Kavita Vallabhjee Email & Phone Number

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Australia

Australia

Australia

Event Production

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

• Cultural Understanding: I have in-depth knowledge of Indian & Southeast Asian culture & customs related to weddings & events. I understand the significance of various ceremonies and regional variations.• Client Consultation: Meet with couples and their families to understand their vision, preferences, and budget for the wedding. • Venue Selection: Assist in selecting suitable venues for different wedding events. Coordinate with venues to ensure all necessary arrangements are in place.• Vendor Management: Identify and coordinate with vendors who specialize in Southeast Asian events. Negotiate contracts, review portfolios, and manage vendor payments.• Budgeting and Financial Management: Help create and manage the wedding budget. Track payments and ensure timely settlements with vendors.• Decor and Design: Conceptualize and design the overall decor theme of the wedding. Select appropriate decor elements that align with the client’s cultural background and preferences.• Wedding Planning: Create detailed wedding plans, including timelines, checklists, and task assignments. Coordinate with vendors, venue staff, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of all wedding-related activities.• Wedding Day Coordination: Oversee all aspects of the wedding day, including vendor setup, ceremony and reception coordination, and managing any last-minute changes or issues. Act as the main point of contact for the couple, their families, and vendors, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience for everyone involved.• Problem Solving and Crisis Management: Handle unforeseen situations or emergencies that may arise during the planning process or on the wedding day. Quickly assess and resolve issues to ensure a successful and enjoyable event.• Stay Updated with Trends: Keep up to date with the latest trends, innovations, and technologies in the industry.• Luxury Destination Wedding Planning and Coordination

South Africa

• Menu Development: Collaborate with clients to understand their specific requirements, dietary preferences, and event objectives. Design creative and diverse menus that showcase the best of vegan and vegetarian cuisine, considering factors such as flavor profiles, nutritional balance, and visual appeal. Accommodating dietary restrictions, allergies, and cultural considerations. Adept at creating vegan and vegetarian alternatives for traditional dishes to meet client expectations.• Event Planning and Coordination: Collaborate with clients, venue managers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of catering services into the overall event. Provide expert advice on the placement of food stations, buffet arrangements, or plated service, considering the flow of the event and guest experience.• Staff Training and Management: Ensure that the catering staff is well-versed in vegan and vegetarian cuisine, including knowledge of ingredient substitutions, cooking techniques, and flavor profiles. Conduct training programs to enhance the team's culinary skills, presentation techniques, and customer service abilities.• Guest Experience: Delivering an exceptional dining experience is a priority. Ensures that guests have a memorable and satisfying culinary experience, regardless of their dietary preferences. Oversee the presentation of dishes, ensuring they are visually appealing and appetizing. Train the service staff to provide knowledgeable and attentive service to guests, addressing their dietary queries and accommodating their needs.• Sustainability and Environmental Consciousness: Promote sustainability and environmental consciousness within operations. Adopt eco-friendly practices such as reducing food waste, sourcing locally and seasonally, and minimizing the use of single-use plastics and disposables

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

• Assisted with multiple aspects of business operations.• Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.• Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.• Managed calendars and coordinated travel arrangements and accommodation for senior-level staff to optimize schedules.• Developed and maintained filing systems to facilitate easy access to information.• Monitored and ordered supplies and materials to keep office well stocked.• Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response.• Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.• Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for events.• Designed and implemented efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships.• Trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.• Communicated with lighting and sound companies to obtain price quotes.

Chatswood, New South Wales, Australia

• Product Presentation: Setting up an attractive and well-organized display booth or space that showcases the company's products effectively. • Product Knowledge: Understanding of the products, as well as knowledgeable about the features, specifications, uses, and benefits of the products to effectively communicate with potential buyers.• Sales and Networking: The primary objective was to generate sales and establish new business relationships. • Lead Generation and Follow-up: Actively seeks to identify potential leads and collect contact information from interested buyers. • Market Research: Collect feedback, observe buying patterns, and identify opportunities for product improvements or new market segments.• Brand Representation: Responsible for creating a positive brand experience and leaving a lasting impression on potential buyers.• Collaboration with Internal Teams: Works closely with internal teams, such as sales, marketing, and product development. Collaborate with these teams to gather marketing materials, product samples, and pricing information needed for the exhibition.• Event Management: Manages various aspects related to exhibiting at trade shows wholesale events.

South Africa

• Developed signature looks for local celebrities and models for appearances, photo shoots and runway shows.• Researched current fashion trends to create on-trend looks for editorial and commercial projects.• Managed wardrobe and accessory collections, keeping items in pristine condition.• Participated in team meetings and staff training sessions.• Maintained full stock of inventory and properly sanitized makeup tools to avoid spread of infection.• Scheduled onsite and offsite makeup appointments for clientele.• Applied makeup in accordance with clothing style.• Kept up to date with style industry standards, trends, and techniques to provide optimal aesthetics services to every client.• Used cosmetic techniques and processes to beautify face and body in traditional or mobile settings.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

• Assisted customers with retail and corporate postal services.• Used automated processing equipment to sort mail.• Sorted mail according to size, shape and destination.• Replenished sales floor merchandise.• Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.• Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.• Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change.• Australian Passport Officer.• Business banking services

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