Veeral Patel

About Veeral Patel

The experience i have aligns more with skills related to project management, research coordination, and operations, which are relevant to an MBA, especially with a focus on global business, administration, or management. I manage budgets and financial planning for research projects, ensuring efficient fund allocation and compliance with institutional policies. My role includes Data/Business analysis, expense tracking, and securing funding to support key initiatives. I also oversee vendor management, procurement, and contract processes to optimize resources. Beyond financial oversight, I contribute to strategic planning, project execution, and event coordination, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to align research initiatives with the university’s long-term objectives. My goal is to drive financial sustainability and operational efficiency in research administration.

Experience

1. Coordinator

   Kean University

   Jan 2024 — Present · Union, NJ, US

   Streamline operational processes by coordinating cross-functional teams and centralizing data management, resulting in increased efficiency and seamless execution of 1,200 research projects for Kean Research Days-Drive strategic enhancements through benchmarking studies and performance analysis, aligning initiatives with institutional goals to improve research outcomes and enhance program effectiveness-Oversee marketing and outreach efforts, including social media strategy, tabling events, and digital content creation, which boosted student engagement and increased program visibility by 30%-Manage financial tracking and budgeting in Excel and Qualtrics for event logistics, procurement, and vendor negotiations, ensuring resource optimization and compliance with institutional policies for successful event delivery-Led event planning for Research Days and Cougar Challenge; managed logistics, vendors, and budgeting-Conducted data entry and analysis using Qualtrics and Excel for research programs-Created proposals, coordinated strategic initiatives, and supported student program operations-Collaborated with faculty, staff, and departments on STARS reporting, NSO/TSO, and campus-wide events-Grew from student worker to Academic Specialist; proposed full-time role and earned leadership trust-Mentored student researchers and received guidance from senior leadership

Education

• Middlesex College

  Associate of Science - AS, Business Administration

• Kean University

  Master of Business Administration, Global Management (M.B.A.)

• Kean University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Finance

• Piscataway Highschool

  High School Diploma, General Education