Sara Akcha
BAKU,Azerbaijan
Summary
Dedicated International Education Professional and British Council Certified Agent with over two years of experience in student counselling and market research. Currently serving as Managing Director at Azeri Student Centre, possess a proven track record of guiding students through complex study abroad process to secure optimal educational opportunities. Leveraging a Bachelor's in International Relations and global academic experience, committed to providing high-level strategic leadership and expert guidance in international education sector.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Managing Director
Azeristudent
Baku, Azerbaijan
2025.08 - Current
- Strategic Leadership : Orchestrate overall operations and growth strategy of centre, ensuring alignment with international education standards and student success.
- Organizational Management : Oversee daily business activities, including team management, financial planning, and optimization of administrative workflows.
- Partnership Development : Increased and maintained high-level relationships with global university partners to expand educational opportunities for Azerbaijani students.
General Director
Studycare Uzbekistan
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
2024.09 - 2025.08
- Executive Oversight : Directed all operational aspects of Uzbekistan branch, focusing on market penetration and brand establishing within region.
- Market Expansion : Performed extensive market research to identify educational trends and student needs within Uzbek market to drive enrollment growth.
- Compliance & Standards : Ensured all consultancy services met international ethical standards, leveraging status as a British Council Certified Agent.
Overseas Education Consultant
Azeristudent
Baku, Azerbaijan
2024.02 - 2025.08
- Student Counselling & Guidance : Provided comprehensive academic counselling to prospective students and their parents regarding international education opportunities in Europe, USA, UK and UAE. Managed to work with total number of 120 students per one academic recruitment year.
- University Admissions Management : Managed full application lifecycle, including document preparation, personal statement reviews, and direct communication with university admissions offices to ensure high acceptance rates.
- Visa Support & Compliance : Guided students through student visa application process for various countries, ensuring all documentation met strict embassy requirements and legal standards.
- Partner Relations : Maintained and developed relationships with international partner institutions, staying updated on new programs, entry requirements, and scholarship opportunities.
- Sales & Lead Conversion : Actively managed a database of leads, converting inquiries into enrolments through effective follow-ups, presentations, and educational seminars.
- Market Research : Conducted regular research on global education trends and visa policy changes to provide accurate, up-to-date advice to clients.
- Event Coordination : Assisted in organizing and executing large-scale education fairs and informational webinars to promote partner universities to local market.
Student Affairs and International Relations
METROPOL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Ankara, Türkiye
2023.06 - 2023.09
- Administrative Support : Assisted in management of student records and provided essential support for international student services in Ankara, Turkey. Managed over 150 customer calls per day.
- Institutional Coordination : Liaised between students and university departments to resolve academic inquiries and facilitate smooth administrative transitions.
Education
Bachelors - Department of International Relations in Faculty of Political sciences
Ankara University
Ankara, Türkiye 2019.09 - 2023.07
ERASMUS - Faculty of International and Political sciences
University of Lodz
Lodz, Poland 2021.09 - 2022.02
Skills
- Recruitment and retention strategies
- Dynamic decision-making
- Leadership excellence
- Senior-level collaboration
- Internal communication
- Digital marketing strategies
- Public speaking effectiveness
- Team leadership
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Resilience and adaptability
- Social media management
- Content creation for social media
- Digital design expertise
Languages
English: Reading, Writing, Speaking
Fluent
Turkish: Reading, Writing, Speaking
Native
Russian: Reading, Writing, Speaking
Fluent
Spanish: Reading, Writing, Speaking
Intermediate
Polish: Reading, Writing, Speaking
Intermediate
Exams
- SAT - SCOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST: 1360 score
- IELTS: 7.5 score
- Erasmus Language exam: 97/100
Certification
British Council Certified Agent (ID: 93587, Valid until January 2028)
British Council Certified Agent (ID: 28646, Valid until February 2026)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Managing Director
Azeristudent
2025.08 - Current
General Director
Studycare Uzbekistan
2024.09 - 2025.08
Overseas Education Consultant
Azeristudent
2024.02 - 2025.08
Student Affairs and International Relations
METROPOL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
2023.06 - 2023.09
ERASMUS - Faculty of International and Political sciences
University of Lodz
2021.09 - 2022.02
Bachelors - Department of International Relations in Faculty of Political sciences
Ankara University
2019.09 - 2023.07