Debanjoli Gupta
Kolkata
Summary
Dynamic Senior Academic Counselor with extensive experience at GUIDEZONE, specializing in student retention strategies and admissions processing. Demonstrated success in mentoring counselors and elevating student engagement, while delivering expert financial aid guidance. Skilled in cultivating collaboration among stakeholders to enhance program success and optimize educational outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Academic Counselor
GUIDEZONE
Kolkata
01.2023 - Current
- Guided students through course selection and academic planning to ensure informed decisions.
- Provided comprehensive loan guidance to streamline financial aid application processes.
- Processed student admissions accurately, ensuring timely enrollment outcomes.
- Achieved monthly objectives by optimizing student services and support initiatives.
- Collaborated with faculty to improve student engagement and retention strategies.
- Mentored junior counselors on effective advising techniques and best practices.
- Facilitated communication among students, parents, and academic departments for enhanced support.
- Built relationships with families to strengthen program goals and promote student success.
Academic counsellor
AIME
Kolkata
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Guided students in academic planning and course selection to meet educational objectives.
- Developed personalized strategies addressing diverse student needs for optimal learning outcomes.
- Facilitated communication among students, parents, and academic staff to ensure alignment.
- Collaborated with faculty to enhance student engagement and retention initiatives.
- Maintained accurate student records in compliance with educational regulations.
- Prepared students for future educational experiences by encouraging exploration of learning opportunities.
Education
English Honours - English Language And Literature
Surendranath College
Kolkata01-2023
12th - Arts
Surah Kanya Vidyalaya
WB, India04-2019
10th -
Surah Kanya Vidyalaya
WB, India04-2017
Skills
- Communication proficiency in English, Bengali, and Hindi
- Student retention strategies
- Admissions processing
- Financial aid guidance
- Computer literacy
- Leadership skills
- Time management
- Pressure resilience
- Mentoring counselors
- Student engagement
- Teamwork orientation
- Counseling services
- Adaptability
- Career advising
- Technological proficiency
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading educational and self-development books
- Public speaking or debating
- Attending workshops and seminars
- Traveling for cultural exposure
- Cooking
- Fitness enthusiast
- Cricket
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Bengali
Proficient (C2)
C2
Accomplishments
Best employee of the years: 2023, 2024, 2025.
Affiliations
Volunteered seminars or events.
Timeline
Senior Academic Counselor
GUIDEZONE
01.2023 - Current
Academic counsellor
AIME
11.2022 - 01.2023
English Honours - English Language And Literature
Surendranath College
12th - Arts
Surah Kanya Vidyalaya
10th -
Surah Kanya Vidyalaya