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GAUTAM RAVAL

Summary

Dynamic professional with 6+ years in Sales, Operations, and Training within the Education sector, currently pursuing a PhD in Education. Expert in SaaS solutions, stakeholder engagement, and Technology implementation. Proven ability in strategy development, content marketing, and cross-functional collaboration. Adept at research, presentation, and effective communication.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Business & Outreach Manager

Turnitin LLC
12.2022 - Current


  • Implemented data-driven retention strategies resulting in a 25% reduction in churn rates over a period.
  • Leveraged data interpretation to identify at-risk customers, leading to a 30% increase in proactive retention efforts. Customizing Business needs, collaboratively engaging with the customer.
  • Personalization efforts through targeted communications and engagement led to a 20% increase in customer satisfaction scores. Resolving real time issues and escalation with in 48 hrs with strong support assistance.
  • Loyalty Programs and Targeted Communications launch & managed loyalty programs that increased customer retention and brand awareness by 5%. Developed targeted communication campaigns that resulted in a 22% increase in customer engagement.
  • Achieved a 92% customer satisfaction rating through exceptional customer service and proactive support. Enhanced customer lifetime value through tailored support and consistent engagement.
  • Fostered robust customer relationships, leading to a 35% increase in repeat business and 25% growth in upsell/cross sell opportunities.
  • Exceeded customer expectations consistently, reflected in increase in positive customer feedback.
  • Provided guidance and best practices, resulting in a 50% increase in customers fully leveraging product features.
  • Established success benchmarks and tracked performance metrics, leading to a 20% improvement in customer goal achievement.
  • Offered data-driven suggestions for performance enhancement, contributing to a 15% increase in client satisfaction with product utilization.


Achievement Section:

- Developed and implemented sales strategies that resulted in a 15% increase in sales revenue year on year.

Training & Implementation Specialist

Turnitin LLC
10.2021 - 12.2022

Customer Onboarding and Training:

  • Engaged with over 10000+ end users to facilitate understanding of SaaS-based tools and technologies, achieving a 90% user satisfaction rate.
  • Customized training sessions on core features, resulting in a increase of 25% improvement in user adoption and a 20% decrease in onboarding time. Delivered training in a user-friendly manner, reducing initial user overwhelm as measured by post-training feedback.
  • Enhanced value proposition by building continuous engagement, resulting in increase in customer retention and Nurtured relationships with clients.
  • Trained users on Anti-Plagiarism Tools (Turnitin Feedback Studio, Similarity, Originality) and iThenticate, with an 10% increase in tool proficiency as reported by user feedback.
  • Conducted training on the Assessment Platform (Gardescope), leading to improvement in user competency.
  • Successfully onboarded and trained over 150+ new customers across South Asia, contributing to a 25% increase in regional customer engagement.
  • Participated in faculty and research development programs, delivering sessions that enhanced training reach by 20% with various external social events, Live Session, University Mega Events.
  • Collaborated with key account managers to cross-sell and up-sell solutions, resulting in increase in cross-sell revenue. Worked closely with instructors and trainers to address queries, improving support efficiency.
  • Conducted awareness programs on research and ethical writing for over 200 UG and PG students, leading to an increase in student awareness by conducting one- on – one session.
  • Partnered with product and support teams to identify and track product enhancements and support requests, contributing to a 20% reduction in support ticket resolution time.


Achievements:

· Successfully completed around 7 + SaaS Base Products Certificated Official Training with in span of 6 months

· Mentoring the New Sales Bees for Product demonstration & training.

Business Development Manager

EGalactic
06.2019 - 09.2021
  • Cultivated relationships with university Directors/Deans, channel partners, and Sales/HR professionals at corporate levels to enhance business opportunities.
  • Contributed to and executed sales strategies, successfully expanding the company’s market share in the North and Central regions of India.
  • Communicated effectively with Corporate/Research/Academic Leadership, IT Managers, and library science professionals through both verbal and written correspondence.
  • Developed strategic sales plans, customer presentations, and product proposals. Coordinated and executed events and provided comprehensive training to support business objectives.
  • Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decision makers.

