Preeti Saldanha
Education
University of Denver, Daniels College of Business
Bachelor of Science Business Administration - Management
University of Denver, Lamont School of Music
Bachelor of Music - Vocal Performance
Class of 2023
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Study Abroad
Maastricht University, School of Business and Economics Spring 2023
Lund University, Malmö Academy of Music
Fall 2021
Awards
Shirley & Jeff Bowen Student Career Champion Award
In recognition for exemplifying the University of Denver's 4D experience and for commitment to intellectual growth, academic excellence, and meaningful engagement beyond the classroom.
Management Department Community Leadership Award
In recognition of the service provided to the department
Dean's List
In recognition of a GPA of a 3.5 or higher for all quarters at DU.
Distinction in the Major
In recognition of maintaining a high GPA and meeting the distinction portfolio and presentation requirement
Case Competitions
Throughout her time at DU, Preeti Saldanha participated in a total of ten case competitions, securing victories in several of them. Each competition provided her with invaluable experiences and skills, including teamwork, creativity, and the ability to effectively pitch ideas.
Business Olympics
1st Place
In her 10th and final case competition, Preeti Saldanha's team, the P3A's, won first place at the 10th Annual Business Olympics hosted by the Daniels College of Business. The case focused on forecasting the number of snow shovels required for sale in Colorado. Using historical weather data, buyer trends, and demand reports, the team developed a linear regression model to estimate the monthly shovel purchase needs.
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Inclusive Excellence Case Competition
Preeti's team claimed first place in the 13th Annual Inclusive Excellence Case Competition at the Daniels College of Business. Competing against nine other teams, they addressed the challenge of enhancing diversity in the arts. Their proposal, "OPERAtunity," centered on opera and included a three-pronged strategy: forming partnerships, expanding the diversity of show offerings, and creating a more accessible and engaging environment. The case was a collaboration with the Newman Center, DCPA, and the Denver Art Museum. The team received a $5,000 prize, sponsored by Deloitte.
Frontier Business Plan Case Competition
3rd Place
Preeti earned third place in the Winter Quarter 2022 Department of Management MGMT 3000 Business Policy and Strategy Frontier Airlines Case Tournament. Her team presented a series of recommendations in four key areas: company culture and employee retention, customer service, delays, and marketing. The final round was presented to a panel of Frontier executives and employees, who provided feedback and posed questions.
National Diversity Case Competition
1st Place
As team captain for the DU team, Preeti led her group in the 11th Annual National Diversity Case Competition hosted by the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. Competing against 35 other top business schools, her team tackled a case sponsored by 3M, focused on increasing automation and robotics in small to medium-sized businesses. Their proposal, "3Mpower," involved deploying small business liaisons to introduce abrasive technology to new businesses. The plan also suggested updates to 3M's website, mission, vision statement, and marketing materials to highlight minority profiles. The team won first place and a $7,500 prize.
Parent Possible Case Competition
1st Place
In her BUS 3000 Strategic Business Communications class, Preeti participated in a competition sponsored by the non-profit Parent Possible. Competing across three different sections, her team was tasked with designing a conference for Parent Possible employees. They developed a comprehensive marketing plan, including sponsorship, a 30th-anniversary celebration, and strategies for recruitment and retention.
Infographic Competition
3rd Place
In Preeti's INFO 1010 class, she competed in an Infographic competition that involved students from five different sections. Drawing on her passion for Broadway and music, Preeti created an infographic titled "The Gender Parity on and off Broadway." The infographic featured statistics, graphs, and visuals highlighting the underrepresentation of women on Broadway. She won third place and received a $200 cash prize.
Madden Challenge Business Plan Competition
1st Place
As team lead in the 7th Annual Madden Challenge competition, Preeti's team won first place among 94 competing teams. She conceived an app called "Home in Need," designed to aggregate product needs for homeless shelters and allow donors to purchase the most needed items. The team conducted interviews with Denver Rescue Mission employees and volunteered there. Their efforts earned them the top prize and a $3,000 cash award.
Involvement
DU Management Club
Chief of Social Engagement
As Chief of Social Engagement for the DU Management Club, Preeti Saldanha was responsible for designing flyers and promoting the club's events. These events included professional development opportunities such as an HR panel, headshot day, consulting workshops, and networking gatherings.
Club Figure Skating
Public Relations Chair
Preeti was an active member of the skating team throughout her four years at DU. In her role as Public Relations Chair, she managed the creation of promotional materials for team events and recruitment, in addition to overseeing the team's social media presence.
Excelling Leaders Institute (ELI)
Peer Mentor and Member
Preeti joined the Excelling Leaders Institute (ELI), a four-year leadership program, during her freshman year. ELI provided her with a strong sense of community and support on campus. Each quarter, the program hosted events such as ELI Speaks, Day of Service, social gatherings, and class conversations. In her sophomore and junior years, Preeti contributed to the program as a peer mentor, guiding and supporting incoming freshmen.
University of Denver Programming Board (DUPB)
Marketing Chair
As Marketing Chair for the University of Denver Programming Board, Preeti was responsible for developing all marketing materials for events held each quarter. Working with a budget of approximately $300,000, she promoted major campus events such as Winter Carnival, May Days, a music festival, and the fall festival.
South Asian Student Alliance (SASA)
Marketing Director
During the shift to online learning in 2020, Preeti served as the Marketing Director for SASA. She was tasked with creating weekly promotional flyers for themed meetings and events.
Discoveries Orientation Leader
Orientation Leader
Preeti served as an Orientation Leader during the 2020 and 2022 orientation weeks. She led a week of activities designed to help a group of approximately 15 freshmen get to know one another and provided ongoing support as a campus resource.