Solomon Fache

SOLOMON FACHE

No. 39, Gado Nasko Way, Kubwa, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory,Nigeria. 234 | (C) 07037232538 |

[email protected]

Professional Summary

Dedicated to serving humanity at all times.

Skills

· Campaign development

· Competitive and strategic planning

· Budgeting and forecasting

· Persuasive

· Team player

· Public relations

· Organized

· A natural leader

· Social and new media

Work History

Country Manager (Nigeria)

Learning House International (427 South Fourth Street, Suite 300, Louisville, KY, 40202, USA.) 2017-2019

-Responsible for development and implementation of direct sales and marketing plan

-Responsible for analysing and developing specific marketing plans

-Managing of existing agents in assigned territory (Nigeria and Ghana)

-Recruiting international students into USA Universities

Agent Liaison Officer 08/2014 to 07/2015

Kaplan International Colleges –(Kaplan International Colleges Abuja, Nigerian Office) Suite FF7, Metro Plaza,Central Area

· Arranged marketing awareness events and creating a steady inflow of enquiries for all colleges.

· Came up with promotional activities within and outside Nigeria as advised by the Regional Director.

· Showcased excellent customer service skills and a thorough understanding of the UK & USA higher education system toapplicants and key contacts-i.e.schools, parents.

· Provided advice and guidance on study options available at Kaplan.

· Maximized conversion rates from enquiry stage to final enrolment.

· Managed all aspects of application process – including follow-up and conversions, providing dedicated support to all
enquirers and offer-holders.

· Provided visa counselling to applicants.

· Provided advice and guidance for payment of tuition fee to Kaplan College.

· Helped to increase the number of qualified and quality Nigerian students registering at colleges.

· Organized interactive activities with applicants to showcase the benefits of Kaplan colleges e.g.offer holders party, deposit
holder’s party.

· Organized all delegate visits to the Nigeria office

· Ensured to meet general office target.

· Developed relationships with key contacts and agents in Nigeria.

· Managed agents/ students relationship with regular agent visits.

· Followed up on commission payments for agents

· Managed agent/student data Admission.

· Analysed applications, assessing their eligibility and issuing offer letters Issue applicants visa documentation (CAS) and
pre-arrival information.

· Ensured timely and accurate inputting of enquiry and applicant data on the relevant databases and maintenance of office
records.

· Followed up on enquiries on applications through effective and timely implementation of the customer communication
plan.

· Liaised with country offices and recruitment agents on student applications/admissions.

· Worked with the Director and the sales team on conversion activities.

· Provided updates on Academic admissions

· Efficient, courteous and timely processing of applications at all stages from
first enquiry through to enrolment.

· Ensured timely application processing Support team members towards the achievement of overall

· Provided PTE support to Kaplan applicants and all enquirers.

· Provided free English lessons for Kaplan and Partner students.

· Updated and kept data of students

· Sold vouchers and text books via agents

Regional Marketing Executive 02/2013 to 06/2013

PFL EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL –PFL Abuja, Nigerian Office (10 Gimbiya,Garki Abuja

· Carried out recruitment activities in cities where a PFL office did not exist.

· Provided appropriate counselling to prospective applicants on suitable courses and study options at the University/College

PFL represented.

· Provided a comprehensive support service to applicants during the application and placement process.

· Assisted with developing new strategic recruitment activities through gathering market intelligence.

· Liaised with other branches within the company to provide a region-wide service for partners.

· Achieved agreed targets within budget

· Assisted University delegates on recruitment visits outside PFL office

Branch Manager 04/2011 to 06/2013

PFL Education International –PFL Abuja, Nigerian Office (10 Gimbiya, Garki Abuja

· PFL Abuja, Nigerian Office (10 Gumbiya, Garki Abuja .

· Submitted weekly/monthly branch report to the Senior Manager.

· Ensured allocated revenue targets and visa targets for branch are achieved.

· Ensured that all equipment is in proper working condition so that performance will not be affected.

· Facilitated presentations in-house (i.e.Visa seminars) and to schools as a means of marketing.

· Worked closely with the various departments of the branch; Counselling unit, Front Desk as well as the in-reps to ensure service and revenue delivery.

· Ensured compliance with company operational and HR regulations and processes.

· Ensured compliance with company application procedures/ student guidelines at all times

· Advised staff on HR procedures and undertake annual appraisals with all staff.

· Ensured that partner institution visits are ran appropriately

· General Office administration and management.

EDUCATIONAL COUNSELLING OFFICER 03/2010 to 04/2011

PFL EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL –PFL Abuja, Nigerian Office (10 Gimbiya, Garki Abuja)
– Assisted student in choosing schools of their choices.
– Counselling students on UKBA visa application procedures.
– Made follow up calls to all assigned students.
– Conducted educational research.
– Ensured that application forms were correctly filled.
– Carried out career counselling to students. –
– Carried marketing activities.

CLIENT SERVICE OFFICER 12/2008 to 04/2011

PFL EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL –PFL Abuja,Nigerian Office (10 Gimbiya, Garki Abuja

– Recruited and converted students into partner schools in the UK – Followed up students after school visited and exhibition. –

Picked up and dropped off delegates at the airport.
-Made hotel reservations for delegates.
-Booked appointment with schools and organizations for delegates. -Market and advertised school visits.

-Organized presentations/seminars to students
-Carried out marketing activities

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES

PFL Education International –PFL Abuja,Nigerian Office (10 Gimbiya, Garki Abuja

· Recruiting and converting students for partner schools in the UK.

· Following up students after school visits and exhibition.

· Picking and dropping off delegates from the UK.

· Making hotel reservations for delegates.

· Booking appointment with schools and organizations for delegates.

· Marketing and advertising school visits.

· Organizing presentations/seminars to students Carrying out marketing activities.

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES

· Assisting student in choosing schools of their choices.

· Counselling students on UKBA visa application procedures.

· Making follow up calls to all assigned students.

· Conducting educational research.

· Ensuring that application forms is correctly filled.

· Carrying out career counselling to students.

· Carrying marketing activities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts: History 2006

University of Ilorin- Ilorin, Nigeria

Education Research Conducted at PFL Education

AREAS

Statistics of Nigerian Students that study abroad annually

Sources of Funding

Revenue generated to foreign universities

Solomon Fache International Student Recruitment Officer