Sr. Executive Corporate Sales

Infoedge India (Naukri.com)
12.2018 - 05.2019
  • Lead Identification: Conducted research to identify and qualify leads through online databases, social media platforms, and industry directories, resulting in a 20% increase in lead pipeline.
  • Outreach & Engagement: Initiated contact with potential leads via email, phone, and social media, Mail merging achieving a 15% response rate and 10% conversion rate.
  • Lead Nurturing: Assisted in developing and executing lead nurturing campaigns, contributing to a 10% increase in lead-to-client conversion rates.

Sr. Officer Admission & Academics

SEED InfoTech Pvt Ltd.
07.2014 - 03.2016
  • Application Management: Processed and reviewed student applications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with institutional policies. Increased application processing efficiency by 20% through streamlined procedures.
  • Student Counseling: Provided guidance and support to prospective and current students regarding admission requirements, academic programs, and career opportunities, resulting in a 15% increase in student satisfaction.
  • Strategic Recruitment: Developed and executed recruitment strategies and initiatives, resulting in a 15% increase in student applications and a 10% rise in enrollment rates.
  • Addressed walk-in admissions queries and provided comprehensive counseling to prospective students.
  • Event Coordination: Organized and facilitated admissions events, open houses, and orientation programs, enhancing student engagement and recruitment efforts. Contributed to a 10% rise in student enrollment.
  • Managed daily operations at the head office, overseeing the needs and inquiries of over 500 students.
  • Handled internal ISO audits on a quarterly basis and external ISO audits annually, ensuring compliance and quality standards.
  • Processed and issued certificates for Region 1, Pune, maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
  • Coordinated effectively with the Resource, Marketing, Sales, and Placement departments to streamline activities and achieve organizational goals.


Education

PhD - Education

Chitkara University
Chandigarh
06.2027

MA (Education) - Education

YBN University
Ranchi, Jharkhand
10.2021

PGDM - Marketing

Institute For Future Education, Entrepreneurship And Leadership (iFEEL)
Karla (Lonavala), Maharashtra
03.2019

Bachelor of Commerce - Banking & Finance

University of Pune (Sinhgad Institute)
Pune, Maharashtra
03.2016

Skills

  • Market Research - Business Proposals
  • Lead Management - Pipeline Management
  • Key Account Management -Customer Service
  • Public Relations Marketing Campaigns
  • Customer Acquisition & Client Negotiations
  • Student Engagement - Student Recruitment
  • Admissions Counseling - Admissions Strategy
  • Objection-Handling/Negotiating
  • Training & Development
  • Revenue Generation
  • Outreach Programs
  • Business Acumen
  • Salesforce CRM

Achievements & Engagements

  • Recognized in Dainika Savera Times, Chandigarh for delivering training & awareness programs on URKUND (OURIGINAL) Plagiarism Detection Tool.
  • Collaborated with various Library Associations and universities to create awareness of Online learning & Plagiarism.
  • Provided Integrity PDS Orientation Sessions at IIMs, IITs, and NITs across the country.

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge.

Timeline

Business & Outreach Manager

Turnitin LLC
12.2022 - Current

Training & Implementation Specialist

Turnitin LLC
10.2021 - 12.2022

Business Development Manager

EGalactic
06.2019 - 09.2021

Sr. Executive Corporate Sales

Infoedge India (Naukri.com)
12.2018 - 05.2019

Sr. Officer Admission & Academics

SEED InfoTech Pvt Ltd.
07.2014 - 03.2016

PhD - Education

Chitkara University

MA (Education) - Education

YBN University

PGDM - Marketing

Institute For Future Education, Entrepreneurship And Leadership (iFEEL)

Bachelor of Commerce - Banking & Finance

University of Pune (Sinhgad Institute)
GAUTAM RAVAL