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KRISHNAKUMAR C. NEGADE

KRISHNAKUMAR C. NEGADE

HIGHER EDUCATION MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Dubai

Summary

" A successful person finds the right place for himself. But a successful leader finds the right place for others"- John C. Maxwell. I like to solve problems. I have been constantly driven by positive attitude and intellectual curiosity to answer the most pressing questions throughout my career, whether finding the most sustainable way to run a university campus or leading one of the most successful and efficient student recruitment, marketing, facilities and operations teams. Dear Hiring Manager, I am excited to apply for the position that you have advertised as I believe I am a perfect fit for the role. With over 23 years of experience in the education industry, I have established myself as an expert in various areas such as student recruitment and admissions, operations management, and business development. My experience also includes working as Head of Operations at Manipal Integrated Services (Manipal Academy for Higher Education), responsible for the top and bottom line achievements of MIS – MENA, and before that, I worked as Head of Facilities and Operations at Manipal University Dubai. Throughout my career, I have gained expertise in managing new project lifecycles, from needs assessment to implementation, deployment, and sustenance. As an effective communicator with good interpersonal skills, I have demonstrated a commitment to empowering my team by providing the required training and guidance. I am also skilled at managing large workforces and ensuring high efficiency and quality results from the team while maintaining a pleasant work environment. My core competencies include recruitment and admission management, business development, operations management, human resources, student life and experience management, process building and compliance management, conservation, sustainability and environment development, quality assurance management, resource and inventory management, cost leadership, leadership and team management, strategic planning and budgeting, curriculum development and implementation, data analysis and assessment, and community outreach and engagement. I am confident that my expertise and experience make me an ideal candidate for the role. Thank you for considering my application. Sincerely, PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY An accomplished Chief Operating Officer with over 23 years of experience in Operations, Project Management, Facilities Management, Logistics & Procurement, Business Development, Student lifecycle, and Asset Management. Currently serving as Vice President – Recruitment & Admissions, Student Life and Operations for De Montfort University, Dubai, playing a lead role in establishing De Montfort University, UK and involved in a pilot role in establishing multiple Universities in UAE. Demonstrated expertise in managing new project lifecycle, from needs assessment to implementation, deployment, and sustenance. Believer in teamwork, skilled at managing large workforces, and ensuring high efficiency and quality results from the team while maintaining a pleasant work environment. Effective communicator with good interpersonal skills. Meticulous in process and compliance management. Networker and corporate connector for a healthy output in all subject areas. Performance-driven Vice President with 20 years of experience aligning systems with business requirements, policies and regulatory requirements. Passionate about applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams. Results-oriented individual well-versed in interfacing and consulting on business processes to drive results based on sound overall business judgment. Performance-driven Vice President with 20 years of experience aligning systems with business requirements, policies and regulatory requirements. Passionate about applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams. Results-oriented individual well-versed in interfacing and consulting on business processes to drive results based on sound overall business judgment. Talented Vice President with excellent employee development, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than 2 decades of experience. Comfortable giving engaging presentations to clients to drive new business, expand accounts and establish brand profile. Excellent team builder and leader of initiatives.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Vice President of Operations

De Montfort University
Dubai
08.2016 - Current
  • Established the strategies, policies and procedures for Student recruitment and admissions, Student life comprising Employability, career counselling, well-being, sustainable initiatives, quality of students experience, compliance etc
  • Turned around the student recruitment numbers, consistently achieved the set targets for seven consecutive intakes with an award-winning team, and finished the academic year with record-breaking student admissions Starting from, Established the strategies, policies and procedures for Student recruitment and admissions, Student life comprising Employability, career counselling, well-being, sustainable initiatives, quality of students experience, compliance etc
  • Turned around the student recruitment numbers, consistently achieved the set targets for seven consecutive intakes with an award-winning team, and finished the academic year with record-breaking student admissions Starting from Jan 2017, Aug 2017, Jan 2018, Aug 2018, Jan 2019, Sept 2019, and Jan 2020, Sep 2021, Jan 2022, Sep 2022)
  • Playing a lead role in establishing De Montford University, UK and involved in a pilot role in establishing multiple Universities in UAE.

