Narayan Rao Re

About Narayan Rao Re

I’m a Team Lead (Senior Editor) at Yocket with over 11 years of experience in the study abroad landscape. I have helped students navigate the complex journey of higher education, and have anchored the dreams of over 1,100+ aspirants.I specialize in comprehensive essay guidance for undergraduate programs, B-schools, MS degrees, and PhDs. So far, my students have secured over US$ 55 million in scholarships and admissions to top-tier institutions like Caltech, Cornell, Stanford, Georgia Tech, UPenn, Virginia Tech, Columbia, UC Berkeley, San Diego, CMU, Dartmouth, Johns Hopkins, Duke, and the University of Toronto, among others.Affectionately known as the \'Surgeon of Syntax\' and \'Essay Editing Inyanga,\' I am dedicated to perfecting every written narrative. As an International Certified Career Coach, I offer tailored advice and support to help you stand out and achieve your goals.Whether you’re drafting your personal statement or navigating the study abroad process, I’m here to help you bite the bullet! Let’s connect and make your academic aspirations a reality.

Experience

1. Team Lead (Senior Editor)

   Yocket

   Jan 2022 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Edit resumes, LORs, SOPs/PS/DS/LOI/LOM/Common App essays, UCAS PS, and other application essays as per the deliverables in the respective plan. Prioritize and adhere to quality and efficiency in editing, resolve documentation queries of students through chats and schedule meets when indispensable.As a mentor to the team, monitor the team\'s overall performance and ensure the objective key results for each quarter are achieved. Create continuous internal assessments to gauge performance and recommend team members for appraisals, incentives, bonuses, and other benefits from time to time as applicable. Brainstorm new strategies for improved operational efficiency. Address support tickets by liaising with the respective editor to ensure there is no further escalation. Initiate and oversee projects during the lean period such as but not limited to articles, preparation of manuals, guidelines, and lateral/interdepartmental projects/requirements. Conduct trainings/bootcamps to internal editors as necessary. Conduct webinars/workshops on editing related topics for premium students.

Education

• The English and Foreign Languages University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA (Hons)

  2008 — 2011

• University of California, Santa Cruz

  Feminism and Social Justice

  2024 — 2024