Lokeswar Gudikandula
Munich
Summary
Proven professional with a robust background in Information Security and Compliance, adept at vendor negotiations and risk management. Excelled at Mytheresa by streamlining inventory processes, enhancing customer relations at R5 Readymade's through strategic sales management, and boosting event attendance for BMW via effective social media campaigns.
Additionally I am skilled in ISO 27001 Implementation and Auditing, ISMS and Risk Mangement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Transition
Information Security
05.2024 - Current
- Developed educational plans to build skills required to pursue academic and career interests in Information Security and Compliance topics.
- Completed a professional training from a reputed organization on ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.
- Completed a professional training from a reputed organization on ISO 27001 Lead Implementation.
- Risk Management Frameworks (ISO 31000, NIST RMF 800-30)
- GDPR and SOX
Inventory Controller
Mytheresa
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records.
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Organized records of items, schedules and completed orders.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
Sales Manager
R5 Readymade's
04.2020 - 08.2022
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Attended industry events and conventions to explained sales opportunities.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
Marketing and Event Manager
BMW
05.2018 - 02.2020
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Delivered prompt payment for event vendors, venues, staff and transportation providers.
- Utilized job-related software to create standard guidelines, calendars and budgets for each event.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for events.
- Monitored and controlled event expenditures to meet budgets.
- Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
- Utilized social media to promote events and increase attendance.
- Coordinated travel and accommodations for event attendees.
- Analyzed event costs to identify areas of improvement and cost savings.
Sales Associate
R5 Readymade's
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
Education
MBA - Information Technology
Mangalayatan University
India08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Acharya Nagarjuna University
India04.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Event sales
- JIRA
- Social Media Management
- Vendor and contract negotiations
- CRM
- Business Continuity
- Quality Management
- Project Management
- ISO 27001 Lead Implementor and Auditor
- Risk Management (NIST 800-30, ISO 27001)
- GDPR
- SOX
Languages
German
Intermediate (B1)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Career Transition
Information Security
05.2024 - Current
Inventory Controller
Mytheresa
11.2023 - 05.2024
Sales Manager
R5 Readymade's
04.2020 - 08.2022
Marketing and Event Manager
BMW
05.2018 - 02.2020
Sales Associate
R5 Readymade's
04.2017 - 04.2018
MBA - Information Technology
Mangalayatan University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Acharya Nagarjuna University
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