SHRUTI J. SALGHUR

OBJECTIVE Seeking a consulting and/or marketing research position that utilizes my background on India and the US to help build strategic business relationship between two countries.

EDUCATION

Master of International Business Administration; GPA 3.90, December 2006 Nova Southeastern University; Ft Lauderdale, FL • Nova Southeastern University – Student of the Year (2006). • H. Wayne Huizenga Business School Student of the Year (2006). • Office of Residential Life and Housing - “Outstanding Programmer

  of the Year”, “Best RA Program of the Year” and Best “Group” 
  Program of the Year (2004-2005).

• Outstanding Programmer of the Year (2004-2005). • Broward International Women’s Club (BIWC) Scholarship (2005-

  2006). 

• Ross-Matz Scholarship (2004-2005).

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies; GPA 3.32), May 2003 University of Vermont; Burlington, VT • Vermont International Student Award (1999-2002).

WORK EXPERIENCE

DHL-Human Resource Development Internship March 2006 -Present • Assist in the development of an administrative plan for the 2006 Employee Opinion Survey (EOS) for over 28,000 employees across the US and Canada and form initiatives to help reach target goal of 80% response rate (i.e. Public Relations and article write-up for DHL Direct). • Develop a concise report to track, validate and announce the status of 300 plus Action Teams across the US including their current status and progress in the workplace for communication to Leadership Teams. • Administer “Recognition Efforts” (i.e. gift portfolios) to 300 plus Action Teams through management of distribution list and coordinate shipping arrangements with third party vendor. • Gather, cross-reference sensitive information (i.e. EOS & Motiv8 evaluation tools) and create a database to analyze and examine the Organizational Effectiveness of the company. • Create a plan of action and oversee the development of communication materials explaining the Leadership Development Opportunities offered at DHL for communication to Managers, Leaders and Executives.

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY FT LAUDERDALE, FL

Graduate Assistant for International Student Affairs November 2005 – July 2006 • Acted as a resource, mentor and contact person for over 1,000 undergraduate and graduate international students to primarily assist them with their transition into the University setting. • Organized and marketed a calendar of specific events (social and educational) including International Student Career Week, (Feb-March 2006), monthly informational luncheons and served in committees that planned and administered campus-wide activities (Community Fest? and Unity Week, 2006). • Coordinated efforts with the International Student Senators, University Academic Departments, the Division of Student Affairs and clubs and organizations as well as developed strategic relationships with vendors and outside agencies (Tax and Immigration assistance).

Business & International Marketing Research Assistant August 2004 – November 2005 • Researched and compiled business-related information as per the request of 6 faculty members using on-campus library databases, catalogs and Internet resources. • Administered literature reviews, reference checks, surveys, book updates and library upkeep. • Supervised and adequately communicated faculty research and project information to fellow Research Assistant to meet scheduled tasks and specified deadlines. • Prepared a detailed report on the Southeast-Asia region to analyze the area’s recruiting potential for the University’s MBA program.

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• Gathered and examined the data and trends of incoming international students and proposed certain recommendations for facility improvements and specific orientation plan.

Resident Advisor (RA) (Office of Residential Life and Housing) August 2004 – May 2005 • Supervised a group of 16 undergraduate and graduate students and insured effective communication of residential University policies. • Marketed on-campus resources (i.e. writing/tutor center and career services), implemented educational and social events, and provided paraprofessional advising to students. • Mediated and helped resolve resident conflicts, responded to crisis situations in a prompt and effective manner and multi-tasked as needed. • Managed administrative tasks including routine room assessments, maintenance requests, incident reports, and room change processes. • Attended regular leadership conferences/workshops and served in the Staff Development Committee, to assist in recruiting and training of prospective RA’s.

BACKGROUND AND SKILLS

Computer: Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Explorer, Word, Excel & Power Point); 3+ years experience as a computer consultant at University of Vermont. Writing & Research: 4+years experience, with the ability to conduct literature reviews, examine source credibility, develop database, check references, draft business plans and write a thesis. Presentation: Over 2+ years experience in public speaking and presentation of projects to large groups of people; Invited guest speaker and facilitator - Orientation Program (2005-2006); Diversity Summit (January 28, 2006); Undergraduate Professional Development, (February 3, 2005).

PUBLICATIONS

Salghur, S & Thompson, J. (2005) “Proposal for the “Graduate Assistant for International Student Affairs – Nova Southeastern University”. Division of Student Affairs. (Introduced in 11/05).

Salghur, S & Mujtaba, B. (2005). “Essentials of Cyberspace Education for Online Students”. Journal of College Teaching and Learning. Volume 2, Issue 5.

“On the Scene: Students Share their Experiences Meeting the Dalai Lama Face to Face”. The Knight (Nova Southeastern University). 15.2 (2004).

Salghur, S.J. (2003). The Case of Farmer Suicides in Karnataka, South India. Undergraduate Thesis. University of Vermont, Burlington VT, (500 pgs).

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Strategic Forum South Florida Chapter -Student Member (2005 – 2006); http://www.huizenga.nova.edu/CurrentStudents/Organizations/SFSG/(approve sites)

Omicron Delta Kappa – National Leader Honor Society (2005-2006); http://www.odk.org/(approve sites)

Alpha Kappa Psi Co-ed Professional International Business fraternity (2005-2006); http://www.nova.edu/AKPSI(approve sites)

Orientation leader for the Office of International Education (2001 & 2002)

Teaching Assistant (International Environmental Studies) (2001)