Rakesh Raje Email & Phone Number

Mumbai / Pune

• Venue identification and layout planning • Outdoor media planning and execution as per the budget • Press conference and Broker’s meet• Vendor identification , vendor finalization and managing the exhibitions day to day on-site operations, with world class exhibition experienced staff.• Coordinating activities related to compiling and printing the show catalogue• Identifying and advising the client regarding relevant print media, creating a print media plan , negotiating to get the best possible visibility for the client.• Coordinating with the agency on media creatives• On-site branding • Overseeing design and production of exhibition collaterals and promotional material.

Mumbai Area, India

• planning, organizing and managing events, trade shows and executive meetings.• Managing logistics, planning exhibition layouts, overseeing design and production of collateral and promotional materials and developing sponsorship opportunities.• Identifying venues for exhibition and corporate events and working closely with facility contractors to ensure all critical timelines are maintained. Negotiating rates with vendors to fall within budgeted guidelines.• Managed the entire design and production of the MCHI 2013 ( Maharashtra Chamber of Housing industry) exhibition of area 20,000 sq.mtrs. of space with detailed technical plan and booth layouts.

Mumbai Area, India

Production Head for all exhibitions organized by Business India across the country.  Exhibition scheduling and budgeting for all exhibitions.  Coordinating with venue authorities for booking of shows across India.  Creating technical layout plans for booths and services for all exhibitions and trade shows Initiated categorization of vendors and suppliers based on quality of work and timely delivery of job for all exhibitions. Handling logistic activities and dealing with vendors and suppliers of all operational activities related to exhibitions, vis-a-vis, booth construction, security, catering, security, manpower, audio visual systems, housekeeping, transportation, conference venue authorities, for all exhibitions across India.  Handling customer support activities on the exhibition show floor.  Brand promotion of show brands, media planning, creating advertisements for media and outdoor publicity. Creating the exhibition manual for the participating exhibitors. Overseeing design and implementation of event collaterals Coordinating with industry bodies like ITPO, for ATA-CARNET permissions.  Tie- ups for official status with Freight forwarders, Airlines and official media partners.  Coordinating activities related to conference management, delegate management etc. Liasoning with Trademark agents and Trademark Registry for Exhibition logo registrations. Developing managing and maintaining show websites, which included online registration, in coordination with the design team. Planning and organizing the ‘BUSINESS MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD’ and the ‘ INSIDE OUTSIDE BEST ARCHITECT AWARD’ Successfully implemented the ISO 9001:2000 quality management system in the company from the Initiation stage to the completion stage.

Mumbai Area, India

-Managing all Trade show and conference activities.-Approve company's operational procedures,policies and standards.-Oversee company operations to ensure production efficiency,quality ,service and cost effective management of resources.- lead role in developing ,mentoring and hiring staff.-Raise visibility and enhance reputation of the firm through branding activities.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Marketing

B,Sc.