Parikshith S. Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Working closely with the Director, Job Development and Employer Experience for the successful and consistent execution of all ACCES Employment events (internal & external), my duties include:Create innovative and unique event concepts, to meet the needs of the job seekers and stakeholders. Develop strategic and cross-functional critical paths and timelines for all events including the development and execution of quarterly large scale hiring event concept. Liaise with vendors and venue managers for events through planning, execution and closure. Event management (including inventory control, booking travel arrangements, creating schedules, coordinating with vendor/partners/stakeholder offices, developing floor plans and event agendas as required) pre-event day, day-of-event management, and staff coordination. Work directly with Administrative & Procurement team to process and follow through on new & existing venue/vendor agreements. Ensure best practices are in place for risk mitigation as it relates to events (i.e., Risk checklists, liability insurance etc.) Implement relevant post-event analysis surveys and debrief documents to help inform recommendations for the following year. Develop annual community/ACCES events calendar to ensure direct and indirect overlaps or conflicts are avoided. Preparation & procurement of event supplies (water, snacks, food & beverages, marketing collaterals etc.) Working with internal teams & programs to ensure all communication related aspects like photography, press releases, website content, e-newsletters, and other communications deliverables are provided and shared in a timely manner as they relate to events. Responding to social media channels (alumni groups and pages) with consistent event information to engage attendee audience. Ensuring all approvals and payment processes are followed as per procurement SOPs with relation to the program or department involved.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Oversee and lead the Alumni Network program and special events. Lead and support the production of the Alumni Network newsletter and monthly communications.Develop a comprehensive not-for-profit event planning guide and SOP for the organization to follow, leveraging previous hospitality and events management experiences as a transferable skill-set.Cultivate and augment employer relationships and ensure full execution of engagement and deliverables with the goal to grow each partnership over time.Work with the Corporate Engagement team to develop and implement resource development strategies and the establishment of new relationships in the corporate sector.Look to secure and grow sponsor relationships including writing of sponsorship proposals.Build and maintain relationships, networks and contact lists, develop corporate leads and referrals by leveraging with key internal and external stakeholders, partners, employers, and sponsors And also engage and involve them in ACCES events.Handle proprietary and confidential information related to business development opportunities, donations, and sponsorships, according to organizational standards.Coordinate the ongoing maintenance and fostering of relationships via hiring events, job fairs, engagement opportunities and Speed Mentoring®Manage tracking of sponsorship deliverables, reporting and invoicing; align materials and content for entry into Salesforce.Other actions and tasks as assigned including support of site functions/activities, staff supervision and support of other management activities as required.

Ontario, Canada

Primary responsibility is to assist in the planning of employer activities and alumni engagement functions via the Corporate Engagement team for event planning, employer events, donor and alumni relations, corporate training, and fundraising activities.Support the actions towards development of strategic business alliances that promote ACCES Employment’s expertise (e.g., sponsorships, revenue generating services, job fairs, corporate training etc.)Support Speed Mentoring® and lead the coordination of events, speakers, sponsorship deliverables, job fairs and hiring events that are organised by Corporate Engagement team.Support activities on behalf of Corporate Engagement’s involvementIdentify, coordinate & engage employers by maintaining and fostering of relationships with key stakeholders, partners, employers, and corporate sponsorsManage tracking of sponsorship deliverables, contracts and invoicing; align materials and content for entry into Salesforce, coordinating materials, logistics for roll-out, measuring results and planning for future deliverables and reporting.Support and coordinate the ongoing development of business networks and contact lists to develop corporate leads and referrals; liaise with relevant teams to disseminate information packages for the development of strategic partnershipsTake a lead on coordinating materials, logistics for roll-out, measuring results and planning for future deliveries of all fee-for-service training opportunities including coordinating contracts and invoicesAssist in database searches, management and access to proprietary and confidential information related to business development opportunities.Responsible for overseeing project delivery and back-up in the Manager’s absence and/or providing support and supervision to the project/staff as directed by the Manager, across other ACCES and employer sites.

