Vinuthna Neela

Dynamic Sr Educational Counsellor with extensive experience in guiding students through academic advising and support. Increased student retention rates by 25% through tailored intervention strategies, and successfully led an outreach initiative that boosted new international student enrollments by 30%. Skilled in developing educational plans and facilitating workshops aimed at enhancing career readiness and academic skills, I bring a commitment to fostering student success and building engaged learning communities.

Sr. Admissions Counsellor - Emversity - Hyderabad

(2025-01)

• Act as the first point of contact for prospective students and parents, addressing admission enquiries and providing detailed information about programs and career opportunities.
• Guide students and families through the entire admission lifecycle, from enquiry to enrolment.
• Qualify leads based on eligibility criteria and schedule counselling sessions, campus visits, and virtual consultations.
• Maintain consistent follow-ups with prospective students and parents to improve admission conversion rates.
• Manage and update CRM systems with lead status, follow-up actions, and interaction history to ensure accurate tracking of admissions data.
• Conduct student counselling sessions to help applicants understand program structure, career prospects, and application procedures.
• Coordinate with marketing and admissions teams to support admission campaigns and outreach initiatives.
• Assist in organizing admission events, webinars, and open house sessions to engage prospective students.
• Maintain high standards of student engagement and customer service to create a positive admission experience.
• Generate reports on lead conversions, admissions pipeline, and enquiry trends.

Sr Admission counsellor - FTIH film school

(2024-01 - 2025-01)

• Guided international students through the academic advising process, providing personalized support in selecting courses, developing educational plans, and addressing academic challenges to enhance student success and retention.
• Increased student retention rates by 15% through the implementation of tailored intervention strategies for at-risk students, tracking progress with regular check-ins and workshops.
• Led a successful outreach initiative that resulted in a 25% increase in new student enrollments by collaborating with local schools and community organizations to provide informative presentations and resources.
• Developed and facilitated workshops focused on career readiness and academic skills, resulting in a 30% improvement in student performance metrics across participating cohorts.
• Student Guidance: Provide comprehensive guidance to prospective students regarding various medical courses offered by Neo Life, including curriculum details, career prospects, and application procedures.
• Admissions Support: Assist international students throughout the admissions process, ensuring they understand requirements and deadlines.
• Information Dissemination: Conduct informational sessions and campus tours to familiarize potential students with the institution's environment and offerings.
• Counseling Services: Offer personalized counseling to address individual student needs, helping them make informed decisions about their international education and career paths.
• Follow-up Communication: Maintain regular communication with prospective students to answer queries and provide updates on their application status.

Branch head for Educational consultancy - NeoLife

(2019-01 - 2023-01)

• Operational Oversight: Manage daily operations of the branch, ensuring that all processes align with company policies and standards.
• Team Leadership: Lead and motivate a team of counselors and administrative staff, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategies for increasing enrollment numbers and enhancing student services.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with educational institutions, healthcare providers, and community organizations to promote Neo Life's offerings.
• Strategic Partnership Development: Developed and maintained strategic partnerships to drive institutional objectives and enhance collaborative opportunities.
• Relationship Management: Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and satisfaction among partners.
• Negotiation and Agreement Management: Negotiated partnership agreements, securing favorable terms that align with institutional goals.
• Market Research and Opportunity Identification: Conducted market analysis to identify potential new partners and opportunities for collaboration, enhancing the institution's reach.
• Onboarding and Training: Managed the onboarding process for new partners, providing necessary training and resources to facilitate successful collaboration.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with internal teams (e.g., academic departments, marketing) to align partnership initiatives with institutional strategies.
• Reporting and Analysis: Provided regular reports on partnership performance, offering insights for future strategic decisions.
• Project Management: Led projects from conception to execution, ensuring timely delivery of partnership initiatives

B.Com - Commerce - Rabindranath Tagore University (2021-01)

BBA - Airline Management - Barthiyar University (2017-01)

12th - Maharshi veda Vignan jr college (2014-01)

10th - Ginus high School (2012-01)