Shruti Sharma
Chandigarh
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Chitkara International School, enhancing the admissions process and achieving a 90% conversion rate. Expert in communication and marketing skills, adept at negotiating and leveraging technology to meet educational goals. Excels in multicultural environments, demonstrating exceptional interpersonal and organizational abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Admissions Counsellor
Chitkara International School
Chandigarh
10.2022 - Current
- Managed the entire admissions process by providing information about the school's programs, policies, and admission requirements to more than 400 students and parents in an admission cycle.
- Improved the conversion rate to 90% by streamlining the counseling process and introducing detailed school tours, including teacher interaction.
- Handled international relations with international college/university representatives. Coordinated sessions like the Importance of STEM Education by Deakin University, Australia, Harvard Winter Camp, etc.
- Maintained admission records by data entry: Maintaining an accurate database of all applicants, their documents, interview results, and final decisions. Updated records for the last four years of the student admission data.
- Managed and maintained all the relevant government and board portals, such as SchoolPad, UDISE, etc.
Senior Academic Counselor
Vedantu Innovations
Bengaluru
12.2020 - 09.2022
- Advised students and parents about their learning needs through structured counseling sessions.
- Fixed appointments and conducting online demo sessions on a daily basis, including follow-up sessions.
- Understood the customer profile and problems to explain the implications of ineffective learning methods.
- Created the need for smart learning and advising students and parents to buy a Vedantu subscription as a solution.
- Handled objections and price negotiation to generate sales revenue.
- Upgraded one's product knowledge and sales skills to achieve and exceed growth.
Counselor
HitBullsEye
Chandigarh
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Achieving enrolment, as well as revenue targets for the assigned campuses, forms a strategy based on market dynamics and implements it in the field.
- I did hardcore sales by converting walk-ins at the center through ATL promotion and local marketing.
- Mobilized the student groups for Bulls Eye initiatives and programs.
- Persuaded students to enroll in Bulls Eye courses.
- Handled responsibilities for operations processes and formalities at the centre
Business Development Manager
Touchstone Educational Private Limited
Chandigarh
08.2017 - 11.2019
- Counseled the students for examinations, such as IELTS, PTE, and Spoken English.
- Counseled students regarding educational issues such as course and program selection, class scheduling, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and career planning.
- Interacted with parents or guardians, teachers, other counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral, academic, and other issues.
- Followed up on walk-ins and telephonic inquiries follow-ups.
- I took student feedback.
Intern
Deen Dyal Hospital
Shimla
- Gained knowledge of different disorders (biological, cognitive, Emotional, psychological in children
- To know about developing milestones in children and new born
Education
Masters - Human Development
Mount Carmel College
Bangalore04-2017
Bachelors - Human Development
Panjab University
Chandigarh01.2015
Intermediate - Humanities
St. Bede's College
Shimla04-2009
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Marketing and Sales Skills
- Knowledge of admission policies and procedures
- Technology Skills
- Negotiation and Persuasion Skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Cultural sensitivity and inclusivity
Linguisticability
- English
- Hindi
- Punjabi
Internship
Pediatric Department, Deen Dyal Hospital, Shimla, Gained knowledge of different disorders (biological, cognitive, Emotional, psychological in children), To know about developing milestones in children and new born.
Affiliations
- Volunteered with Care Centre for Amenities Rehabilitation and Education , an organization dedicated to addressing human rights violations against women, children, and Backward classes.
- Visited Swathi Mahila Sanga , an NGO focused on improving the quality of life for sex workers by offering creative and supportive initiatives.
- Collaborated with ONDEDE , an organization working not only for transgender rights but also for the welfare of women, children, and juveniles facing various social issues.
- Contributed to Nightingales Sandhya Kiran (a daycare center for the elderly) by organizing newspaper collections for donation to the Nightingale Medical Care Trust .
- Organized and performed in a street play titled “ Open Your Eyes ,” aimed at raising awareness about the struggles, discrimination, and social stigma faced by transgender individuals.
- Led a workshop titled " Illuminating Adolescent Minds " at Mount Carmel College , Bangalore, focused on fostering awareness and understanding among students.
- Visited Deepika School , a school for specially-abled children, and Astitva , a therapeutic center, to offer counseling and volunteer services.
Timeline
Admissions Counsellor
Chitkara International School
10.2022 - Current
Senior Academic Counselor
Vedantu Innovations
12.2020 - 09.2022
Counselor
HitBullsEye
12.2019 - 12.2020
Business Development Manager
Touchstone Educational Private Limited
08.2017 - 11.2019
Intern
Deen Dyal Hospital
Masters - Human Development
Mount Carmel College
Bachelors - Human Development
Panjab University
Intermediate - Humanities
St. Bede's College
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