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Avinav Sharma

CEO

Jalandhar, Punjab, India17 yrs experience

Key Highlights

  • Over a decade of experience in international education.
  • Expertise in developing strategies for business growth.
  • Strong leadership in global partnerships and events.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in International Education and EdTech sectors.

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Big DataBusiness AnalysisBusiness StrategyCareer ManagementCloud AdministrationCloud ComputingCloud StorageCommunicationCorporate FinanceCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Data AnalysisData StorytellingDatabase DevelopmentDatabasesDecision Making

About

I come with a professional background in Engineering and more than a decade of experience in the field of International Education. Over the years I have worked in the area of international education and have guided students on study opportunities across various countries. I specialize in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia, UK, Europe, Middle East and the US. A lot of achievements, accolades and industry certifications have been earned by me. Experienced in developing strategies for increasing the business of the company and working closely with the industry partners of the company to increase productivity. SKILLS Big Data | Business Analysis | Business Strategy | Career Management | Cloud Administration | Cloud Computing | Cloud Storage | Communication | Corporate Finance | Customer Relationship Management (CRM) | Data Analysis | Data Storytelling | Database Development | Databases | Decision Making | Design Thinking | Digital Marketing | Digital Transformation | Diversity & Inclusion | Entrepreneurship | Google Sheets | Global Talent Acquisition | Human Resources (HR) | Leadership | Leadership Development | Management | Marketing | Marketing Analytics | Microsoft Azure | Personal Branding | Personal Development | Presentation Skills | Pricing Strategy | Pricing Optimization | Problem Solving | Product Development | Productivity Improvement | Professional Networking | Project Management | Public Speaking | Sales | Social Media Marketing | Spreadsheets | Strategic Finance | Strategic Human Resource Planning | Strategic Leadership | Talent Management | Time Management | Training & Development | Value based Selling | Work Life Balance

Experience

17 yrs
Total Experience
4 yrs 10 mos
Average Tenure
2 yrs 3 mos
Current Experience

Msm unify

Executive Director - Global Partnerships

Sep 2024Present · 1 yr 9 mos · Canada · Remote

Eaie: european association for international education

Member

Mar 2024Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

Eduverse summit

Executive Director of Global Events

Jan 2024Present · 2 yrs 5 mos · British Columbia, Canada · Remote

  • Eduverse Summit is a dynamic and influential platform at the forefront of transforming global education. Committed to shaping the future of learning, Eduverse Summit brings together thought leaders, educators, policymakers, industry experts, and passionate individuals from across the globe. Our mission is to foster collaboration, innovation, and dialogue to address the most pressing challenges and opportunities in education today.

Msm unify

Head Of Strategy

Jan 2022Jan 2024 · 2 yrs · India

  • MSM Unify is your AI-powered student marketplace connecting institutions, agents, students, and service providers through an intuitive network and a tech-based platform. Our innovative systems and processes provide students and institutions with streamlined student and program matching that guarantees 100% success.
  • The MSM Unify system is largely automated, starting with automated agreement signing and integrations with agency CRMs. With our modern, cloud-hosted infrastructure, MSM Unify combines its operational strength and expertise with institution program features while ensuring security and reliability across all platforms.
  • We continuously gear up to strengthen our AI technology and machine learning capabilities to ensure a smooth student application process, streamlined agent/program/institution matching, and timely commission disbursement.

Abcodo

Head - Strategy and Business Operations at Abcodo and MSM Unify

Nov 2020Jan 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos · India

  • I am working towards building, developing and running the leading and revolutionary EdTech platform MSM Unify. The platform will be supported by an in-house agency called Abcodo which is aimed at making the student recruitment model for institutions and agents - Easier, Effective and Efficient. I am keenly looking to get in touch with any industry stakeholders out there who want to give their model a leverage of an EdTech platform.

