VikrantKhunti
Industrial Management graduate and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with hands-on experience improving manufacturing and service operations through time studies, process mapping, and standard work. Proven ability to deliver measurable cycle-time, overhead, and workflow reductions across multi-site operations and inventory systems.
Industrial Management Graduate | Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
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Experience
(04)Jan 2026 — PresentValley Leadership (partnership with Mesh Labs)
Project Manager
Phoenix, AZ
- • Led a multi-district education workforce continuity initiative supporting substitute teacher coverage during state training, managing timelines, dependencies, and cross-sector stakeholders in Asana.
- • Coordinated execution across three school districts, managing onboarding and readiness for 25–30 substitute teachers and supporting instructional continuity for an estimated 30,000–40,000 students.
- • Designed standardized substitute training modules, reducing onboarding variation and improving classroom continuity during statewide training disruptions.
Sep 2025 — PresentMesh Labs
XR Creative Associate / Project Management Guild
Mesa, AZ
- • Devised a relational inventory management system in Airtable with barcode check-in/out, mirroring MES/ERP workflows, reducing manual tracking time by 40%.
- • Launched a Quest 2 content management system showcasing student-developed XR experiences to stakeholders, securing interest and funding for future lab projects.
- • Project-managed the Valley Leadership partnership under Mesh Labs, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables across a multi-district education initiative.
Sep 2024 — May 2025A New Leaf
Industrial Engineering Intern
Mesa, AZ
- • Optimized process maps in Visio for client intake, case management, and exit workflows, identifying bottlenecks and eliminating 30% of non-value-added activities across three emergency shelters.
- • Applied Lean principles (Kaizen, waste identification) to standardize shelter operations, contributing to a 30% reduction in administrative overhead.
- • Collaborated with stakeholders to create visual dashboards tracking KPIs and performance metrics aligned with daily execution standards.
Jun 2024 — May 2025ASU Chapter
V.P. of Treasury, IISE Intern
Tempe, AZ
- • Managed planning and budgeting for Lean training workshops, tracked ROI, and helped peers execute DMAIC-based project simulations, boosting member engagement by 25%.
- • Mentored 50+ organization members in applying Lean tools (RCA, 5S) to analyze and improve operational workflows, promoting continuous improvement.
- • Oversaw procurement, expense tracking, and financial reporting for chapter initiatives, ensuring budget adherence for technical workshops and member-led projects.
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Education
Arizona State University
May 2025Bachelor of Science, Industrial Management
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Technical Skills
Lean Six SigmaVSMSMEDTime StudiesTakt Time & KPI AnalysisWorkflow Optimization5SKaizenContinuous ImprovementProcess Visualization & MappingManufacturing Execution Systems (MES)ERP IntegrationSupply-Chain TraceabilityWMSM.O.S.TFMEARoot Cause Analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone)SPC & ANOVAISO 9001 ComplianceSOP DevelopmentTPMKanbanSMT SystemsYield AnalysisGage R&RExcel (advanced)VisioMinitabMicrosoft ProjectSolidWorksAnyLogicJavaMicrosoft Suite
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Certifications
(01)Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC)
Jan 2024