SADHNA PANDEY

Profile Synopsis

Summary:  Curriculum vitae-SADHNA PANDEY,
VICE-PRESIDENT-EDUCATION,
JAIN MEDIA GROUP
E-MAIL-sadhna_oberoi@yahoo.com


CAREER GOAL: (Seek to get associated with a growth-oriented company and handle challenging & innovative assignments that require a synergy of my professional skills and experience)

Professional Profile

Currently I am WORKING AS VICE-PRESIDENT EDUCATION IN SUMANI GROUP.I have over 20 years of acade mic experience. I have headed prestigious schools and colleges. At present I am writing a book on FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING, under Ane Publications.
CAREER GRAPH
2009-TILL DATE-VICE PRESIDENT SOMANI GROUP OF INDUSTRIES
2004-2009(JAN)-REGIONAL DIRECTOR,RAI FOUNDATION COLLEGE
2000-2004(MAY)-DIRECTOR SCHOOLS,CHIRANJIV BHARATI, SCHOOL
1989-1999-SENIOR LECTURER AND HEAD MISTRESS, ST. DOMINIC SAVIO COLLEGE
1988-1999-VICE PRINCIPAL, ST.EDMUND SCHOOL,LUCKNOW
Skills/ work experience

 10 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE OF Academic Administration
 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE OF PROJECT DEV.
 8 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE OF EDUCATIONAL TIE-UPS.-National and International
 6 years of experience in Sales & Marketing, Business Development, Key Account Management, and Client Servicing.
 20 Years experience of Teaching and Co-unselling
 10 Years Track record of increasing revenues, streamlining workflow and creating a team work environment to enhance productivity innovatively for reputed business houses.
 10Years Experience in operations of schools and colleges
 10 Years experience of curriculum framing, teacher training and syllabus framing.
 Deft at maintaining cordial relationship with customers, ensuring quality and service norms to achieve customer satisfaction and business retention.
 Leading, training & monitoring the performance of team members to ensure efficiency in teaching/learning methods and ,achieving of 100% results
 Excellent communicator with strong negotiation skills having leadership qualities & analytical power.







Key Skills

A. Project Development
 Development and implementation of new projects
 Monitoring and successful running of the projects
 Achieving targets- Academic and Financial

B NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Laisoning with statutory bodies and framing projects for national and international affiliations

C .Academic Administration
• Formulation & implementation of complete Strategy of the Campus.
• Managing relationships with UGC, Academic, AICTE, Govt. Bodies, and Students & Parents.
• Local State University Affiliation and building strategic alliances with other Educational Institutes as part of business expansion projects & plans to enhance base of courses on offer and upgrade quality of education.
• Academic Branding and Delivery.
• Financial Planning: Formulating operational budgets & ensuring adherence to the same.
• Undertaking media planning & selection to enhance visibility of various courses.
• Regional Marketing Admission & Counselling.
• Students Placements, Conduction of exams and result preparation.
• Student welfare programs, course pack and syllabus up gradation..


D Relationship Management
Building strategic relationships with statutory bodies, media, academia, c corporates
Heading the placement cell


E Campus Development & Hostel
Overseeing maintenance of infrastructure, hostel, labs, facilities, housekeeping, stationary, expenses etc. as per budgeted parameters. This includes:
 Management and development of the campus
 Hostel Administration and facilities
 Food and beverages management in the hostel, mess and cafeteria.
 Horticulture and campus development


Man Management/interpersonal Skills
• Holding a top management position for an academic organization belonging to an industrialist employing 750 staff.
• Developed excellent communication and motivational skills in successfully managing a team of 10- consultants in achieving objectives and implementing training solutions .
Conducted in depth negotiations with officials in order to increase company profitability through greater efficiency. Demonstrated tact and diplomacy coupled with an ability to remain calm under pressure, in order to achieve a positive outcome.
Training Development
Designed management and personal development courses for middle to senior managers.
Delivered training packages to groups ranging from 6 to 60 people.
• Conducted training needs analysis and skills audit for medium to large businesses.
• Worked on a one to one basis with senior managers, academicians ,coaching for improved performance.
Human Resource Development
• Organized the recruitment of 2050 staff till date
• Implemented an Absenteeism Review Panel which led to a 20% reduction in absenteeism levels within one year.
• Developed amicable working relations with officials in order to achieve successful and swift outcomes
• Leadership: Authored recruitment, benefits/compensation, performance review, leadership development, and other innovative HR programs that achieved record ROI and productivity outcomes





Work History

April 2004 till Jan. 2009 : RAI University, RAIPUR CAMPUS
Designation: Regional Director

