Ansh Arora
Honors Student at the Kelley School of Business
E: ansh@ansharora.co | W: http://ansharora.co | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ansharora-iub/
A driven junior at the Kelley School of Business majoring in Finance, Business Analytics, Professional Sales, and Informatics, focusing on forecasting, business case reviews, and performance management. A strategic and agile thinker who is known for handling ambiguous situations and effectively presenting solutions to drive change.
Education
Indiana University-Kelley School of Business
Bachelor of Science in Business
Majors: Finance & Business Analytics
Indiana University-Luddy School of Informatics
Bachelor of Science in Informatics
Majors: Informatics
May 2025
Cumulative GPA: 3.75/4.00
Major GPA: 3.80/4.00
Awards and Honors
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Work Experience
Amazon.com
Area Manager Intern - Finance Department
May 2024 - Present
- Instituted and executed 4 audit programs to assess adherence to internal policies and operational standards, reducing potential risks by 35% and implemented coaching strategies, reducing post-critical pull time from 45 to under 20 minutes, boosting shift efficiency
- Spearheaded 6+ meetings with vendors to track inventory costs and generate invoices for the program, ensuring timely payment and maintaining positive vendor relationships, resulting in a 98% on-time payment rate
- Revitalized vendor invoice tracking process by transitioning from a ticketing system to an automated system for tracking invoices and reducing the number of overdue invoices from over 800 to just 12 per month, resulting in decreased processing time
- Facilitated regular performance evaluations with 60 direct reports to identify areas for improvement and provide coaching, resulting in a significant increase in productivity among team members while processing 300,000 units per shift
Fine Tune Expense Management
Sales Intern
January 2024 - Present
- Engage with over 600 corporate entities each week, effectively presenting Fine Tune's expense management system through a tailored sales script, aiming to schedule meetings for the sales team to expand the client base and drive revenue growth.
- Stay updated with the latest trends and knowledge in four key procurement expense areas, leveraging this expertise to educate potential clients about the services offered by the company
- Proactively prospect more than 300 accounts, utilizing Apollo for data gathering and consistently updating a CRM database to ensure accurate and current client information
Gallagher
Client Analytics Intern - Finance Department
June 2023 - August 2023
- Utilize data analytics strategies like regression and cluster analysis to scrutinize 5 years of workers' compensation data, leveraging key insights that influenced business strategy for subsequent financial year, resulting in increased operational efficiency
- Partner with VPs and Managers to establish 5 key metrics for a $15M portfolio, streamlined claim data analysis, and developed best practices to reduce client lag time and preventing penalty payments
- Lead 5+ client calls, providing data-driven solutions, leveraging Power Query and SQL to automate complex Excel files, saving 10+ hours per month, and successfully presented recommendations to VP, optimizing performance guarantees for upcoming quarter
Kelley School of Business
Teaching Assistant for Accounting, Finance and Operations Departments
Oct 2022 - Present
- Created and implemented an in person discussion forum for students to ask questions and share resources, resulting in a 20% decrease in DFW (failing and withdrawal) rates and a 10% improvement in comprehensive final exam scores
- Optimized a case competition strategy and worked with a team of 2 TAs to represent Indiana University at the IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) national case competition
- Instructed over 5,000 students across two semesters and led large-scale review sessions for super-sections comprising 200+ students
- Provided students with invaluable advice and insights on course material and how to be successful on the exams
Kelley Undergraduate Career Services
Peer Coach
Feb 2023 - May 2023
- Selected as the only sophomore to contribute to 5+ projects in a semester, aimed at assisting international students in navigating the recruitment process
- Served as a representative for Kelley Career Services at various events and panels, engaging with audiences of 20+ students
- Assisted in maintenance of a monthly newsletter for 1400+ students with targeted content to enhance their recruitment prospects
- Created a resource website complementing the school's site, offering 30+ targeted resources to enhance international students' skills and support their recruiting efforts
- Collaborated with the Associate Director of International Student Services and a senior team to provide comprehensive support and guidance to international students
Indiana University - Economics Department
