Akhila V R
Academic Counselor
Thrissur
Summary
Results-driven professional with strong collaboration and mentorship skills in academic counseling. Known for effective communication and team collaboration, enhancing student engagement and success in navigating educational pathways.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Counselor
FyoutureWay Study Abroad, a subsidiary of EIG Overseas
Thrissur
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted virtual sessions via Google Meet with prospective students and parents to discuss admissions and fees.
- Managed student lifecycle activities, from initial inquiries to admission processing and visa documentation.
- Addressed parent concerns about university safety, expenses, and overall study-abroad preparedness with patience.
- Coordinated with international agents across Europe, ensuring smooth communication for student admissions.
- Guided students through specialized pathways for tuition-free education at German public universities.
- Oversaw application tracking, onboarding processes, and timely follow-ups to maximize conversion rates.
- Developed engaging promotional materials that included success stories and informational videos for lead generation.
- Worked with marketing team to align campaign strategies and maintain cohesive messaging across channels.
Residential Tutor
Govt. Premetric Girls Hostel, Peechi
Thrissur
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided personalized tuition and academic support to students up to the higher secondary level in subjects including Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
- Conducted regular assessments and evaluations to monitor student progress and identify areas needing improvement.
- Offered mentorship and guidance to foster a positive learning environment, and encourage academic excellence.
- Assisted in the preparation of students for exams by providing effective study strategies and revision techniques.
- Organized and supervised extracurricular activities to promote holistic development and enhance student engagement.
Customer Service Representative(Part- Time)
City Mart Supermarket
Palakkad
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted customers with product selections and provided tailored recommendations.
- Maintained accurate records of customer interactions in the CRM system.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements, enhancing service delivery.
Education
Master of Commerce -
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Thrissur08-2023
Higher Diploma in Co-operation & Business Management -
Kerala State Co-Operative Union
Thrissur 06-2019
Bachelor of Commerce -
Sree Kerala Varma College
Thrissur 04-2018
Skills
- Virtual counseling
- Application processing
- Student engagement
- Visas documentation
- Marketing collaboration
- Customer relationship management
- Academic advising
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Mentorship development
- Team collaboration
- Career advising
- Conflict resolution
- Career Pathway Planning
- Analytical thinking
- Presentation skills
- Continuous improvement
Languages
Malayalam
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Affiliations
Knowledge in accounting software, like Tally.
Timeline
Academic Counselor
FyoutureWay Study Abroad, a subsidiary of EIG Overseas
07.2024 - Current
Residential Tutor
Govt. Premetric Girls Hostel, Peechi
10.2023 - 03.2024
Customer Service Representative(Part- Time)
City Mart Supermarket
04.2022 - 04.2023
Master of Commerce -
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Higher Diploma in Co-operation & Business Management -
Kerala State Co-Operative Union
Bachelor of Commerce -
Sree Kerala Varma College