Tharun R

Pragmatic Operations & Project Manager with 7+ years of experience executing 100+ global examinations with 100% protocol compliance. Recently spearheaded a multi-city campaign for 100+ schools, managing 500+ leads via ExtraaEdge CRM to drive a 15% sales increase. A strategic leader who transitioned from screening 60+ IT candidates daily to supervising teams of 10+ staff in high-stakes, regulated environments.

Operations & Venue Manager at Ebek Language Laboratories (Boxhill & Cambridge Exams) (2019-01 – Present)

Global Assessment Facilitation and Operational Security Management

• Orchestrated 100+ high-stakes OET and Cambridge (CAE, YLE, BEC) examination sessions across South India, ensuring 100% compliance with international protocol.
• Managed the secure lifecycle of sensitive materials for thousands of candidates, maintaining zero-error tolerance in encrypted data uploads and physical transit.
• Directed IT setup for multi-venue operations, troubleshooting hardware/software for 50+ workstations per session to ensure uninterrupted delivery.
• Exceeded sales targets for Cambridge online programs by 15% through consistent performance, conducting high-volume outreach 10 days per month.
• Achieved promotion to Assistant Venue Manager within 18 months, transitioning into a leadership role supervising a team of 10+ junior staff and invigilators.
• Orchestrated a multi-city marketing campaign across Chennai, AP, and Vizag, successfully onboarding 100+ schools and capturing 500+ qualified leads via ExtraaEdge CRM.
• Accelerated brand visibility by producing 5–6 Instagram reels/videos weekly and executing targeted social media campaigns to drive organic engagement and webpage traffic.
• Optimized institutional sales from onsite presentations to final closure, facilitating seamless communication between school administrations and internal teams to ensure project continuity.

IT Recruiter at KRG Technologies (2018-12 – 2019-03)

High-Volume Talent Sourcing and Recruitment

• Managed a robust recruitment funnel by screening 50–60 candidates daily for specialized US-based RPA and tech roles.
• Leveraged mass-outreach strategies, executing 90+ targeted technical emails in a single day to satisfy urgent hiring requirements for Fortune 500 clients.
• Successfully closed a high-value RPA placement, contributing significantly to quarterly team placement goals and earning top-tier client recognition.

Digital Marketing & Content Strategist at Levels n Curves (2019-03 – 2019-09)

Digital Content Strategy and Social Media Management

• Led digital content strategy and social media management for a portfolio of 20+ FMCG brands, ensuring consistent brand voice across all platforms.
• Optimized creative workflows to deliver 7+ high-quality social media posts within a 24-hour window for urgent food-industry campaigns.
• Developed content calendars that maintained 100% on-time publishing rates across multiple platforms under strict deadline constraints.

Web Developer & QA at Test Consulting Group (2016-04 – 2018-10)

Technical Content Architecture and Global Project Support

• Authored 50+ technical documents and SEO-optimized web modules, improving search visibility and user navigation for international projects.
• Supported 24/7 development workflows by collaborating with remote teams across North America and Asia, ensuring seamless handover across time zones.

Diploma in Computer Science Engineering – Apollo Polytechnic College (2015)