage the recruitments of the branch while ensuring that it is aligning with our vision and strategic plan.

Operations and Recruitment Director 

ISTE NITK

➙Managed the different projects within the SIG.
➙Led the ideation and logistics of the different events conducted throughout the year.

SIG Head - Catalyst

➙Actively involved in the Business and Chemical Engineering Special Interest Groups.
➙Worked on multiple projects in the domains of Business, Finance, and Chemical Engineering that helped me gain practical knowledge in these domains.

Executive Member

180 Degrees Consulting NITK, Surathkal 

➙Constructed a strategic plan for the branch and oversaw the day-to-day activities of the branch.
➙Worked closely with the different cross-functional teams to ensure the achievement of objectives 
    and analyze performance through set KPIs.
➙Managed and led the recruitment processes with over 200 applicants over 2 project cycles.
➙Supervised various projects, and piloted the ideation and execution of events, such as the 
    Consulting Bootcamp, which had over 500 participants from all over India.

Convener

➙Project Manager for the client- Inchara Foundation.
➙Led a team of consultants to work on verticals such as donor database management, SEO strategies, and outreach and social media strategies.

Project Manager

➙Recruited by 180DC, the world’s largest consultancy for non-profit and social enterprises, as a part of the campus drive.
➙Worked on a fundraising project for a client- Nostos Homes.

Consultant

Baja NITK Racing

Head Of Marketing

➙Responsible for raising of funds by reaching out to companies and striking sponsorship deals with 
them. 
➙Responsible to prepare a comprehensive B-Plan, Sales Presentation and Cost Report as a part of the business competitions that take place every year.

Marketing Executive

Millennium Campus Network (MCN)

➙Selected from over 30,000 applicants worldwide and appointed as the Campus Director for NITK.
➙Oversaw the different projects on campus and helped drive them to closure.
➙Coordinated with the global team to ensure the smooth running of the program on campus.

Campus Director

ScoreLeap (Your Study Abroad Partner)

➙Conducted customer interviews as a part of the product development process.
➙Collaborated with the product team in ensuring the delivery of error-free content to paid users.
➙Executed marketing campaigns in launching a comprehensive test-based learning app.

Marketing Intern

TAQA NEYVELI POWER COMPANY PRIVATE LIMITED

➙Performed a feasibility study using cost-benefit analysis for the organization for an investment to install a biogas plant for internal consumption costing $20,000.
➙Carried out research, analyzed existing market data, and collaborated with subject matter experts to provide accurate recommendations for the project.
➙Evaluated the project’s viability by comparing the costs of implementing and maintaining the biogas plant against the anticipated benefits and savings it would generate.

Project Intern

National Institute of Technology Karnataka

➙Collated relevant details of the companies and job profiles to create a comprehensive database.
➙Coordinated internally and with the companies to ensure a smooth and streamlined recruitment process on campus during the COVID period.

Internship Coordinator

I am an MiM student at ESSEC Business School, a determined and results-oriented professional with a profound interest in Strategy and Marketing. Drawing from my prior experiences, I possess a profound enthusiasm for addressing business challenges and delivering tangible, measurable outcomes. I also have a passion towards integrating sustainability practices into business operations. Possessing exceptional organizational skills, analytical thinking, and effective communication abilities, I excel as a collaborative team player dedicated to achieving strategic objectives.

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