Experience

Taxila Education Group Limited

• Myanmar
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & Managing Director

  • 2015 - Present

  - (Strategy) Develop comprehensive group-level strategies to become the largest B2G training service provider in the higher education sector in Myanmar within five years from the establishment - (Management) Offer vision and execution to propel TEGL toward leadership in the greater higher education sector in modern Myanmar and design a rolling five-year integrated business plan, annual budgets, and operation model - (Human Resource) Provide exemplary leadership to employees and guide the heads of departments to implement strategic plans and build a people-oriented, and inclusive culture - (Partnerships) Increase the number of new university partners by 40% year-on-year while maintaining and strengthening relationships with existing key partners such as ministries, local universities, foreign governments, foreign universities, and investors - (Sales) Create short- and long-term B2G sales plans, strategies, goals, quotas, rewards, and analyses to increase sales by 30% year-on-year, and explore the potentials of expanding into other channels such as B2B, and B2C - (Marketing) Analyze group's digital marketing strategies, content management, customer engagement, lead generation, and public communication to achieve a high and consistent engagement rate on all platforms - (Finance) Evaluate financial reports, accounting functions, budgeting processes to ensure all finance and accounting activities meet the GAAP standard and auditing requirements - (Academics) Lead new program development process, review and approve curricula and syllabi, monitor the impacts and effectiveness, and conduct regular program-wide assessments - (Risk Management) Build a comprehensive risk management model that incorporates all aspects of risks, while achieving an aggressive 20%-40% year-on-year business growth - (Legal) Conduct internal legal and compliance audit by consulting with in-house General Counsel to meet the requirements of the local and foreign governments, and their ministries



Parami University

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Board Member

  • 2021 - Oct 2022

  - Designed a semester-long seminar course in the Burmese language in a connectivity massive online open course (MOOC) format- Fine-tuned the themes for the course: (1) Myanmar Literature, (2) Identity-based Issues, (3) Eastern Philosophy, (4) Western Philosophy, (5) Contemporary Myanmar Issues, (6) Contemporary Regional Issues, (7) Contemporary Global Issues, and (8) Imminent Threats to Planet Earth- Nominated the mandatory readings in subjects ranging from philosophy to religion to help learners enrich their critical thinking and inquiry- Proposed thought-provoking questions for class discussions- Set the recruitment and selection process and criteria of the main faculty member and the twenty teaching assistants (TAs)- Advised the President, the Director of Admissions and Student Affairs, and the Director of Institutional Advancement on the general matters about the course development and delivery

• Visiting Faculty Member

  • 2021 - 2022

  Curriculum and Instruction- Developed new syllabi from scratch, create lecture materials, and review textbooks to use in the courses- Taught a total of four 1.5-credit courses in management and education disciplines - Graded assignments and quizzes, and update students' records in the learning management system and student information system- Attended bi-monthly faculty meetings to discuss the new development on the ground that affects students' learning and the course delivery.MNGT 105 - Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace (Spring 2022)- Taught a 1.5-credit management course that is designed to help students navigate a diverse workforce and create an inclusive environment in the workplace. - Equipped students with knowledge and strategies that are impactful in managing, counseling, and leading a diverse teamEDCT 101 - Equity, Diversity and Social Justice in Education (Spring 2022)- Taught a 1.5-credit educational leadership course on equity, diversity, and social justice in education across PK-12 and higher education sectors in Myanmar and beyond.- Provided students with the knowledge of the macro, micro, and meso perspectives of diversity issues related to poverty/socioeconomic status, race, religion, ethnicity, culture, disability, sex and gender, immigration status. SCET 101 - Social Entrepreneurship II (Fall 2021)SCET 100 - Social Entrepreneurship I (Fall 2021)- Taught a three-credit introductory course on social entrepreneurship, an exciting and emerging field that combines entrepreneurship with social change.- Helped students examine factors critical in developing and growing sustainable social businesses to generate economic, social, and environmental changes.



ELCM - Educating Everyday

• Education Administration Programs

• Director of Administration, Finance & Partnerships

  • 2018 - 2020

  - Oversaw a team of more than 40 professionals in three different locations throughout the country - Conducted regular meetings with seven deputy directors (heads) from administration, finance, partnerships, monitoring, evaluations, research, and communication departments and provided organizational strategies to them - Maintained close relationships with the Myanmar Ministry of Education, Myanmar Rectors' Committee, and 20 public universities from Myitkyina, Hpa-An, Loikaw, Kalay, Panglong, KengTung, and Taunggyi - Coordinated the project between the U.S. Department of State and the Myanmar Ministry of Education - Communicated with the U.S. Department of State, and the U.S. Embassy in Rangoon, and updated them about the progress and challenges of the project



Plan International

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Advisory Board Member

  • 2018 - 2020

  - Met with Advisory Board Members, the Country Director, the Program Director, and Senior Leadership Team to review results and discuss future plans - Provided strategic advice to the Country Director, the Program Director, and Unit Heads for projects related to youth development and economic empowerment - Set up the activities and agendas for Girls Get Equal, that is a global campaign demanding power, freedom, and representation for girls and young women - Reviewed program reports, monitored and evaluated results of educational projects - Assisted the Country Director and its Senior Leadership Team in establishing community outreach and engagement strategies and media and public relations channels.



Tonkar Learning

• E-Learning Providers

• Advisor

  • 2018 - 2019

  - Advised the management team in Laos from their strategy planning to strategy execution with regards to finance, admin, and partnerships - Served as the resource person to explore business opportunities in Myanmar by leading meetings with key companies and stakeholders - Collaborated with public universities across Myanmar and conducted workshops to introduce the product to potential users from Myanmar - Participated in field visits to companies and universities to monitor and analyze new product development and market demand - Provided essential support to the project director in overcoming organizational challenges and market issues in both Laos and Myanmar



Northern Illinois University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Associate

  • 2015 - 2017

  - Acted as the liaison for the CSEAS and its YSEALI Academic Fellowship Program at various meetings and events throughout the campus - Prepared logistics and operations such as housing, dining, and traveling to accommodate 15 young professionals from 10 ASEAN countries - Advised the Program Director and the Administrative Director on cultural and academic activities that are essential for visitors from ASEAN - Coordinated faculty members and guest speakers to deliver their keynote lectures on civic engagement, and community development - Developed evaluation plans to assess the outcomes of the program and report the results back to the U.S. Department of State