Thuvaraga Balendran

Results driven Senior Student Visa Consultant with over 3 years of experience managing end-to-end UK and Australia student recruitment processes. Proven track record of achieving enrolment targets, handling complex visa cases, and maintaining high compliance standards. Recognized for strong client relationship management, leadership abilities, and consistent performance growth within the organization.

Senior Consultant - Aecc Global (Pvt) Ltd - Colombo

(2026-02)

• Manage end-to-end counselling and visa processing for UK & Australia markets.
• Achieved a total of 83 student visa grants to date, demonstrating high approval rates and strong counseling effectiveness.
• Mentor junior consultants and ensure compliance quality checks before submission.
• Handle complex visa cases and additional documentation (S56, credibility interviews).
• Assess academic, financial, and genuine student requirements to ensure compliance.
• Achieve and exceed enrolment targets while maintaining high conversion rates.

Consultant - Aecc Global (Pvt) Ltd - Colombo

(2023-07 - 2026-02)

• Delivered detailed counselling tailored to students' chosen destinations (UK and Australia), ensuring informed decision-making.
• Advised students on suitable course selections and university options aligned with their academic background and career aspirations.
• Managed the full cycle of university applications, ensuring accuracy and timely submissions.
• Coordinated with university representatives to facilitate offer letter issuance and maintained consistent follow-ups.
• Oversaw end-to-end visa application processes, including documentation preparation, financial verification, biometrics booking, and medical scheduling to ensure full regulatory compliance.

Student Counsellor - UK Destination - Universal Academics Services - Colombo 05

(2023-02 - 2023-07)

• Provided personalized academic counselling, advising students on course and university selections based on their educational interests, and career goals.
• Conducted mock interviews to prepare students for university admission interviews, enhancing their confidence and communication skills.
• Maintained consistent coordination with universities to track application progress and provide timely updates to students.
• Advised students on scholarship opportunities and UK visa procedures, streamlining documentation processes and contributing to higher successful enrolment rates.

Banking Intern - Banking Institution

(2022-08 - 2023-01)

• Assisted with the opening of various account types, including fixed deposits, current accounts, and savings accounts.
• Managed branch memos, invoices, and official correspondence from other banks.
• Facilitated the issuance of debit and credit cards to clients.
• Recorded and managed petty cash transactions in the branch ledger.
• Generated and submitted daily back-office reports to ensure operational accuracy.

Graduate Diploma in Management - BTEC Pearson Level 06 Diploma - Business Management School (2024-05 - 2025-11)

Executive Certificate - Management - Business Management School (2023-08 - 2024-03)

GCE Advanced Level and Ordinary Level - Hindu Ladies College (2018-01 - 2022-09)

Certificate in English Language - English Language - National Institute of Business Management-NIBM (2019-01 - 2019-05)