Tanishk Shingala
Business Analyst
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Results-driven Business Analytics Postgraduate with hands-on experience in business operations, reporting, and process optimization. Achieved operational improvements through financial tracking and data analysis in a hybrid Store Manager and Business Analyst role. Committed to enhancing customer service and team efficiency by training staff and maintaining performance standards.
Overview
3
3
Languages
4
4
Certifications
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager & Business Analyst
Fast Forward Rentals
12.2024 - Current
- Business Analysis & Reporting
- Conducted weekly financial reconciliations, revenue tracking, and payment oversight using Excel and PayAdvantage, reducing reconciliation errors by ~15%.
- Built structured reports on rental trends, customer demand, late returns, and asset utilisation — directly informing inventory and pricing decisions.
- Identified operational inefficiencies and recommended workflow adjustments, enhancing turnaround time by 20% and boosting customer satisfaction scores.
- Developed Monday.com dashboards to streamline task assignments and operational monitoring, decreasing manual follow-up time.
- Operations & Vendor Management
- Coordinated with service providers for vehicle repairs, maintenance schedules, and spare-parts procurement, minimizing asset downtime.
- Negotiated with vendors to reduce repair turnaround time by ~20%, lowering cost leakage and minimising fleet downtime.
- Implemented structured vendor reporting processes, improving communication accuracy and accountability across suppliers.
- Customer Experience & Digital Marketing
- Managed and optimised Meta (Facebook & Instagram) ad campaigns, generating a 30% increase in inbound rental enquiries and improving local booking conversions.
- Fast Forward is a mobility rental startup specialising in e-bike, scooter, and car rentals.
Inventory Manager
ACME Engineers
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Directed inventory processes, overseeing procurement, storage, and distribution of chemical products, ensuring availability and compliance with safety standards.
- Directed end-to-end inventory processes, managing procurement, storage, and distribution of chemical product ranges including solvents, catalysts, and specialty chemicals.
- Improved inventory accuracy and reduced stockouts through disciplined forecasting and process discipline.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy and minimized stockouts through disciplined forecasting and systematic process implementation.
Education
Master of Business Analytics (Advanced) -
Torrens University Australia
Melbourne01-2025
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing & International Business
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies
Pune, India01-2023
Skills
Retail marketing strategies
Demand forecasting
KPI analysis
Financial reporting
Stakeholder engagement
Vendor management
Process optimization
Requirements documentation
Data storytelling
Excel proficiency
SQL database design
Power BI dashboarding
Tableau – data visualisation
Google Analytics
Mondaycom management
Technical Skills
Pressure decision-making
Business Skills
Pressure decision-making
Accomplishments
- Improved ERPsim team ranking through strategic forecasting, proactive communication, and iterative strategy refinement across simulation rounds.
- Reduced operational delays at Fast Forward by implementing streamlined vendor management and structured reporting processes.
- Enhanced revenue recovery by leading structured debt-collection communication, successfully settling overdue accounts.
- Drove a 30% increase in inbound rental enquiries via optimised Meta ad campaigns with improved audience targeting and budget allocation.
Certification
Tableau Data Visualisation Certificate – Coursera/Tableau
ERPSIM BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
- Business Analyst (Simulation) | Torrens University Australia 2024
- Formulated and executed company strategy across procurement, production, and sales in a competitive ERPsim simulation environment.
- Analysed inventory levels, market demand, competitor pricing, and team performance indicators using Excel-based reporting.
- Improved team ranking between simulation rounds by focusing on forecasting accuracy and stock transfer optimisation.
- Collaborated with a cross-functional team to reduce stockouts, optimise profitability, and adapt strategy to rapid market changes.
Timeline
Store Manager & Business Analyst
Fast Forward Rentals
12.2024 - Current
Inventory Manager
ACME Engineers
03.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing & International Business
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies
Master of Business Analytics (Advanced) -
Torrens University Australia