PARWINDER KAUR
BRAMPTON,ON
Summary
Professional leader with extensive experience in driving strategic initiatives and fostering effective team collaboration. Strong background in project management, budget oversight, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring organizational goals are met efficiently. Known for adaptability, reliability, and focus on achieving impactful results. Skilled in leveraging data-driven insights, optimizing processes, and mentoring teams to excel in dynamic environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director, Retention & Records
GUS Canada Colleges
07.2022 - Current
- Increased retention rates by 25% through targeted engagement strategies.
- Implemented data-driven initiatives, improving record accuracy by 30%.
- Directed registration and records teams to align with departmental goals.
- Evaluated registration processes for effectiveness, implementing necessary improvements.
- Maintained compliance with college policies and provincial regulations.
- Led teams of up to 15 personnel, supervising performance and training plans.
- Fostered continuous improvement culture by encouraging innovative staff ideas.
- Analyzed data to monitor enrollment targets and support long-term planning initiatives.
Lead, International Enrolment Planning
Georgian College
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Achieved 50% increase in inquiries through targeted marketing campaigns.
- Managed international student applications via OCAS, prioritizing files for regional targets.
- Resolved escalated application cases efficiently to enhance processing speed.
- Conducted market research to identify emerging trends and growth opportunities.
- Presented at international conferences to elevate global brand visibility.
- Recommended solutions for barriers in application processes to improve enrollment rates.
- Provided advisory support for international students on pathway options and system navigation.
Associate Registrar
Cambrian at Hanson
02.2017 - 06.2022
- Promoted to Associate Registrar in 2019 after serving as Senior Manager of Registration & Records.
- Implemented strategies that achieved 10% annual improvement in graduation rates.
- Managed compliance with regulations, resulting in 25% reduction in audit discrepancies.
- Enhanced student satisfaction scores through effective service delivery improvements.
- Analyzed trends to inform strategic planning and decision-making.
- Fostered strong relationships with students, improving retention rates.
- Led cross-functional teams to meet project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
- Conducted training sessions, improving team performance and productivity.
Academic Advisor
Cambrian at Hanson
05.2015 - 02.2017
- Promoted to Academic Advisor in 6 months after serving as Academic Assistant.
- Guided 200+ students to achieve academic success and personal growth.
- Developed tailored academic plans, increasing retention rates by 30%.
- Facilitated workshops to enhance study skills and time management.
- Collaborated with faculty to align student goals with curriculum standards.
- Implemented tracking systems that improved student engagement by 25%.
- Provided one-on-one counseling, achieving a 90% satisfaction rate.
- Analyzed academic performance data to identify at-risk students for targeted support.
Education
Ontario College Diploma - Business Administration
Cambrian College
Greater Sudbury, ON05.2016
Skills
- Managerial and leadership skills
- Communication and collaboration
- Organizational and time management
- Analytical and problem-solving
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Student-centered approach
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion sensitivity
- Dynamic leadership under pressure
- Data mining expertise
- Project management proficiency
- Strategic leadership capabilities
- Coaching and mentoring
- Project management
- Analytical thinking
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Associate Director, Retention & Records
GUS Canada Colleges
07.2022 - Current
Lead, International Enrolment Planning
Georgian College
06.2021 - 06.2022
Associate Registrar
Cambrian at Hanson
02.2017 - 06.2022
Academic Advisor
Cambrian at Hanson
05.2015 - 02.2017
Ontario College Diploma - Business Administration
Cambrian College
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