Apr 2022 – Aug 2022 · 4 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · On-site

• 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲:
• Led the 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 for a diverse portfolio of K-12 education products, driving growth and market penetration while managing multiple strategic projects aimed at community engagement, skill development, and sustainability.
• 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝:
• 1) 𝐊𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐓𝐀: Empowerment and skill-building initiatives for educators and students.
• 2) 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 (𝐂2𝐂): Bridging the gap between academic institutions and corporate readiness.
• 3) 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 (𝐓𝐓𝐓): Professional development programs for teachers.
• 4) 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 (𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭): Talent acquisition campaigns targeting educational institutions.
• 5) 60𝐌 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Large-scale environmental and CSR initiative focused on planting 60 million trees.
• 6) 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐯𝐢𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐞: Promoting healthy and sustainable food habits.
• 7) 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐥: Road safety awareness and community responsibility campaign.
• 8) 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨: Recognising and empowering digital champions in education.
• 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
• 1) Successfully planned and executed 3 𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞-𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 in Ahmedabad and Rajkot, fostering stakeholder engagement and enhancing brand visibility.
• 2) Generated business worth ₹2.5 lakhs within just 2 months, demonstrating strong market outreach and sales acumen.

Sep 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 7 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · Remote

• As Co-founder of 𝐆𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞, I have actively contributed to diverse education and entrepreneurial initiatives through multiple projects, driving innovation and growth across education technology and business domains.
• 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬:
• > 𝐃𝐘𝐍𝐀𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧® 𝐃𝐈𝐈𝐓: Took on the role of Master Franchisee for DYNABrain®, a dynamic ed-tech startup registered under the Gujarat University Startup and Education Council (GUSEC), focusing on cognitive development programs.
• > 𝐑𝐨𝐳𝐠𝐚𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐩: Served as State Resource Person for Gujarat with Rozgar Map, a startup committed to employment mapping and career guidance, registered as a recognised startup.
• > 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 (𝐅𝐋𝐏 - 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚): Operating as an Independent Business Owner, managing distribution and sales of wellness and personal care products, driving customer engagement and business growth.
• > 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭: Collaborated as a freelancer with LevelNext, a Rajkot-based startup funded by Jain International Organisation, supporting their initiatives through strategic consulting and project execution.
• 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
• 1) Awarded 1𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤 for generating ₹1,80,000 𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 within the first two months by providing personalised career counselling to 30 students, based on insights from their 𝐃𝐘𝐍𝐀𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧® 𝐃𝐈𝐈𝐓 reports.
• 2) Successfully planned and participated Startup event at LD Engineering college.

Jul 2019 – Sep 2021 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Ahmedabad Area, India · On-site

• 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲:
• Led strategic operations at Narayana Foundation (NFS), overseeing its four key verticals and driving growth through impactful educational and skill development initiatives. Simultaneously, headed the Outreach Department of Narayana Business School (NBS), with a focus on expanding the Channel Partner network and strengthening institutional engagement.
• 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 & 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬:
• 𝐀𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐍𝐅𝐒):
• 1) 𝐍𝐅𝐒 – 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫: Oversaw Apple-authorised training programs to equip learners with 21st-century tech skills.
• 2) 𝐍𝐅𝐒 – 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥: Designed and delivered employability enhancement programs for students and young professionals.
• 3) 𝐍𝐅𝐒 – 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬: Managed government-funded education and training programs across various sectors.
• 𝐀𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 (𝐍𝐁𝐒):
• Led the Outreach & Channel Partner Development initiatives, building and nurturing a strong partner ecosystem to drive admissions and brand presence across regions.
• 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
• 1) Generated ₹6.5 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 through the strategic expansion and management of the Channel Partner Network at Narayana Business School.
• 2) 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 "𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠" 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦, successfully implemented across 7 colleges in Gujarat under the RUSA initiative.
• 3) 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 18 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬 for Narayana Foundation (NFS) within 3 months of its launch, accelerating brand presence and outreach across Gujarat.
• 4) Designed an 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦 - 𝐍𝐁𝐒𝐀𝐓 - A standardised admission test created to assess and shortlist candidates for the MBA program at Narayana Business School, enhancing the quality and consistency of the intake process..

Nov 2015 – Jun 2019 · 3 yrs 7 mos · On-site

• 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲:
• As the State Head for Gujarat, I was responsible for overseeing and scaling a multi-layered education network across four key verticals, impacting skill development, financial inclusion, early childhood education, and government-led training initiatives.
• 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 & 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝:
• 1) 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Managed a robust network of 250+ Skill Knowledge Providers (SKPs) offering vocational and industry-aligned training across Gujarat.
• 2) 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬: Led a service delivery network comprising 100 Financial Inclusion Centres (Mini Banks) and 80 Aadhaar Enrollment Centres, contributing to digital and financial empowerment in underserved communities.
• 3) 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬: Supervised 25 Skill Training Project Centres under major national initiatives such as PMKVY, NULM, DDUGKY, RPL, ESDM, NDLM, STAR, and PowerGrid CSR. Oversaw 3 SPIPA Centres delivering CCC+ Training. Coordinated skill training implementation in 5 colleges under the RUSA project.
• 4) 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬:
• Directed operations and academic delivery in a network of 6 preschools, focusing on foundational learning and early childhood development.
• 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
• 1) Received the 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 for generating ₹7 Crores 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 through admissions — a first-time milestone, accomplished through strategic outreach and efficient state-wide execution.
• 2) Honoured with the 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 for outstanding 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 and the successful execution of multiple government projects across the state, demonstrating excellence in leadership, implementation, and impact delivery.

