
Waleed Mostafa ElTarabolsi
Higher Education Academic Consultant at Pearson
Heliopolis, Cairo, EgyptWork Experience
Higher Education Academic ConsultantFull Time
Pearson
Apr 2021 - Present -4 yrs, 2 months
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:o Developed strategic partnerships with the client base by leveraging Pearson Higher Education content, assets and partnerships o Maximized market share growth in Egypt as well as established large institutional agreements o Proposed and closed deals that achieved total revenue growth, profit and customer satisfaction o Presented solutions capabilities to key customers across Pearson’s Higher Education products and services o Consulted and trained clients regarding technology and other support issues as it pertains to online learning environment o Sold and implemented new business models o Developed and maintained relationships with existing customers, distributors and prospective clients via on-site meetings, telephone calls, online meetings and emails o Delivered HE presentations and information to decision-makers in educational institutions o Transferred HE knowledge to team members o Provided feedback to marketing & editorial colleagues on market needs to ensure HE products are best suited to customers’ needs o Reported and tracked sales opportunities, market trends, and emerging risks on a monthly and quarterly basis
EducationUSA AdvisorFull Time
- Job Details:o Advised individuals seeking guidance and information on studying in the USA. o Maintained public and social media engagement levels through in-person information sessions and via Zoom, Facebook and YouTube. o Conducted group orientation & public speaking sessions for the public, and conducted individual consultations on various matters regarding higher education in the USA. o Coordinated speakers, produced materials, updated presentation information, and promoted the annual pre-departure orientations that are held for students preparing to travel to the U.S. o Planned outreach visits to public and private high schools and universities to promote U.S. higher education and the Competitive College Club. o Coordinated with U.S. university representatives and local schools to help representatives recruit students from Egypt and assisted them in the set-up of appointments at local high schools. o Represented the State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs EducationUSA advising network and AMIDEAST as needed at conferences and workshops. o Reviewed over 500 personal statement essays for seekers of education opportunities in USA on undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as applicants to cultural exchange programs o Managed the day-to-day implementation of the Competitive College Club (CCC), an initiative to assist high-achieving students throughout Egypt develop key critical thinking skills, prepare for standardized admission tests, engage with the community, research university options, complete application components (Personal essays, CVs, Admission interviews, writing samples, etc…), and apply for scholarships and other financial support. o Ran weekly and bi-weekly group and one-on-one meetings with CCC members, and presented in-depth advice on all admissions topics, including personal statements, recommendation letters, choosing schools, applications orientation, financial aid and scholarships, etc., as well as providing one-on-one CommonApp support.
Country Manager / Senior recruitment consultantFull Time
Education Basket (Kuwait)
Mar 2017 - Jul 2018 -1 yr, 4 months
Kuwait , Kuwait City
- Job Details:o Represented the recruitment interest of over 150 Universities from 20 countries. o Executed business development and operational aspects for the newly established branch. o Executed B2B dealings with training centers, high schools, universities and event organizers within Kuwait o Evaluated student academic records for major international educational systems. o Counseled and recruited international students from local and expat communities (Kuwaiti, Saudi Arabian, Indian, Pakistani, Egyptian, Syrian, Iraqi, Lebanese and Iranian). o Finalized university applications and student visa applications for Canada, UK, USA, Australia, Malaysia and Turkey with a success rate over 80%. o Planned and organized educational events (Exhibitions, office sessions and seminars with guest speakers).
Academic CounselorFull Time
EDRES/Global Vision Egypt
Dec 2015 - Jan 2017 -1 yr, 1 month
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:o Represented over 100 universities from 6 countries and counseled students through their undergraduate and postgraduate studies applications o Counseled prospective students and handled admissions, visa procedures, travel documents and accommodations for students applying to universities in Canada, USA, UK, Turkey and Malaysia. o Applied for Canadian, Malaysian and Turkish student visas.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
Ain Shams University (ASU)Jan 2006 - Jan 2012 - 6 yr
High School - Thanaweya Amma
Yousef ElSebaei Experimental Language SchoolJan 2006