Lela Iosava
Bloomfield
Summary
Experienced international education professional with a track record of managing diverse programs and teams. Proficient in cross-cultural communication, program management, and support services for students and faculty. Expert in strategic advising for higher education institutions, with knowledge of the international market and students' needs. Highly adaptable and committed to continuous learning.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-founder
Global College and University Counseling- DBA MyGradCoach
06.2022 - Current
- Develop the company's vision and strategy;
- Recruit international students for custom college admissions coaching;
- Market the service to potential clients; establish professional partnerships
Accreditation Expert
National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement
03.2017 - 05.2021
- Evaluated over 10 universities and higher education programs nationwide for compliance with the national accreditation standards
Research and Innovation Consultant
GAEU Consulting
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Wrote grant proposals for clients to successfully obtain EU funding
- Collected, analyzed and organized extensive data
- Communicated with the team and clients on a daily basis to ensure high quality proposal submission
Consultant, Research Coordinator
Ilia State University
07.2013 - 11.2014
- Developed a strategy for a newly formed institutional research unit;
- Led collection of information on scientific, educational, and institutional development grants
- Supported and guided researchers, professors, and doctoral students on participation in EU research grant schemes
English language instructor
American College of the Middle East
09.2011 - 06.2013
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lessons across various classes
- Prepared and administered tests, examination papers, and exercises
- Developed and produced new instructional materials
- Participated in and contributed to teacher training sessions
- Maintained student registers and attendance records
Deputy Head, Office of Development and Foreign Relations
Ilia State University
09.2009 - 08.2011
- Led initiatives to enhance partnerships with institutions, donors and governments nationally and internationally
- Contributed to strategic initiatives to drive university-wide improvements.
- Conducted needs assessments to help plan the university's internationalization strategy
- Wrote grant proposals, applications and supporting documents in response to solicitations and guideline of the funding agencies.
- Led proposal writing trainings and provided grant-writing support to faculty and staff
- Contributed to staff recruitment efforts, selecting highly-qualified candidates
Education
Master of Education - International Education Policy and Management
Vanderbilt University, Peabody College of Education
Master of Arts - English Language and Literature
Akaki Tsereteli State University
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Grant-writing
- Partnership development
- Guidance for students and staff
- International programs
- Knowledge of global higher education systems
- Qualitative and quantitative research
- Customer relations
Accomplishments
Launched a new service for domestic clients, resulting in increased target market potential.
Achieved 150 % increase in potential customer rate and 2% conversion rate over one year.
Collaborated with a team to develop and introduce a series of e-books for international graduate applicants.
Memberships And Affiliations
- US Government Exchange Program Alumni Association of Georgia (EPAG),
- International Exchange Alumni, US Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
- Swedish Institute's Network for Futre Global Leaders
- European Higher Education Society (EAIR)
- Comparative and International Education Society (CIES)
- NAFSA, Association of International Educators
Highlights Of Achievements
- Received various international awards and grants to study abroad and conduct academic research
- Played a key role in two consortia-based grant proposals for the Erasmus Plus program, facilitating student mobility and exchange programs between EU member and non-member states
- Secured funding of up to 3 million USD for more than 20 institutional development programs over two years
- Led the major grant proposal development in a partnership that secured 300,000 USD in funding to establish a technology commercialization center at the university, marking the first of its kind nationwide
- Implemented activities to support the university's first internationalization strategy
Languages
Georgian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Russian
Professional Working
Timeline
Co-founder
Global College and University Counseling- DBA MyGradCoach
06.2022 - Current
Research and Innovation Consultant
GAEU Consulting
06.2018 - 03.2019
Accreditation Expert
National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement
03.2017 - 05.2021
Consultant, Research Coordinator
Ilia State University
07.2013 - 11.2014
English language instructor
American College of the Middle East
09.2011 - 06.2013
Deputy Head, Office of Development and Foreign Relations
Ilia State University
09.2009 - 08.2011
Master of Arts - English Language and Literature
Akaki Tsereteli State University
Master of Education - International Education Policy and Management
Vanderbilt University, Peabody College of Education
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