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Jade Pearson

Jade Pearson

Dubai

Summary

I am the Director of Transnational Education at St. George's University, a global leader in healthcare education with campuses and affiliations in over 50 countries. For over two years, I have been advancing the university's mission of providing accessible and quality healthcare education to students from diverse backgrounds and regions, offering degrees in medicine, veterinary medicine, nursing, and public health. In my role, I leverage my 16 years of experience in international education management and my skills in data analytics, strategic thinking, and communication to develop and deliver high-impact programs and support services for students across multiple markets. I also build and maintain strong relationships with academic partners, industry stakeholders, and prospective students, resulting in increased enrollment, retention, and satisfaction rates. Additionally, I lead and motivate cross-functional teams and optimize business processes and systems to ensure the quality and efficiency of the university's operations. I am passionate about improving the healthcare outcomes and opportunities for underserved and emerging communities through education. I am a seasoned Director with background in strategic planning, team leadership, and performance optimization. Known for driving company growth by developing efficient operational strategies and fostering professional relationships. Demonstrated abilities in problem solving, decision making, and communication skills to influence key stakeholders. Proven record of delivering innovative solutions and achieving organizational goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director Transnational

Healthcare Education
Dubai
01.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: Global leader in healthcare education with campuses and affiliations in over 50 countries
  • Advancing the university's mission of providing accessible and quality healthcare education to students from diverse backgrounds and regions
  • Offering degrees in medicine, veterinary medicine, nursing, and public health.
  • Leveraging 16 years of experience in international education management
  • Developing and delivering high-impact programs and support services for students across multiple markets
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with academic partners, industry stakeholders, and prospective students.
  • Leading and motivating cross-functional teams
  • Optimizing business processes and systems to ensure the quality and efficiency of the university's operations
  • Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Regional Manager, ICTE

The University of Queensland
Brisbane
10.2018 - 02.2021
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase market share in the region.
  • Analyzed regional financial data to identify areas of growth opportunities.
  • Created and maintained relationships with key customers in the region.
  • Evaluated customer feedback and adjusted company processes accordingly.
  • Developed annual budgets for each district within the region.
  • Identified new business opportunities through market research and industry trends.
  • Cultivated and maintained solid partner relationships to drive mutually beneficial collaboration and bottom-line profits.

International Manager South East Asia

GISMA Business School
Singapore
09.2017 - 08.2018
  • Developed and implemented strategies to expand the company's international presence.
  • Organized and attended meetings with stakeholders in various countries to discuss business objectives and operations.
  • Conducted research on potential markets and identified new opportunities for growth.
  • Created detailed reports outlining current market trends, as well as potential risks and rewards of entering a given market.
  • Established partnerships with foreign companies to facilitate global expansion efforts.
  • Monitored political developments abroad that could impact the company's operations or investments.

Marketing Manager

Ni-Night
Singapore
02.2015 - 09.2017
  • Conducted customer research to gain insights into consumer behavior.
  • Created content for promotional materials, including brochures, flyers, and websites.
  • Monitored competitors' activities to keep up with industry trends.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of marketing campaigns using analytics tools.
  • Collaborated with internal teams on product launches and advertising strategies.
  • Developed and implemented marketing plans for new products.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify potential opportunities for growth.

International Regional Manager

Bond University
07.2010 - 09.2013
  • Account manager for Europe and Russia
  • Focusing on achieving sales, agent management and developing strategic partnerships across multiple channel types
  • Primary KPIs include sales/recruitment achievement, budget management, campaign development, and relationship management across partners (institutional, government and agency) and long-term relationship clients
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase market share in the region.
  • Analyzed regional financial data to identify areas of growth opportunities.
  • Created and maintained relationships with key customers in the region.
  • Monitored team progress towards achievement of goals and objectives set forth by executive management.

Publisher

Get It Media
Gold Coast
01.2009 - 07.2010
  • Sales and promotion of magazine through marketing campaigns and demographic research.
  • Increased new sales by 65% and maintained existing clientele, on average, of 74%.
  • Public speaking and hosting corporate events as well as attending corporate functions on behalf of magazine
  • Train new and existing staff on production and company processes
  • Allocate budgetary allowances to various departments and co-ordinate commissions
  • Responsible for magazine marketing and brand awareness through website, social networks, advertisements, events, newsletters, e-mail blasts, competitions
  • Liaise directly with clients, advertisers, and agencies to ensure customer satisfaction and secure future sales contracts.
  • Securing and maintenance of databases for marketing purposes
  • Highly organised as I set deadlines and create production and sales schedules
  • Develop company strategies and documentation such as agreements, contracts and policies
  • Get it Media - Gold Coast

National Sales and Marketing Manager

Mind Edge
Singapore
08.2008 - 08.2009
  • Developed and implemented national sales and marketing strategies to increase market share.
  • Created and executed promotional campaigns to drive brand awareness and sales growth.
  • Analyzed customer feedback and market trends to develop product positioning strategies.
  • Conducted competitive analysis to identify opportunities in the marketplace.
  • Provided guidance on sales techniques, tactics, processes, best practices.
  • Monitored performance metrics such as ROI, budget allocations, lead generation activities.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for new projects or initiatives.
  • Identified areas of improvement in order to optimize operational efficiency within the organization.

Business Development Manager

kidz-n-us
Hong Kong
03.2004 - 08.2008
  • Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
  • Train teachers and student liaison staff on quality control and conversion into future programs
  • Develop strategies to increase enrolments
  • Create and develop innovative curriculum specific to clients' needs and demographics
  • Monitor and maintain clients' safety physically, psychologically as well as ensure that clients' needs are met
  • Target and work with clients aged 18 months to 12 years
  • Resource and research new products/programs for student re-enrolment
  • Responsible for advertisement content, media placement and distribution of advertising
  • Kidz-n-Us Child Development Centre

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Occupational Therapy/Therapist

Auckland University of Technology
01.2004

High School Diploma - University entrance certification

Westlake Girls Highschool
01.2001

Junior High Diploma - Junior High

St Dominics, Boksburg
01.1999

Skills

  • Complex Sales
  • Business-to-Business (B2B)
  • Sales and Marketing
  • International business
  • Charismatic Leader
  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance
  • Innovation management
  • Project Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Business Development
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Strategic Planning

Certification

  • Top 10 Rules for Highly Effective Leadership
  • The Six Biases of Decision-Making
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Data Analytics: Dashboards vs. Data Stories
  • Certificate of Achievement - Influencing & Communication Skills For Managers

Timeline

Director Transnational

Healthcare Education
01.2022 - Current

Regional Manager, ICTE

The University of Queensland
10.2018 - 02.2021

International Manager South East Asia

GISMA Business School
09.2017 - 08.2018

Marketing Manager

Ni-Night
02.2015 - 09.2017

International Regional Manager

Bond University
07.2010 - 09.2013

Publisher

Get It Media
01.2009 - 07.2010

National Sales and Marketing Manager

Mind Edge
08.2008 - 08.2009

Business Development Manager

kidz-n-us
03.2004 - 08.2008

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Occupational Therapy/Therapist

Auckland University of Technology

High School Diploma - University entrance certification

Westlake Girls Highschool

Junior High Diploma - Junior High

St Dominics, Boksburg
Jade Pearson