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Yogesh Naagpal

Yogesh Naagpal

Head: Admissions And Marketing
Pimple Saudagar, Pune

Summary

Dynamic Education Marketing & Admissions Leader with 19+ years of progressive experience driving enrolments, executing strategic marketing campaigns, and building student guidance ecosystems across All curriculum schools. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, optimizing admission pipelines, and enhancing institutional visibility through data-driven marketing and digital outreach. Passionate about student development, parent engagement, and fostering long-term relationships with universities and global education partners.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Head- Admissions & Marketing

MIT Vishwashanti Gurukul Schools & Junior Colleges, Pune
08.2024 - Current
  • Lead admissions and marketing strategy across 9 campuses with an annual intake target of 1,400+ students.
  • Delivered 28.5% YoY admissions growth through integrated campaigns and enhanced digital visibility.
  • Expanded inquiry pipeline by 25% using targeted lead generation, CRM-based tracking, and performance analytics.
  • Designed and executed over 450+ community engagement and outreach initiatives, including parent seminars and orientations.

Head- Career Guidance & University Counselling

MIT Vishwashanti Gurukul Schools
07.2025 - Current

Additional Responsibility: Head – Career Guidance & University Counselling

  • Established the Career Guidance & University Counselling Department, implementing personalized academic pathways for Grades 9–12.
  • Established the department and designed guidance pathways for Classes 8–12.
  • Conducting one-on-one and group academic and career counselling sessions.
  • Initiated relationship-building efforts with Indian and International universities.\
  • Built partnerships with Indian and international universities, strengthening student progression opportunities.

Independent Education Consultant

Entrepreneurship
05.2021 - 07.2024
  • Offered Admissions Consulting Services to Educational Institutes & Ed-Tech Start-ups
  • Officially worked as an Ed-Tech StartUp Mentor with Upcoming Startups in the Education Sector
  • Delivered 100+ career and academic counselling seminars across leading schools and institutions in India.
  • Guided students and parents on IB subject selection, college admissions, and competitive exam strategies.
  • Partnered with academic institutions to design employability skills modules and admission readiness workshops.

Academic Coordinator (Commerce Division) & Marketing Head

MIT Vishwashanti Gurukul Schools, Pune
08.2016 - 04.2021
  • Spearheaded the launch of the Integrated Commerce & Employability Skills Program, driving 20% growth in division enrolments.
  • Enhanced parent engagement and student retention through targeted orientation and brand storytelling initiatives.
  • Designed faculty training programs to align communication and curriculum delivery with the school’s global learning vision.

Freelance Trainer & Visiting Faculty

Entrepreneurship
Pune
12.2006 - 07.2016
  • Conducted professional development programs in Communication, Leadership, and Management Skills for students and corporate professionals.
  • Recognized for consistently achieving high participant satisfaction ratings and learner engagement outcomes.

Freelance International Trainer

Vinatex College, Vietnam
Hanoi
08.2010 - 10.2013
  • Delivered postgraduate academic training in Business Management and Leadership, integrating global market perspectives.
  • Supervised MBA research projects and mentored international learners on applied management concepts.

Education

Master of Arts - Psychology

IGNOU
Online
06.2027

MBA - Finance

University of Wales
UK
06.2013

MBA - Finance

University of Pune
Pune, India
06.2007

B.Com - Marketing

University of Pune
Pune, India
06.2005

Skills

  • Admissions Growth & Strategy

  • AI in Marketing & Education

  • Digital & Social Media Marketing

  • Academic Curriculum Promotion

  • Stakeholder & Parent Engagement

  • Data Analytics & CRM Reporting

  • Career Guidance & University Counselling

Certification

Pursuing Generative AI Fellowship – Outskill

Interests

Singing, Public Speaking, Cricket, Continuous Learning

Timeline

Head- Career Guidance & University Counselling

MIT Vishwashanti Gurukul Schools
07.2025 - Current

Head- Admissions & Marketing

MIT Vishwashanti Gurukul Schools & Junior Colleges, Pune
08.2024 - Current

Independent Education Consultant

Entrepreneurship
05.2021 - 07.2024

Academic Coordinator (Commerce Division) & Marketing Head

MIT Vishwashanti Gurukul Schools, Pune
08.2016 - 04.2021

Freelance International Trainer

Vinatex College, Vietnam
08.2010 - 10.2013

Freelance Trainer & Visiting Faculty

Entrepreneurship
12.2006 - 07.2016

Master of Arts - Psychology

IGNOU

MBA - Finance

University of Wales

MBA - Finance

University of Pune

B.Com - Marketing

University of Pune
Yogesh NaagpalHead: Admissions And Marketing