Saee Puranik
Pune
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
MANAGER- INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
USCHOLARS STUDY ABROAD - DXN TECHNOLOGIES
Pune
01.2025 - Current
- To set up a branch on Ferguson Road in Pune
- To train and mentor a team of counselors on country-specific norms, admission processes, and student guidance
- To initiate and progress the partnerships with universities and other relevant industry players
MANAGER ADMISSIONS
DECCAN EDUCATION SOCIETY, DES PUNE UNIVERSITY
Pune
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Coordinated and represented DES in recruitment events: GETEX 2024, Dubai; Pune Book Festival; and Sakal Vidya.
- Oversaw the entire admissions process, from initial inquiry to counseling, to guiding them with the enrollment process for over 1,500 students.
- I was selected by the university management to represent DES PU in GeteX, Dubai.
- Handled the first admission cycle of about 1,500 students across 31 programs.
MANAGER CONVERSION (RECRUITMENT & CONVERSION STRATEGIST)
EDUCO GLOBAL
Remote
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Promoted to Conversion Manager: Led a global team of five members in Asia, (India, China), Philippines and Nigeria
- Collaborated with different departments placed overseas to develop and implement conversion strategies for various overseas regions, including the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, and Ireland
- Consistently achieved a 45% average growth rate across diverse international destinations, including the USA, Canada, Australia, Ireland, and the UK
Recruitment Manager (Emerging Markets & Australia)
EDUCO GLOBAL
Remote
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Devised recruitment management strategies and conducted extensive partner training programs, resulting in highest student recruitment in three years since pandemic
- Conducted around 200 GTE interviews on behalf of an Australian university, assisting in the selection process for the February 2023 intake students
- Accomplished an impressive enrollment of over 200 students, surpassing the target and achieving 60% of the enrollment goal for the Term 1 intake.
- Created a network of over 150 agents across Asia, Australia and Africa.
- Fostered personal connections with the admission heads of international universities like UC Berkeley (USA), Southern Cross University (Australia), SRH (Germany), Centennial College (Canada), Singapore Management University (Singapore), Rennes School of Business (France)
Team Leader - Contact Center
EDUCO GLOBAL
Remote
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Established an in line process for resolving both technical and nontechnical queries from international partner agents and internal departments, enhancing overall efficiency
- Successfully led and motivated the team to secure a total of 5584 commits from diverse international regions, surpassing expectations
- Attained an outstanding visa submission rate of 150% compared to the point-in-time target, demonstrating strong leadership, team coordination, and commitment to achieving enrollment goals.
- Effectuated a turnaround time of 1 hour in replying to the internal customers attaining maximum satisfaction from them.
SENIOR ADMISSIONS MANAGER
FLAME UNIVERSITY
Pune
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Supervised the admissions process for the UG, and PG level students and guiding them in major-minor selection.
- Successfully orchestrated an admissions cycle for 500 students exceeding the admissions target.
CENTER HEAD
EUGATEWAY
Pune
05.2019 - 02.2021
- Responsible for setting up a center for guiding students with study abroad opportunities.
- Directed students with post admission formalities and visa processes.
- Facilitated tie-ups with 7 universities in Germany and India for business expansion.
- Generated revenue of ₹2.5 million within the first two years of inception.
- Achieved a 100% placement and visa approval record.
SENIOR ADVISOR (RECRUITMENT MANAGER)
FRANKFURT SCHOOL OF FINANCE & MANAGEMENT
Pune
05.2019 - 02.2021
- Was instrumental in establishing and nurturing an association with BIMTECH, NIBM, ICICI Direct, BSE Institute Ltd.
- Instrumental in admitting 61 students out of the total 75 students recruited from India in a span of a year.
ADMISSIONS CONSULTANT AND CENTER HEAD
IMS LEARNING RESOURCES PVT LTD
Pune
04.2019 - 02.2021
- Responsible for revenue generation by devising marketing strategies.
- Mentoring students to choose appropriate university and build application strategies to secure admission there.
- Achieving the annual targets for individual segments as well as consulting for MS and MBA.
- Mentored 300+ students, helping them choose careers, shortlist and apply to universities in over 10 countries viz. Germany/ France/USA/UK/Canada/Australia etc. for UG and PG programs.
- Delivered 20+ Pan India webinars on 'Drafting Applications to international universities' & 'Geography Series' addressing 500+ attendees in over 95 IMS centers.
- Hosted 5 annual events coordinating between the CIE team & the University representatives, directing the event with a team of 4.
- Secured stellar admits to Dartmouth University (ivy league), Rice University and Imperial for MBA.
- Achieved 150% growth over the previous year in GRE segment and 79% growth over previous year in GMAT Segments in 2019.
LEADS PROCESSING SPECIALIST
BENTLEY SYSTEMS
Pune
12.2009 - 05.2012
- Promoted from Task Innovator to Leads Processing Specialist within 1.5 years.
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
SYMBIOSIS INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Pune
- Was managing operations of 7 batches when left, right from induction to convocation including the batches of BMC Software, Mphasis, BACS Continuum Solutions, Amdocs, TNT Delhi, AXA.
- Represented SIBM in the round table conference at MCCIA in front of dignitaries like Mrs. Poonawala and the then Director of SIBM.
Education
PHD - ECONOMICS
Deccan Education Society's DES PU
Pune06.2025
MASTER IN COMMERCE - ADVANCED BANKING AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
Pune University (Now SPPU)
Pune05.2009
Skills
- Admissions management
- Student conversion strategies
- Strategic partnerships
- Mentorship and guidance
- Customer relationship management
- University collaborations
Timeline
MANAGER- INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
USCHOLARS STUDY ABROAD - DXN TECHNOLOGIES
01.2025 - Current
MANAGER ADMISSIONS
DECCAN EDUCATION SOCIETY, DES PUNE UNIVERSITY
03.2024 - 12.2024
MANAGER CONVERSION (RECRUITMENT & CONVERSION STRATEGIST)
EDUCO GLOBAL
02.2022 - 03.2024
Recruitment Manager (Emerging Markets & Australia)
EDUCO GLOBAL
02.2022 - 03.2024
Team Leader - Contact Center
EDUCO GLOBAL
02.2022 - 03.2024
SENIOR ADMISSIONS MANAGER
FLAME UNIVERSITY
05.2021 - 02.2022
CENTER HEAD
EUGATEWAY
05.2019 - 02.2021
SENIOR ADVISOR (RECRUITMENT MANAGER)
FRANKFURT SCHOOL OF FINANCE & MANAGEMENT
05.2019 - 02.2021
ADMISSIONS CONSULTANT AND CENTER HEAD
IMS LEARNING RESOURCES PVT LTD
04.2019 - 02.2021
LEADS PROCESSING SPECIALIST
BENTLEY SYSTEMS
12.2009 - 05.2012
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
SYMBIOSIS INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
PHD - ECONOMICS
Deccan Education Society's DES PU
MASTER IN COMMERCE - ADVANCED BANKING AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
Pune University (Now SPPU)
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