Preeti Gazmer
Thimphu,Bhutan
Summary
Results-driven and student-focused Education Counsellor with expertise in international student recruitment, admissions, university partnerships and visas. Skilled in guiding students through the full application lifecycle, managing recruitment pipelines, leading teams, and coordinating high-impact events. Passionate about helping students make informed decisions and driven by the motto “ABC – Always Be Closing” prospective students. Known for strong relationship-building, data-driven strategies, and delivering an exceptional student experience. Committed to driving enrolments and supporting institutional growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Executive Education Counsellor
Global Reach Bhutan
Thimphu, Bhutan
11.2021 - Current
- Provide personalised counselling to students on study destinations, entry requirements, scholarships, career pathways, and suitable course options.
- Manage the end-to-end admission process, including document screening, application lodgement, communication with universities, and visa preparation support.
- Maintain and convert a strong student pipeline through timely follow-ups, accurate guidance, and high-quality service delivery.
- Promote partner universities through school visits, education fairs, webinars, social media engagement, and one-on-one consultations.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with university representatives, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of course offerings, policies, deadlines, and market trends.
- Coordinate and execute local events such as Open Days, university seminars, and student engagement activities to increase applications and enrolments.
- Analyse student preferences and market behaviour to support targeted recruitment strategies and program promotion.
- Maintain detailed student records using CRM systems and prepare periodic reports on conversions, enrolments, and recruitment performance.
- Deliver exceptional customer service by addressing queries promptly and ensuring a smooth student journey from initial counselling to enrolment.
- Represent Global Reach Bhutan at regional and international training events, university meetings, and professional development workshops. (Including visits to Perth and Canberra)
- As a Senior employee, trained and mentored junior staffs.
- Assist overall management and function of the office.
- Face of Global Reach's advertisements on social media platform for marketing and student engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
Norbuling Rigter College
Paro, Bhutan /2017 - /2020
Year 12 - Commerce
Yangchenphug Higher Secondary School
Thimphu, Bhutan 02.2016 - 03.2017
Skills
- Administrative & Technical Skills
- Influential Communication & Relationship Management
- Student Advising & Counselling
- Recruitment & Outreach
- Marketing & Digital Engagement
- Customer service excellence
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Multi-tasking & Time management
- Attention to details
- Team collaboration
- Event Coordination
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Upper intermediate
Dzongkha
Native
Nepali
Upper intermediate
Affiliations
- Event Planning & Coordination
- Socializing
- Volunteering & Community Service
- Active member of a christian movement called "GenNow Rising" where I organize events and seminars for Youth engagements and support upcoming generations
- Creative Content & Digital Engagement
Accomplishments
2025: Recognized as the Star Performer-2024 from across Global Reach Branches in India, Nepal, Colombo and Bhutan.
2024: Recognized as the Top Performer-2023 from across Global Reach Branches in India, Nepal, Colombo and Bhutan.
2023: Visited Perth based universities and cities in Australia on an invitation from StudyPerth and Government of Western Australia.
Visited Canberra, Australia to be part of "UC Connect-Ed Tour 2023" organized by University of Canberra.
2017 – 2018: Served as the First Student President (Student Body Representative) of Norbuling Rigter College.
2016: Served as School House Leader of Yangchenphug Higher Secondary School.
2015: Got appointed as the Class Prefect.
2012: Served as School Literary Captain
Other Activities
2017 – 2020:
Served Norbuling Rigter College as the Master of Ceremony (MC) / Anchor/ Host in every events.
Participated in Global Entrepreneurship Week 2017 with a business idea of "Tsho Khabzay" held at Norbuling Rigter College.
Participated in G- Fest program held at Gedu College of Business Studies leading an Entrepreneur Business idea and securing 3rd position.
Participated in Startup Weekend: Taking Tourism to the Top held on August 16th - 18th, 2019
2017 – 2019: Participated as a Y- PEER member at the National Training of Trainers held at Gyalsa Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences and a workshop organized by Y-PEER Bhutan.
2018: Attended workshop on “Online Marketing, Psychology for Business and Freelancing”
2015: Participated as a volunteer during the observation of World AIDS DAY, raising awareness and advocacy on HIV/AIDS and its negative impacts, and also fund raising event for Lhak-Sam.
2010 – 2012: Recognized as a Change Maker by World’s Largest Design for Change School Contest organized by RIVERSIDE India.
Certification
Completed EDUCATION AGENT TRAINING COURSE QEAC CERTIFICATION EXAM (EATC) by Professional International Education Resources (PIER), and Certified as "Qualified Education Agent Counsellor"
UK Certified Counsellor.
Program Facilitar at Global Reach for organizing outreach events for student engagements.
Timeline
Executive Education Counsellor
Global Reach Bhutan
11.2021 - Current
Year 12 - Commerce
Yangchenphug Higher Secondary School
02.2016 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
Norbuling Rigter College
/2017 - /2020