Kangaroo studies

9 roles

Country Head - USA

Apr 2018Jul 2020 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Jalandhar Area, India

  • 1- Looking after the operations of the entire organization for the countries – Singapore, Malaysia, Russia, Germany, USA
  • 2- Seeking and establishing alliances with educational institutions
  • 3- Promoting and conducting various activities in the organization for promoting educational opportunities in these countries
  • 4- Giving trainings and presentations to staff
  • 5- Conducting seminars at branch offices for students
  • 6- Giving presentations to students informing them about study opportunities available
  • 7- Counselling students for study opportunities in these countries
  • 8- Working with institutional representatives and planning events
  • 9- Looking after the work of admission of students in various educational institutions
  • 10- Checking student visa files of students before lodgement
  • 11- Initiating and performing marketing activities for increasing the presence of organization
  • 12- Working on advertisements in various platforms like print media, radio, television and Facebook
  • 13- Training the new-joinees

Country Head - Malaysia

Apr 2018Jul 2020 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Jalandhar Area, India

  • 1- Looking after the operations of the entire organization for the countries – Singapore, Malaysia, Russia, Germany, USA
  • 2- Seeking and establishing alliances with educational institutions
  • 3- Promoting and conducting various activities in the organization for promoting educational opportunities in these countries
  • 4- Giving trainings and presentations to staff
  • 5- Conducting seminars at branch offices for students
  • 6- Giving presentations to students informing them about study opportunities available
  • 7- Counselling students for study opportunities in these countries
  • 8- Working with institutional representatives and planning events
  • 9- Looking after the work of admission of students in various educational institutions
  • 10- Checking student visa files of students before lodgement
  • 11- Initiating and performing marketing activities for increasing the presence of organization
  • 12- Working on advertisements in various platforms like print media, radio, television and Facebook
  • 13- Training the new-joinees

Country Head - Russia

Apr 2018Jul 2020 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Jalandhar Area, India

  • 1- Looking after the operations of the entire organization for the countries – Singapore, Malaysia, Russia, Germany, USA
  • 2- Seeking and establishing alliances with educational institutions
  • 3- Promoting and conducting various activities in the organization for promoting educational opportunities in these countries
  • 4- Giving trainings and presentations to staff
  • 5- Conducting seminars at branch offices for students
  • 6- Giving presentations to students informing them about study opportunities available
  • 7- Counselling students for study opportunities in these countries
  • 8- Working with institutional representatives and planning events
  • 9- Looking after the work of admission of students in various educational institutions
  • 10- Checking student visa files of students before lodgement
  • 11- Initiating and performing marketing activities for increasing the presence of organization
  • 12- Working on advertisements in various platforms like print media, radio, television and Facebook
  • 13- Training the new-joinees

Country Head - Germany

Apr 2018Jul 2020 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Jalandhar Area, India

  • 1- Looking after the operations of the entire organization for the countries – Singapore, Malaysia, Russia, Germany, USA
  • 2- Seeking and establishing alliances with educational institutions
  • 3- Promoting and conducting various activities in the organization for promoting educational opportunities in these countries
  • 4- Giving trainings and presentations to staff
  • 5- Conducting seminars at branch offices for students
  • 6- Giving presentations to students informing them about study opportunities available
  • 7- Counselling students for study opportunities in these countries
  • 8- Working with institutional representatives and planning events
  • 9- Looking after the work of admission of students in various educational institutions
  • 10- Checking student visa files of students before lodgement
  • 11- Initiating and performing marketing activities for increasing the presence of organization
  • 12- Working on advertisements in various platforms like print media, radio, television and Facebook
  • 13- Training the new-joinees

Country Head - Singapore

Apr 2018Jul 2020 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Jalandhar Area, India

