Ashish John

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Ashish John

@ashishjohn

I build international education partnerships and experiential learning programs across Asia.

What I'm looking for

I'm looking to build strategic partnerships and expand international education and experiential learning programs, creating purposeful student experiences through cross-cultural collaboration, program quality and sustainable institutional relationships.

I've built school partnerships, student recruitment strategies and curriculum-aligned experiential learning programs across Asia. As Recruitment Director at Projects Abroad Asia, I led outreach, marketing, stakeholder engagement and end-to-end recruitment for educational institutions.

I'm now Co-Founder and Advisor at First-Hand Experiences, shaping strategy, partnerships, program quality, safety and digital marketing. My background spans educational travel, international volunteering and cross-cultural program delivery in India and Nepal.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

FE

Current

Co-Founder & Advisor

Current

First-Hand Experiences

Jul 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Contributes to strategic planning and organisational development, develops partnerships with schools and institutions, and supports program design, safety, and quality standards.

Strategic Planning Partnership Development Program Design safety standards Digital Marketing

PA

Recruitment Director

Projects Abroad Asia

Jan 2015 - Dec 2024 (9 years 11 months)

Led partnership development and student recruitment across Asia, implementing business development strategies and managing end-to-end recruitment cycles using CRM systems.

Business Development Student Recruitment CRM Marketing Stakeholder Management Alumni Engagement

PI

Medical Project Manager

Projects Abroad India

Jan 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 11 months)

Designed medical internship programs in collaboration with local hospitals and supported international interns throughout their placements.

Program Design Internship Management Collaboration Participant Support

PN

Project Manager

Projects Abroad Nepal

Jan 2010 - Dec 2012 (2 years 11 months)

Managed and improved volunteering programs in Kathmandu and developed educational support materials for international volunteers.

Program Management Volunteer Management

PN

Social Manager

Projects Abroad Nepal

Jan 2009 - Dec 2010 (1 year 11 months)

Organised social and cultural activities for international volunteers and monitored placements to support positive participant experiences.

Event Management Volunteer Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

UK

University of Kashmir

Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce

Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Kashmir, completed in 2009.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

Google Analytics

Availability

Looking for a job

Location

India

Authorized to work in

Salary expectations

146k+ INR

Social media

Job categories

Business Development Director Strategic Partnerships Manager Business Development Manager International Education Advisory Program Manager Student Recruitment Specialist Marketing Manager Project Manager Director Business Development Director of Business Development Managing Director Business Development Strategic Business Development Director Senior Director Business Development Business Development Leader Business Development Director Recruitment Business Development Operations Director Management

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