Nov 2013 – Oct 2015 · 1 yr 11 mos · On-site

• 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭:
• Led the rollout activities across Gujarat, overseeing implementation, team coordination, and stakeholder engagement for education and skill development initiatives.
• 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
• 1) 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 – 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐙𝐨𝐧𝐞 in 2015 for exceptional performance and successful state-wide rollout.
• 2) 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 – Gujarat in recognition of leadership and consistent delivery of excellence.

May 2011 – Oct 2013 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Ahmedabad Area, India · On-site

• 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲:
• Led the Master Franchise operations of Everonn World, managing end-to-end responsibilities including strategic planning, business development, academic delivery, and overall center management across multiple educational verticals.
• 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:
• 1) 𝐈𝐓 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞: Oversaw curriculum, faculty, and delivery of industry-relevant IT training programs.
• 2) 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞: Directed coaching programs for NIIT, JEE-Main, and JEE-Advanced, ensuring academic excellence and student success.
• 3) 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞: Managed operations and program delivery of Racheta, focused on specialized education and career-oriented courses.
• 4) 𝐄𝐑𝐏 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞: Led ERP training initiatives aimed at equipping students and professionals with enterprise software skills aligned to industry needs.

Jul 2010 – Apr 2011 · 9 mos · On-site

• 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲:
• Led the Sales & Marketing team, driving strategic initiatives for student admissions, institutional partnerships, and government collaborations. Played a key role in expanding program visibility and strengthening the institute’s market position.
• 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:
• 1) 𝐏𝐆𝐃𝐌 (𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬) 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Managed the complete admissions cycle for the flagship Post Graduate Diploma in Management program, including outreach, counselling, and conversion strategies.
• 2) 𝐌𝐁𝐌 (𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲) 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Promoted and facilitated admissions for the international Master’s program in partnership with Coventry University, UK, enhancing the institute's global academic reach.
• 3) 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 (𝐅𝐒𝐓𝐓): Headed the FSTT initiative focused on bridging the employability gap through industry-aligned technical and soft skill training.
• 4) 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 – 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐔𝐩𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬: Oversaw government-funded skill development projects aimed at upgrading youth capabilities through targeted training centres.

May 2009 – Jun 2010 · 1 yr 1 mo · On-site

• 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲:
• Responsible for managing the end-to-end admissions process for GBS’s Autonomous PGDM program, including strategy planning, student counselling, outreach initiatives, and coordination with academic teams to ensure seamless onboarding of quality candidates.

Sep 2008 – Mar 2009 · 6 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · On-site

• 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲:
• Led the Sales, Marketing, and Admissions functions for programs offered by ICFAI Dehradun University, focusing on student acquisition, brand visibility, and industry engagement for placement support.
• 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:
• 1) 𝐌𝐁𝐀 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Managed end-to-end admission cycles for the on-campus MBA program, including outreach, lead generation, counselling, and conversions.
• 2) 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐞-𝐔𝐩𝐬: Established and nurtured corporate partnerships to facilitate placement opportunities for MBA graduates, enhancing the employability and industry readiness of students.
• 3) 𝐂𝐅𝐀 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Promoted and handled admissions for the on-campus CFA program, positioning it as a high-value professional credential for aspiring finance professionals.
• 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
• 1) 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 for achieving 52 MBA admissions, demonstrating exceptional performance in student outreach and conversion.
• 2) 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 within just 6 months, in recognition of consistent results, leadership potential, and strong team contribution.

Apr 2008 – Aug 2008 · 4 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · On-site

• Responsible for Admissions of MBA Courses offered by ICFAI National College.
• 1) Admissions to the on-campus MBA program at ICFAI Dehradun University

Apr 2006 – Mar 2008 · 1 yr 11 mos · On-site

• 1) Led a team of 3 Business Development Executives and 3 Career Counselors.
• 2) Led a marketing campaign like the Bhavishya Jyoti Scholarship (BJS) and other Scholarship Tests scheduled by NIIT in the month of Jan to March.
• 3) Received a National Level Trophy for registering growth in Vastrapur Centre.

Jan 2005 – Mar 2006 · 1 yr 2 mos · On-site

• Career Counseling of various IT short-term and career programs,

Feb 2003 – Dec 2004 · 1 yr 10 mos · Surendranagar · On-site

Jul 2001 – Feb 2003 · 1 yr 7 mos · Baroda · On-site

Mar 2000 – Jun 2001 · 1 yr 3 mos · Baroda · On-site

Aug 1996 – Feb 2000 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Surendranagar · On-site

Nov 1994 – Nov 1995 · 1 yr · Surendranagar · On-site