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MBA (Management), 2025–2027 · Greater Noida, India

People, before process.

Khanak Gupta — an HR & business professional in training, moving between recruitment operations, data analysis, and marketing strategy. Currently interning in HR at Honda Cars India Ltd.

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University +91 78170 18822 khanakgupta1010@gmail.com LinkedIn
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Work Experience

Where the org chart
meets the spreadsheet.

Two internships, two sides of the same skill: understanding people through process, and through data.

HR Intern · Honda Cars India Ltd.
JUN 2026 — AUG 2026

Ten weeks inside Honda's HR function, working across the full employee lifecycle — from the first outreach to a candidate, to the systems that keep their record accurate long after they join.

The employee lifecycle, as worked — 10 functions
01
Sourcing
Sourced qualified candidates via job portals, referrals, and internal databases to build a strong hiring pipeline.
02
Resume Screening
Screened and shortlisted resumes against job descriptions, matching skills and experience to role requirements.
03
Interview Coordination
Coordinated end-to-end interview scheduling between candidates and hiring managers for a smooth, timely process.
04
Candidate Experience
Maintained proactive candidate follow-up at every hiring stage, ensuring clear communication throughout.
05
Onboarding
Facilitated new-hire onboarding — joining kits and documentation — coordinating with cross-functional teams.
06
Offboarding
Supported exit formalities including documentation, clearance coordination, and final settlement processing.
07
Induction & Orientation
Assisted in organizing induction sessions to familiarize new employees with policy, culture, and process.
08
Employee Documentation
Maintained and updated employee records, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and policy compliance.
09
Background Verification
Coordinated BGV checks with third-party vendors, tracking status to ensure timely, compliant closure.
10
HRMS
Used the Human Resource Management System to update employee data, track recruitment status, and generate HR reports.
Marketing Intern · Travelbliss, Dehradun
OCT 2024 — MAR 2025

Six months on the other side of the funnel — acquiring customers rather than candidates.

  • Designed and executed marketing campaigns, contributing to increased brand outreach and customer acquisition.
  • Conducted market research and analyzed customer behavior trends to support data-driven business decisions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop marketing collateral and track campaign performance metrics.
Projects

Independent study,
real datasets.

Self-directed work outside the internship — virtual programs and one academic venture concept.

Forage · Deloitte

Data Analysis Virtual Internship

Performed structured data analysis on business datasets, delivering strategic recommendations to improve operational efficiency.

Forage · Tata

Data Visualization Virtual Internship

Designed interactive dashboards using pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and conditional formatting to communicate business insights.

Academic Project

SkillUp — Peer-to-Peer Learning

Conceptualized a scalable peer-learning platform with a commission-based revenue model and a go-to-market strategy.

Toolkit

Skills

Spread evenly across systems, business judgement, and the people-facing part no dashboard can teach.

Technical

MS ExcelMS Office SuiteGoogle AnalyticsData VisualizationDashboard ReportingBusiness AnalysisHRMS

Business & HR

RecruitmentOnboardingEmployee DocumentationMarket ResearchMarketing StrategyStrategic Planning

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem SolvingTeam LeadershipTime ManagementPresentation SkillsCritical Thinking
Education

Education

Bareilly to Lucknow, commerce to management.

2025–2027
MBA — Management
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow
Pursuing
2022–2025
B.Com — Bachelor of Commerce
MJP Rohilkhand University, Bareilly
2022
Class XII
CBSE
2020
Class X
CBSE
Credentials & Recognition

Beyond the classroom

Certifications

Google Analytics (Google) MS Excel Advanced Business Analysis (LinkedIn Learning) Generative AI for Business (LinkedIn Learning) Project Management Fundamentals (Great Learning) Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (KPMG)

Achievements & Activities

  • Awarded Ms. Fresher for outstanding overall academic and extracurricular performance.
  • Presented innovative business ideas and case solutions at external management institutes.
  • Participated in management fests, corporate events, and an industrial visit to Coca-Cola, Greater Noida.