Praveen Kumar Ankuri
Hyderabad
Summary
Over 9.4 years of overseas education industry experience both in B2B and B2C (expert in USA destination). Worked as Application Process Associate, Tracking Specialist cum Senior Application Specialist, USA Process Lead cum Tracking Specialist, USA Process Lead cum Student Advisor, Startup Mentor & Content creator and USA Admissions & Manager. Experience in all phases of student abroad education process and operations (Counselling-Application and Tracking-Visa guidance). Experience in student networking/Marketing and leads generation. Actively participated in events like Edu fairs and student interaction sessions. Worked with few b2b/regional Managers and products/portals for top Universities. 100% Online Support through Call or Email to All the Queries (throughout the process). Adaptable Manager offers many years of experience coordinating operations to achieve organizational goals. Communicative team leader with expertise in strategic planning and inventory management. Committed to driving improvements through innovation and leadership.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
USA Admissions & Manager
GSP upGrad - Global Study Partners
New Delhi
02.2023 - Current
- Strategies for product(University) and recruiting partners(B-B) tie-up and marketing.
- Coached, mentored, and trained team members and BDM to improve their job performance by product and destination knowledge.
- Connecting with universities in person to effectively address the hiccups and challenges in the application process.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase recruiting partners' satisfaction and loyalty.
- Accountable from student profile evaluation to conversions for USA destination.
- Built and handled admissions team for USA destination and resolved critical issues, financial advising, university finalization, visa counseling, and mock interviews.
- Created weekly reports for senior management, summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
Startup Mentor & Content Creator
Steer Abroad Edu & Uniadvisor
Hyderabad
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Business, marketing, partnerships, and management strategies.
- Crafting and delivering website, digital marketing materials, emails, webinars, brochures, social media, advertorial messaging, editorial materials, and company communications.
- Built and trained counselors, admissions, and operations management team.
- Researched various industry trends in order to develop innovative approaches for mentorship programs.
- Facilitated weekly one-on-one mentoring sessions, providing guidance, support, and feedback to mentees.
USA Process Lead Cum Student Advisor
i20fever - Yathapu Consulting Private Limited
Hyderabad
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Handled all (Marketing, Digital Marketing, Processing and Counseling) teams.
- Well-versed in planning strategies to work smarter and more efficiently in end-to-end process.
- Tracking team/associates' student database and concerted process on bad/conversion files. And sent weekly reports to senior management.
- Financials Advising and Conversions (University Finalization); Visa counseling and mock interviews
- Worked with regional managers and universities for admissions, i20, and organized student interaction sessions.
USA Process Lead Cum Tracking Specialist
i20fever - Yathapu Consulting Private Limited
Hyderabad
05.2019 - 11.2020
- Tracking student mails and preparing and submitting report/database of admits/rejects.
- Concentrated process on product universities and bad files, based on report/database.
- University shortlisting and providing tips to create a strong portfolio for applications.
- Financial advising and documentation arrangement support for visa processing.
- E-Support through Facebook and WhatsApp.
Tracking Specialist Cum Senior Application Specialist
i20fever - Yathapu Consulting Private Limited
Hyderabad
11.2017 - 05.2019
- R&D on new application/process/tracking requirements and Specialist in Top Universities.
- Application portals creation for tracking and daily basis student mail tracking, with tracking mail.
- Queries and Typical Admission-Related Queries, Esp. In Relate to Apply for GA, RA, or TA and Scholarships.
- Maintain Database of Students In (Excel/ Google Docs/ Word) On Daily Basis for personal tracking.
Application Process Associate
i20fever - Yathapu Consulting Private Limited
Hyderabad
05.2015 - 10.2017
- Frequently applied Universities Processing, Online Applications.
- Regular R&D on frequently applied universities.
- Advising students in gathering required documents like SOP, Resume, and Recommendation Letters.
- Specialist in Visa Application Processing for USA.
- Maintain Database of Students In (Excel/ Google Docs/ Word) On Daily Basis for personal tracking.
Education
Bachelor of Technology -
Nishita College of Engineering & Technology, JNTU University
05.2014
Skills
- Clear, Effective Communication
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
- Self-confidence, Self-motivation, Self-awareness
- Adaptability, Patience and Flexibility
- Collaboration Skills, Negotiation & Persuasion skills
- Ethical and Civic minded
- Strategic planner and believes in teamwork
- Directive and Supportive
- Resourcefulness and competent
- Client focused
- Writing reports and proposals
- Sales strategies and planning
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Data-driven decision-making
Affiliations
- Awarded for bringing good numbers to branch
- Won prizes in quiz in product sessions
- Won prizes in Cricket, Chess & Creative Art
- Awarded in Science Fair (For creative thinking and presentation)
Timeline
USA Admissions & Manager
GSP upGrad - Global Study Partners
02.2023 - Current
Startup Mentor & Content Creator
Steer Abroad Edu & Uniadvisor
10.2021 - 02.2023
USA Process Lead Cum Student Advisor
i20fever - Yathapu Consulting Private Limited
11.2020 - 09.2021
USA Process Lead Cum Tracking Specialist
i20fever - Yathapu Consulting Private Limited
05.2019 - 11.2020
Tracking Specialist Cum Senior Application Specialist
i20fever - Yathapu Consulting Private Limited
11.2017 - 05.2019
Application Process Associate
i20fever - Yathapu Consulting Private Limited
05.2015 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Technology -
Nishita College of Engineering & Technology, JNTU University
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