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Akshita Gandhi

Akshita Gandhi

Entrepreneur
Mumbai

Summary

With a distinguished career spanning roles from Director at Raigad Pen Growth Center Ltd. to a celebrated Artist, I've honed my project management and creativity to drive innovation and efficiency. At SKIL Infrastructure, I elevated brand awareness and improved financial processes, showcasing my problem-solving prowess and leadership, all while fostering a culture of achievement and collaboration.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Director

Raigad Pen Growth Center Ltd. (Smart City)
01.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
  • Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.

Artist

Self Employed
04.2018 - Current

Awards:


"Outstanding merit for Art/Photography,” by the Bombay Art Society. Awarded by Shri Sudhir Mungatiwar (Minister of Forests, Cultural Affairs & Fisheries, Maharashtra State). Bombay, India.


2022: “The Failing Feminist,” by the The Rotaract Club of K.C. College. Bombay, India.


Solo Shows

2022 A love letter to my home, The Nehru Centre, London, UK


2021 Journeys, Gabriel Fine Art, London, Virtual


2020 Le cirque de la liberté, D/Code, Mumbai, India


2020 Dare to Break Free, Kater Blau, Mumbai, India


2019 Let There Be Light, Foley Gallery x D’arte Mart, New York, USA


Group Shows

2023 Young Collectors’ Weekend presented by Farah Siddiqui and Teesta Bhandare, IFBE, Mumbai, India.


2023 All India Annual Exhibition presented by the Bombay Art Society, Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India.


2023 Terrestrial Grammar, Stefania Carrozzini Gallery, Venice, Italy.


2022 White Noise, Svasa Homes, Bangalore, India.


2022 Terrestrial Grammar, MyMicro Gallery, Milan, Italy


2022 Mind Medium Material, 079 Stories Gallery, Ahmedabad, India.


2022 The Human Touch, The Naeil Gallery,

Seoul, South Korea.


2022 The Agony and Ecstasy of Being, Koppal X Gallery, London, UK.


2021 City vs Nature, The Gallery by Alex Baxter, Gabriel Fine Arts, London, UK


2021 Architect of the Elsewhere, Gallery Perchée, New York, USA (Virtual Show)


2021 Gaze, Reflect and Gather, Tao Art Gallery, Mumbai, India


2020 Traveling Souls: Akshita Gandhi and Anukrti Upadhyay, ATO Gallery and Cultbytes, Virtual


2020 To Art or Not To Art, Gabriel Fine Arts, Artsy


2020 Women Artists: Evoke or Provoke? Amsterdam Whitney Gallery, New York, USA


2019 Unity in Variety X, Shapero Modern Gallery, London, UK


2019 Colour of Thought, MyMicroGallery, Milan, Italy


2019 La Vie Magique, Amsterdam Whitney Gallery, New York, USA


2019 The Onishi Project Gallery, New York, USA


2016 The Index Exhibition, Dubai, UAE


2013 Colours of Life, The Viewing Room Gallery, Mumbai, India.


Fairs

2019 Pulse Art Fair, Now You’re Looking, D’arte Mart, Miami, USA


2019 Asia Contemporary Art Show, D’arte Mart, Hong Kong


2019 Market Art + Design, D’arte Mart, Bridgehampton, USA


2018 Scope Art Fair, Vogelsang Gallery, Miami, USA


2018 World Art Dubai, UAE


2018 The Grand Prix, Formula One, Abu Dhabi, UAE


2017 The International Boat Show, Dubai, UAE


2016 The Executive Women Magazine Fair, Mind of a Winner, Dubai, UAE


2016 World Art Dubai, Dubai, UAE


2015 World Art Dubai, Dubai, UAE


Head of Social Media and H.R.

SKIL Infrastructure
08.2016 - 08.2018
  • Worked closely with public relations teams to ensure a consistent brand narrative across all communication channels.
  • Elevated brand awareness by developing and implementing comprehensive social media strategies.
  • Improved website visibility through development and implementation of SEO strategies.

Project Manager

Arun Muchhala Group, Construction & Real Estate
09.2013 - 09.2016
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Successfully managed a 122 room hotel project from construction to launch by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals, working with several on site contractors and paving a way for more women to enter this part of the sector.

Management Trainee, Business Development

Pipavav Shipyard Ltd. (Now Managed by Swan Group)
01.2011 - 04.2013
  • Established strategic partnerships with industry leaders that contributed significantly towards achieving long-term organizational goals.
  • Organized training sessions designed to enhance employee skills while also boosting morale.
  • Conducted market research to identify potential opportunities and develop targeted strategies.

Management Trainee - Finance

SKIL Infrastructure
01.2008 - 12.2008
  • Facilitated process improvements within finance department by identifying inefficiencies and proposing solutions.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely payments and accurate records.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies through meticulous record-keeping and thorough reconciliations.

Creative Copywriter

Beyond Design
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Captivated audiences by crafting compelling and persuasive copy for advertising campaigns.
  • Developed captivating headlines and taglines that captured consumer attention and drove sales.
  • Elevated company reputation through the creation of press releases showcasing notable achievements and events.

Education

Early Childhood Development: Global Strategies For

Harvard University
USA

No Degree - Contemporary Art

Sotheby's Institute of Art
London
04.2001 -

No Degree - Collecting Japanese Art

Sotheby's Institute of Art
Tokyo, Japan
04.2001 -

No Degree - Writing For The Art World

Sotheby's Institute of Art
New York, USA (online)
04.2001 -

No Degree - Art As A Global Business

Sotheby's Institute of Art
New York, USA (online)
04.2001 -

BBA - Finance

American University in Dubai
Dubai, UAE
04.2001 -

No Degree - Course in Wealth Management

BSE Institute
Mumbai India
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

American School of Bombay
Mumbai, India
04.2001 -

Skills

    Problem-solving

    Project management

    Execution

    Decision-making

    Business planning

    Creativity and innovation

    Goal setting

Interests

Performed the "Arangetram" Masters in Bharat Natyam, Indian classical dance form, age: 9) Year: 1997

2006 April, Stage performance, of the Santoor (Raga Malkauns)

2003 April, Private Art Exhibition, (oil, acrylics and water color), Collected Rs 5,73,000 – donated to The Old Age Home, Karjat, founded by ex Sheriff of Mumbai, Dr JagannathRao Hegde

Timeline

Director

Raigad Pen Growth Center Ltd. (Smart City)
01.2024 - Current

Artist

Self Employed
04.2018 - Current

Head of Social Media and H.R.

SKIL Infrastructure
08.2016 - 08.2018

Project Manager

Arun Muchhala Group, Construction & Real Estate
09.2013 - 09.2016

Management Trainee, Business Development

Pipavav Shipyard Ltd. (Now Managed by Swan Group)
01.2011 - 04.2013

Management Trainee - Finance

SKIL Infrastructure
01.2008 - 12.2008

Creative Copywriter

Beyond Design
01.2006 - 01.2007

No Degree - Contemporary Art

Sotheby's Institute of Art
04.2001 -

No Degree - Collecting Japanese Art

Sotheby's Institute of Art
04.2001 -

No Degree - Writing For The Art World

Sotheby's Institute of Art
04.2001 -

No Degree - Art As A Global Business

Sotheby's Institute of Art
04.2001 -

BBA - Finance

American University in Dubai
04.2001 -

No Degree - Course in Wealth Management

BSE Institute
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

American School of Bombay
04.2001 -

Early Childhood Development: Global Strategies For

Harvard University
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