Details:
 Spearheaded operations of the University campus, Hostel and General Administration for a base of 2500 students. Hand led team of 500 personnel at Faridabad campus
 Organised International Exchange Programmes with Visconson University and Swiss School Of Management.
 Augmented strength of students by 600 through initiatives like Event Management, Advertisement, Quality, result oriented Teaching & good Placements.
 Introduced appraisal system, regulated water & electricity supply & got cultivation done in the campus, achieved cost reductions by 15%.
 Crisis Management- Helping the university to come out of its difficulties as a result of Act 27(A) - Regarding University Status.
 Consultant to Rai International School, Dwarka and Noida in 2004.
 RESPONSIBLE FOR REGIONAL EXPANSION
 INCHARGE OF PLACEMENT AND MARKETING CELL
 INCHARGE OF NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATIONS
 HEADING THE FRANCHISEE AND CHANNEL PARTNER SALES DEPT.
 HEADING RAI PUBLIC SCHOOL

April’2000-May’2004: Chiranjiv Bharti School, Lucknow (Belonging to prestigious Ansal group of companies)
Designation: Principal

Details:
 Directed day to day working of the school having 1200 students and 85 teachers / 40 staff.
 Pivotal in augmenting strength of students by 20% and introducing value based quality education.
 Played the key role in upgrading technology to facilitate effective teaching across the school. It was the only school in Lucknow where the home was connected to the school. Homework, notices and circulars were sent on an everyday basis to the parents through computers.
 Introduced subjects like Entrepreneurship with the school being the only one in Lucknow to do so.
 Consistently achieved 100% results in Board exams.
 Increased the school strength from 500 to 1200 over 4 years as Principal.

April’1999-May’2000: Red Rose School, Lucknow
Designation: Vice Principal

Details:
 Oversaw operations for the school having 1200 students and 75 teachers / 50 administrative staff.
 Introduced activity oriented method of teaching, day-to-day lesson plans, got the Physics & Chemistry labs constructed and designed.

May’89-Jul’2004 at St. Dominic Savio College, Lucknow
Designation: ISC Lecturer and Sr. School Supervisor and ICSE Examiner

Details:
 ISC and ICSE Lecturer for Modern Indian History, Structure of Modern Govt., and English for 10th, 11th and 12th class students.
 Secured 100% results with 30 distinctions out of 45 students.
 Introduced activity oriented methods of teaching history through flow charts, CD’s, debates and discussions, role play etc.

Commenced career at St. Edmund School, Lucknow from Jan’85-May’89 as Vice Principal.





Academic Credentials

 Postgraduate Diploma in Executive MBA from Rai University
 MA (Modern Indian History) from Lucknow University in 1986
 B.Ed from Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi in 1989.
 Quality Control Training From City Montessori, Lucknow, 2003
 Nursery Teacher’s Training, Chandigarh
 Registered for PhD, From Pt Ravi Shankar University.
 BA from Lucknow University in 1984.

Awards & Distinctions

 Qualified the 20th annual UN Information Test conducted by the Council for UN Information in 1975.
 Secured 5th Consolation Prize in the Brain of India contest organised by CSR in 1982.
 RECEIVED BEST PRINCIPALS AWARD
 Awarded by HELPAGE INDIA AND GAYATRI PARIWAR FOR SOCIAL WORK

Other Assignments

• Worked as Honorary consultant to Arwachin International School, Dilshad Garden Delhi.
• Worked as Honorary Consultant to Delhi Public School, Bilaspur.
• Visiting Teacher for English at Meera’s Polytechnic for Women, YMCA, Lucknow from 1984-95.
• Visiting Teacher for English at Daya’s Institute of Language, Lucknow from 1990-95.
• Educational Advisor to Arwachin International School, New Delhi from 2002-03.
• Examined History papers for 10th and 12th ICSE Board exams of ICSE from 1980-85

Professional Affiliations
I HAVE MEMBERSHIP OF THE FOLLOWING GROUPS-
Thailand Professionals
Private Equity and Venture Capital Group Learning, Education and Training Professionals Group
International Network of Social Entrepreneurs
Business Development Institute (BDI)


CERTIFICATION
TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROCESSES

RESEARCH PAPERS PUBLISHED
NATIONAL JOURNALS-5, INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS-1
Authoring a book on FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING, FOR
BUSINESS SCHOOLS UNDER ANE PUBLICATIONS.
 Authored the EVS UKG Book for Soni Publications in 2003.
 Evils of Tobacco Chewing on No Tobacco Day at Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow in 2000
 Distinction of publishing various articles in the Times of India, Pioneer, Hindustan Times, Newslead across the career span.
 Details cited below-













