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Francis  Oyedele

Francis Oyedele

International Education Specialist
oyedele.fa@gmail.com

Summary

Dynamic International Higher Education professional with progressive experience in international student recruitment, sales, and marketing in Nigeria and West Africa.


Areas of expertise: student recruitment, admissions and enrollment, visa application, product marketing, sales management, project coordination, business analysis, stakeholder engagement, cross-cultural communication, and relationship management/development.


Having an in-depth knowledge of international student recruitment in Nigeria & Africa, and the ability to liaise with direct students, recruitment agents, and various stakeholders, I can create and identify opportunities for international student growth and expansion for universities and institutions requiring such in Africa.


Currently, I am the Market Manager overseeing the international student recruitment activities of Arizona State University for Kaplan International Pathways in West Africa.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Market Manager- International Education

Arizona State University for Kaplan International Pathways
Lagos
11.2022 - Current

Coordinate the recruitment and marketing activities of Arizona State University to increase international student enrollments in West Africa


Create opportunities for business growth by meeting with agents and stakeholders to develop and implement recruitment strategies to increase international student enrollments in West Africa


Actively engaged in business development activities e.g. through institutional visits, educational fairs, and presentation to prospective stakeholders in West Africa


Grow a network of senior high school counselors to promote Arizona State University's undergraduate programs to prospective international students at their schools


Actively supported the recruitment activities of partner agencies by providing promotional materials, training on new program(s) development, planning quarterly recruitment activities, hosting webinar’s on partner’s platform, and attending office seminars at regular interval.


Organized pre-departure counseling to successfully enrolled International students as they prepare for the next phase of their life in a new new environment.


Regional Recruitment Manager- West Africa

Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Canada
Lagos
07.2021 - 10.2022
  • Successfully built the agent network of Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Nigeria and Ghana that led to increase in the number of applications and enrollments at Saskatchewan Polytechnic in West Africa
  • Identified and follow-up on business opportunities and engage in business development activities e.g., through institutional visits and presentations to prospective stakeholders, schools and agents that led to brand awareness and positively impact enrollments
  • Actively supported the recruitment activities of partner agencies by providing promotional materials, training on new program(s) development, planning quarterly recruitment activities, hosting webinar’s on partner’s platform, and attending office seminars at regular interval
  • Provided academic and career counseling to prospective international students and parents and advise on admission standards and requirements to guide applicants in choosing a program that matches their career goals
  • Organized pre-departure counseling to successfully enrolled International students to prepare them for the academic and career progression journey ahead

International Education Specialist

Maple Education Canada Inc.
Lagos
12.2016 - 06.2021

Evaluated student credentials; optimize student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.


Managed the recruitments activities of 10 Canadian institutions under my portfolio for Maple Education Canada Inc. The schools are; University of Manitoba, Thompson Rivers University, Vancouver Island University, University of Windsor, Fanshawe College, Conestoga College, Centennial College, Sault College, Niagara College and Golden Hills High School


Provided academic and career counseling to prospective international students


Maintained a comprehensive application database for the aforementioned institutions and provided timely and accurate monthly reports

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Language

University of Ilorin
Kwara State, Nigeria
10.2011 - 08.2015

High School Diploma -

Local Government Secondary School
Nigeria
09.2002 - 06.2008

Skills

International Education

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Certification

Canadian Education Counsellor Certificate- June 6, 2021

Accomplishments

Successfully built the agent network of Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Nigeria and Ghana that led to increase in the number of applications and enrollments at Saskatchewan Polytechnic in West Africa. 2022.


Joint Most Innovative Employee, Maple Education Canada Inc. Nationwide, 2018.


Most Outstanding Customer Relations Personnel, Maple Education Canada, Inc. 2018.

Most Outstanding Employee, Maple Education Canada Inc. - Lagos Office, 2017.


Most Outstanding Employee, Maple Education Canada Inc. - Nationwide, 2017.


Reference

Praise Akinleye,

Akinleye1078@saskpolytech.ca

+1(306)716-9258

Agent Relations Specialist, International Education

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Timeline

Market Manager- International Education

Arizona State University for Kaplan International Pathways
11.2022 - Current

Regional Recruitment Manager- West Africa

Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Canada
07.2021 - 10.2022

International Education Specialist

Maple Education Canada Inc.
12.2016 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Arts - English Language

University of Ilorin
10.2011 - 08.2015

High School Diploma -

Local Government Secondary School
09.2002 - 06.2008
Canadian Education Counsellor Certificate- June 6, 2021
Certificate- International and Strategic Human Resource Management- June 5th, 2019.
Certificate- Travel and Tourism- In view Certificate
Business Management- In view
Francis OyedeleInternational Education Specialist