Experience

Institute of Directors (IOD), India

• India
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Apr 2015 - Present

  • Spearheaded all planning activities from concept to execution for events with up to USD 1,50,000 budgets and turnovers of USD 2,50,000. • Research and analyze feasibility of potential conferences for commercial viability. • Planning, coordination and execution of International Conferences on Boardroom Issues and Business Meet in UK (London), Singapore, UAE (Dubai), Portugal (Lisbon) and across India. • Coordinate design and production of all marketing collaterals, including marketing brochures, newsletters, print advertisements, all event related promotional banners for social media websites, emails, etc. • Directed event logistics including registration and setup, hotels, interaction booths, client receptions, guest lists, conference team and guest accommodations, presentations, and itineraries, both remotely and on-site• Liaison with various Central and State Government agencies for various statutory permits and clearances required for the event/ project.• Maintaining excellent working relations with industry bodies (such as CII, FICCI, ICAI, ASSOCHAM, Dubai Chamber, ACCA, ICAEW, UKIBC etc.) to promote direct selling and engagements in government and industry circles in the relevant regions. • Experience of directly dealing with CMDs, CEOs, senior ministry officials of Central and State Govts., International Government Officials, and International Business Delegations. • Responsible for tracking and managing deadlines around sponsor event deliverables. • Responsible for generating design requests for signage, banners including proofing and tracking all necessary deadlines and approvals. • Work with the Media Partner for effective internal and external communications, press releases, event promos, interviews, and telecast videos. • Strategize for department and organization growth through new concepts, planning for future activities, social events, budgets, etc. Show less

• Sr. Manager - Events & Marketing

  • Jun 2012 - Mar 2015

  • Plan event from start to finish according to requirements, target audience and objectives• Research and analyze the need of the conference and develop a commercial conference in accordance to the market standards.• Direct administrative details such as financial operations, dissemination of promotional materials, and responses to inquiries• Negotiate contracts with service providers and suppliers such as hotels, AV etc.• Develop event topics and choose featured speakers.• Promote conference, convention and trades show services by performing tasks such as meeting with professional and trade associations, and producing brochures and other publications.• Design and implement efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships.• Organize registration of event participants• Work with the PR agency for the effective internal and external communications.• Ensure event is completed smoothly and step up to resolve any problems that might occur• Analyze the event’s success and prepare reports Show less

• Event Marketing Manager

  • Apr 2008 - May 2012

  • Interact with clients to obtain meeting requirements and schedules.• Supervise Conference Coordinators to plan and coordinate all meeting activities.• Act as primary contact for client inquiries and concerns.• Develop process improvements based on emerging trends to enhance event planning• Update conference website for latest events accurately.• Maintain the CRM system. • Maintain meeting guide for conference team members.• Develop meeting budget and control expenses within the budget.• Maintain meeting calendar and ensure event planning is on track. Show less

• Conference Coordinator

  • Jan 2006 - Mar 2008

  • To generate leads to increase new membership revenue.• Ensure KPI’s are achieved as outlined within the Business Plan.• To work as part of the membership / event team and to contribute to the achievement of its overall objectives. • Provide full flexibility in supporting other areas of the business as and when required including cover for absences of team members when necessary.• Assist training department in organizing Certified Course for directors i.e. Masterclass for Directors• Coordination with companies regarding the applications forms, site visits and other communication etc. for Golden Peacock Awards (GPA)• Handling, updating Data and Records Show less