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Dubai, AE

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

• [Handled – Projects| Events |Exhibitions | Operations| P&L]
• Managed large-scale exhibitions across multiple countries including UAE, Singapore, Hongkong, and India.
• Headed designing, sourcing, procurement, branding, logistics, and distribution for customized marketing merchandise for high-profile clients, resulting in an annual revenue of 1.8 cr.
• Collaborated closely with clients, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of events and managed a team of event staff… Show more [Handled – Projects| Events |Exhibitions | Operations| P&L]
• Collaborated closely with clients, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of events and managed a team of event staff and contractors to carry out tasks effectively.
• Created and maintained deadlines, budgets, and schedules for all events while supervising venue selection and contract negotiations to ensure legal and regulatory standards were met.

• [Handled –Operations| Last Mile Logistics| Expansion | Govt Liaising]
• Planned and piloted the launch of state operations, including government liaising, team training & hiring, infrastructure development, branch expansion, and policy implementation.
• Developed cost-saving processes and implemented proven management strategies to increase revenue and optimize operational efficiency.
• Managed a team of 34 managers and around 1300+ delivery employees across 5… Show more [Handled –Operations| Last Mile Logistics| Expansion | Govt Liaising]
• Managed a team of 34 managers and around 1300+ delivery employees across 5 departments.
• Collaborated with managers to open and close branches, manage inventory, and develop a loss-prevention program.

• [Handled – Operations| Events| Expansion| Govt Liasioning| Team]
• Managed tactical operations relating to the exhibit program and related initiatives for customers, ensuring alignment with the mall's brand and values.
• Coordinated with third-party vendors and clients' external agency operations to ensure seamless execution of events and exhibitions.
• Developed project requirements and estimates in collaboration with designers, presenting comprehensive cost proposals to clients for… Show more [Handled – Operations| Events| Expansion| Govt Liasioning| Team]
• Developed project requirements and estimates in collaboration with designers, presenting comprehensive cost proposals to clients for approval.
• Managed third-party production, show service, and logistical elements, ensuring budgets, timetables, and deliverables were met.

• [Handled – Planning |Operations| Events |Logistics| Team management | Vendor Management]
• Orchestrated successful Jewelry Exhibition projects across the country, aligning goals, tasks, and milestones with organizational strategy.
• Conducted evaluations of suppliers to ensure cost controls were maintained and operations were improved.
• Implemented a visitor management system to create a positive visitor experience and minimize disruptions for employees.
• Leveraged meeting minutes… Show more [Handled – Planning |Operations| Events |Logistics| Team management | Vendor Management]
• Leveraged meeting minutes as a tool for measuring progress and accountability.

• [Handled – Projects| Marketing| Operations| Event | Sourcing]
• Developed and managed annual budgets, implementing controls to prevent overages and ensure adherence to budget requirements.
• Worked in a matrix management environment, overseeing division level managers in operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety, and compliance.
• Implemented process improvements to optimize procedures for higher efficiency, shape organizational culture, and facilitate company… Show more [Handled – Projects| Marketing| Operations| Event | Sourcing]
• Implemented process improvements to optimize procedures for higher efficiency, shape organizational culture, and facilitate company growth.
• Collaborated cross-functionally to refine procedures, devise best practices, and enforce quality metrics, advancing productivity KPIs to achieve key business goals and objectives.

• [Handled – Marketing| Operations| Events| Shows| Conference| Sourcing]
• Explore ways to diversify the events portfolio to attract new customers and revenue streams.
• Foster a culture of innovation and creativity to make events stand out and differentiate from competitors.
• Establish relationships with local businesses and stakeholders to enhance event partnerships and collaborations.
• Continuously seek out new venues and suppliers to improve cost-efficiency and optimize… Show more [Handled – Marketing| Operations| Events| Shows| Conference| Sourcing]
• Continuously seek out new venues and suppliers to improve cost-efficiency and optimize resources.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Direct and supervise day-to-day operations of the company's shipping division, including shipping and receiving, inventory management, and logistics.
• Developed and implemented strategies to reduce costs, improve operational efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to develop effective customer retention programs and generate new business.
• Conducted regular performance reviews of team members to ensure quality and productivity… Show more
• Conducted regular performance reviews of team members to ensure quality and productivity standards were met.
• Oversaw compliance with regulatory requirements, including safety standards, environmental regulations, and industry best practices. Show less

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Marketing & Operations

Bachelor'S Of Business Management, Business Administration And Management, General, Bbm