Bhavana Ahuja

Highly motivated professional with 22 years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.

• Design and Business Management - Led design and directed teams, setting and achieving KPIs. - Prioritized staff well-being, motivation, and KPI achievement. - Collaborated with business consultants, analysts, and accountants. - Updated business systems, enhancing efficiencies with software consultants. - Developed in-house inventory management and billing software. - Strengthened digital numeracy skills through continuous learning. - Excelled in communication, fostering strong customer relationships. 2. International Business - DG Bhavana - Managed international business relationships with major global associations. - Identified market demands, trends, and customer preferences. - Designed collections for global fashion houses and Bollywood stylists. - Provided design and styling advice, contributing to long-term business refinement. - Experienced in policies, procedures, export/import, and logistics on a global scale. 3. Entrepreneurial Consulting - Freelance consulting for young entrepreneurs, focusing on ideation and development. - Supported small-town women entrepreneurs, aiding in business growth. - Encouraged and assisted Karnataka Sangha in establishing successful ventures. - Applied psychology background in mentoring and advising new professionals. 4. Culinary Expertise - Two decades of experience as a restaurateur. - Innovated sugar-free sweets for diabetic patients. - Catered to hospitals and diet-restrictive clinics. - Panelist at 5-star hotels and inflight catering, recognized as a vendor of excellence. - Culinary show participant, sharing expertise in food tasting and menu curation.