GOPI KRISHNA PURAGUNDLA
Townsville,Australia
Summary
Highly motivated MBA professional, specialized in project management with a passion for delivering exceptional client and customer services. Eager to apply expertise in crafting compelling promotional and informational messages to enhance brand visibility and drive company success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Officer
JAMES COOK UNIVERISTY
02.2024 - Current
- Supervising the smooth execution of critical tasks of the project, ensuring adherence to the timelines and quality standards
- Coordinating with relevant stakeholders of JCU-Australia and JCU-Singapore to facilitate project progress and alignment with institutional objectives
- Designed comprehensive project plans and obtained approval from the committee for critical initiatives
- Implemented project plans effectively, overseeing data interpretation, analysis, and strategic decision-making
- Communicated project progress, milestones, and challenges to the dean and associate dean, fostering transparency and collaboration
- Maintained detailed project documentation and facilitated communication among project team members and stakeholders.
- Facilitated successful project outcomes by maintaining open lines of communication among team members, stakeholders, and senior management.
Franchise Owner
STUDY METRO
12.2020 - Current
- International student recruitment was the primary objective, involving forecasting sales targets and implementing necessary marketing strategies to achieve the set sales goals.
- Handled day-to-day business issues expertly to maintain efficient, successful operations
- Handling students, financial sponsors, local colleges, universities, international universities in the portfolio, conducting events, education fairs, organizing seminars, webinars
- Involved in collaborating with relevant stakeholders like local NGOs, public organizations, and other relevant ministries
- Overlooked into the procedures, policies, and processes to follow throughout the lead progress
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
- Analyzed sales data to identify market trends, adjust product offerings accordingly, leading to increased demand for popular items.
- Evaluated competitor strategies regularly to stay ahead of industry developments and maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace.
Student Ambassador & Conversion Officer
JAMES COOK UNIVERISTY
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Supported new students by providing directional information and participating in orientation
- Attended and conducted information sessions and application workshops to assist students with course registrations
- Participated in university marketing campaigns by providing testimonials and sharing personal experiences through various forms of media, including social media, print materials, and videos.
- Reinforced university values of integrity, respect, innovation, excellence, leadership among fellow students through active role modelling of these qualities.
- Assisted admissions office in hosting campus overnight visits to drive engagement.
- Organization of volunteer opportunities for fellow ambassadors contributed significantly toward strengthening local community partnerships.
Student Recruitment Officer
GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES PVT LTD
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Answered inquiries for students regarding the whole admission, financial aid and enrolment procedures
- Established and administered comprehensive student recruitment programs to meet organizational objectives
- Planned advertising campaigns for online, print, and other mediums
- Worked closely with relevant stakeholders to determine appropriate marketing offerings and strategies for business needs.
Australia Counselor
IDP - INDIA
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Followed up with potential leads and ensured the best services are offered to them in their study abroad endeavour
- Assessed student goals, preferences, and objectives, and evaluated student profiles accurately using the appropriate internal tools as per the client’s relations team bounds
- Conducted detailed profile assessments of the students and guided them in short-listing the universities
- Facilitated the interaction between students and universities to accomplish their higher education dreams
- Understood and kept abreast with updated information on higher education, career opportunities, and industry dynamics to drive the best options for students
- Guided and worked on university and VISA applications, including feedback on all relevant documentation
Australia PR Consultant
MM VISA AID CONSULTANCY PVT LTD
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Created statistical models to evaluate the impact of different marketing strategies
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data
- Wrote and submitted reports on industry trends, prompting managers to develop business plans.
Electrical Testing Engineer
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS PVT LTD
10.2015 - 07.2017
Electrical Design and Testing Engineer
GSE PVT LTD
06.2012 - 09.2015
Education
MBA - Project Management
James Cook University
Townsville, QLD02.2024
QEAC Certified Australian international education counselor - Education Agent Training
ICEF
Australia05.2019
B. TECH – ELECTRICAL NGINEERING - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Sri Venkateswara University
Tirupati05.2012
Skills
- Student mentoring
- Strategy development
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Customer Relationship Management
- Data Collection
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Project Management
- Gantt Charts
- MS Office
- Power BI (Intermediate level)
Certification
- Certified by Institute of Project Management as a Certified Project Officer - 08/11/2023
Languages
English
Full Professional
Telugu
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Project Officer
JAMES COOK UNIVERISTY
02.2024 - Current
Student Ambassador & Conversion Officer
JAMES COOK UNIVERISTY
03.2023 - 11.2023
Franchise Owner
STUDY METRO
12.2020 - Current
Student Recruitment Officer
GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES PVT LTD
08.2020 - 11.2020
Australia Counselor
IDP - INDIA
01.2019 - 07.2020
Australia PR Consultant
MM VISA AID CONSULTANCY PVT LTD
08.2017 - 01.2019
Electrical Testing Engineer
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS PVT LTD
10.2015 - 07.2017
Electrical Design and Testing Engineer
GSE PVT LTD
06.2012 - 09.2015
MBA - Project Management
James Cook University
QEAC Certified Australian international education counselor - Education Agent Training
ICEF
B. TECH – ELECTRICAL NGINEERING - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Sri Venkateswara University
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