Niharika Sondhi
Director and Independent Counselor at Ednet Consultants Pvt Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Ednet Consultants Pvt Ltd
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India
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director and Independent Counselor
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Oct 2002 - Present
Proficient in: • Identifying student’s aptitude and capabilities through personal interaction and the use of career and personality computer based test. This has led to 100% success rate in admissions of students to their first choice school best fit for them • Providing counseling and guidance based on ethics, integrity and confidentiality on courses as well as universities/colleges best suited for them • Assisting in the entire applications process, from profiling, resumes, brainstorming on essays, online applications and visas • Ensuring proper execution of Art classes by teaching students skills and techniques to make relevant portfolios as per university requirements • Developing marketing materials and strategies for student recruitment • Working in close liaison with high school counselors by providing updated information and dynamics on international admission process • Assisting overseas universities by organizing school visits, presentations, interactions with students and parents as well as portfolio review days • Participating in national education fairs in cities such as Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Jaipur, and New Delhi • Establishing Collaborations/partnerships with International Universities to operate off shore programs in India Additional Information: • Coordinated a research design project with Michigan Technological University under the mechanical engineering department to design assistive devices for handicapped children in close collaboration with doctors, nonprofit organization as well as high schools and colleges located in New Delhi, India • Visited more than 280 schools since 2002 and processed over 1500 applications to top universities all over the world • Travelled extensively to gain substantial knowledge of different education systems existing in different countries such as USA, Europe, United Kingdom , Singapore, and Canada through college visits and participation in conferences such as OACAC and personal visits Show less
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Ednet Consultants Pvt Ltd
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New Delhi Area, India
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Director
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Aug 2002 - Present
Career Counselor- Advise students on education opportunities at the undergraduate and postgraduate level and suggest school and colleges best fit for them based on their goals and credentials. Career Counselor- Advise students on education opportunities at the undergraduate and postgraduate level and suggest school and colleges best fit for them based on their goals and credentials.
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IILM Institute for Higher Education
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Greater Noida
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President- reported to the Chairperson
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2000 - 2002
Performance and accomplisments •Provided leadership and analysis for development of the Engineering College consisting of 1300 students, 100 core faculty, 20 visiting faculty and 50 administration and technical staff. As a result, IILM Academy is now a leading Institute in Engineering and Management studies in the region •Worked with the management on future developments and programs for the College through Market research •Monitored the delivery, examinations, practical, assignments, and projects through constant interaction with the academic heads of different departments Show less
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IILM (Institute for Integrated Learning in Management)
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New Delhi Area, India
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International Director – reported to the Chairperson.
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1997 - 2000
Performance and accomplishments •Responsible for all activities relating to International programs with partner Universities all over the world. •Created a Brand image of IILM as a premier Institution and the first to offer foreign degree programs in India. •Developed relations with Indian school counselors and Principals for Presentations in schools for recruitment of students and awareness of the importance of overseas degree and education •Interacted with media through press conference •Traveled extensively all over the world to meet with different Universities for foreign collaborations. Some of the Universities negotiated and collaborated with are: Michigan Technological University for Engineering programs, a 2+2 arrangement to be conducted in IILM Academy of Higher learning, Greater Noida National Film and Television (NFTS) UK for short term programs in advanced level of Film and Television University of Pennsylvania, USA (UPenn) for summer programs Brown University, USA ( summer Programs) Show less
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Penmark Realty, Friedman Management
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New York City
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Head of Accounts
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1987 - 1993
•Responsible for the entire accounts department consisting of both receivable and payable •Worked honestly with cash transactions on rent receivables of 56 owned buildings and managed 25 co-ops and condominium •Managed annual office budgets through cost control measures •Coordinated between vendors payments with administration •Responsible for the entire accounts department consisting of both receivable and payable •Worked honestly with cash transactions on rent receivables of 56 owned buildings and managed 25 co-ops and condominium •Managed annual office budgets through cost control measures •Coordinated between vendors payments with administration
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Education
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University of Bradford
Master’s Degree, Masters in Marketing -
Jesus and Mary College
Bachelor’s Degree, Commerce -
Delhi Public School - R. K. Puram
High School, Commerce/Business