Meng Li

With many years of experience in music education and administration, my core competency lies in developing talent and promoting their growth in the field of music education. Currently working as an Enrollment administrator at International House Newcastle/NE14Languages, I communicate with partners and students from all over the world, and my mission aligns with our commitment to international education, where I bring different perspectives and experiences to support the aspirations of our students. I was previously a business development manager at New Oriental Education Group, which allowed me to combine my expertise in music education with strategic business development to contribute to the expansion of our educational programs. With my comprehensive knowledge of vocal studies and the university application process, I have helped numerous students gain opportunities at prestigious music institutions around the world.

International House Newcastle Newcastle, UK

Present

Enrolments Administrator

• Connect with partner educational agents and schools all over the world for developing the business and enroll students.
• Assisting in designing and facilitating weekly and monthly student social events.
• Process student enrolments and send documents to different education groups and school and also help students get visa, host family and student accommodation.
• Possess advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Apps.
• Facilitated smooth day-to-day operations of language school overseeing 200+ students from different countries and strong problems solving skill.
• Working with teachers and academic director, including helping with the school’s curriculum plans, admissions and entrance exam, etc.
• Online registration processing and students day one processing.

03/2021– 11/2022

Teaching Consultant and Business Development Manager, Vocal coach, Music Department

• Responsible for business development, successfully researching, setting up and running the company's music teaching department for the Shenzhen office. Established and led a team of a 4 people and managing part time teaching staff.
• Assisting the sales teams to sign successfully monthly contracts totaling £120,000pm, contributing to a 20% increase in profit.
• Taking the initiative to collaborate with the other departments to promote the company’s services, attracting a broad range of clients and enhancing the company’s reputation including planning concerts and other marketing activities.
• Successfully led the team to achieve excellent customer satisfaction, understanding clients’ needs and improving students' learning progress. 
• Helping students get offers from top international music schools such as the Royal Academy of Music. 

University of Surrey Surrey, UK

Master of Music; Music (Performance) June 2019 – Nov 2020

• Awards: Merit 
• Core Modules:  Performance / Composition / Music Techniques / Music project classes;
• Skills: The Composition and Music Techniques classes gave me a clearer sense of logic and an analytical mindset; greater confidence from musical performance; teamwork and communication skills cooperating with other musicians; time management and organizational skills balancing my time studying and performing.  
• Final Major Project: A solo recital consisting of two chapters, Chapter 1: Powerful Women; Chapter 2: Strong Self.

Bachelor of Music; Popular Music Performance and Education 2:1 Sept 2014 – June 2018

• GPA: 3.3 / 4.0
• Core Modules: Vocal study/ Piano / Educational Psychology / Pedagogy / Computer Applications Basis / Introduction to Art / Oil Painting Foundation / Music History / Music Production
• Skills: Improved my learning ability; a deeper understanding of art and music; improved my IT skills
• Final Major Project: The final paper aims to improve popular vocal singing environment through adjusting room sound filed to perfect vocal performance effect.