Ontario, Canada

My role involved providing employment preparation for job readiness supported with developing and implementing marketing, outreach strategy with the professional community in Canada to identify lucrative employment opportunities for the clients I worked with. Additionally, I monitored placements, oversaw job & career plan development, conducted coaching and culturally sensitive employment service workshops on a one-to-one or group employment counselling basis. I also provided employers with candidate & application referrals that was supported with continuous follow-ups to ensure successful outcomes for the program participants in collaboration with the organization and all related community partners. Achieved an overall average employment outcome rate of 73% for clients in Women in Technology and 80% for clients in Cybersecurity Connections program for the year 2021-22.

Toronto, Canada Area

Key account management for all clients in Tour, Sports, Corporate, Associations, Conventions and SMERF segment. Specializing in rooms, meetings & events and related ancillary revenue generating marketing actions with supporting administrative tasks.

Toronto, Canada Area

Developing the marketing communications, branding and social media strategy for The Journeys and it's subsidiaries Canadian Globetrotters and The Journeys of Faith

Toronto, Canada Area

Supporting the brand development and outreach relationships actions for New Canadians.

Seychelles

Managed & directed all the public relations, communications and marketing, social media and e-commerce activities for the #1 resort on Beau Vallon Beach in Mahé, Seychelles. Part of H’Mark Hosts - hospitality division of Abu Dhabi Financial Group.Key Projects handled:• Re-branding resort image, collateral and outlook to be in sync with H’Mark Hosts motto – Makers of Life & Style• Collaborative designing, content development and publishing of in-house magazine – ‘Life & Style Seychelles by H Resort’• Global & Local mandate of PR strategy and inclusive development of community• Pro-actively engaging guests, customers, partners and stakeholders to award the resort with prestigious, service & style awards and certifications for environment friendly practices certification - SSTL Certificate (Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Foundation)• Managing niche segment marketing and yielding from unique travel segments to increase, recognition, footfalls, following and revenue from high net-worth groups and travel segments.As of 2021, the resort rebranded it's identity to STORY Seychelles under the same management.

Bahrain

As the Marketing Communications & Public Relations Assistant Manager my main responsibilities were as follows:• Develop PR programmes involving Sales and Marketing teams, corporate PR teams and other departments as applicable.• Manage all social media handles of the property with appropriate content.• Communicate with staff in all departments at all levels regarding brand image and ensuring that this information is cascaded to them, both internally and externally• Single point of contact for all marketing tie-ups, events and branding & promotions, sponsorship on behalf of the property.• Manage the e-commerce platforms of the hotel and periodically update the website & mobile app with latest promotions, features and information• Interact with guests and individuals outside hotel, including but not limited to current and potential clients, exhibiting professional behaviour and conduct.• Understand and allocate Marketing and PR budgets to reap maximum returns while supporting the sales team and generate leads from planned activities• Ensure a workplace, wherever possible, free of discrimination, harassment or victimisation; deal with these issues, if it arises, promptly and confidentially• Service all business enquiries, whether through individuals, companies or agencies promptly; involve operations department as needed• Maintain guest history records accurately; report comments and complaints and assist colleagues in dealing with / during a difficult situation when needed• Displayed excellent management and organisational skills with strong analytical decision making skills and devised action plans to be implemented.• Exhibit strong inter personal skills, promoting team spirit, sharing knowledge, creating high morale and happy work relationships. Encourage growth and development. As of 2019, the property was rebranded as Raffles Al Areen Palace under management by Accor.

Courtyard By Marriott Mumbai International Airport

Primary responsibility was to proactively solicit and manage restaurant sales-related opportunities which are not handled by the Sales & Marketing department. KRA’s included achieving personal and team related revenue goals. Active role in conception to execution of promotional activities targeted around restaurant revenue goals and outlet specific outreach. Main Responsibilities:• Works collaboratively with the Sales & Marketing department to visit potential accounts to generate opportunities for new business.• Builds and strengthens relationships with existing and new customers to enable future bookings.• Activities include in house promotions, sales calls, entertainment and an active involvement in restaurant service during peak hours.• Drive in-house capture ratio by working closely with the Marketing Communications department to establish promotions on restaurant related activities for the hot zone near the hotel.• Develop, plan and execute all Food & Beverage promotions with the operations and communications departments for both internal and external communications related promotions.• Works closely with Event Management’s client in order to capture more local restaurants business and utilize previous business as the database to build future opportunities.• Gains understanding of the property’s primary target customer and service expectations; serves the customer by understanding their business, business issues and concerns.• Meets with guests on an informal basis during meals or upon departure to obtain feedback on quality of food and beverage, service levels and overall satisfaction.• Sets a positive example for guest relations by tactfully handling guest problems and complaints.• Serves the customer by understanding their needs and recommending the appropriate features and services that best meet their needs and exceed their expectations.• To possess a thorough knowledge of all F&B menus, promotions and communicational activities.