Vice President - Student Recruitment and Admission

Heriot-Watt University Dubai
Dubai
06.2016 - 08.2020
  • Aug 2017, Jan 2018, Aug 2018, Jan 2019, Sept 2019, and Jan 2020, Sep 2021, Jan 2022, Sep 2022)
  • Currently, – Recruitment & Admissions, Student life and Operations for De Montfort University, Dubai, playing a lead role in establishing De Montford University, UK and involved in a pilot role in establishing multiple Universities in UAE
  • Previously was Vice President – Student Recruitment and Admission for Heriot

Head of Operations

Manipal Integrated Services
Dubai
01.2015 - 07.2016
  • Manipal Academy for Higher Education, Responsible for the top and bottom line achievements of MIS – MENA., Responsible for the top and bottom line achievements of MIS – MENA.
  • Oversaw safety of guests, employees and and assets by enforcing and regulating security policies and procedures and monitoring and maintaining security systems
  • Directed security services and safety functions to align key processes with goals and objectives of organization and regulatory compliance
  • Established measures, metrics, thresholds and targets to drive performance in alignment with security and other business strategies
  • Coordinated emergency evacuation drills and exercises and developed and improved emergency procedures
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service

Head of Facilities and Operations

Manipal University Dubai, Academy
Dubai
10.2004 - 01.2015
  • Headed the Conservation and Environment team of Manipal University Dubai Campus, which won the "Best Green Campus Audit 2015" award
  • Winner of the Energy Conservation Award 2014" by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DE
  • Led facility management staff and consultants in producing business plan that focused on facility operations
  • Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance
  • Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services
  • Coordinated with cleaning and janitorial services to keep facility clean and presentable for occupants
  • Tracked and documented operational and financial records to perform analysis of performance and costs
  • Conducted inspections of facility grounds, external structure, systems and equipment
  • Coordinated with vendors and contractors to arrange services and repairs to be completed on time and to desired quality levels
  • Maintained inventory and ordered supplies to keep facility resources readily available
  • Oversaw finances and made recommendations to reach or exceed budget in unforeseen circumstances
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms

Bank Executive

State Bank of India
Chennai
10.1994 - 07.2004
  • Corporate Relationship Management
  • Fraud Detection and Vigilance
  • Customer Relationship
  • Product development
  • Foreign Exchange management
  • Core Banking operations

Managed branch operations and played a vital role in the transformation process from manual banking to computerized banking. Also, underwent a rich experience in corporate and industrial banking operations.

  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment

Education

MBA - Finance And Management

Vinayaka University
Tamil Nadu, India
01.2008 - 01.2010

Master of Science - Computer Applications

University of Madras
Chennai, India
04.1998 - 05.2000

C.A.I.I. B - Banking And Finance

Indian Institute of Banking
Chennai, India
05.2001 - 05.2002

Skills

Business Development, Operations Managementundefined

Additional Information

  • As John C. Maxwell famously said, "A successful person finds the right place for himself. But a successful leader finds the right place for others." I have consistently demonstrated this philosophy throughout my career by turning around student recruitment numbers, establishing sustainable processes, and empowering my team to achieve their best. In my current role as Vice President of Recruitment & Admissions, Student Life, and Operations at De Montfort University
  • Dubai, I have been instrumental in establishing De Montford University, UK and involved in a pilot role in establishing multiple Universities in UAE. I have consistently achieved set targets for seven consecutive intakes, starting from Jan 2017, Aug 2017, Jan 2018, Aug 2018, Jan 2019, Sept 2019, and Jan 2020, Sep 2021, Jan 2022, Sep 2022, Jan 23 and Sept 23 and finished the academic year with record-breaking student admissions.

Timeline

Vice President of Operations

De Montfort University
08.2016 - Current

Vice President - Student Recruitment and Admission

Heriot-Watt University Dubai
06.2016 - 08.2020

Head of Operations

Manipal Integrated Services
01.2015 - 07.2016

MBA - Finance And Management

Vinayaka University
01.2008 - 01.2010

Head of Facilities and Operations

Manipal University Dubai, Academy
10.2004 - 01.2015

C.A.I.I. B - Banking And Finance

Indian Institute of Banking
05.2001 - 05.2002

Master of Science - Computer Applications

University of Madras
04.1998 - 05.2000

Bank Executive

State Bank of India
10.1994 - 07.2004
KRISHNAKUMAR C. NEGADEHIGHER EDUCATION MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST