Shilpi Kulshrestha

Academic Leader | Operations Management | Corporate Trainer

Jodhpur, JodhpurMember since September 24, 2025

Academic Leadership & AdministrationCurriculum Design & Outcome-Based Education (OBE)Research & Academic Writing (Scopus/Peer-Reviewed Publications)Student Mentorship & Career DevelopmentTraining & Development (Soft Skills, Communication, Grooming)Institutional Operations & Compliance ManagementCorporate Relations & Industry InterfaceEvent Management (Conferences, MDPs, Workshops, Seminars)Quality Assurance & Academic AuditMedia Communication & Content DevelopmentRetail Management & Banking OperationsCommunication & Presentation SkillsLeadershipAdaptable & Collaborative Team PlayerDecision Making & Problem SolvingMultitasking & Time ManagementAdaptability & InnovationMicrosoft Office SuiteAcademic Management Systems

About

Results-driven Senior Educator and Operations Professional with over 18 years of experience spanning Higher Education, School Administration, and Banking. Proven expertise in academic leadership, departmental management, and strategic execution. Accomplished researcher and Soft Skills Trainer with a track record of enhancing institutional standards, fostering corporate relations, and driving student development.

Adept at navigating dynamic environments through innovation and proactive problem-solving.

Experience

CENTRE HEAD - Cambridge Primary School, Jodhpur - Jodhpur

(2024-01 - 2025-01)

Orchestrated daily school operations, ensuring alignment with international Cambridge curriculum standards.
Managed academic & administrative staff and faculty to optimise educational delivery and student support services.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR & HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (Management) - Multiple Institutions - Mumbai, Bangalore, Indore, and Jodhpur

(2008-01 - 2024-12)

Spearheaded the Management Department for 14+ years, overseeing faculty development and academic performance.
Directed the internal Academic Audit and served as Research Supervisor, Course Director and Reviewer for PG/UG programs.
Acted as a Student Mentor and Project Guide, significantly improving student placement readiness and academic success.
Managed the Media Cell and Cultural Cell; served as Convener for departmental newsletters and literary clubs.
Designed and facilitated various MDPs (Management Development Programs), seminars, and international webinars.
Developed and managed departmental newsletters, magazines, and student engagement platforms

OPERATIONS MANAGER - Axis Bank, Kota - Kota

(2006-01 - 2008-12)

Directed branch operations, ensuring strict compliance with banking regulations and internal audit standards.
Managed branch operations, customer service delivery, and process optimisation
Enhanced service efficiency by coordinating internal workflows and managing high-volume financial transactions.

WING IN-CHARGE - Shiv Jyoti Convent School, Kota - Kota

(2005-01 - 2006-12)

Coordinated academic schedules and student affairs for the designated wing, serving as a liaison between faculty and management.
Supervised academic coordination and student discipline management

RELATIONSHIP OFFICER (Mortgages) - HDFC Bank, Jodhpur - Jodhpur

(2004-01 - 2005-12)

Handled mortgage portfolio and customer relationship management, dealing with client portfolios and facilitated mortgage processing, consistently achieving high-performance targets in customer acquisition.