ZEESHAN SHAIKH
Green park, Santacruz, Mumbai
Summary
A young aspirant looking for growth. Having an experience of Sales and visa processes for UK, USA, and Canada educational institutions. I would like to prove myself and utilize my skills to the utmost level where I can be an important asset for a reputed organization.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counselor
IDP Education India Pvt Ltd
11.2022 - Current
- Handling walk-in students
- Verification of Documents before initiating University Application Process
- Counseling students about giving career guidance for the courses available in various universities abroad
- Constantly following up with candidates
- Assisting for visa applications, college applications and accommodation to the students
- Assistance with activities to promote overseas educational institutions.
Senior Counselor/Client Relationship Manager
Zest Global Education
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Advising and counseling students on study abroad opportunities, providing high quality, individualized support throughout the entire journey of the education abroad experience (from initial inquiry to reentry and beyond)
- Actively supports study abroad program selection and academic integration, student visa advising, pre-departure programming and career-focused programming for study abroad returnees
- Lead the study abroad team in delivering strong and effective support and advising to students before, during, and after their time abroad
- Serves as a liaison between the student and the institution he/she has applied for
- Develop and execute a strategy that aligns study abroad offerings with student needs and the organization’s global strategy
- Collaborate with partner institutes, portals, centers, programs, and institutes of area and global studies to ensure that study abroad programs are of high academic quality and as per student requirement
- Lead policy, process, and systems development to support study abroad operations, including advising, application, and enrollment; budgets and accounting; global program operations; and marketing and outreach
- Develop and manage bilateral relations with universities and other entities abroad
- Represent ZGE and its study abroad offerings through various channels and with professional organizations and associations
- Assist the clients with Visa application and its requirements
- Manage internal support teams to ensure the overall student experience is off the highest quality and all timelines are me
- Managing and following up with tricky application cases
- Managing and implementing outdoor marketing and promotional activities
- Undertaking administrative duties of the Study Abroad division
- Participate in educational activities such as exhibitions and events as and when required
- Assists in working out arrangements for students to be left from the University, in such areas as university registration, housing, financial aid, payment of fees, etc
- Assists students with applications for work abroad programs, internships, scholarships, and international career opportunities
- May oversee work of interns or other staff, as delegated
- Assuming other duties as assigned by the director or the GM of ZGE.
- Exceeded annual revenue goals by [Number]% through improving client relationships and education.
Educational Counselor
IMS Proschool
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Counselling prospective students in person or via phone, email, and Chat for various products like Data Science, Business Analytics, CFA Program, CIMA etc
- Achieving the Targets set by the Centre Manager
- Assuming other duties as assigned by the Team Leader.
Overseas Education Consultant, Educational Counselor
Harjai Global Gurukul
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Ensuring all the relevant and required documents of the students are received and compiled in a single folder accessible by all team members
- Undertaking the course, university and intake research keeping in mind the students’ requirements
- In case of any pendency, follow up with the student via messaging
- Managing the master excel sheet with records of applicant students
- Updating it daily
- The Applications made by the assistant counsellors are reviewed by her before the final click
- Once done, the entire follow up and update on the same is handled by her
- Checking e-mails for any updates or enquiries from students or partner portals regarding the application status of the student.
Overseas Education Consultant, Assistant Educational Counselor
Edwise International
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Handling walk-in students
- Verification of Documents before initiating University Application Process
- Counseling students about giving career guidance for the courses available in various universities abroad
- Constantly following up with candidates
- Assisting for visa applications, college applications and accommodation to the students
- Assistance with activities to promote overseas educational institutions.
Education
Bachelors of Commerce - Commerce
K.E.S College
Mumbai, India06.2021
High School Diploma -
K.E.S College
Mumbai, India02.2017
High School Diploma -
GHK High School
Mumbai, India03.2015
Skills
- STRENGTHS
- Good Interpersonal Skills
- Adapting expertise with the changing Environment
- Team Player
- Target-centric and result-oriented
- Excellent Presentation Skills
- Microsoft Office
Accomplishments
- Participated and Volunteering in Sport Activities
- Handling & Organizing Participation in Cultural event of College Events
- Member of Various Committees of College including UTKARSH, ROTARYCLUB, LION CLUB etc
- Guest Speaker in Shri Chinai College on Study Abroad
- Guest Speaker in M.L Dhanukar College on Study Abroad
- MaleMay 2000
- Marital Status:
- Single
- Language Known:
- English, Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam
- I hereby confirm that the information given above is true to the best of my knowledge
- Yours Sincerely, (ZEESHAN SHAIKH)
Certification
Certified UK Counselor from British Council.
Certified Canada and USA Counselor from KC Overseas.
Certified UK Counselor from IDP Education India Pvt Ltd.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION:
Class
Name of Institution
Board/University
Grade/Mark
B. Com
K.E.S College
Mumbai University
72.40% in 2021
HSC
K.E.S College
Maharashtra Board
70.46% in 2017
SSC
GHK High School
Maharashtra Board
72.62% in 2015
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Advanced (C1)
Marathi
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Counselor
IDP Education India Pvt Ltd
11.2022 - Current
Senior Counselor/Client Relationship Manager
Zest Global Education
10.2021 - 11.2022
Educational Counselor
IMS Proschool
05.2021 - 09.2021
Overseas Education Consultant, Educational Counselor
Harjai Global Gurukul
11.2020 - 05.2021
Overseas Education Consultant, Assistant Educational Counselor
Edwise International
11.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelors of Commerce - Commerce
K.E.S College
High School Diploma -
K.E.S College
High School Diploma -
GHK High School
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