Pradeep User
@pradeepuser3
Immigration and study-abroad specialist guiding global student mobility.
What I'm looking for
I am an immigration and study-abroad specialist with over 15 years' experience in international education consulting, student recruitment and visa services across Canada, the UK, Europe and New Zealand. I have led India-wide recruitment operations, built and trained agent networks, organized national educational fairs, and partnered with academic institutions and embassy officials to secure admissions and visas.
My strengths include counseling students on academic and career pathways, eligibility assessment, visa documentation and compliance, and designing marketing and business-development strategies that drive student conversions. I am a proactive, empathetic counselor and network builder who delivers measurable recruitment results and supports smooth settlement and post-study transitions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
India Recruitment Manager
Musitechnic Formation
Dec 2019 - Present (5 years 11 months)
Manage India-wide recruitment operations for Canada-focused institutions, driving student and skilled migration conversions through counseling, agent partnerships, and marketing strategies; conduct seminars and coordinate with DLI institutions and embassy officials for visa approvals.
Immigration & Business Development Manager
University College Processing Center
Mar 2014 - Aug 2019 (5 years 5 months)
Directed immigration services and business development for Canada, UK and European academic mobility, organizing national education fairs, liaising with visa officers and conducting training for agents and staff to increase student placements.
Associate Manager
Prosper Overseas
Apr 2009 - Feb 2014 (4 years 10 months)
Provided immigration counseling for Canada, UK and Australia, assessing eligibility for study and skilled migration, managing documentation and SOP preparation, and representing the firm at national education expos to drive admissions.
Sales Consultant
Y-Axis Consultants
Sep 2006 - Feb 2009 (2 years 5 months)
Counseled clients for skilled immigration to Canada and Australia, conducted eligibility assessments and visa filing, and consistently exceeded monthly sales and conversion targets while building long-term client relationships.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
School of Life Skills and Indian Heritage
Advanced Certificate in Psychotherapy and Counselling, Psychotherapy and Counselling
2021 - 2022
Completed an Advanced Psychotherapy and Counselling specialization with emphasis on geriatric, student, and family counselling (voluntary social service).
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
2005 - 2008
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree focusing on commerce subjects and foundational business knowledge.
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