Arafat Foridi Himal

Education-sector professional with 4.5+ years leading branch-level operations, team coordination, and student recruitment across UK & Australian markets. Experienced in supervising counseling teams, managing budgets and events, and overseeing day-to-day office operations while driving enrollment growth and institutional partnerships. Proven ability to balance operational management with business development to grow a branch's performance and reputation.

Business Development Manager at Ausedu (2025-08 – Present)

• Directed cross-functional efforts between marketing and counseling teams, supervising day-to-day coordination between departments and improving campaign-to-enrollment ratios.
• Managed office workflow and team coordination for a counseling staff of 10, streamlining lead generation and student onboarding processes.
• Spearheaded targeted promotional campaigns while ensuring institutional compliance, expanding brand footprint across Dhaka and growing monthly inquiries.
• Tracked market metrics and student conversion performance to align branch output with organizational growth and enrollment targets.

Business Development Manager (Country Representative) at Crown Institute of Higher Education, Australia (2023-06 – 2025-07)

• Planned and executed 40+ promotional events, university roadshows, and education fairs in Bangladesh, attracting hundreds of prospective applicants and boosting direct inquiries.
• Served as the institution's on-ground representative, managing local operations, budget allocation, and vendor coordination for all market-expansion activities.
• Collaborated directly with academic heads and global admissions officers to evaluate regional demand and optimize course positioning.
• Managed end-to-end prospective student pipelines, maintaining candidate relationships to maximize conversion and hit multi-intake growth targets.

Education Counselor at NR Consultancy (2022-02 – 2023-03)

• Delivered one-on-one counseling for UK and Australian higher education pathways, matching candidate profiles to optimal institutions and programs.
• Advised applicants on visa compliance and eligibility, supporting a strong team visa success rate.
• Monitored evolving international education policies and scholarship schemes to maintain service accuracy across the team.

Bachelor of Social Science (B.S.S.) in Sociology – Tejgaon College, Dhaka (2021)

HSC & SSC in Science Stream – Dinajpur Board (2016)