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Abhishek Kumar

Manager - Placement and Corporate relations

Summary

Placement & Corporate Relations Professional with 16+ years of experience in building strong industry-academia partnerships, driving successful campus placements, and leading corporate outreach initiatives across major markets including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Gurugram, Noida, and Pune. Adept at conducting large-scale placement drives, HR conclaves, and job fairs, while ensuring student career success. Proven expertise in cracking high-value packages, securing international placements, and establishing centralized placement systems across multi-campus universities. Skilled in strategic planning, policy formulation, and leading high-performance teams to consistently achieve placement targets.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Manager - Placement and Corporate Relations

Amity University Jharkhand (AUJ)
12.2025 - Current
  • Leading the centralized placement cell catering to 7 Amity campuses, ensuring standardized processes and strong recruiter engagement.
  • Driving corporate outreach across major hiring hubs (Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Gurugram, Noida, Pune, and International markets) to secure top recruiters.
  • Conducting large-scale placement drives, HR conclaves, and job fairs, ensuring maximum student-employer connect.
  • Designing placement strategies, SOPs, policies, and budget frameworks to optimize efficiency and transparency in the recruitment process.
  • Facilitating high-value offers (upwards of ₹1 Cr CTC) and creating pathways for international placements.
  • Mentoring student placement coordinators and faculty coordinators for effective employer engagement and outreach.
  • Building long-term partnerships with corporates, industry associations, and alumni to expand the hiring ecosystem.

Head – Placements & Corporate Relations

Kejriwal Institute of Management & Development Studies (KIMDS)
12.2021 - 12.2024
  • Established strong recruiter network and corporate outreach for improved placement opportunities.
  • Conducted online and offline placement drives, HR conclaves, and industry interaction sessions.
  • Sourced summer internships, winter internships, and live projects for MBA/PGDM students.
  • Designed and delivered student development programs on employability, career planning, and corporate readiness.
  • Strengthened industry-institute connect through guest lectures, leadership talks, and webinars.

Visiting Faculty – Business Communication & Soft Skills

Kejriwal Institute of Management & Development Studies
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Conducted classroom and online sessions for Trimester 5 students on interview skills, profile preparation, and campus-to-corporate transition.
  • Delivered training on public speaking, time management, team building, career development, and personality enhancement.
  • Formulated and executed branding webinars to strengthen institutional presence.

Head – Training & Corporate Relations

TYS Edu and Sahi Disha Education Venture
11.2017 - 09.2021
  • Created a state-wide business associate network of 30+ partners for admissions and events.
  • Conducted campus-to-corporate transition seminars for 1,500+ students.
  • Organized institutional presentations and counseling sessions for domestic and overseas education.
  • Trained sales teams on presentation, lead generation, and client acquisition strategies.
  • Planned and implemented ATL/BTL promotional strategies to boost outreach.
  • Created and delivered employability courses for students and working professionals.

Consultant – Training & Business Expansion

BG Infraplanners and Mera Baazaar Venture India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2015 - 09.2017
  • Hired and trained teams across sales, marketing, operations, HR, and support functions.
  • Developed SOPs for multiple departments including sales, HR, and operations.
  • Created business development strategies and trained associates on effective sales practices.
  • Built a network of 900+ associates and conducted training on sales, reporting, and client engagement.

Placement Coordinator & Marketing Lecturer

PICT – School of Technology & Management
12.2012 - 04.2015
  • Designed and delivered courses on marketing, sales management, and employability skills for PGDM students.
  • Coordinated summer internship placements and corporate outreach initiatives.
  • Supervised admissions strategies, boosting intake through branding activities.
  • Participated in semester exam planning, supervision, and evaluations.

Customer Acquisition Manager

Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training
07.2011 - 12.2012
  • Planned and executed ATL/BTL promotions to boost admissions.
  • Managed lead generation, student counseling, and institutional tie-ups.
  • Handled branch operations including marketing, budgeting, and administration.
  • Organized events and workshops to enhance student engagement.

Business Development Manager

SMS Country Networks Pvt Ltd
10.2010 - 07.2011
  • Generated leads and acquired customers through product presentations.
  • Provided after-sales support and compiled DSR/MSR reports.
  • Promoted to BDM within 6 months for outstanding performance.

Quality Check Manager

Visionet Systems Ltd.
05.2004 - 05.2006
  • Processed mortgage bank titles and legal documents for US clients.
  • Conducted quality checks of land title records for California properties.
  • Trained new recruits on process workflows, etiquette, and reporting.

Education

PGDM -

Suryadatta Institute of Management And Mass Communication
Pune
06-2011

BSc - Biotech

Bangalore University
Bengaluru
01.2009

Skills

Corporate Outreach & Industry Connect

Placement Strategy & Execution

HR Conclaves & Job Fairs

Team Leadership & Training

Student Development & Employability Skills

Policy, SOP & Budget Development

Institutional Branding & Corporate Events

Accomplishments

  • Onboarded 95 new recruiters at Amity University, expanding the corporate hiring pool significantly.
  • Secured highest-ever on-campus package of ₹43 LPA at Amity University Jharkhand.
  • Achieved 4 international placements in UAE, enhancing the university’s global outreach.
  • Attained 87% placement record for Amity University students.
  • Ideated and Designed a centralized placement cell catering to 7 Amity campuses.
  • Organized 2 successful job fairs at Amity University, connecting 100+ companies with 2,000+ students.
  • Built placement SOPs, policies, and budget frameworks to streamline processes across departments.
  • Delivered a 30% increase in average PGDM package and onboarded 30+ new recruiters at KIMDS, Ranchi.

Certification

Certified Career Guidance Mentor for students

Personal Dossier

  • Date of Birth – 1987-11-10
  • Marital Status – Married

Timeline

Manager - Placement and Corporate Relations

Amity University Jharkhand (AUJ)
12.2025 - Current

MICA - Advanced certificate course in Digital Marketing

03-2022

Head – Placements & Corporate Relations

Kejriwal Institute of Management & Development Studies (KIMDS)
12.2021 - 12.2024

Visiting Faculty – Business Communication & Soft Skills

Kejriwal Institute of Management & Development Studies
09.2021 - 12.2021

Certified Career Guidance mentor for mid career professionals

10-2020

Certified Career Guidance Mentor for students

06-2020

Head – Training & Corporate Relations

TYS Edu and Sahi Disha Education Venture
11.2017 - 09.2021

Consultant – Training & Business Expansion

BG Infraplanners and Mera Baazaar Venture India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2015 - 09.2017

Placement Coordinator & Marketing Lecturer

PICT – School of Technology & Management
12.2012 - 04.2015

Customer Acquisition Manager

Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training
07.2011 - 12.2012

Business Development Manager

SMS Country Networks Pvt Ltd
10.2010 - 07.2011

Quality Check Manager

Visionet Systems Ltd.
05.2004 - 05.2006

PGDM -

Suryadatta Institute of Management And Mass Communication

BSc - Biotech

Bangalore University
Abhishek KumarManager - Placement and Corporate relations