Meera Seshadri

Company Overview: Educational technology and service provider to international, college-bound students, their counselors, and university enrollment teams

• Drive revenue growth by optimizing retention, renewals, and upsell strategies, resulting in multi-year partnerships and enhanced client satisfaction
• Successfully lead cross-functional initiatives, delivering tailored solutions that consistently exceeded partner expectations and elevated service quality
• Built strong, trust-based relationships with institutions through a consultative sales approach, earning a reputation as a trusted partner in achieving institutional goals
• Amplified community college visibility and engagement by 3x and scaled university partnerships, significantly boosting Cialfo’s presence in North America
• Grew the Canadian partnership portfolio by 2x and provided actionable market intelligence through panel presentations, helping universities develop data-driven recruitment strategies
• Spearheaded Cialfo’s AIRC certification, coordinating compliance efforts and fostering cross-team collaboration for successful certification

Company Overview: Global platform connecting students with educational institutions, leveraging technology to simplify the recruitment process

• Signed ostrategic institutions to join the Adventus.io marketplace, expanding global education opportunities
• Promoted and integrated Adventus DRIVE, leveraging technology-powered marketing and analytics tools to optimize partner success
• Built and expanded high-quality institution and course inventory within the marketplace, enhancing offerings for students and partners alike
• Drove revenue growth while consistently delivering exceptional value, service, and experience to institutional partners
• Advocated for partner needs across departments, ensuring smooth service delivery and aligning internal teams for effective support

Company Overview: Edtech platform that connects students with top universities, providing personalized guidance and services for seamless global education pathway

• Established and nurtured strong relationships with higher education institutions (HEIs) in North America, driving international student recruitment growth
• Developed and executed strategic business development plans, based on market and industry research, to expand HEI partnerships
• Identified institutional challenges and developed effective strategies to support partners, enhancing long-term collaboration and success
• Created innovative engagement opportunities for HEIs, leveraging social media to connect recruitment partners and students effectively
• Delivered monthly and conference reports, refining partnership-building approaches and driving continuous improvement in strategy and execution
• Collaborated with regional teams to address challenges, increasing institutional visibility and boosting student enrolment
• Spearheaded the AIRC agent certification process, overseeing evaluation, compliance, and training, while educating counseling staff and leadership on North American university systems, application processes, and counseling techniques

Company Overview: Education services provider, connecting students with institutions and offering consultancy for study abroad opportunities

• Led operations in Canada while overseeing business functions in India and the Middle East, ensuring smooth global operations
• Developed and executed strategies for student advising, curriculum design, mentoring, and fostering strong partner relationships
• Mentored over 100 students and professionals, helping them achieve their academic and career goals through personalized guidance
• Created and curated advising content tailored to middle and high school, as well as graduate-level students
• Generated actionable reports, utilizing data to recommend corrective actions and drive continuous improvements
• Analyzed challenges and provided innovative solutions to ensure student success and organizational growth
• Managed staff, and financials, optimizing business operations to meet strategic objectives

Company Overview: Independent education consultancy offering personalized guidance for school, college, and postgraduate admissions globally

• Mentored students and professionals through the US and Canadian university admission processes, securing admits to top institutions like Harvard Business School, Stanford, Wharton, UPenn, U Toronto, Duke, and MIT Sloan
• Provided tailored advice on essays, the student visa process, and application form completion, ensuring successful admissions outcomes

Company Overview: US State Department network promoting educational exchange between India and the U.S., supporting academic and cultural collaborations

• Developed and managed content for advising, events, and training, driving significant improvements in outreach and student engagement
• Trained and mentored advisers and coordinators, boosting student participation and overall impact of events and outreach initiatives
• Provided expert guidance to students, resulting in successful university applications, improved essays, streamlined visa processes, and well-prepared pre-departure transitions
• Founded and launched the EducationUSA Mentoring Program, empowering 12 underprivileged high school students to qualify for the EdUSA Opportunity Fund Program
• Co-designed and led successful university pre-application boot camps and Student Visa Day activities, streamlining student preparation for admissions
• Spearheaded mini-EdUSA fairs in Tier-2 Indian cities, significantly increasing access to U.S
• Higher education opportunities for prospective students