DAKSH SHRIVASTAV
In- Country University Representative
New Delhi
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Recruitment Advisor
Sannam S4 Supporting UWS-UK
04.2023 - Current
- Implemented innovative sourcing strategies for attracting top talent, resulting in a more diverse and qualified candidate pool.
- Partnered with internal stakeholders on workforce planning initiatives, addressing talent gaps in a proactive manner.
- Provide support to implement the University’s plan for the enhancement and growth in designated regions, to successfully recruit students from India, with support of and in collaboration with other India-based colleagues and the International office of the university.
- Support the development of strong constructive networks and relationships with external partners, including strong lines of communication and engagement. Provide product and service information to agency managers/partner networks as required and support them with marketing collateral materials.
- Assist in preparation and submission of reports and review of collated statistics to inform planning, as requested by university staff.
- Maintaining and updating databases/ CRM with the student details and with regular follow-ups for lead conversion
- Provide high-quality standards of service and partnership with all stakeholders across the University’s faculty and divisions, including prospective and continuing international students, alumni, fellow staff members, and external representatives.
- Attended recruitment-focused education events, tradeshows, conferences, webinars, virtual events, and others, and represent the university as and when required. Provide prompt, comprehensive, accurate pre-admission counseling to ensure that students apply to program's that are commensurate with their academic potential and career goals.
- Organized targeted networking events to connect directly with potential students in key industries or skill sets.
Senior Consultant- SI-UK
SI -UK
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Handling a team of Admission counselors who are responsible for student application submissions to Universities and visa processing
- End- to- end student recruitment process which includes initial calling, coaching and mentoring, in-person counseling, course short listing and career guidance
- Responsible for organizing and conducting up skilling and training sessions for the team in office and other stakeholders, to create a uniform knowledge base.
Assistant Manager- OVERSEAS INDIAN (Student Vertical), HSBC
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Dealing currently with NR Accounts
- Getting engaged with students for accounts opening journey
- Setting the Financials, by ensuring the accounts to be created for Students- who aims to achieve their higher education overseas
- Getting new business tie-ups done with Study abroad consultants and Marine institutes
- Manage the promotional activities related to larger projects
- Create basic report using the data of customers.
Country Head, Exodus Overseas
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Handling a team of Admission counselors who are responsible for student application submissions to Universities and visa processing
- Clear focus on student conversions with an eye for quality that result in win-win solutions - for the student as well as the organization
- Expert in student counseling thereby ensuring effective conversion and advancing their applications till visa stage and further
- Responsible for organizing and conducting up skilling and training sessions for the team in office and other stakeholders, to create a uniform knowledge base
- Managing strategic discussions with University representatives to broaden our portfolio and strengthen our presence across countries (UK, Canada, Australia, NZ, Europe and the USA).
Student Recruitment Counselo
Global Opportunities Pvt Ltd
02.2018 - 07.2021
- Coordination with various universities in the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand for student recruitment
- End- to- end student recruitment process which includes initial calling, coaching and mentoring, in-person counseling, course short listing and career guidance
- Preparing the students for credibility interviews with the Universities and High Commissions
- Relationship building with the students, parents and all parties involved to maximize business as well as student interest
- Effective student counseling by focusing on student circumstances and suggesting the best options
- Robust assessment of students' academics, financial and other requirements to facilitate a positive outcome
- Training new joiners and other team members on student profiling.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Honours Political Science
Delhi University
New Delhi, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Self-Motivated
Adaptability and Ability to Work Under Pressure
Ability to work with Minimum Supervision
Strong decision-making skills
Result oriented and sales driven
Customer focused
Effective Case Load and Time Management
Good Communication Skills and Relationship Building to Facilitate Numbers
Striking Balance between Quality and Quantity of Work
Meeting Organization Targets by Maintaining Balance between Quality and Quantity of Student Recruits
Communication (written and verbal) with both internal and external customers
Attending various student seminars and meeting university representatives to promote student recruitments
Professionaljourney
- Senior Consultant- SI-UK, 12/12/22, Present, Handling a team of Admission counselors who are responsible for student application submissions to Universities and visa processing., End- to- end student recruitment process which includes initial calling, coaching and mentoring, in-person counseling, course short listing and career guidance., Responsible for organizing and conducting up skilling and training sessions for the team in office and other stakeholders, to create a uniform knowledge base.
- Assistant Manager- OVERSEAS INDIAN (Student Vertical), HSBC, 04/10/22, 08/17/22, Dealing currently with NR Accounts., Getting engaged with students for accounts opening journey., Setting the Financials, by ensuring the accounts to be created for Students- who aims to achieve their higher education overseas., Getting new business tie-ups done with Study abroad consultants and Marine institutes., Manage the promotional activities related to larger projects., Create basic report using the data of customers.
- Country Head, Exodus Overseas, 08/02/21, 03/10/22, Handling a team of Admission counselors who are responsible for student application submissions to Universities and visa processing., Clear focus on student conversions with an eye for quality that result in win-win solutions - for the student as well as the organization., Expert in student counseling thereby ensuring effective conversion and advancing their applications till visa stage and further., Responsible for organizing and conducting up skilling and training sessions for the team in office and other stakeholders, to create a uniform knowledge base., Managing strategic discussions with University representatives to broaden our portfolio and strengthen our presence across countries (UK, Canada, Australia, NZ, Europe and the USA).
- Global Opportunities Pvt Ltd- Student Recruitment Counselor, 02/2018, 07/31/20, Coordination with various universities in the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand for student recruitment., End- to- end student recruitment process which includes initial calling, coaching and mentoring, in-person counseling, course short listing and career guidance., Preparing the students for credibility interviews with the Universities and High Commissions., Relationship building with the students, parents and all parties involved to maximize business as well as student interest., Effective student counseling by focusing on student circumstances and suggesting the best options., Robust assessment of students' academics, financial and other requirements to facilitate a positive outcome., Training new joiners and other team members on student profiling.
Accomplishments
- A2 Level Certificate in French Language from Alliance Francaise.
- Honored with "The Rising Star Award" In National Conference 2020 as part of Global Opportunities.
- Gold medalist in Taekwondo
- Worked with Delhi's Topmost Schools as Invigilator since June'2016 to December'2017 (Attended CS, DMRC and IBPS Exams).
Personalinterests
- Listening to Music
- Traveling
Personal Information
- Father's Name: Late Shri. Sanjay Shrivastav
- Mother's Name: Smt. Rosy Shrivastav
- Date of Birth: 10/24/96
- Marital Status: Single
Timeline
Recruitment Advisor
Sannam S4 Supporting UWS-UK
04.2023 - Current
Senior Consultant- SI-UK
SI -UK
12.2022 - 03.2023
Assistant Manager- OVERSEAS INDIAN (Student Vertical), HSBC
04.2022 - 08.2022
Country Head, Exodus Overseas
08.2021 - 03.2022
Student Recruitment Counselo
Global Opportunities Pvt Ltd
02.2018 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Honours Political Science
Delhi University
04.2001 -