Karishma Chandna
Chandigarh
Summary
Result-driven professional with 9+ years of experience across higher education management and the Indian startup ecosystem. My work spans leading large-scale projects, managing budgets, and driving foundation-funded initiatives that bridge data, innovation, and social impact. Skilled at the intersection of strategy and execution, I specialize in building partnerships, streamlining operations, and delivering sustainable outcomes through innovation, financial discipline, and collaborative leadership.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Admissions and Retention
Plaksha University
04.2021 - Current
- Developed and managed key admission processes and policies over the past four years, collaborating closely with senior academic leaders and institutional founders
- Worked closely with the Scholarship Committee on policy formulation and decision-making
- Contributed to budget formulation to maintain yield and manage expenses effectively
- Oversaw the comprehensive evaluation of applicants to identify those aligned with the institution’s values and requirements. Processed over 7,000 applications, leading to the evaluation and interviewing of more than 3,000 prospective candidates
- Designed and executed strategic initiatives to optimize student enrollment and retention, utilizing both on-site and off-site events to attract and engage admitted students
- Selected by the University Dean for a special initiative, PUMA Mentor, to provide mentorship to incoming freshmen
Project Associate
Indian School of Business
04.2019 - 04.2021
- Handled the operations for a project called the India Data Portal, funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which is one-stop access to public data on agriculture, financial inclusion, and rural development
- Managed end-to-end activities under each partnership like budgeting & payment schedules, contracting and day-to-day coordination,
- Planned and managed outreach programs to enable journalists to effectively use the data portal
Sr. Account Manager
Zomato
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Served as a growth consultant and acted as the single point-of-contact, providing valuable analysis and product education to empower business owners in creating actionable strategies and focus areas
- Managed and nurtured key partnerships, special events, and successfully built brand awareness among potential user base
- Successfully closed over 130 partnerships with premium restaurants in the tri-city region, taking charge of the entire sales process from lead generation to revenue management
Education
CFA Level III Candidate -
CFA Institute
Advance Diploma - Mandarin
Punjab University
India07.2026
B.Sc. - Banking and Finance
University of London (Singapore Institute of Management)
Singapore01.2014
Skills
- Business performance management
- Stakeholder Management
- Budgeting & Planning
- Strategic Communication
- Leadership
- Business Development and Sales
- Admissions and Student Mentoring
LANGUAGES
English
Hindi
Mandarin
Punjabi
Timeline
Senior Manager, Admissions and Retention
Plaksha University
04.2021 - Current
Project Associate
Indian School of Business
04.2019 - 04.2021
Sr. Account Manager
Zomato
06.2017 - 10.2018
CFA Level III Candidate -
CFA Institute
Advance Diploma - Mandarin
Punjab University
B.Sc. - Banking and Finance
University of London (Singapore Institute of Management)
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