Janarthanan Ramu

CEO

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India11 yrs 11 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Proven track record in strategic communications.
  • Expertise in building industry partnerships.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in educational communications and stakeholder engagement.

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Skills

Core Skills

Strategic PlanningMarketing StrategyEstablishing Strategic PartnershipsProject ManagementHuman Resources (hr)Customer EngagementStudent EngagementCustomer ExperienceAcademic Program ManagementData AnalysisBusiness Intelligence

Other Skills

Academic AdministrationAnalysisBudget ManagementBusiness AnalysisClient RelationsCross-functional Team LeadershipCrystal XcelsiusCustomer AnalysisCustomer RelationsCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Customer SupportDecision-MakingDesign StudioDigital MarketingDigital Media

About

In my journey, the tides are turning. From the steady rhythm of academic halls to the dynamic world of communications, I'm embarking on a new chapter as Head of Communications and Corporate Relations at Kumaraguru College of Technology. My past 9 years have been a testament to building strong foundations – leading and managing at the college, fostering student success, and honing my analytical and problem-solving skills. This experience instilled in me a passion for clear communication and fostering connections. Now, I'm eager to bridge the gap between the established excellence of Kumaraguru and the ever-evolving world outside. Leading the Communications team, I'll weave a compelling narrative for the college, crafting strategic communication that resonates with a wider audience. Building strong relationships with industry partners and external stakeholders will be a cornerstone of my work, fostering collaboration and opening doors for new opportunities. Think of me as a bridge builder, connecting the vibrant campus life with the world of industry. Through strategic engagement, I'll amplify the college's voice across channels, from social media to targeted marketing initiatives. This synergy between the old and the new, the established and the innovative, is the engine that drives me. I'm excited to translate Kumaraguru's legacy into a language that inspires, engages, and fuels growth – both for the college and the individuals it empowers.

Experience

11 yrs 11 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 4 mos
Average Tenure
2 yrs 3 mos
Current Experience

Kumaraguru college of technology

Head - Communications, Corporate Relations and Event Management

Mar 2024Present · 2 yrs 3 mos · Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

  • Promoting the Brand:
  • Oversee the workflow and assignments of the Communications team to ensure
  • effective collaboration.
  • Ensure consistent, quality work to advance Institutional goals and meet weekly,
  • monthly, and yearly targets.
  • Maintaining and Developing Rapport:
  • Implement effective communication strategies for a 20% quarterly increase in brand
  • loyalty, awareness, and customer satisfaction.
  • Provide final approval on marketing collateral, products, and promotions (Annual
  • Reports, Magazines, Institutional Collaterals, Newsletters, and Weekly Communique).
  • Strengthening Engagement:
  • Drive a increase in audience engagement through various mediums (social media, print,
  • and teams).
  • Analyse the effectiveness of marketing tactics across channels and design branding
  • strategies.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly reports on engagement metrics.
  • Event Management Support:
  • Develop strategies and plans for effective event conduct.
  • Guide the team in creating relevant marketing collaterals for events.
  • Marketing and Promotion:
  • Devise and implement marketing strategies to promote the college's auditorium
  • spaces as premier event venues in the region.
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to create promotional materials, both digital and
  • print, to attract external clients.
  • Self-Development:
  • Quarterly monitor, evaluate, and report on industry activities.
  • Make recommendations based on opportunities discovered to enhance institutional
  • communication strategies.
  • Documentation:
  • Conduct quarterly reviews of the documentation process within the Communications
  • department.
  • Industry-Academia Collaboration:
  • Develop and nurture relationships with corporate partners, industry leaders, and other
  • stakeholders to facilitate meaningful collaboration with the institution.
  • Client Relationship Management:
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with external clients, ensuring customer
  • satisfaction and repeat business.
Marketing StrategyResource OptimizationResource ManagementClient RelationsBudget ManagementStrategic Planning+2

Teamseasakthi

University Representative

Mar 2024Present · 2 yrs 3 mos · Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

  • As an University Representative, spearheading Team Sea Sakthi's podium ambitions at International Stage. I drive strategic planning to position our innovative team on the global stage. I secure partnerships for technical and commercial support, manage operations and strategy, and report to the team's patrons for invaluable guidance.
Establishing Strategic PartnershipsOperational PlanningResource OptimizationResource ManagementBudget ManagementStrategic Planning+2

