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Reading, Travelling, Riding
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HEMA KHUBCHAND TALREJA

Student Visa Counsultant
Ulhasnagar, Thane Mumbai,Maharashtra

Summary

Experienced student and immigration counselor with a strong sales background for the past 15+ years. Effective communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills indicate ongoing development, a breadth of diverse leadership experience, and consistent success in driving sales and marketing strategies to deliver dynamic company results.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Student Success Manager

New Zealand Gateway
06.2022 - 06.2024

Helping students settle abroad involves several crucial steps to ensure they find the right country, university, and successfully obtain a visa.

Here’s a structured approach you can see follow as:

  • Initial Consultation: Understand the student's academic background, career aspirations, budget, and preferred countries.
  • Profile Evaluation: Assess their academic qualifications, test scores (like IELTS/TOEFL), work experience (if any), and financial readiness.
  • Country Selection: Based on the student's profile and preferences, suggest suitable countries (e.g., NZ, AUS, CAN, UK, US, Europe) considering factors like immigration policies, job opportunities, and living conditions.
  • University Selection: Recommend universities that align with the student’s academic background, career goals, and budget. Consider rankings, program offerings, campus location, and cultural fit.
  • Document Verification: Assist in verifying and preparing necessary academic transcripts, certificates, and recommendation letters.
  • University Applications: Help in selecting and applying to a few suitable universities. Manage the application process including writing personal statements or essays.
  • Securing Admission: Monitor application status and ensure the student receives admission offers from chosen universities.
  • Documentation Support: Guide the student in preparing essential documents such as passport, admission letter, financial proof, and health insurance.
  • Visa Application Process: Provide detailed instructions on completing visa application forms accurately and submitting them within deadlines.
  • Interview Preparation: Offer mock interview sessions to prepare for visa interviews (if required by the destination country)

Assistant Sales Manager

Aaarkane Overseas
01.2021 - 04.2022
  • Managed Work Permit and PR visa services for Canada and Europe (Poland & Malta), focusing on educated and skilled professionals.
  • Identified sales opportunities and developed strategies to increase sales revenue.
  • Attended sales meetings and training sessions regularly to stay updated on industry trends and product knowledge.
  • Supervised daily sales reports to ensure achievement of productivity and sales targets.
  • Recommended and implemented ideas to enhance sales profitability.
  • Consulted with new and existing clients regarding job and visa application processes.
  • Assisted clients throughout the end-to-end registration and documentation process.
  • Maintained professional relationships with clients through effective communication via telephone and email.

Sr. Immigration Consultant

Kompass Immigration Pvt Ltd
08.2019 - 07.2020
  • Worked under an Australian MARA lawyer, providing insight into Australian immigration laws and regulations.
  • Advised numerous clients on migration visa processes for Australia and Canada.
  • Facilitated enrolment of clients into in-house coaching classes for IELTS preparation.
  • Specialized in assisting clients with Canada Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) migration visas.
  • Regularly updated clients on the latest changes, invitation rounds, PNP draws, and visa requirements through emails, WhatsApp, and other communication channels.
  • Achieved monthly targets, focusing on maximizing conversion ratios.
  • Maintained strong and professional relationships with clients by providing honest and genuine career guidance and consultation.

Senior Immigration Counsellor cum Team Leader

Quest Immigration Service
09.2018 - 01.2019
  • Provided face-to-face consultation to clients seeking migration visas to Canada and Australia.
  • Followed up with client inquiries received via emails, calls, and walk-ins.
  • Maintained relationships with current and potential clients.
  • Actively listened to client requirements and made sales accordingly.
  • Handled client queries and managed registrations.
  • Coordinated with the process team for documentation.
  • Trained and supervised team members.
  • Maintained records of team data and client data.
  • Proactively monitored changes to immigration regulations.
  • Conducted training sessions to update team members on regulatory changes.
  • Organized team meetings to discuss plans, goals, and achievements.
  • Conducted sales performance reviews with the team and manager to achieve sales targets.

Immigration Adviser Cum Education Counselor

BBC Migration Consultants
04.2014 - 05.2018
  • Provide in-person counseling sessions on Australia migration prospects.
  • Handle various communication channels, including inbound and outbound calls, chats, emails and walk-ins.
  • Interview clients and manage all applications face-to-face.
  • Evaluate CVs for migration purposes.
  • Assess client eligibility and provide feedback on CV status.
  • Convince clients to attend counseling sessions to understand their eligibility, visa processes and procedures, fee structures, and job opportunities in demand.
  • Ensure the information provided is accurate and correct on both sides.
  • Provide detailed information on visa rules and immigration services.
  • Consult clients on visa fees and required legal documents.
  • Obtain and record client information, including names and addresses, in CRM along with feedback and notes.
  • Ensure the counseling/sales pitch converts into quality leads.
  • Contribute to achieving related targets/results as required.
  • Provide advice on student visas for clients not qualifying for PR visas.

