Experienced professional with strong attention to detail and a commitment to fostering student development. Proven ability to establish effective relationships with students and staff, enhancing collaborative environments. Skilled in designing engaging programs and executing impactful events that promote growth and learning.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Manager - Outreach
Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University
Delhi NCR
03.2025 - Current
Assisted applicants with the admissions process and answered their inquiries.
Coordinated workshops and events at Schools to strengthen relationships with prospective students and families.
Coordinated campus tours for prospective students and their families.
Managed communication with applicants via email and phone outreach.
Organized recruitment events to promote the institution's programs and offerings.
Maintained accurate records of applications in the admissions database system.
Engaged in team meetings to discuss strategies for improving outreach efforts.
Provided information sessions to prospective students and their families on academic requirements, financial aid, career opportunities, and other related topics.
Admission & Outreach Officer
Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies
Bangalore
12.2021 - 02.2025
Developed outreach programs to engage local communities and promote educational initiatives.
Coordinated workshops and events to strengthen relationships with prospective students and families.
Managed social media channels, enhancing program visibility through targeted content.
Created promotional materials to attract diverse audiences and effectively highlight programs.
Executed administrative tasks, including scheduling appointments and processing paperwork.
House Parent
Stonehill International School
Bangalore
03.2020 - 06.2021
Providing pastoral care for MYP & DP boys.
Monitor students' well-being and behavior, and report any problems in the boarding houses to the HoB.
Supervise students during prep hour in the evenings, and be involved in games with students during the week and weekends.
Ensure domestic service and maintenance work are up to date in the boarding houses.
Completed professional learning through webinars, conferences (ABSA, NEASC), and Educare courses on Child Protection, Child Neglect, Mental Wellbeing, Sexual Violence, Online Safety, and Active Duty, etc.
Tracked and monitored individual students’ performance through ManageBac, and regular feedback from subject teachers.
Approval of leaves, roll calls for breakfast, study, dinner, and lights out, pastoral reports, and daily duty reports are done on REACH online software.
Dorm Parent
GD Goenka World School
Gurugram
07.2019 - 02.2020
Providing pastoral care for MYP boys.
Support boarders as they settle into school life.
Ensure the hygiene and cleanliness of boarders, including their appearance and uniform.
Liaise with domestic staff concerning laundry and cleaning services, as per the standard.
Keep parents informed about their children's academics, health, and well-being.
Keep parents informed about their children's academics, health, and well-being.
Be a strong presence in the boarding house's communal areas during the nominated hours of duty.
Sales Manager
Nam Advertising & Marketing
Dubai
08.2017 - 06.2019
Handel sales and projects of POSM, gifts and premiums, BTL activation, and signage, etc.
Responsible for bringing in new clients and business.
Maintaining effective communication to provide exceptional customer service to national and international clients.
Technically sound, aware of all materials, able to judge, knowledgeable about site analysis, and taking measurements in specific locations as identified by clients.
Client handled Havells, Hager Middle East, Kludi Rak, Thumbay Group, Mediclinic Middle East, Sahara Center, and Allsopp & Allsopp, to name a few.
Event Manager
Surge Events & Promotion Pvt Ltd,
Chennai
02.2013 - 12.2016
Responsible for the marketing and sales of events and promotions.
Thorough knowledge of conceptualizing and implementing BTL activities for any kind of product or service.
Mastered the art of handling the production work involved in organizing an event.
Responsible for vendor identification and allotment of work.
Handled in-store activities for companies like Tata Tion (Tata Global Beverages), Berger Paints, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, and Tata Tele Services, to name a few.
Handled stall fabrication in exhibitions and events for companies like Ciba, India; PR Group of Companies; Nissan; and Ford India, to name a few.
Event Manager
Nova Inc
Chennai
04.2005 - 04.2012
Responsible for the marketing and sales of events and promotions.
Thorough knowledge of the conceptualization and implementation of BTL activation of any kind of product or service.
Implemented projects in manufacturing and erection of in-shop units, display counters for companies like Tata Green Batteries, Arun Ice Creams, Kingfisher, etc.
Handled stall fabrication in exhibitions and events for companies like CIBA, Ford, Nissan, etc.
Education
Bachelor - Commerce
VSPBU
Haryana
04-2004
Skills
Compassion and empathy
Event coordination
Organizational skills
Team collaboration
Adaptability
Decision-making capacity
Team building
Microsoft office expertise
Vendor relationship management
Outreach strategies
Promotional material creation
Customer relationship management
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tamil
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Certification
Google Ads Search Certification – Google Digital Academy
Digital marketing fundamentals – IIDE
Google Mentorship Program – Digital Scholar
knowledge in the usage of computers (iOS, Windows, MS Office, Google tools)
Spearheading the inception and execution of CAIAS RISE 2022, the first-ever mega career fair at CAIAS
Initiating outreach efforts in regions like Kerala, West Bengal, Kalimpong, Assam, Nagaland, Bihar, and beyond, which expanded our reach significantly
Contributing to CAIAS' recognition in prestigious platforms such as the International Business & Education Awards, the Asian Education Conclave, the National Education & Institution Awards, Higher Education Magazine, Academic Insights, Education World, among others
Successfully implementing CRM (Meritto), upgrading ERP (Linways), and streamlining the admissions process through automation, digitalization, and auto-grading tests
Achieving a substantial increase in student admissions, from 503 in 2021 to 725 in the academic year 2024
Representing CAIAS at prominent platforms like the Times Education Fair, and collaborating with education publishers such as Collegedunia, Shiksha, and GetMyUni
Timeline
Deputy Manager - Outreach
Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University
Doctoral Research Scholar at Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, Deemed to be UniversityDoctoral Research Scholar at Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, Deemed to be University