PRIYAJ HEDAU
MSc Banking and Finance | Queen Mary University of London
London, UK.About
High-achieving postgraduate student with a First Class BBA in Finance, currently pursuing an MSc in Banking and Finance. Leverages hands-on operational management and client service experience from high-volume hospitality environments to drive efficiency and enhance guest satisfaction, complemented by strong analytical skills and a proven track record in financial analysis and strategic planning.
Work
ZENO Pizzeria
|Front of House Team Member
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Summary
Orchestrated daily restaurant operations and managed a 10+ member team, ensuring high service quality and optimizing food costs.
Highlights
Supported daily operations, including opening/closing procedures and floor activities, ensuring seamless service flow in a busy pizzeria.
Collaborated with a team of 10+ staff, ensuring high service quality and contributing to performance reviews, fostering a cohesive and high-performing environment.
Assisted with stock level management and waste reduction initiatives, contributing to consistent food cost optimization.
Applied upselling techniques for beverages and desserts, significantly increasing average spend per cover.
Tales of Tavern Pub & Social Pub
|Bar & Floor Associate
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Summary
Coordinated large-scale hospitality events and managed floor operations, enhancing guest experience and promotional activities.
Highlights
Coordinated logistics for large-scale hospitality events, private bookings, and live entertainment schedules, ensuring seamless execution and guest satisfaction.
Supported floor operations and guest relations during high-pressure event nights and peak trading hours, maintaining service excellence under demanding conditions.
Collaborated with the team to design promotional menus, enhancing guest experience and contributing to increased revenue generation.
Subway
|Sandwich Artist / Team Member
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Summary
Oversaw full store operations for a high-traffic outlet, ensuring brand compliance, training new staff, and optimizing profitability.
Highlights
Supported full store operations for a high-footfall outlet, ensuring 100% brand and hygiene compliance and maintaining operational excellence.
Assisted with onboarding and training 8-12 new team members on brand standards, enhancing team capability and service consistency.
Helped track labor scheduling and wage costs against weekly sales targets, contributing to improved profitability KPIs.
Maintained FIFO stock rotation and contributed to regular audits, minimizing food margin waste and optimizing inventory management.
Volunteer
Association of Supply Chain Professionals
|Chapter President - ASCP Student Chapter
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Summary
Led a 120+ member student organization, managing a significant budget and supervising 15+ coordinators for large-scale event delivery.
Highlights
Spearheaded a 120+ member organization, effectively managing a £4,600+ budget to deliver large-scale events.
Supervised 15+ coordinators in the successful execution of an annual festival, engaging over 2,200 participants.
Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance student engagement and professional development opportunities within the supply chain field.
Student Council CBCS Higher Education
|Deputy General Secretary (DGS)
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Summary
Served as a key liaison between students and university administration, co-leading university-wide events and managing cross-functional teams and budgets.
Highlights
Acted as a key liaison between the student body and university administration, effectively driving campus initiatives and fostering communication.
Co-led the planning and execution of university-wide events, managing cross-functional teams and budgets to ensure successful outcomes.
Represented student interests in administrative discussions, contributing to policy development and student welfare improvements.
CBCS Higher Education
|Assistant - Corporate Resource Cell (CRC)
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Summary
Organized recruitment and networking events and coordinated corporate workshops with global partners for enhanced student career development.
Highlights
Organized and executed recruitment and networking events across BFSI and technology sectors, connecting students with industry opportunities.
Coordinated high-impact corporate workshops with global partners, including Barclays Bank and GTT Foundation, enhancing student professional readiness.
Facilitated career development initiatives for students, resulting in increased engagement with industry professionals and career placements.
Education
Queen Mary University of London
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MSc
Banking and Finance
CBCS Higher Education
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BBA Finance (First Class Honours)
Finance & Analytics
Grade: CGPA 8.5/10
Secondary School Education
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Higher Secondary Certificate (CBSE)
Secondary School Education
Grade: 73%
Awards
DGS Academic Achievement Award
Awarded By
CBCS Higher Education
Recognized for outstanding academic performance during the BBA Finance program, demonstrating excellence in finance and analytics with a CGPA of 8.5/10.
Languages
English
Hindi
Certificates
Risk Management
Issued By
Duke/Rice
Business Impact Assessment
Investment Evaluation
Food Hygiene (Level 2)
Skills
Operations Management
Opening/Closing Procedures, Cash Handling, FIFO (First-In, First-Out), Stock Control, Upselling, Food Hygiene.
Technical Skills
Excel (Advanced), PowerBI, SQL, ChatGPT & AI Tools, Financial Modeling, Python.