Rakesh Venkat
M&A Consultant @ FTI Consulting
About
My name is Rakesh Venkat and I am a BBA Scholar and University Honors alumni at Southern Methodist University. I double majored in Finance at the Cox School of Business with a technical background in Data Science at the Dedman School of Humanities and Sciences. I minored in Operations Research Engineering Management, and International Film Studies. I am interested in exploring multiple industries through a Business Consulting lens. Additionally, I have a passion for Data Analytics and the Entertainment Industry. Over the years, my community involvement and experiences have shaped me into a team-oriented, ambitious, dedicated, and enthusiastic leader who is ready to grow as a professional and develop essential skills for the workforce. I am looking to further my interests in Business and Analytics while discovering ideal career paths and gaining valuable experiences. I am excited to connect and share my professional journey with you all!
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United States
Higher Education
Research Skills, Finance, Microsoft Excel, Data Analytics, Information Technology, Collaborative Problem Solving, Time Management, Written Communication, Organization Skills, Communication, Operations Research, Problem Solving, Consulting, Leadership, Real Estate, Management, Mentoring, Java, Analytical Skills, Music Production
Experience
M&A Consultant
FTI Consulting
Dallas, Texas, United States
MICO Team - Mergers, Integrations & Carveouts
President
Consult Your Community
Dallas, Texas, United States
VP of Operations
Consult Your Community
Dallas, Texas, United States
VP of External Affairs/Engagement Manager
Consult Your Community
Dallas, Texas, United States
• Generated interest in client partnerships and scheduled meetings with client leads to discuss scope of work in semester-long engagements
VP of Membership
Consult Your Community
Dallas, Texas, United States
• Focused on implementing career development events and formulating membership requirements for analysts with the executive board team
Senior Business Analyst
Consult Your Community
Dallas, Texas, United States
• Analyzed market and media data to construct 3D models on packaging for an allergen-free brownie company to improve branding and grow the consumer base while advising to explore the 37.3% mini brownie market share • Provided pro-bono consulting services to local nonprofits in semester-long engagements with a team of 6 analysts
Junior Business Analyst
Consult Your Community
Dallas, Texas, United States
• Researched market competitors to provide insightful promotion strategies to help a DFW black-owned beauty business differentiate its product mix into 4 categories and improve customer retention and digital marketing • Collaborated with group members to create a slide deck to present our research and recommendations to our selected company's founder
Teaching Assistant
SMU Cox School of Business
Dallas, Texas, United States
Teaching Assistant for the Financial Management Course
VP of Recruitment/Experience and Founding Board Member
Scholars of Finance
Dallas, Texas, United States
• Founding Leadership Team Member of the SMU chapter of SoF
M&A Consulting Intern
West Monroe
Los Angeles, California, United States
Strategy Consulting Intern
Method360 M&A
Plano, Texas, United States
At mXa, a Method360 company, we believe the understanding bias and behavior can improve relationships, business, and society. We have taken our experience in value creation, data and analytics, and human behavior and applied it to M&A implementation, fast growth, and pre-IPO readiness services. • Assisted the People Transformation team and addressed the onboarding issue of 39% of FTEs with an LMS solution • Conducted due diligence on a data analytics/market research firm undergoing an acquisition and consolidated legal and financial documents into a report with an impact analysis for 65+ key stakeholders affected in the deal • Formulated a go-to-market strategy with next steps for organizational change management (OCM) focusing on target market identification, competitor/pricing analysis, sales promotion strategy, and client value proposition
Technology Mentee
Citi
Dallas, Texas, United States
Citi Early ID Technology Leadership Program (Spring)
Project Manager
Education Unbound
Dallas, Texas, United States
• Collaborating with a local Artist on a fundraising project called ArtWorks Forward with the purpose of raising money for education for underprivileged children • Developing pricing models for sales and outreach, conducting market research, and providing consulting services to update the digital aspects and the logistics of the ArtWorks Forward project
Project Intern
Project Destined
Dallas, Texas, United States
• Collaborated with Project Managers, Interns, and Executives in an 8 weeklong virtual Real Estate Internship Program building a range of technical, financial, and leadership skills • Researched prospective Dallas value-add properties, and designed digital marketing plans while analyzing risks, market competition, and valuation to present in bi-weekly pitch competitions for industry leaders
Education
SMU Cox School of Business
Finance with a Specialization in Alternative Assets
Summa Cum Laude, Honors in the Liberal Arts
Southern Methodist University
Data Science
Minors: International Film Studies Operations Research Engineering Management
University of Oxford
Greenhill School
Drumline captain/Snare Drum leader/Jazz Band leader, JV Basketball Guard/Varsity Manager, Honor Council Senior Leader, Greenhill Tour Guide(Hill Guide), Senior Peer Mentor
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