MURALI KANDASAMY

A dynamic and results-oriented professional with twenty (20) years of experience in the private education industry. Starting his career as a tutor and has progressed positively into management, marketing and sales. Brings to the table the myriad of skills, wealth of experience, leadership skills, operations and administration, marketing and sales skills coupled with a character who is very passionate about digitization and streamline of processes for greater output and efficiency. Results-driven Job Title with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations. Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic. Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.

• Recognized as the first lecturer to achieve first-class marks for the challenging second-year subject, Law of Trusts, and holds the record for producing 35 first-class marks in Law of Contract while serving as both lecturer and tutor.
• Passionate about teaching, contributing to significant student enrollment growth through peer-to-peer referrals and recommendations from past students.

• Expansion of Brickfields Asia College (BAC), Spearheaded significant growth in student enrollment, increasing from 950 students in 2008 to nearly 3,500 students across all courses. Under his leadership, the law department became the highest revenue earner at BAC, capturing 75% of the market share for law enrollments. Developed the "out of sight, out of mind" approach to increase BAC’s visibility, positioning the college as the market leader for law programs. Led the compliance and regulatory unit, achieving a 100% success rate in obtaining MQA approvals for courses, including transitioning from Provisional Accreditation (PA) to Full Accreditation (FA) status. Additionally, secured approvals for new courses and international student (KDN) licenses with a 100% success rate. Demonstrated strong leadership as both a team player and leader, consistently motivating team members to reach higher achievements, following the Paris Model of excellence. Successfully navigated challenges to obtain approvals for BAC to be 100% owned by non-Bumiputera shareholders, ensuring the family business could enjoy nearly perpetual 100% dividend declarations. This accomplishment was driven by his deep understanding of ASEAN Free Trade policies.I believe this can be a significant notable project on tis own. Kindly elaborate
• Streamlined operations, improved quality deliverables, and enhanced customer satisfaction., Authored 14 different manuals on operations and administration, contributing to the development of a comprehensive, customized college management software platform with integrated accounting and revenue tracking modules. Collaborated closely with External Examiner Prof. Martin Dixon from Cambridge University, receiving accolades for problem-solving and innovative thinking. The systems and procedures implemented under his guidance positioned BAC on par with British universities, earning the confidence of partner institutions and ensuring the continued success of BAC students in the UK. Demonstrated an uncompromising attitude toward quality, which earned high praise from partners in the laws consortium and Prof. Martin Dixon, reinforcing BAC’s reputation for academic excellence and rigorous standards.
• Innovation & Digitization of Processes, Aggressively involved in marketing and sales, pioneering the use of Google marketing and SEO among private institutions. His innovative approach led to the creation of various unique selling propositions (USPs). Deployed the Learning Management System (LMS) known as STUDYWISE, enhancing the digital learning experience for students. Introduced groundbreaking educational systems, including the 24/8 Learning System, PAL System, and a 24/7 support system, for which he authored the blueprint. These innovations contributed to rapid growth in student numbers and established the department as the highest revenue earner within the institution. Oversaw significant growth in student numbers from 16 to several hundred, leading to a highly profitable law department with strong cash flow and a high yield per student. His cost-efficient model was adopted by other departments within the institution.

• Prof. Dr Martin Dixon, University of Cambridge
• Dr Wayne Morrisson, University of London