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Vedika Lakhani
Centre Head
Bengaluru
Summary
Awarded twice as best educator and skill development. Experienced Centre Head with a proven track record of increasing student enrollment and improving operational efficiency within preschool and daycare settings. Proficient in managing daily operations, including admissions, staff training, fee collection, and child milestone tracking. Successfully implemented marketing strategies that led to a 20% increase in student enrollment within the first 6 months. Led and managed teams of up to 35 staff members, resulting in a 30% improvement in overall operational efficiency. Streamlined administrative processes by implementing an ERP system, reducing response time by 20%. Demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships, resulting in improved quality of services and a 15% decrease in overall expenses. Experienced in budget planning and project handling, achieving cost savings of 10% annually. Developed and executed parent engagement strategies, leading to a 20% increase in parental involvement in school activities. Exceptional interpersonal communication and presentation skills, fostering positive relationships with parents, students, and staff. Skilled in curriculum development and creation of engaging learning environments.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
1
Certification
4
Languages
Work History
Grundlage Preschool and Daycare
Centre head
05.2025 - 02.2026
Job overview
- Managed daily operations, including admissions, staff training, and fee collection. Oversaw onboarding, payroll, staff recruitment, and performance evaluations. Handled budget planning and projects. Coordinated preschool setup. Implemented ERP system. Managed vendor relationships.
- Directed and managed daily operational activities, including admissions processing, comprehensive staff training programs, and meticulous fee collection processes.
- Oversaw employee lifecycle management, encompassing onboarding procedures, accurate payroll administration, strategic staff recruitment initiatives, and thorough performance evaluations, ensuring strict adherence to compliance standards.
- Executed budget planning and effectively handled projects, leading to a 20% reduction in annual costs through strategic resource management and process optimization.
- Coordinated the establishment of the preschool environment, incorporating age-appropriate learning resources and creating an enriched educational setting conducive to child development. Focusing more on SED, Holistic Development, Group activities, and cognitive development.
- Implemented and managed an efficient ERP system to streamline administrative workflows, resulting in a 20% improvement in response times and enhanced operational efficiency.
- Cultivated and maintained strong vendor relationships, leading to enhanced service quality and a 15% decrease in overall operational expenses.
- Achievements:
- Achieved a 10% annual cost reduction through effective budget planning and project management.
- Improved administrative efficiency by 20% by implementing a new ERP system.
Beginners World Preschool and Daycare
Centre head
05.2024 - 05.2025
Job overview
- Managed daily operations, including admissions, staff training, and fee collection. Oversaw onboarding, payroll, staff recruitment, and performance evaluations. Handled budget planning and projects. Coordinated preschool setup. Implemented ERP system. Managed vendor relationships.
- Directed and managed daily operational activities, including admissions processing, comprehensive staff training programs, and meticulous fee collection processes.
- Oversaw employee lifecycle management, encompassing onboarding procedures, accurate payroll administration, strategic staff recruitment initiatives, and thorough performance evaluations, ensuring strict adherence to compliance standards.
- Executed budget planning and effectively handled projects, leading to a 10% reduction in annual costs through strategic resource management and process optimization.
- Coordinated the establishment of the preschool environment, incorporating age-appropriate learning resources and creating an enriched educational setting conducive to child development.
VIBGYOR High
Admission Counsellor
09.2023 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Conducted counseling sessions in various formats, maintained client records, built relationships, provided application advice, managed student data, and executed promotional activities.
- Provided comprehensive counseling and guidance to prospective students and their families through individual, group, and online guidance.
- Ensured the privacy and security of client information by maintaining confidential records in compliance with established policies.
- Cultivated strong and respectful relationships with clients, fostering a supportive environment for open communication and personalized consultation sessions.
- Actively listened to client's concerns, demonstrating empathy, and offered valuable guidance to facilitate clarity and informed decision-making regarding their educational paths.
- Provided detailed guidance on the application process, ensuring efficient student information and application data management.
- Launched and implemented high-impact promotional initiatives within the community to increase admissions and enhance school visibility.
- Achievements:
- Significantly increased admissions through targeted promotional activities in the surrounding area.
- Developed and maintained a nurturing environment for prospective students and families during the admissions process.
