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RAMAKRISHNAN P

RAMAKRISHNAN P

Chennai

Summary

Dynamic education leader with a proven track record at Casagrande Group of Schools, excelling in strategic planning and budget optimization. Expert in compliance and vendor management, fostering a motivated workforce while ensuring state-compliant facilities. Adept at enhancing community engagement and driving school expansion, leveraging strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Academic and operations

Casagrande group of schools
Chennai
12.2023 - 04.2024
  • Spearheaded strategic planning for school expansion, infrastructure development, and budget optimization.
  • Ensured state-compliant facilities, including well-maintained buildings, playgrounds, and safety measures.
  • Designed HR structures and policies, recruiting top educators and administrative staff aligned with school values.
  • Implemented efficient admission and fee collection processes to achieve financial stability within set timelines.
  • Developed and executed event planning strategies for cultural programs, annual days, and student enrichment activities.
  • Strengthened communication networks across departments, ensuring smooth coordination and stakeholder engagement.

Head Operations

Equitas Gurukul Group of schools
Chennai
12.2021 - 11.2023
  • Played a key role in transforming schools into sustainable education models within five years of establishment.
  • Designed and implemented auditing systems to monitor compliance with school policies and quality benchmarks.
  • Facilitated MIS reporting to provide data-driven insights for management decision-making.
  • Managed parent engagement programs and PTA coordination to enhance school reputation and community involvement.
  • Led school expansion projects, including planning and setting up new schools as per budgetary guidelines.
  • Ensured effective implementation of HR best practices, fostering a motivated and mission-driven workforce.

General Manager

GT Group of Institutions
Chennai
12.2018 - 12.2021
  • Designed and implemented standardized processes to ensure seamless school administration and operational efficiency.
  • Developed annual budgets covering academics, HR, infrastructure, and transport while maintaining cost control.
  • Ensured 100% student enrollment through structured admission strategies and minimized attrition below 1%.
  • Managed compliance with education boards, overseeing licensing, fee regulations, and statutory approvals.
  • Led vendor negotiations for uniforms, books, and school supplies to optimize costs.
  • Established safety protocols, facility management standards, and technology infrastructure for effective school administration.

GM

Pon Vidyashram Group of schools
03.2018 - 08.2018
  • Oversaw complete school operations to ensure smooth functioning and compliance.

Planned training and delivery operations to enhance educational effectiveness.

Developed processes and policies to standardize administrative practices.

Managed fee collection to maintain financial stability.

Facilitated admissions process to attract qualified students.

Executed recruitment strategies to build a competent staff.

Coordinated purchasing activities to optimize resource allocation.

Training & Delivery Head

Accel IT Resources ltd
10.2015 - 03.2018
  • Sourced candidates, managed training, and facilitated placement to colleges upon MOU signing.

Administered scheduling, effort estimation, resource procurement, and deployment for projects.

Monitored development activities, reported project progress, and provided technical support.

Delivered projects according to scheduled milestones while ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Oversaw manpower planning, recruitment, and performance management initiatives.

Imparted training to team members to enhance skill levels effectively.

Managed delivery processes and provided prompt post-implementation support.

Coordinated client needs, enhancements, and software issues, ensuring adherence to delivery schedules.

Senior Sales Manager

NIIT Limited
Chennai
12.2011 - 10.2015
  • Oversaw training and delivery operations for institution alliance business across India.

Managed a team of 45 employees to ensure effective program execution.

Coordinated timely delivery of various training modules organization-wide.

Maintained accurate MIS to support informed decision-making by senior management.

Monitored quality standards adherence across all training programs.

Supervised three Regional Heads, five Project Managers, and 55 Ground Facilitators.

Sourced trainers based on specific training needs to enhance program effectiveness.

Negotiated with vendors to select the most qualified service providers.

Profit Centre Head /Senior Sales Manager

Everonn Education Ltd
Chennai
12.2008 - 12.2011
  • Streamlined technical and VSAT operations through strategic business opportunities.

Developed and implemented an efficient operations model for schools.

Coordinated new VSAT installations, including site code creation, modem configuration, and studio sign-offs.

Managed collaboration with Hughes Hub for hub sign-off, modem troubleshooting, and SQF configurations.

Guided field engineers during installations and service calls on dish positioning and configurations.

Adapted operations model based on customer demands to drive incremental revenues.

Achieved profitability by maximizing customer satisfaction across 835 schools nationwide.

Supervised a team of 35 engineers to ensure performance compliance with roles and responsibilities.

Lead Technical Consultant- Proprietor

Intelligent Computer Consultancy
Chennai
03.1992 - 11.2008
  • Implemented ICT in schools on a boot model to enhance learning environments.
  • Digitized school operations to improve efficiency and accessibility.
  • Developed systems and processes to streamline administrative tasks.

Education

B.Sc - Physics

Pachayappas College, Madras University
Chennai
01.1992

Certificate Course - Advanced Computer Trouble Shooting

Microcode
Chennai

Diploma - Computer Applications

SSI

Diploma - Computer Applications

IGNOU

Skills

  • Experienced in managing various responsibilities to ensure the smooth functioning of the schools, this includes preparing annual budgets for academics, infrastructure, HR, and operations, while keeping expenses within the school's income
  • The administration also handles statutory matters related to licenses, fees, and recognition from educational authorities
  • Seasoned in managing the school's vendors, including those for uniforms, books, furniture, and equipment, school infrastructure is a priority, and the administration ensures that buildings, playgrounds, and premises are established and maintained according to state norms and safety standards

Affiliations

Associate Member of Institute of Engineers (AMIE)

Timeline

Head of Academic and operations

Casagrande group of schools
12.2023 - 04.2024

Head Operations

Equitas Gurukul Group of schools
12.2021 - 11.2023

General Manager

GT Group of Institutions
12.2018 - 12.2021

GM

Pon Vidyashram Group of schools
03.2018 - 08.2018

Training & Delivery Head

Accel IT Resources ltd
10.2015 - 03.2018

Senior Sales Manager

NIIT Limited
12.2011 - 10.2015

Profit Centre Head /Senior Sales Manager

Everonn Education Ltd
12.2008 - 12.2011

Lead Technical Consultant- Proprietor

Intelligent Computer Consultancy
03.1992 - 11.2008

B.Sc - Physics

Pachayappas College, Madras University

Certificate Course - Advanced Computer Trouble Shooting

Microcode

Diploma - Computer Applications

SSI

Diploma - Computer Applications

IGNOU
RAMAKRISHNAN P