  • 1- Looking after the operations of the entire organization for the countries – Singapore, Malaysia, Russia, Germany, USA
  • 2- Seeking and establishing alliances with educational institutions
  • 3- Promoting and conducting various activities in the organization for promoting educational opportunities in these countries
  • 4- Giving trainings and presentations to staff
  • 5- Conducting seminars at branch offices for students
  • 6- Giving presentations to students informing them about study opportunities available
  • 7- Counselling students for study opportunities in these countries
  • 8- Working with institutional representatives and planning events
  • 9- Looking after the work of admission of students in various educational institutions
  • 10- Checking student visa files of students before lodgement
  • 11- Initiating and performing marketing activities for increasing the presence of organization
  • 12- Working on advertisements in various platforms like print media, radio, television and Facebook
  • 13- Training the new-joinees

Senior Manager Business Planning

Mar 2015Jul 2020 · 5 yrs 4 mos · Jalandhar Area, India

  • 1- Developing strategies for increasing the business of the company
  • 2- Working closely with the industry partners of the company to increase productivity
  • 3- Supervising marketing activities of the company
  • 4- Provide advice to the Directors, Head of Operations and Managers on business planning, financial strategy and performance
  • 5- Keep abreast with the developments in the field of business planning, financial strategy and performance
  • 6- Develop, implement and maintain a framework of effective business planning to reflect corporate policies, strategies and programmes
  • 7- Plan, organize and execute large scale education fairs held in various cities
  • 8- Writing content and getting advertisements designed for promotion
  • 9- Executing advertisement campaigns on television, radio, print media, outdoor media, Facebook, Sulekha. com, online classifieds and Google AdWords
  • 10- Taking care of majority of marketing activities of the company

Country Head - Canada

Jul 2012Jul 2020 · 8 yrs · Jalandhar Area, India

  • 1- Looking after the operations of the entire organization for Canada
  • 2- Seeking and establishing alliances with educational institutions of Canada
  • 3- Promoting and conducting various activities in the organization for promoting Canadian education
  • 4- Giving trainings and presentations to staff on Canada
  • 5- Conducting seminars at branch offices for students
  • 6- Giving presentations to students informing them about study opportunities available in Canada
  • 7- Counselling students for study opportunities in Canada
  • 8- Working with institutional representatives and planning events
  • 9- Looking after the work of admission of students in various Canadian educational institutions
  • 10- Checking study permit files of students before lodgement
  • 11- Initiating and performing marketing activities for increasing the presence of organization
  • 12- Working on advertisements in print media and Facebook
  • 13- Training the new-joinees on Canada

Country Head (Canada - Universities), Country Head (Europe), Team Leader

Promoted

Dec 2009Jul 2012 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Jalandhar Area, India

  • COUNTRY HEAD (CANADA - UNIVERSITIES)
  • 1- Looking after the operations of the entire organization for Canada specifically for Canadian universities
  • 2- Seeking and establishing alliances with new educational institutions of Canada
  • 3- Promoting recruitment activities in the organization for Canada
  • 4- Giving trainings and presentations to train staff for Canada
  • 5- Conducting seminars at branch offices for students
  • COUNTRY HEAD (EUROPE)
  • 1- Looking after the operations of the entire organization for Europe
  • 2- Seeking and establishing alliances with new educational institutions of Europe
  • 3- Promoting and conducting various recruitment activities in the organization for Europe
  • 4- Giving trainings and presentations to staff on Europe
  • TEAM LEADER
  • 1- Counseling students and giving them options of educational institutions present in various countries of the world
  • 2- Knowledge of educational opportunities, admission requirements, admission policies, English proficiency requirements and visa procedures of countries like Australia, New Zealand, UK, USA, Canada, France, Ireland, Germany and Singapore
  • 3- Looking after the marketing activities of the branch
  • 4- Coordinating with newspapers and TV channels for advertisements of the organization
  • 5- Participating actively in seminars
  • 6- Helping students in getting scholarships
  • 7- Providing information on research opportunities abroad

Education Counselor

Feb 2009Dec 2009 · 10 mos · Jalandhar Area, India

Education

Charles Sturt University

Short Course — Information Technology Leadership

Jan 2021Jan 2021

Charles Sturt University

Short Course — Business Analysis Career Start

Jan 2020Jan 2020

Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar

Bachelor of Technology - BTech — Electronics and Communication Engineering