KLAY Preschool and Daycare
Center Head
06.2022 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Implemented marketing strategies. Led a team of 35 staff members. Streamlined admission processes.
- Developed and executed innovative marketing strategies leading to marked increase in student enrollment.
- Directed a team of 35 employees, optimizing operational workflow and improving output and efficacy.
- Improved admission processes, thus reducing average processing time and improving parent satisfaction.
- Achievements:
- Increased student enrollment by 20% within the first 6 months through strategic marketing.
- Improved overall operational efficiency by 30% through effective team leadership.
- Reduced average admission processing time from 3 days to 1 day, thus enhancing parent satisfaction.
Our playschool.com
Parent Relationship Manager
08.2021 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Developed parent engagement strategies. Organized parent-teacher conferences. Collaborated with marketing on social media campaigns. Maintained parent communication. Addressed parental concerns. Gained feedback.
- Crafted and executed an initiative to promote parents increasing parents' involvement in school activities.
- Planned and ran a parents-teachers conference which improved levels of satisfaction.
- Worked with the marketing department using social media to stimulate referral rates.
- Engaged parents through regular communication channels, providing updates on their children's progress and school activities.
- Addressed parental concerns and inquiries promptly and professionally, ensuring a positive and supportive environment.
- Gathered feedback from parents to identify areas for improvement and enhance the overall school experience.
- Achievements:
- Elevated parents participating in school events by 20% by planning strategies.
- Improved satisfaction by a 15% margin with a well organized and executed conference.
- Increased referral percentages by 25% via a collaboration with a social media campaign.
Early foundation International school
Coordinator
06.2020 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Coordinated school activities. Implemented a communication system. Developed a mentorship program.
- Coordinated school events and activities, thus broadening participation of students.
- Installed a way for parents and teachers to communicate among each other about feedback regarding educational performance.
- Created a student mentorship program which helped with academic and overall well-being of students.
- Achievements:
- Increased participation and involvement in school programs by 20% via proper management of activities and events.
- Improved parent satisfaction by 25% after setting up a system of regular communication.
- Enhanced academic performance and mental wellness in students by 15% via a developed mentorship arrangement.
Engross kids preschool
Centre head
05.2018 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Led operations. Utilized cost efficient marketing tactics. Oversaw the curriculum upgrade program.
- Provided leadership to a team of 15 members, enhancing output results for department's goals.
- Applied marketing tactics that did well for the brand as well as boosted inquires from clientele.
- Led the overhaul operation of the curriculum offered leading satisfaction and a high rate of retaining of students.
- Achievements:
- Raised student enrollment by a margin of 25% while overseeing staff tasks.
- Uplifted brand awareness by a percentile of 20% and augmented questions and interest through a marketing strategy with cost effectiveness.
- Lifted satisfaction of students and retained existing students more effectively through upgrades to the curriculum by 30%.
Education
Chandigarh UniversityMohali
MBA/PGDM from HR/Industrial Relations
05-2025
Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU)
B.Sc. from Biotechnology
05-2007
Tamil Nadu
Class XII from English
05-2004
Tamil Nadu
Class X from English
06-2002
Skills
ERP Systems
Budget Planning
Compliance Management
Sales Management
Marketing Strategies
Curriculum Development
Admission Management
Staff Training
Performance Evaluation
Vendor Management
Core Competencies: Operational Excellence, Strategic Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Team Building & Mentoring, Change Management
Soft Skills: Leadership, Communication, Problem-solving, Team Management, Interpersonal Skills
Certification
Early Childhood Care and Education
Interests
Mentoring, Education Research, Volunteer Work, Reading, Community Events
Timeline
Centre head
Grundlage Preschool and Daycare
05.2025 - 02.2026
Centre head
Beginners World Preschool and Daycare
05.2024 - 05.2025
Admission Counsellor
VIBGYOR High
09.2023 - 05.2024
Center Head
KLAY Preschool and Daycare
06.2022 - 09.2023
Parent Relationship Manager
Our playschool.com
08.2021 - 06.2022
Coordinator
Early foundation International school
06.2020 - 07.2021
Centre head
Engross kids preschool
05.2018 - 03.2020
Chandigarh University
MBA/PGDM from HR/Industrial Relations
Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU)
B.Sc. from Biotechnology
Class XII from English
Class X from English