Neeti Sethi
SYDNEY,NSW
Summary
Perceptive educator with solid record of accomplishment in attaining and surpassing targets during 30-year career. Stays on top of trends in education to maintain modern, efficient systems meeting needs of diverse students. Solid relationship-builder with decisive approach to solving operational problems and analytical skills to provide advice and expertise to client organization improving academic performance. Experienced in all aspects of operations, strategy and finance. Cultivates rapport with individuals to optimize project goals and output and deliver innovative improvement strategies. Effective advisor communicates well with people of all ages and backgrounds. Excellent eye for detail enabling quick identification of areas for improvement and suggesting strategies to help businesses reach goals. Focused on introducing efficient systems and processes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder/Executive Director
Sacred Karma Life PTY Ltd.
10.2023 - Current
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
Founding Dean, School of Liberal Arts
Chitkara University
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Led and managed academic programs, departments and overall operations of the new startup school and projects
- Implemented initiatives to drive curriculum quality and target learning outcomes.
- Recruited, hired and trained academic faculty and staff members.
- Oversaw student services, student recruitment and student retention.
- Guided and supported faculty and staff in development of new programs.
- Coordinated and supervised academic advising activities.
Founding Head/Chair Programs, School of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Thapar University
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Led and managed academic programs, departments and overall operations of the new startup school and projects
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Developed innovative approaches to problem-solving, leveraging resources and driving results.
- Maintained impartiality and objectivity during meetings and decision-making.
- Contributed to values, goals and strategic vision of organization.
- Chaired stakeholder meetings, disseminating information, and fielded questions.
- Spearheaded development and implementation of corporate governance strategies, confirming compliance with regulations at all times.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Planned and oversaw meetings in accordance with governing documents.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Helped record, compile, summarize and analyze data.
Founding Dean, School of Design
Presidency University
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Led and managed academic programs, departments and overall operations of the new startup school and projects
- Recruited, hired and trained academic faculty and staff members.
- Implemented initiatives to drive curriculum quality and target learning outcomes.
- Communicated with university administrators and school officials.
- Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention. And oversaw student services.
- Cultivated engaged student population with successful orientation programs.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Guided and supported faculty and staff in development of new programs.
- Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.
Department Chair, School of Liberal Arts
Flame University
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Led and managed academic programs, departments and overall operations of the new startup schools and projects
- Observed, coached and mentored department staff.
- Built collaborative team of adults dedicated to joint attainment of department goals.
- Built smooth and productive working relations positively impacting department operations.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
Deputy Head, Academic Governance & International Relations
Pearl Academy
04.2016 - 10.2017
- Led and managed academic programs, departments and overall operations of the new startup schools and projects
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards
- Developed strategies to improve student behaviour school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
- Held staff accountable for implementing airtight school-wide systems and processes.
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations.
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
Department Chair, School of Liberal Arts
Flame University
06.2014 - 04.2016
- Led and managed the mandatory Cornerstone Project - Discover India Program (DIP); an Experiential Learning Program, offered to the entire cohort. Coordinated DIP activities and overall operations of the flagship project and its various activities.
- Built a collaborative team of adults dedicated to the joint attainment of DIP goals.
- Observed, coached and mentored students, faculty mentors, and department staff.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize optimal execution and performance of DIP.
- Built smooth and productive working relations positively impacting DIP operations.
- Planned and executed professional, research and social skill development sessions for DIP students; and assessment and support sessions for faculty mentors and staff.
- Founded performance and merit-based evaluation system to assess student performance in DIP.
Professor, Foundation Studies, Community Engagement & Liberal Arts
Srishti School of Art & Design
06.2012 - 06.2014
- Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.
- Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions, and projects into lessons.
- Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
- Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
- Identified research opportunities for students, assisting with gathering data and drawing conclusions for projects.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Developed diversified course curriculum to meet regulatory standards and support learning objectives.
- Worked with dean to assess and evaluate courses and programs in appropriate discipline.
Professor, Foundation Studies, Community Engagement & Liberal Arts
Sushant School of Art Design
05.2011 - 05.2012
- Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.
- Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Developed diversified course curriculum to meet regulatory standards and support learning objectives.
- Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
- Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions, and projects into lessons.
- Maintained regular office hours to provide struggling students with additional course help.
- Conducted on-going program assessment, enrollment and retention tracking.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
Consultant - Design & Management of Projects
Various NFPs And Educational Institutions
03.2008 - 04.2011
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
- Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients.