Article Publication Time
1 Student can study abroad in Rai foundation. Nav Bharat Times, (Hindi) Aug 5th 2005
2 Shiksha Ka Prasar Hari Bhoomi, Raipur Sep-06
3 Stepping into the 21st century. Hindustan time July15th 2003
4 From the Principals Desk Hindustan time July15th 2003
5 To Become a perfect Teacher. Hindustan time Aug. 2003
6 Words and their Romantic Origin Lucknow City Magazine Mar-93
7 Bad times for UP Women continue. Pioneer 1997
8 Wither the British system of education News Lead 1996
9 Gandhara School of Art News Lead Nov. 1996
10 Understanding the National Movement. News Lead Dec. 1996
11 Vedic Age Times of India Mar-94
12 Opportunities IN agro Based Sector Times of India Jan-97
13 Remembering the Nawabs of Awadh Pioneer 1997
14 Discovering India Times of India 1990
15 Building a career in Architecture. Times of India Jan-97
16 Scope In small Scale Industries. Times of India Feb. 1997
17 Weaving a Magical Harmony Pioneer Dec. 1997
18 Scarce Knowledge about Religion Indus Valley Civilisation. Times of India 1994
19 Social and Welfare Workers. News Lead 1991
20 Wand of Wisdom Times of India 1995
21 Career Opportunities News Lead 1990
22 Vedic Age-I Times of India 1994
23 Rise of Jainism News lead 1990
24 Discovering India Times of India 2000
25 Rise of Jainism Times of India 1994
26 A look at Early Settlement Times of India 2001
27 Mighty Chandelles. News Lead 1992
28 Occult Lucknow City Magazine Feb-93



Other Information



Profile AND RECOMMENDATIONS CAN BE ACSSESSED ON-
http://www.linkedin.com/in/sadhnapandey .

What do I have to offer (Haves): • Summary of qualifications
• Experience-22 Years
• Heading a chain of Schools And Colleges in Vienova as Vice President
• Headed National Broadcasting Academy as Vice President Academics.A Jain T.V. Venture having Media Mass Com And Management Course.

What do I seek (Wants):  i am seeking consultancies and am wanting to re-locate.

SADHNA PANDEY's Profile Overview

Current Company VICE PRESIDCATIONENT EDUCATION at Jain Studios Ltd
Industry : Media/Entertainment
Department: Top Management, from Aug 2009 till now joint director at times business school
Industry : Educational/Training
Department: Top Management, from Jan 2007 till now

Job Description : I am in the panel of Directors.

Past Company Regional director at rai foundation college
Industry : Educational/Training
Department: Top Management, from from Jan 2006 till Jan 2007

Job Description : Rai Foundation College is a leading International education provider in India,. It has 20 campuses in India and about 22 offices, which makes it the largest college in India. I joined the Faridabad Campus in Aug’05 as ASST. Director and was promoted to Regional Director –Raipur Achieved over 6 time’s growth in 2 years from about 200 students to 600 students, at the MBA/ BBA/ MEDIA AND MASS COM /ENGINEERING/HOSPITALITY UG AND PG Level, generating revenue of over Rs.3 Crores. Founded, RAI PUBLIC SCHOOL, for the benefit of rural students inhabiting the nearby villages.
Key Result Areas;
 Achieving yearly admission targets
 Ensuring the academic quality and excellence is maintained
 Hiring, Training and retaining a strong work force.
 Managing regional offices and ensuring that targets are achieved
 Hiring and retraining people across the region
 Teaching Post Graduate & Undergraduate students on various modules.
 Ensuring all departments namely Accounts, Administration, Academics,
 Ensuring Student Satisfaction.
 HEADING THE FRANCHISEE AND CHANNEL PARTNER SALES DEPT.


HEADED RAI PUBLIC SCHOOL


Details
Stretched Curriculum Development function in all subjects to boost the quality of education
Created And Led Book Review Committee-reviewed, selected and purchased modern learning resources.
Created Tutor programmes in co-ordination with teachers, parents and senior students.
Introduced Computer Technology Initiative and identified age appropriate software. Created own soft wares also.
Launched A home reading programme to increase reading habits
Organized Health And Nutrition Workshops for parents of the nearby villages
Organized OUT REACH PROGRAMMES-FREE EDUCATION TILL CLASS V, FOR POOR TRIBAL CHILDREN after schoolboy parent and student volunteers.
Conducted Teacher Training Workshops
.

Educational Information MBA/PGDM at rai foundation college
from Jan 2006 till Jan 2007

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