Dr. Garimella, founded Kompass Junior College, a pioneering institution offering professional and integrated courses for commerce and humanities students after the 10th standard. It is a recognised institute by Telangana state board of Intermediate.

A leading consultancy specializing in career counselling and education advisory services in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

• Developed and executed company-wide strategies to achieve long-term growth and success. Overseen all aspects of financial performance, including profit maximization and resource allocation.
• Led, mentored and trained high-performing teams to achieve organizational goals.
• Provided expert career counselling to individuals, assisting them in making informed career decisions.

A century-old institution offering high-quality education at various levels.

• Taught a diverse range of business management courses to both undergraduate and graduate students.

As the Academic Director of an industry-integrated institution offering a full-time Postgraduate Diploma in Management, Dr Garimella spearheaded curriculum innovation with a focus on SMART learning objectives to enhance student outcomes. Also established strong industry connections, ensuring valuable internship and placement opportunities while aligning academics with market-driven practices.

• Delivered academic modules to postgraduate students, trained marketing and support staff in tele calling and counselling techniques, designed curricula, set SMART goals for learning outcomes, created an enabling learning environment, and prepared detailed training calendars.
• Managed centre operations to ensure profitability, planned resource allocation, and identified and recruited key personnel.
• Guided students and corporate clients in research projects, fostering academic and industry collaboration.
• Planned and monitored student recruitment processes, secured internships and placements, and conducted presentations and post-counselling sessions for prospective students.

Served as General Manager at WLCI College India Ltd. from 2005 to 2010.

• Trained students, employees, and corporate clients (ACC Cements, Voltas, Tata Motors)
• Managed and updated the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Designed and developed e-learning content and knowledge portals.
• Directed student acquisition strategies and expanded recruitment channels.
• Supervised brand promotion and institutional marketing initiatives.

Served as Assistant Professor at DVR Institute of Management from 2001 to 2005.

• Taught foundational and advanced courses in management.
• Designed and conducted specialized training programs for students.
• Managed student recruitment campaigns and built government-university relations.
• Facilitated corporate engagement initiatives to enhance industry connections.

Successfully marketed and sold Citibank personal loans to corporate clients.

• Promoted Citibank’s financial products to corporate clients.