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Ridham Sharma

BBA Student | McKinsey Forward Graduate | NSS Volunteer | Consulting & Business Analysis Enthusiast | Passionate for Business Innovation | Exploring Opportunities to Learn and Grow

Jammu

3+ years of work experience

NSS UPES
Nov 20232 yrs 7 mosPresent

• Conducted awareness sessions on digital money transactions and online scam prevention in rural villages. • Facilitated community engagement to promote personal banking and financial inclusion. • Organized donation drives and collaborated with local stakeholders to support social welfare activities. • Documented community feedback and provided insights for improving outreach programs.
Aspire Institute
Aug 20253 mosOct 2025

Global

• Selected among 45,228 global learners for the Aspire Leaders Program, a leadership development initiative founded by Harvard University faculty. • Collaborated with peers and mentors from 70+ countries, refining ideas through live sessions, mentorship circles, and cross-cultural discussions. • Completed 40 hours of coursework covering leadership, strategic communication, and social impact design. • Enhanced key competencies: critical thinking (+30%), communication clarity (+25%), and global collaboration skills (+20%) through structured peer feedback and reflective learning. • Earned official certification signed by Prof. Tarun Khanna and Prof. Karim Lakhani, Harvard Business School.
EPICS at Purdue
Jun 20253 mosAug 2025

Global

• Completed an intensive 8-week Design Thinking course under Dr. William Oakes, focusing on human-centered problem solving. • Applied design thinking methodologies to identify, analyse, and ideate solutions for real-world challenges. • Developed skills in problem framing, prototyping, and iterative solution validation. • Collaborated with peers on hands-on projects, presenting actionable solutions at the conclusion of the program.
Radisson Blu
Jul 20251 moJul 2025

Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir, India

• Managed and updated 100% of employee attendance and leave records (CL, SL, PL, W-Off) using IAS HR software. • Processed EPFO details for 20+ employees and supported onboarding for 20+ full-time, OJT, and industrial trainees. • Coordinated 70% of initial recruitment stages, including resume screening and first-round interviews. • Collaborated with Finance in preparing 100% of primary payroll inputs, including bill verification and salary components. • Organized and executed 3+ employee engagement events (Town Hall, Fun Fridays) impacting 80+ staff members. • Handled internal communication with 12 department heads (HODs) for nominations and certificate distributions.
McKinsey & Company
May 20253 mosJul 2025

Global

→ Selected for the McKinsey Forward Program, a 10-week global learning journey for early-career professionals. → Gained skills in structured problem-solving, business communication, and leadership. → Completed immersive modules, interactive case studies, and peer collaboration projects. → Earned the official McKinsey Forward Program Badge upon successful completion.

Education

Model Institute of Engineering and Technology

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management (Honours )

Model Institute of Engineering and Technology

20233 yrs2026

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Headline

BBA Student | McKinsey Forward Graduate | NSS Volunteer | Consulting & Business Analysis Enthusiast | Passionate for Business Innovation | Exploring Opportunities to Learn and Grow

About

Passionate about business strategy, marketing, and analytics, I’m a BBA (Honors) student at Model Institute of Engineering and Technology with a vision to pursue an MBA. I thrive on creativity, leadership, and problem-solving, always seeking challenges that push me beyond my comfort zone. From Pilomation's business development strategies to Smart India Hackathon 2024/2025, my journey blends innovation with impact. My work in publicity, program committees, and NSS volunteering has strengthened my ability to turn ideas into action—whether in marketing, research, or community-driven initiatives. Let’s connect and create something meaningful! 🚀

Location

Jammu

Work experience

Volunteer at NSS UPES, Nov 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos, • Conducted awareness sessions on digital money transactions and online scam prevention in rural villages. • Facilitated community engagement to promote personal banking and financial inclusion. • Organized donation drives and collaborated with local stakeholders to support social welfare activities. • Documented community feedback and provided insights for improving outreach programs.

Cohort 4 Participant at Aspire Institute, Aug 2025 - Oct 2025 · 3 mos, Global, • Selected among 45,228 global learners for the Aspire Leaders Program, a leadership development initiative founded by Harvard University faculty. • Collaborated with peers and mentors from 70+ countries, refining ideas through live sessions, mentorship circles, and cross-cultural discussions. • Completed 40 hours of coursework covering leadership, strategic communication, and social impact design. • Enhanced key competencies: critical thinking (+30%), communication clarity (+25%), and global collaboration skills (+20%) through structured peer feedback and reflective learning. • Earned official certification signed by Prof. Tarun Khanna and Prof. Karim Lakhani, Harvard Business School.

Design Thinking Trainee / Participant at EPICS at Purdue, Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 · 3 mos, Global, • Completed an intensive 8-week Design Thinking course under Dr. William Oakes, focusing on human-centered problem solving. • Applied design thinking methodologies to identify, analyse, and ideate solutions for real-world challenges. • Developed skills in problem framing, prototyping, and iterative solution validation. • Collaborated with peers on hands-on projects, presenting actionable solutions at the conclusion of the program.

Human Resources Intern at Radisson Blu, Jul 2025 - Jul 2025 · 1 mo, Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir, India, • Managed and updated 100% of employee attendance and leave records (CL, SL, PL, W-Off) using IAS HR software. • Processed EPFO details for 20+ employees and supported onboarding for 20+ full-time, OJT, and industrial trainees. • Coordinated 70% of initial recruitment stages, including resume screening and first-round interviews. • Collaborated with Finance in preparing 100% of primary payroll inputs, including bill verification and salary components. • Organized and executed 3+ employee engagement events (Town Hall, Fun Fridays) impacting 80+ staff members. • Handled internal communication with 12 department heads (HODs) for nominations and certificate distributions.

Forward Program Participant at McKinsey & Company, May 2025 - Jul 2025 · 3 mos, Global, → Selected for the McKinsey Forward Program, a 10-week global learning journey for early-career professionals. → Gained skills in structured problem-solving, business communication, and leadership. → Completed immersive modules, interactive case studies, and peer collaboration projects. → Earned the official McKinsey Forward Program Badge upon successful completion.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management (Honours ), Model Institute of Engineering and Technology