Arun Lal

Finance & EPM Practice

- Elected to lead a 15+ member recruitment team for Wisconsin’s premier consulting group (~10% acceptance), redesigning behavioral, networking, and case rubrics to improve grading consistency and reduce subjectivity across 200+ applications - Led end-to-end recruitment process and outreach strategy, resulting in a 20 year club-record of 200+ applications for the semester

-Elected as events chair to plan for networking trips, alumni events, & professional development workshops for 70+ members -Organize events to boost member engagement and foster a stronger sense of community -Assist managing club finances

-Selected member for Wisconsin’s premier consulting group (~15% acceptance), after two behavioral and one case interview -Consulted for the Special Olympics of Wisconsin by conducting thorough market research and competitor analysis, providing strategic recommendations on cultivating potential new sponsors and revenue streams amidst a transition in ownership -Delivered strategic recommendations and actionable insights to enhance partnership strategies and developed a recommended contact strategy for initiating new partnerships, leveraging effective communication templates for email and phone outreach -Participated in case competition hosted by Deloitte, tasked to analyze the global copper market to provide actionable insights

- Coordinated 5-year planning efforts to achieve 2X Revenue Growth Targets, optimizing commercial go-to-market strategy - Developed 9 detailed account management plans using Salesforce, driving strategic execution & improved sales performance - Created Weekly Pipeline Reports presented to CEO, Advent Deal Team, Operating Manager & stakeholders highlighting quarterly revenue targets and budget updates - Redesigned and integrated channel management KPIs via Power BI with Sales management team - Conducted market surveys to 30+ end customers with third-party providers to validate 5-year model assumptions; compiled results and delivered recommendations to management

- Assisted KP Digital Chief of Staff team in conducting accurate and compliant contract audits by demonstrating attention to detail by identifying discrepancies and rectifying issues promptly. - Collaborated with outside teams and vendors for accurate discount applications, thus yielding cost savings. - Developed detailed spreadsheets to organize diverse data, enhancing colleagues’ ability for efficient data retrieval. - Responded to team members’ requests for assistants to support the smooth functioning of daily operations. - Contributed effectively to team meetings, providing insights on process improvement and solutions for management

- Enforced basketball rules and maintained order on the basketball court. - Navigated conflict between teams and individuals during disagreements. - Organized all equipment in the gym, ensured games were set up and equipment was properly stored after each game.

- Co-founded this business in order to help those in other countries with small micro-loans that they would be unable to afford at banks locally -Offered a hand up out of poverty by providing small loans with low-interest rates to entrepreneurs helping them start their business -Developed entrepreneurial and fundraising skills -Provided loans to various people in need, including farmers, schools in Pakistan, community businesses, etc.

-Packaged and processed products domestic and internationally -Sorted mail for 150+ countries -Communicated and collaborated in Spanish with coworkers to accelerate working process