Amir Ansari
London,UK
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in recruitment strategies, interviewing skills, and client management. Proven expertise in training development, analytical and quantitative skills, and sales and marketing strategy. Adept at business development, communication, problem-solving skills, and account management. Demonstrates exceptional ability to work in a team, time management, and adaptability. Career goals include leveraging extensive experience to drive organisational growth and success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruitment manager
Global education career consultant
London
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Improved overall recruitment success by developing comprehensive candidate screening process.
- Oversaw integration of technology in interviews to enable remote hiring processes.
- Trained recruitment team members to improve their interviewing and evaluation skills.
- Liaised frequently with department managers, gaining understanding about specific staffing needs and preferences.
- Organised virtual webinars and Q and A sessions for international students, addressing queries about admission processes.
- Participated in student recruitment initiatives and open days.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to increase student recruitment and retention rates successfully.
- Fostered relationships with schools and colleges to facilitate student recruitment activities.
- Executed market research on student recruitment trends, aiding in strategy development for targeted outreach.
International Recruitment Manager – Education (UK/EU)
ApplyBoard
LONDON
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Coordinated the formation of a student recruitment team by meticulously strategising and implementing its foundational structure for optimal efficiency Which has led to an increase of 50% organic leads and a new source of revenue.
- Build mutually beneficial relationships with schools, universities and other education providers which have been identified as sources for student recruitment. Engagement may be through a variety of channels including: the provision of information and guidance.
- Collaborate with academic departments to identify program offerings that appeal to international students Work with admissions and financial aid offices to streamline the application and enrollment process for international students.
- Designed and delivered training to new staff and management in CRM system and created guidelines of the whole recruitment process which has helped in the development of all new starters to understand recruitment process and goal
- Managed a robust pipeline of potential clients and business leads by handling of key accounts and successfully guiding them through new procedures, and implementing new incentives that encouraged key accounts
- Give admissions advice and support to both potential and current applicants, liaising with the Admissions Office
- Contributed in Higher Education Fairs, while also developing and delivering workshops for Sixth Forms and Colleges that resulted in the establishment of new partnerships and the generation of high-quality leads.
- Mentored new consultants to build team capabilities and competencies and improve KPI attainment.
- Managed recruitment pipelines to secure and onboard suitable candidates within target timescales.
- Built new business through proactive sales calls to increase annual profit margins.
- Maximised branch revenue by building productive relationships with key industry representatives.
Education Consultant – Education (UK/EU)
GECC Consultant UK
BIRMINGHAM
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Presented tailored qualification programmes as viable solutions to meet individual student career aspirations, while also assisting them throughout the application and admissions processes that resulted in achieving 90% of goal
- Streamlined Admissions: Collaborated with visa specialists to ensure smooth admissions processes for home, EU, and international students.
- Researched industry developments and continued training opportunities to maintain strong understanding of academic innovations.
- Delivered hands-on support and consultancy for academic and administrative staff to design, build and administer flexible and inclusive learning pathways.
- Bridged Information Gaps: Offered accurate guidance on diverse education systems and procedures in various destination countries.
- Sourced and gave students reference materials related to career choices to aid with skill development, interview preparation and professional growth.
Regional Manager – Education (India/Nepal)
UVG Education
DELHI, INDIA
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Rendered comprehensive aftercare and support services to students by encompassing application and document assistance to ensure a smooth transition to their higher education journey
- Built dynamic relationships with Asia Pacific agencies (B2B) to introduce GUS opportunities, nurtured long-term alliances, and extended recruitment efforts, whilst creating virtual student experiences to enhance the appeal of GUS learning
- Displayed exceptional performance in achieving MoM and YoY targets with over 100 confirmed enrollments and sales exceeding £2.10M.
- Boosted Recruitment: Increased applications from India, Nepal, & Bangladesh through targeted marketing, student events, and source institution visits.
- Developed and executed dealer event-orientated marketing promotions to achieve retail market share goals.