Forge

Program Lead - Forge.Ventures

Feb 2022Feb 2024 · 2 yrs · Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Techno managerial, financial, operational and administrative roles coming under the broader Key Result Areas (KRAs) relating to
  • 1.Startup Incubation & Acceleration Services,
  • 2.Innovation Grants & Startup Investments,
  • 3.Open Innovation,Startup Accelerator and Ventures programs in partnership with Corporate/Government
  • 4.Governance, Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement or Govt/Corporate Funds
  • 5.Strategic initiatives around Market Access & Investor Connect,
  • 6.Managing Program Operations Events/MarComm, National Ecosystem Connect
  • 7.General Administration.
  • 8.Planning and executing startup incubation, investment, and acceleration programs.
Resource OptimizationResource ManagementBudget ManagementPresentation SkillsStrategic PlanningTechnical Writing+2

Kumaraguru college of technology

4 roles

Deputy Head - Student Support Services & Hostel Administration

Oct 2019Jan 2022 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Hostel Management committee :
  • 1.Daily attendance Review
  • 2.Hostel Admissions – Creating and managing the SoPs for the admission.
  • 3.Student disciplinary committee Meetings based on the report from Hostel administration and student support team
  • 4.Managing & reviewing the duties of Resident Tutors and their duties
  • Hostel administration and student support :
  • 1.Committee Meetings - Hostel Meetings, Mess Committee meetings in association with the relevant people
  • 2.Permission and Approvals - Outing, Leave permissions for students to be managed with the support of resident tutors and mentors
  • 3.Feedback & Grievances – Regular / surprise visits to hostel rooms and addressing all the Feedback & Grievances
  • 4.Events and Engagements - Events for the students inside hostel premises
  • 5.Weekly and Monthly reports to the management
  • 6.Coordinating with the Facilities team for the Maintenance-related issues / challenges.
  • 7.Student Support Services through various grievance redressal systems through whatsApp helpline, committee meetings, etc.
  • Hostel facilities and services management
  • 1.Hostel Facilities management – Managing the daily housekeeping schedule and Infra & Electrical maintenance
  • 2.Asset management – Maintenance of the hostel assets
  • 3.Managing the accommodation at the dorms during Inter college events.
Human Resources (HR)Customer EngagementCustomer ExperienceStudent EngagementResource OptimizationLeadership+12

Operations Lead - Admissions & Outreach

Jul 2019Aug 2022 · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • 1.Responsible for the effective day-to-day running of the Admissions section
  • 2.Lead on the training of staff / Interns within Admissions, to ensure that key peak admissions tasks can be staffed appropriately
  • 3.Together with the Head of Admissions and Student Records, identify key business processes for enhancement within the Admissions section
  • 4.Work on Admissions process reviews, ensuring enhancements are delivered on time and to specification
  • 5.Admissions Office Communication Process & Plan.
  • 6.Provide support for the Campus Events team and assist with planning and execution for outreach programs.
  • 7.Respond proactively and professionally with written, telephone, in-person and computer inquiries regarding the College.
  • 8.Coordinate and supervise admissions student interns.
  • 9.Coordinate and assist with campus visits of students / parents
  • 10.Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of the college and its academic programs.
  • 11.Research, plan and execute specific initiatives as assigned by the Head - Admissions
  • 12.Managing the selection process of STEP scheme - the admission scholarship scheme for the topper students of Government and Government Aided Schools.
Human Resources (HR)Public RelationsCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Resource OptimizationResource ManagementMicrosoft Office+5

