Avani Jalan_Resume
A van i J ala n
EDUCATION
New York University, Steinhardt School of Culture,
Education, and Human Development
New York, NY
Dual Degree: MA- Nutrition & Food Studies, MS- Library
& Information Science
Sep 2020-Present
Scholarship: Dual Degree Program Scholars Award
GP A: 4.0
Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Atlanta, GA
Bachelor of Business Administration:
Marketing, Double Major: Environmental Studies
Aug 2014-May 2018
Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society
WORK EXPERIENCE
The Kombucha Co.
Kolkata, India
Business Development Associate
Aug 2019-Aug 2020
? Developed the business strategy to identify retail partners to launch the city�s first locally brewed kombucha
? Researched market preferences and nutrition guidelines to test and select kombucha recipes
? Sourced ingredients, appliances and raw materials from local vendors for sustainable commercial kombucha production
? Performed market analysis to determine competition, substitution and viability in the local market
Willis Towers Watson
Atlanta, GA
Communication & Change Management Analyst
July 2018-June 2019
? Analyzed survey data and created client-facing presentations to share findings for a range of projects such as CEO Succession Planning, Talent Acquisition and Career Enablement
? Developed and implemented communication and change
management strategies focused on talent and reward
elements
such as employee experience, organization transformation,
the future of work, compensation strategy, wellbeing
and culture
?
Managed projects and client relationships in a deadline-oriented
environment while meeting budget requirements
Derris
New York City, NY
Strategic Communications Intern
June 2017-Aug 2017
?
Conducted market research to strategize five brand
launches in retail, healthcare, and food & beverage
industries
?
Organized 25 media lists using MuckRack and monitored
media for clients following new launches and partnerships
?
Strategized potential PR opportunities for six client
interviews; joined client calls and interviews with
reporters
Mana Organics Pvt. Ltd.
Kolkata, India
Data Analyst Intern
July 2016-Aug
2016
?
Determined feasibility of organic farming techniques
by conducting primary research and collecting production
data
?
Designed digital marketing campaigns, used Google
Analytics for Search Engine Optimization
LEADERSHIP & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Food Advisory Committee of Emory,
Executive Board
Member
Fall 2016-Spring 2018
?
Liaised between university students and Emory Dining
Services to plan and communicate changes in policies
and offerings
?
Hosted monthly general body meetings to present dining
plans and discuss feedback with students
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Council,
Vice President of Communications
Fall 2017-Spring
2018
?
Led all internal and external communication between
the 20-member council, program staff and BBA community
?
Represented Goizueta Business School at university
expositions, informational sessions and interest
meetings
Goizueta Energy & Environment Group,
Chartering Member
,
Marketing Director
Fall 2016-Spring 2018
?
Chaired the Emory Sustainability Case Competition;
oversaw all programming logistics for over 100 participants
?
Or organized campus-wide events to promote sustainability
by engaging students to minimize landfill waste
A van i J ala n
EDUCATION
New York University, Steinhardt School of Culture,
Education, and Human Development
New York, NY
Dual Degree: MA- Nutrition & Food Studies, MS- Library
& Information Science
Sep 2020-Present
Scholarship: Dual Degree Program Scholars Award
GP A: 4.0
Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Atlanta, GA
Bachelor of Business Administration:
Marketing, Double Major: Environmental Studies
Aug 2014-May 2018
Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society
WORK EXPERIENCE
The Kombucha Co.
Kolkata, India
Business Development Associate
Aug 2019-Aug 2020
? Developed the business strategy to identify retail partners to launch the city�s first locally brewed kombucha
? Researched market preferences and nutrition guidelines to test and select kombucha recipes
? Sourced ingredients, appliances and raw materials from local vendors for sustainable commercial kombucha production
? Performed market analysis to determine competition, substitution and viability in the local market
Willis Towers Watson
Atlanta, GA
Communication & Change Management Analyst
July 2018-June 2019
? Analyzed survey data and created client-facing presentations to share findings for a range of projects such as CEO Succession Planning, Talent Acquisition and Career Enablement
? Developed and implemented communication and change
management strategies focused on talent and reward
elements
such as employee experience, organization transformation,
the future of work, compensation strategy, wellbeing
and culture
?
Managed projects and client relationships in a deadline-oriented
environment while meeting budget requirements
Derris
New York City, NY
Strategic Communications Intern
June 2017-Aug 2017
?
Conducted market research to strategize five brand
launches in retail, healthcare, and food & beverage
industries
?
Organized 25 media lists using MuckRack and monitored
media for clients following new launches and partnerships
?
Strategized potential PR opportunities for six client
interviews; joined client calls and interviews with
reporters
Mana Organics Pvt. Ltd.
Kolkata, India
Data Analyst Intern
July 2016-Aug
2016
?
Determined feasibility of organic farming techniques
by conducting primary research and collecting production
data
?
Designed digital marketing campaigns, used Google
Analytics for Search Engine Optimization
LEADERSHIP & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Food Advisory Committee of Emory,
Executive Board
Member
Fall 2016-Spring 2018
?
Liaised between university students and Emory Dining
Services to plan and communicate changes in policies
and offerings
?
Hosted monthly general body meetings to present dining
plans and discuss feedback with students
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Council,
Vice President of Communications
Fall 2017-Spring
2018
?
Led all internal and external communication between
the 20-member council, program staff and BBA community
?
Represented Goizueta Business School at university
expositions, informational sessions and interest
meetings
Goizueta Energy & Environment Group,
Chartering Member
,
Marketing Director
Fall 2016-Spring 2018
?
Chaired the Emory Sustainability Case Competition;
oversaw all programming logistics for over 100 participants
?
Or organized campus-wide events to promote sustainability
by engaging students to minimize landfill waste