Undergraduate Instructor for Micro and Macroeconomics
Aug 2022 - Present
- Orchestrated and facilitated engaging collaborative learning sessions for a group of 15+ students twice a week, promoting active participation and knowledge sharing
- Developed customized slides and comprehensive notes to enhance the learning experience and cater to the specific needs of the student group
- Assisted in the seamless facilitation of 3 examinations, ensuring a smooth and organized process for students while maintaining exam integrity
- Collaborated with professors and held weekly office hours, prepared practice exams and quizzes to enhance student learning
MSIS Consulting - Kelley Hope Project
Client Team Lead Consultant
May 2022 - Jan 2023
- Performed consulting services for 11+ clients in various fields to help them with their technical advancements and achieve efficiency
- Designed websites and solutions to the client’s problems which lead to better experience for the client’s customer
- Increased the client’s presence on the internet through SEO and social media management, utilized Google Ads to increase sales by 9%
- Oversaw the successful completion of 15 client projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables that met or exceeded client expectations
RPS at Indiana University
Logistics Manager
Jan 2022 - Oct 2022
- Interacted with 2500+ customers from Wright and other residence halls to help with lockouts and maintenance
- Assisted in processing 13000+ packages in more than 500+ hours and advised residents about the status of packages
- Established new communication guidelines for Amazon, UPS & FedEx representatives regarding distribution and security of packages
Leadership And Involvement
Kelley Global Sales Workshop
Vice President of Operations
Dec 2023 - Present
- Manage highly selective undergraduate professional organization, comprised of 60+ members, dedicated to developing and practicing effective professional selling skills, working with the executive team to meet goals & enhance workshop experiences for all members
- Responsible for managing the budget and serving as treasurer for the organization while handling all organizational funds, accounting for all transactions, and filing reimbursements through Indiana University Student Organization Account
New Member Mentor
Jan 2023 - April 2024
- Guided new members by actively informing them and ensuring they were aware of the opportunities for professional development
- Provided personalized coaching and guidance to new members, equipping them with effective strategies and techniques to excel in a sales competitions
Talent Manager
Dec 2022 - April 2024
- Organized and executed multiple in-person marketing events and online announcements that engaged over 2300 students, leading to increase in awareness about the workshop among Kelley students
- Facilitated unbiased executive review in the recruitment process by organizing and anonymizing 50+ applications
- Provided detailed feedback to 5+ unsuccessful candidates, highlighting their strengths and areas of improvement
- Represented the workshop at multiple events and panels, promoting student engagement and encouraging applications
Selected Member
Oct 2022 - Present
- Admitted into a highly selective organization with a 22% acceptance rate comprised of over 50 students dedicated to developing and practicing effective professional selling skills during weekly meetings with focused, informative lessons
- Built relationships with 21 prestigious corporate partners during sales competitions and networking events
- Competed in multiple sales competitions with Corporate Partners using their products and SPIN selling methods
- Secured second and third positions in two sales competitions, while fostering relationships with alumni mentors
- Represented the workshop at annual Chicago trip, visited corporate partners, and built relationships with 20+ industry professionals
Principles of Cybersecurity at IU
Founder, President
Jan 2022 - Present
- Founded Kelley’s first cyber literacy and risk management organization to create awareness and help students explore leadership opportunities
- Educated students along with future business professionals and about cyber governance and risk management through various events
- Devised a custom course on Wireshark to educate current members and oversaw the recruitment of 48+ new members
- Orchestrate corporate partnerships with firms like Accenture, AT&T, and EY to plan networking workshops for club members
Kelley School of Business
Peer Tutor for BUS-K 201 & K 303
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023
- Guided 90+ students through the different capabilities and use cases of Microsoft Access & Excel and prepared study guides
- Explained explanatory, exploratory, predictive & perspective analysis concepts to enhance student learning and promote study strategies
Latest Projects
Languages
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🇮🇳 Hindi ■■■■■■■■■■
Certifications
Notion Mastery Notion Mastery Program Dec 2022