Senior Executive - Directorate of Academics

Apr 2018Jan 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • 1.Develop and maintain a vision for educational growth of the Institute.
  • 2.Develop the Strategic Plan for the Education Department.
  • 3.Participate as a member of the College Executive Committee.
  • 4.Lead the Institutional Effectiveness Planning.
  • 5.Build a strong, cohesive education management team.
  • 6. Curriculum Development - Administer all academic programs to provide quality education with overall consistency to meet the needs of the marketplace.
  • 7. Guide the Student Success Committee for overall improvement of persistence.
  • 8. Coordinate with the Director of Student Services and network with industry professionals to discuss new developments and trends and to obtain feedback on curriculum effects.
  • 9.In partnership with the Principal, coordinate general compliance of the Institutes educational practices with national, state and regional regulations.
  • 10.Ensure the appropriate accrediting criteria and requirements are maintained.
  • 11.Coordinate with the Director of Admissions to set and maintain Admission standards and the process.
  • 12.Guide the HR Managers in hiring and developing faculty and staff members.
  • 13.Continually improve the faculty and educational staff orientation, training and development activities to promote a culture of learning.
  • 14.Oversee the evaluation of all faculty and staff in the Education Department.
  • 15.Create and enforce the systems, policies, and procedures in order to ensure educational consistency.
  • 16.Coordinating Class Committee meeting to get / analyse feedbacks regarding Teaching/Learning methodology
Academic AdministrationAcademic Program ManagementPerformance ReportingMicrosoft OfficeEducational ManagementPresentation Skills+5

Senior Executive , Office of Student Affairs

Jun 2016Jan 2022 · 5 yrs 7 mos

  • 1.Responsible in campus discipline of the students and coordinate the same with the hostel wardens & caretakers
  • 2.Member of the Anti-Ragging Committee to prevent ragging
  • 3.Encourage healthy living and lively positive relationships among students and the campus community through regular meetings & events
  • 4.Plan, organize & execute various co- and extra-curricular activities through clubs & forums
  • 5.Manage, and act as Staff Advisor for Student events including Yugam, Kalam and other Institutional events
  • 6.Understanding for future trends and articulate needs for institute level planning and budgeting for annual student activities and Institutional Events.
  • 7.Boost up student morale and counsel them before they undergo various state and national competitions
  • 8.Provide feedback to the management on student needs and expectations
  • 9.Build relationships with Alumni through seminars, annual meets, etc.
  • 10.Build relationships with local bodies, NGOs including publicity, news bulletins, brochures preparation/distribution, etc.
  • 11.Planning and executing the operations during Admission, Convocation and other major Institutional events.
  • 12.Assisting students / parents in case of any medical emergencies
  • 13.Office of Student affairs is always the 911 of the students and we work 24*7 and provide on call support for any emergencies.
  • 14.Maintain and monitor the update of various student databases,
  • 15.Plan and conduct data checks to ensure the student data is updated and synced.
  • 16.Review and improve student-related policies and processes
  • 17.Provide necessary support to prepare, analyse and report to management on student statistics and other related results & Administer student surveys required by NAAC/NBA
  • 18.Guide and delegate job assignments to junior staff
  • 19.Perform other duties assigned from time to time by the Management
  • 20.Plan the yearly registration and admission process
  • 21.Plan and administer the various student Financial Assistance schemes.
Customer EngagementCustomer ExperienceStudent EngagementNetworkingTeam LeadershipResource Optimization+7

Visual bi solutions inc

BI Analyst

Jun 2014Jun 2016 · 2 yrs · Chennai , India

  • 1.Use statistical methods to analyze data and generate useful business reports
  • 2.Work with management team to create a prioritized list of needs for each business segment
  • 3.Identify and recommend new ways to save money by streamlining business processes
  • 4.Use data to create models that depict trends in the customer base and the consumer population as a whole
  • 5.Work with departmental managers to outline the specific data needs for each business method analysis project
  • 6.Dashboard to analyse and make critical decisions for business
  • Tools: SAP Xcelsius, Design Studio
  • Clients: Anheuser Busch, Alexion Pharmaceuticals
Design StudioResource OptimizationDecision-MakingProblem SolvingCrystal XcelsiusSAP BI+2

Education

Kumaraguru College of Technology

Master of Engineering - MEng — Industrial Engineering

Dec 2020Jun 2022

Bharathiyar University

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Jan 2015Jan 2017

Kumaraguru College of Technology

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) — Mechanical Engineering

Jan 2010Jan 2014

Vetri Vikaas Matriculation Higher Secondary School

HSC — Mathematics and Biology

Jan 2008Jan 2010

Sri Vidya mandir secondary school

SSC

Jan 1997Jan 2008

Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha

Praveen - Hindi Literature (Equivalent to BA) — Hindi Language and Literature

Aug 2002Aug 2006

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