Wellington, Nz

Administration, Meetings & Facilities Co-ordination with the team at Select Committee Services Group,Office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives, Wellington, NZ

Andheri (E), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

My role as a PR and Communications Consultant revolved around assisting the clients on their various communication and media related platforms. Primary responsibilities included core Public Relations & Media Management Account activities for leading clients of Mutual PR, including LANXESS India, Vasco Data Security, Brose Automotives India, Natuzzi Italia, CleanTech Finland, MMI India, UBM India amongst the many for all their public relation & media relation activities. Main Responsibilities:• Maintaining media relations and identifying suitable opportunities with the media where the client can be featured and facilitating the same• Content creation and generation of client and media related literature • Planning and executing focused PR campaigns like product launches, executive visits, media junkets.• Planning and documenting long term communications strategy for existing and prospective clients• Local Media Support: Helping other branches of Mutual PR (New Delhi, Bangalore) with their client activities in Mumbai. Supporting pan Indian client’s viz., Yahoo! India R&D, NComputing, SonicWall Inc, Natuzzi etc.• Business Development: Working on lead generation, proposals and presentations to prospective clients in diverse verticals which has led to multiple client wins.• Crisis Management and Communications: Monitoring, tracking, developing action plan and supporting all stakeholders of the client company during a crisis, detailed documentation and setting up protocol for crisis communicationList of Events:• Electronica India & Productronica India 2012• India Nuclear Energy 2011• Food Ingredients India 2011• Tech Textil India 2011• Inter Solar India 2011• Mumbai Jewelry & Gems Fair• IFSEC India 2011• SATTE India 2012 & SATTE Mumbai West 2012• Thailand Conference & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB)• LASER World of Photonics India 2012• Electronica India & Productronica India 2012• Inter Solar India 2012

Courtyard By Marriott, Chennai

My job responsibilities comprised of the main aim of maximizing catering revenues that included banquet food, banquet beverage, facility rental and net amounts received for equipment rental; execute banquet, tournament, exhibitions and food/beverage events according to banquet event order specifications.Key duties/responsibilities as entrusted to me as a Sales & Marketing Executive:1. Track daily sales and advance deposits.2. Ambassador of the company at trade shows and conventions to promote company and build sales.3. Supervise all banquet events to include scheduling date and time for events, menus, pricing, staffing, signing and the deposit.4. Coordinate the planning and execution of all meetings, banquets and catering events.5. Responsible for bookings, confirmations, billings, generating proposals and contracts.6. Maintain and communicate event information calendar to the concerned departments7. Interface with other departments to ensure proper set up for successful coordination of events.8. Communicate with customers before, during and after event.9. Hold & constantly create and update a database of contacts for repeat and future bookings.10. Solicit new and existing clients in order to meet budgetary sales expectations.11. Consistently demonstrate superior customer service skills and act as a positive role model.12. Arrange special public relations events on and off premises.13. Maintain relations with media partners to facilitate timely execution of Marketing & Sales related promotions.14. Arrange for interviews, talk-shows, presentations, charity events etc as per the corporate communications event chart.15. Co-ordinate with local Public Relations entity to conduct and ensure coverage of the property & personnel with regards to events or achievements.

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Post Graduate Diploma In Business And Administration, Business/Corporate Communications

Was awarded my PGDBA in Marketing & Communications in 2013

Ba (Hons.) Hospitality Management, Hospitality Management, A

Awarded the BA Hons. Hospitality Management by University of Huddersfield, U.K in 2010 in collaboration with Institute of Hotel Management.

Bachelorate Of Business Admisnistration, Business Administration And Management, General

Pursued my 3 year Bachelors in Business Administration course from 2006-2009

Xii Commerce, Commerce & Economics

Majored in Economics, Statistics & Accounting

Grade I - Grade 10, Kg - Ssc

School from Kindergarten to 10th Grade