- Organized and analyzed primary and secondary research to understand industry, market and company trends.
- Prepared presentations to explain revisions, enhancements and process improvements of organization's systems and programs.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Integrated technology and business operations to identify targeted solutions to customer issues.
Consultant - Design & Management of Projects, Events, Training
Various, Including Embassy Of India In Ethiopia
10.2005 - 03.2008
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
- Delivered outstanding service to the Embassy to maintain and extend outreach and community engagement to further the diplomatic mission's efforts in building cultural relations and collaborative opportunities.
- Facilitated training and workshops, and curated exhibitions and events to build cultural awareness.
- Aligned closely with diplomatic mission employees and stakeholders to research local needs and gain operational insight.
- Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions to build local capacity, cross-cultural connections and partnerships.
- Created, developed and implemented detailed work plans to meet project priorities and deadlines.
- Managed multiple deadlines across several projects to meet the dynamic needs of multiple stakeholders.
Education
Ph.D. - Art Theory
University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW10.2003
Graduate Certificate - Arts & Cultural Marketing
University of Tech Sydney
Sydney, NSW03.2000
Master of Fine Arts - Visual Arts
Jamia Millia Islamia University
Delhi, India07.1990
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Visual Arts
Jamia Millia Islamia University
Delhi, India07.1988
High School Diploma -
Holy Child Auxillium
Delhi, India07.1984
Skills
- Student Guidance
- Disciplinary Action
- Faculty Collaboration
- Academic Administration
- Policy Compliance
- Student Recruitment
- Multi-Tiered Support Systems
- Budget Control
- Education Model Development
- Planning and Coordination
- Academic Goal Advisement
- Learning Outcome Assessment
- Staff Management
- Board Collaboration
- Strategic Planning
- Start-Up Operations
- Hiring and Recruitment
- Feasibility Studies
- Team Engagement
- Talent Acquisition
- Customer Acquisition
- Trends Analysis
Additional Information
Teaching and Instructional Design Basics of Art & Design | Graphic and Communication Design | Design Thinking & Design processes | Design Research | Crafts, Communities & Heritage | Hindi Language | Empathy, diversity, inclusion and sensitisation to diversity
Advanced Training & Technical Skills Content Design and Development for E-Teaching-Learning | Online Delivery and Assessment | Navigating Learning Management Systems | Enhancement of Student Motivation Online | Design of Lab-based courses in Online Environment
Art/Design Studio Practice & Skills CANVA | Professional Drawing and Painting, Handmade objects and crafts | Professional Printing, graphic design, illustration and storytelling | Basic understanding of Marketing, Branding and Communication | Basics of social media tools and understanding of digital marketing | Creative writing
IT & Digital Skills Relevant IT technical skills and knowledge of Google Suite | Cloud-based Video Conferencing - Zoom, Teams, Google Classrooms etc. | Learning Management Systems - Blackboard, Moodle | Social Media - Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram | Microsoft Office | Apple applications | Internet and Digital Communication
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Bengali
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Full Professional
Urdu
Full Professional
Timeline
Founder/Executive Director
Sacred Karma Life PTY Ltd.
10.2023 - Current
Founding Dean, School of Liberal Arts
Chitkara University
08.2022 - 07.2023
Founding Head/Chair Programs, School of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Thapar University
03.2020 - 07.2022
Founding Dean, School of Design
Presidency University
02.2019 - 03.2020
Department Chair, School of Liberal Arts
Flame University
11.2017 - 02.2018
Deputy Head, Academic Governance & International Relations
Pearl Academy
04.2016 - 10.2017
Department Chair, School of Liberal Arts
Flame University
06.2014 - 04.2016
Professor, Foundation Studies, Community Engagement & Liberal Arts
Srishti School of Art & Design
06.2012 - 06.2014
Professor, Foundation Studies, Community Engagement & Liberal Arts
Sushant School of Art Design
05.2011 - 05.2012
Consultant - Design & Management of Projects
Various NFPs And Educational Institutions
03.2008 - 04.2011
Consultant - Design & Management of Projects, Events, Training
Various, Including Embassy Of India In Ethiopia
10.2005 - 03.2008
Ph.D. - Art Theory
University of New South Wales
Graduate Certificate - Arts & Cultural Marketing
University of Tech Sydney
Master of Fine Arts - Visual Arts
Jamia Millia Islamia University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Visual Arts
Jamia Millia Islamia University
High School Diploma -
Holy Child Auxillium
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