Sudhakar Thotamalla

Experience

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  Sunmerges Educational Services

  Oct 2006 - Jul 2011

  South Asia Regional Head
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  NEWCASTLE ACADEMY OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

  Sept 2011 - Dec 2014

  South Asia Regional Manager

  ❖ Provided appropriate counseling to prospective applicants on suitable courses and study options at the University/Colleges.❖ Followed up on enquiries on applications through effective and timely implementation of the customer communication plan. Advised students about coursework, internship, residency, immigration, and other program-related issues.❖ Supported student services, marketing, and admissions in creating increased visibility for all international programs.❖ Collaborated with academic departments, universities, and colleges to market academic resources and programs beneficial to international students.❖ Worked closely with the various departments of the branch; Counseling unit, CS unit, Front Desk as well as the in-house.❖ Handled various activities regarding all immigration regulation matters, including visa petitions and status maintenance.❖ Ensured timely and accurate inputting of enquiry and applicant data on the relevant databases and maintenance of office records.❖ Managed all aspects of the application process – including follow-up and conversions, providing dedicated support to all enquirers and offer-holders. Provided visa counseling to applicants. Show less

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  Sunmerges Educational Services

  Jan 2015 - now

  South Asia Regional Manager

  ❖ Serve as an educational expert and provide guidance to students in selecting an appropriate study abroad program consistent with academic requirements and objectives and plan of study. Provide advice and guidance on study options available in UK universities.❖ Collaborate with various cross-functional groups to align and execute campaigns. Organize marketing awareness events and creating a steady inflow of inquiries for all universities and colleges. ❖ Develop strategies to help increase student engagement and conversion rates. Introduced promotional activities within and outside South Asia as advised by the Regional Director.❖ Liaised with country offices and recruitment agents on student applications/admissions. Worked with the Director and the sales team on conversion activities. Advise applicants regarding eligibility for a variety of study abroad programs, filling application forms, complete documentation requirements, and provide assistance in securing scholarships.❖ Produce written materials regarding policies and procedures program descriptions financial aid credit transfer and academic considerations.❖ Provided advice and guidance for payment of tuition fee to Kaplan College. Helped to increase the number of qualified and quality Nigerian students registering at colleges. ❖Organised interactive activities with applicants to showcase the benefits of Universities and colleges e.g.offer holders party, deposit holders party. Organised all delegate visits to South Asia. Ensured meeting general office target.❖ Provide federal regulatory advice to students on regulatory issues including travel and visa applications, immigration check-in, foreign exchange, program extensions, on-campus employment, and others.❖ Analysed applications, assessing their eligibility and issuing offer letters Issue applicants visa documentation and pre-arrival information. Develop partnerships with Universities/Colleges and perform regular follow-up for the student admissions. Show less

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  Virginia Instutute of Science & Technology

  Nov 2022 - now

  Regional Manager - India, Bangladesh, Nepal, SriLanka