- Exceptional Service: Delivered high-quality support and guidance to prospective students and influencers, leveraging cultural knowledge for informed advice
- Organised and conducted recruiting events, explaining incentives and opportunities for enlistees.
- Devised marketing, sales and customer promotions aligned with national plans to expand brand and increase business exposure.
- Amplified Brand: Raised Wolverhampton University's profile in target markets through presentations, event participation, and strategic market analysis.
- Managed diverse administrative, financial and documentation requirements accurately for multiple locations for tracking and accountability.
- Identified optimal locations, dealers and investors to engage product sales for continuous brand expansion.
Education Counselor
IDP Education
, INDIA
05.2018 - 11.2019
- Guided Indian Students Abroad: Counselled students on suitable study options (courses & institutions) for graduate & postgraduate degrees in UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA, & Ireland.
- Streamlined Applications: Assisted students in shortlisting applications, supported admissions & visa processes, ensuring efficient use of counseling time.
- Led group counselling activities and meetings, continuing student development and growth through a safe space to talk.
- Listened to students' needs and helped develop academic plans matching individual strengths and weaknesses to promote learning.
- Delivered Exceptional Service: Provided comprehensive support (information, advice, referral) to students and families, ensuring a positive and trusted experience with IDP.
- Sourced and gave students reference materials related to career choices to aid with skill development, interview preparation and professional growth.
- Boosted Sales: Promoted IDP products & services, exceeding sales targets and contributing to the company's success.
Academic Counselor & Senior Visa Officer
Global Opportunities Pvt.Ltd
DELHI, INDIA
12.2015 - 06.2017
- Pioneered the production of high-quality leads and demand for Forex and MT4 Commodities trading solutions among international B2B clients and global institutions, driving significant business growth
- Explored and created new ways to resolve problems with processes, technology or team members to improve overall efficiency.
- Maximised customer engagement and satisfaction by delivering excellent customer service.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Optimised team training and staff development.
- Developed and implemented dynamic pre-and-post market strategies that enabled swift sector pivots around the clock as well as executed trading strategies derived from technical and fundamental analysis.
Visa Officer
VFS Global
DELHI
08.2013 - 12.2015
- Steered the Business Development Management team to cultivate international B2B leads and fostered valuable relationships with global clients
- Optimised the sales lifecycle, from cold calling to deal closure to enhance the efficiency and success rate of client meetings, consultations, and negotiations
- Embarked on business travels across Southeast Asia to generate new business relationships with merchants, resulting in the successful negotiation of over 100 tonnes of product exports to international B2B clients.
- Filled out application forms utilising knowledge of visa rules and explaining extraordinary circumstances.
- Provided advice and assistance to clients concerning visa options, eligibility and merits of lodging an application.
- Stayed current with industry and client trends and maintained strong knowledge of visa products and services to serve applicants better.
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Sikkim Manipal University
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts
Delhi Univeristy
Skills
- Recruitment strategies
- Interviewing skills
- Client management
- Training development
- Analytical and Quantitative skills
- Sales and marketing strategy
- Business development
- Communication
- Problem Solving skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Account management
Languages
Hindi
Native language
Hindi
Native
English
Fluent
Punjabi
Advanced
French
Beginner
Marathi
Beginner
Custom
- Travelling
- Photography
- Cooking
- Music
- Reading
- Sports
Affiliations
- Travelling
- Photography
- cooking
- Sports
- Reading
Timeline
Recruitment manager
Global education career consultant
07.2024 - 12.2024
International Recruitment Manager – Education (UK/EU)
ApplyBoard
03.2023 - 05.2024
Education Consultant – Education (UK/EU)
GECC Consultant UK
01.2021 - 03.2023
Regional Manager – Education (India/Nepal)
UVG Education
11.2019 - 11.2020
Education Counselor
IDP Education
05.2018 - 11.2019
Academic Counselor & Senior Visa Officer
Global Opportunities Pvt.Ltd
12.2015 - 06.2017
Visa Officer
VFS Global
08.2013 - 12.2015
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Sikkim Manipal University
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts
Delhi Univeristy
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