Sandeep Sareen

About Sandeep Sareen

Independently motivated and results-focused Business Operations Director with 19+ years of experience overseeing Business Operations and International Trade Compliance for a leading manufacturer and defense contractor. Areas of Expertise:Import / Export Trade ComplianceBusiness Operations Management Process ImprovementsFreight & CustomsProject Management Business Development Program ManagementVendor Management and Contract Negotiation Risk Management Marketing CommunicationsCRM/ERP Management Data Analysis/ReportingProcurement Career Highlights: Leveraged online government websites to generate new recurring revenue as an approved source of defense articles for Department of Defense (DoD). Increased sales by 15%. Worked with Global Export Counsel developing comprehensive knowledge of International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Appointed as Empowered Official and managed Global Trade Compliance for HQ in USA. Analyzed inefficiencies and developed processes and procedures across Administration, Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, Inventory, and Shipping/Receiving, for entire company. Identified inefficiencies in the sales process, both pre and post sales, in regard to RFQs, proposal follow-up, customer interaction, and RMA’s. Evaluated CRM’s and selected Salesforce to address growing needs and reporting requirements. Spearheaded the design and implementation of Salesforce to streamline the entire sales process. Evaluated and implemented an ERP system to increase efficiency across multiple departments. Designed and executed Company’s marketing program, including development of company’s interactive and technical website and marketing collateral. Established a new entity in Bangalore to service customers in Asia. Selected location and designed facility, including design and setup of IT network and VoIP.United States Citizen

Experience

1. Vice President, Global Business Operations

   Akon, Inc

   Oct 2022 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Continuous improvements in implementing efficient operational solutions to all aspects of business infrastructure, including Operations, Import/Export-Trade Compliance, Administration, Accounting/Finance, IT, Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, and Sales & Marketing. Serving as the liaison between all departments, effectively disseminating information and streamlining processes achieving synergy and continuity between departments.

Education

• Bellarmine College Preparatory

  High School

• UC Santa Barbara

  Bachelor’s Degree, Business Economics with an emphasis in Accounting & Finance

Skills

• Procurement
• Business Process
• Team Leadership
• Account Management
• Strategy
• Marketing
• Business Strategy
• Sales Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Software as a Service (Saas)
• Business Development
• Crm
• Sales Operations
• Customer Service
• International Business
• Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
• International Trade
• Direct Sales
• Ear
• Competitive Analysis
• Program Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Trade Compliance
• Operations Management
• Strategic Partnerships
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Product Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Project Planning
• Benefits Negotiation
• Global IT Operations
• Project Management
• Social Media
• Salesforce.com
• Strategic Planning