Educational Counsellor cum Trainee Team Leader

Aliff Overseas Consultants
02.2012 - 10.2013
  • Interacted with students and parents about overseas education and career opportunities.
  • Followed up with students via emails and phone calls.
  • Handled inquiries directly at the branch.
  • Provided information on required documents for admissions.
  • Coordinated between the Admit Department, Visa Department, and students.
  • Addressed queries and assisted with alternative course options in different countries.
  • Participated in educational fairs within Mumbai.
  • Trainee Team Leader Responsibilities:
  • Managed the team in the absence of the leader.
  • Ensured completion of duties and responsibilities.
  • Conducted daily briefings, maintained attendance records, planned activities, and coordinated tasks.
  • Motivated and inspired team members.
  • Assisted in generating walk-ins and converting them into admissions.
  • Updated MIS reports and communicated with senior management.
  • Maintained follow-ups with students, parents, counselors, and the admission department.
  • Ensured team targets were met.

Academic Advisor

Softkey Education & InfoTech Ltd.
01.2011 - 12.2011
  • Guided students and working professionals on correspondence course availability approved by UGC, HRD, and DEC, Government of India.
  • Informed candidates about different types of courses from various universities.
  • Provided proper guidance on suitable career paths.
  • Addressed queries and resolved issues regarding applied courses.
  • Managed the admission process from enrollment to examination.

Phone Banking Officer

ICICI Bank Ltd.
06.2008 - 12.2010
  • Sold various products to customers using a provided database, convincing them to buy the right products.
  • Provided customers with selling and cross-selling options, explaining benefits and hidden costs.
  • Responsible for selling products, generating leads or referrals to meet daily targets.
  • Made reminder calls to customers about their credit card due amounts and informed them of potential charges for late payments.
  • Guided customers on arranging visits from collection personnel for due payments, ensuring receipts were provided as evidence of payment.

Teacher

Don Bosco School
05.2007 - 05.2008
  • Prepared attendance reports, created and corrected worksheets, and provided assignments on various topics.
  • Monitored students’ progress reports.
  • Conducted lectures in all subjects.
  • Arranged monthly parent meetings to discuss children’s improvement in studies.
  • Organized extracurricular activities to promote all-round development of students.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Teaching

University of Mumbai
Ulhasnagar, India
06.2006 - 05.2007

Master of Commerce - Cost Accounting

University of Pune
Pune
07.2002 - 08.2004

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounts

University of Mumbai
Ulhasnagar
07.1999 - 06.2002

Skills

  • Sales Strategy Development
  • Academic and Career Counseling
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Documentation and Compliance
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Time Management
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Staff Management
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Relationship Building
  • Performance Tracking and Evaluation

Reading, Travelling, Riding

I love to read non-fiction Novels e.g Atomic Habits, Think and Grow Rich, The Power of Subconscious mind, etc

I love to travel Historical places religious and non-religious, Hills Stations. 

I love to ride and drive by own


Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Sindhi
Advanced (C1)
Marathi
Upper intermediate (B2)

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 5-10 in the development of Education Fair.
  • Supervised team of 3-4 staff members.
  • Achieved 80% by completing lead generation to enrollment with accuracy and efficiency.

Interests

Reading Travelling, Riding

Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Software

Basic computer kowledge, MSEXCEL, MS Power point

Timeline

Student Success Manager

New Zealand Gateway
06.2022 - 06.2024

Assistant Sales Manager

Aaarkane Overseas
01.2021 - 04.2022

Sr. Immigration Consultant

Kompass Immigration Pvt Ltd
08.2019 - 07.2020

Senior Immigration Counsellor cum Team Leader

Quest Immigration Service
09.2018 - 01.2019

Immigration Adviser Cum Education Counselor

BBC Migration Consultants
04.2014 - 05.2018

Educational Counsellor cum Trainee Team Leader

Aliff Overseas Consultants
02.2012 - 10.2013

Academic Advisor

Softkey Education & InfoTech Ltd.
01.2011 - 12.2011

Phone Banking Officer

ICICI Bank Ltd.
06.2008 - 12.2010

Teacher

Don Bosco School
05.2007 - 05.2008

Bachelor of Education - Teaching

University of Mumbai
06.2006 - 05.2007

Master of Commerce - Cost Accounting

University of Pune
07.2002 - 08.2004

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounts

University of Mumbai
07.1999 - 06.2002
HEMA KHUBCHAND TALREJAStudent Visa Counsultant