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Devika Chadda, Admission Manager

Devika Chadda

Admission Manager·Oryx International School

Qatar

Bachelor's degree, International Business Administration

Work experience

Total years of experience: 9 years, 5 months

Admission Manager

June 2020 - Present

Oryx International School

Doha, Qatar

June 2020 - Present

Manage day-to-day admissions operations, providing a personalized experience for parents from inquiry to enrollment. Oversee administrative procedures for admissions, pupil records, and pupils with SEN, ensuring compliance with Ministry of Education and Orbital group standards. Direct and support admissions team, conducting daily reviews and structuring workloads to maintain high performance. Liaise with Head of Admissions and Marketing, Heads of Primary and Secondary, and the Executive Principal to distribute up-to-date school admission packs. Facilitate school tours and manage prospective parent visits, maintaining sensitive communication with families.
● Spearheaded a personalized admissions experience, guiding prospective students from initial inquiry to successful enrollment.
● Led and refined admissions procedures, ensuring efficient student record-keeping and meticulous handling of SEN documentation.
● Provided leadership and on-the-job training to admissions staff, fostering a high-performing team.
● Coordinated school tours and visits for prospective parents, fostering a welcoming and informative
environment.
● Successfully implemented new systems like Dynamics and iSams, streamlining admissions processes for
improved efficiency.
● Prepared insightful weekly and strategic reports for stakeholders, enabling data-driven decision making
within the admissions department.

Company industry:
Training & Education Center
Job role:
Administration

Assistant Librarian

August 2018 - Present

International School of London - Doha

Doha, Qatar

August 2018 - Present

he position I currently hold is that of Assistant Librarian. The duties involved with this position are:-- checking-in, checking-out and circulation of library materials.- Perform patron registration and transaction activities.- Process new books, maintain circulation records and make reserves on requested books.- Manage library data and reports utilizing library software system. ( Destiny )- Collecting, cataloging, preparing, and organizing library materials according to established policies.- Assist readers in finding books and help students and faculty in research problems and reference questions.- Maintain the library in the absence of the Head Librarian. - Collecting fines and managing reservations.- Maintain library clean, safe and organized.- Preparing the Library display board with new ideas to encourage and to advertise our available and new books.- Manage library inventory, perform stock checks, and prepare item list for removal, relocation, and binding.- Manage serial collection and acquisition of new library materials. One of the tasks which were assigned to me was that of writing out the Procedure Policy of all the tasks done in the library. This is to assist all current staff and any new staff.

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Teaching and Academics

Assistant Dean of Admissions

August 2012 - April 2013

American Community School - Doha

Doha, Qatar

August 2012 - April 2013

The role entailed being the first contact person for all new and prospective parents into the school. The role required review of new applications, processing assessments, answering to email and phone call inquiries, organising and conducting school tours for parents, organising and maintaining all school records of current, new and prospective students and ensuring a smooth and hassle free orientation of new students. The maintenance and update of the school database system.
The role required using skills in Marketing, Management, Customer care, IT and administration.

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Administration

Career counsellor

January 2011 - October 2011

Qatar International school

Doha, Qatar

January 2011 - October 2011

Providing career counselling to secondary students with regards to subject choice for IGCSEs, AS Level and A level. Providing guidance to university choices and career choices.

Organizing Careers Fair, University visits both locally and International, liaising with companies to provide internships for the students.

Setting up study groups for SAT, TOEFL, personal statements and study skills.

Collecting advertising for the year book.

Designing the posters for career fairs, events calender and organising the university application handbook.

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Teaching and Academics

Education

United States International University - Africa

July 1996

July 1996

Bachelor's degree, International Business Administration

Kenya

GPA (point): 3٠3 out of 4

GPA (point): 3٠3 out of 4

My Bachelor's degree was in International Business and my minor was in Marketing. The course was a 4 year course which I was able to complete in two years due to the summer courses.

Skills

Organizing
Expert
Organizing
Expert
Office Administration
Expert
Office Administration
Expert
People Skills
Expert
People Skills
Expert
keen learner
Expert
keen learner
Expert
Patience
Expert
Patience
Expert
Administration and office management
Intermediate
Administration and office management
Intermediate
ManageBac and SEC Database
Intermediate
ManageBac and SEC Database
Intermediate
Student Applications review
Intermediate
Student Applications review
Intermediate
CAT4 Testing
Intermediate
CAT4 Testing
Intermediate
Marketing - School Tour
Intermediate
Marketing - School Tour
Intermediate
Career Counseling
Intermediate
Career Counseling
Intermediate
Parent Liason
Intermediate
Parent Liason
Intermediate
Organizing
Expert
Organizing
Expert
Office Administration
Expert
Office Administration
Expert
People Skills
Expert
People Skills
Expert
keen learner
Expert
keen learner
Expert
Patience
Expert
Patience
Expert

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Micrsoft Certified Professional (MCP) , Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
Nova Com Systems - Kenya
Dec 1996 - Dec 1996

Recommendations

Farid Makarem

Mar 2018

Mar 2018

Business ManagerColleague

Mrs Devika is a dedicated, respected and responsible lady at work, trustworthy , sociable and a good person to work with

Hobbies

  • Swimming
    Have been a competitive swimmer from the age of 7. Have been elected Swimming Captain in High school as well as at Univerversity
  • Motor sports
    My father was a rally driver and rally organizer in Kenya. I would attend most of the major rallies and help my father around the ramp as well as at the prize giving ceremonies.
  • Art and Design
    Enjoy doing abstract art in my spare time, to relax