PARIKSHIT WAGHELA
Nagpur
Summary
Highly results-driven Strategy and Operations professional with 10+ years of progressive experience in international education consulting, student recruitment, and strategic growth. Proven expertise in exceeding key performance indicators and operational optimization. Expert in stakeholder engagement, partner management, sales strategy execution, and leveraging in-depth industry knowledge and analytical skills to drive measurable results and build strong client relationships. Seeking to apply operational excellence and strategic growth expertise to a challenging role.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
In-Country Consultant
New York Institute of Technology (NYIT)
06.2025 - Current
- Drove 12-15% growth in tier-1 and tier-2 market applicants through strategic recruitment planning
- Represented NYIT at 20+ fairs, webinars, and counseling sessions across major Indian metros
- Managed network of 300+ education agents, conducting training programs that increased quality applications by 15%
- Improved offer-to-acceptance conversion by 10% through comprehensive student and parent guidance on admissions, scholarships, and F-1 visa processes
- Collaborated with admissions teams to streamline application processing and reduce turnaround times
Operations Manager
KC Overseas
07.2023 - 06.2025
- Exceeded enrollment targets by 120% year-over-year through strategic regional growth initiatives and partnership development for top U.S. universities
- Improved offer-to-enrollment conversion ratios by 20% and reduced processing turnaround time by 30% via workflow optimization
- Achieved 90%+ partner satisfaction and retention rates while driving double-digit growth in partner-driven applications
- Identified new market opportunities through data analysis of partner performance, student demand, and competitor trends
Operations Manager
EduCircle - Education 360
11.2019 - 08.2023
- Managed end-to-end student admissions, course delivery, and annual financial reporting
- Developed and executed institutional growth strategy while supervising facility operations and safety standards
Business Development Manager
ICAD School of Learning
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Achieved 100% of business targets through school penetration across Central India, connecting with principals and teachers
- Built strategic network with teachers, agencies, and students while conducting seminars at leading schools
- Tracked competitor activities and market intelligence to inform sales strategy
Head of Operations and Business Development
Vidarbha Aqua
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Achieved 98% of sales target while managing operations and new channel sales
- Launched 2 new products that mitigated pandemic impact and enabled market penetration in 3 additional towns
- Managed high-value clients including central government contracts
Sales Manager
WhiteHat Jr
09.2020 - 10.2020
- Achieved 100% sales target and recognized as Best Sales Manager of cohort with highest call attempts and talk time
- Maintained 1-hour turnaround time while converting dead leads for new 1:2 classes product
Business Development Manager
EdQuest
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Generated sales leads and closed deals for academic tours, exchange programs, and global conferences across allocated school market
- Designed customized itineraries based on client requirements and delivered stakeholder presentations
National Director - Strategy and Operations
AIESEC in Vietnam
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Achieved 180% operational growth and expanded to 17+ universities by supervising 8 local office heads
- Introduced regional growth strategy, coaching framework, and business expansion processes aligned with global objectives
- Developed auditing system to optimize national office processes
Managing Director - Strategy and Operations
AIESEC in Nagpur
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Achieved 130% of annual targets with 200% operational growth while leading Executive Board of 8 local office directors
- Exceeded budgeted income by 155% through effective budget regulation and accountability
- Represented AIESEC at global conferences with 120+ countries and led leadership development initiatives
- Optimized membership growth and operational processes in coordination with Directors of Operations
Director of Operations
AIESEC in Nagpur
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Achieved 200% growth by managing 48 exchanges from 12+ schools, generating Rs. 2.4 lakh revenue
- Led team of 16 members and 4 team leaders to establish profit-generating product line
Team Leader - Operations
AIESEC in Nagpur
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Managed client accounts and intern experiences, leading team of 6 members
- Established operational foundation for new product launch
Education
PG Program in Management - Business Administration and Management
Institute of Management Technology
Ghaziabad10.2022
BBA - General Management
Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth
Pune01.2021
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) - Computer Science
Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering And Management
Nagpur, India01.2017
Skills
- Operations Management
- Sales Strategy
- CRM Systems
- Data Analysis
- Process Optimization
- Financial Reporting
- Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- Communication
- Coaching
- Problem Solving
- Crisis Management
- Negotiation
- Partnership development
- Growth strategy execution
Accomplishments
- Exceeded enrollment targets by 120%+ year-over-year at KC Overseas
- Improved offer-to-enrollment conversion ratios by 20% through optimized processes
- Reduced application processing turnaround time by 30%
- Managed network of 300+ education agents with 90%+ satisfaction rates
- Achieved 180% operational growth at AIESEC Vietnam with 17+ university penetration
- Recognized as Best Sales Manager at WhiteHat Jr for highest performance metrics
- Generated Rs. 2,40,000/- revenue establishing profit-generating product at AIESEC Nagpur
Timeline
In-Country Consultant
New York Institute of Technology (NYIT)
06.2025 - Current
Operations Manager
KC Overseas
07.2023 - 06.2025
Business Development Manager
ICAD School of Learning
08.2022 - 06.2023
Sales Manager
WhiteHat Jr
09.2020 - 10.2020
Head of Operations and Business Development
Vidarbha Aqua
03.2020 - 07.2022
Operations Manager
EduCircle - Education 360
11.2019 - 08.2023
Business Development Manager
EdQuest
07.2019 - 12.2019
National Director - Strategy and Operations
AIESEC in Vietnam
07.2018 - 08.2019
Managing Director - Strategy and Operations
AIESEC in Nagpur
01.2017 - 03.2018
Director of Operations
AIESEC in Nagpur
01.2016 - 02.2017
Team Leader - Operations
AIESEC in Nagpur
01.2015 - 01.2016
PG Program in Management - Business Administration and Management
Institute of Management Technology
BBA - General Management
Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) - Computer Science
Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering And Management