Rima Shetye Email & Phone Number

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Recognized as the Customer Engagement Champion for '23-'24 among 50+ marketing professionals at dmg events MEAA• Managing 1000+ exhibitors as their main point of contact across Design, Hospitality and Entertainment division worth USD 30 million• Analyzing client objectives and drafting tailored solutions to meet their brand building requirements • Serving as a primary point of contact for sponsors and exhibitors, addressing inquiries, providing marketing guidance, and ensuring satisfaction• Established agency for hosted buyer programs across portfolio resulting in 53% savings and increased meeting success and participation• Overseeing the contractual staff assisting on exhibitor marketing and tele-sales for hosted buyers • Developed and maximized comprehensive sponsor and exhibitor marketing strategies across the division• Increased pre-event registrations by 30% through innovative marketing strategies implemented with exhibitors

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Developed and maintained an online marketing manual for sponsors and exhibitors, improving efficiency in the marketing strategy process• Worked closely with the marketing team to create impactful exhibitor newsletters, product spotlights and produce promotional content • Created segmented marketing campaigns for exhibitors which resulted in the company receiving 7000+ contacts from exhibitors, including client and wish-list• Managed sponsor & exhibitor social media engagement, driving a 20% growth in event-related interactions• Managed onsite sponsor & exhibitor requests, including video testimonials and other promotional activities• Implemented data-driven segmentation strategies resulting in personalized exhibitor marketing approaches

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Achieved remarkable website visits exceeding 33K, showcasing proficiency in adapting to dynamic circumstances while executing The Big 5 Digital Festival Africa virtual event in midst of COVID-19 pandemic• Worked on different content platforms such as Hootsuite and ContentCal for social media management. Leveraged tools like Adestra for email campaigns, WordPress and Umbraco for website content management, and ExpoPlatform for the virtual event• Created segmented marketing campaigns for exhibitors and speakers which resulted in receiving 4000+ contacts from exhibitors and speakers• Served as a central point of contact for exhibitors, seamlessly managing all crucial communication aspects• Skillfully handled media partnership planning & negotiation

United Arab Emirates

• Developed and implemented the digital marketing plan to ensure online brand building and efficient lead generation• Ensured content and design for adverts, web banners, roll-ups, etc. were as per the strategy/agenda to maximize event awareness• Coordinated with sponsors, PR, and supporting partners to understand project requirements resulting in successful shows • Spearheaded cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones, delivering high-quality exhibitions on time and within budget

United Arab Emirates

Operations:• Managed end-to-end event logistics, including site selection, vendor negotiations, and onsite staffing, ensuring seamless execution and attendee satisfaction• Acted as the primary liaison for sponsors/partners, providing detailed event information and overseeing contract fulfilment• Produced comprehensive event booklets, conducted onsite monitoring, and delivered post-event reports to attendees, optimizing overall event success Delegate Acquisition:• Led a team of eight associates to achieve target registrations averaging 500 per event, through effective resource allocation and management• Successfully managed delegate ticket sales across diverse industries and events, meeting, or exceeding sales targets for individual events• Implemented recruitment, training, and development programs for the delegate division, fostering team motivation and performance

Expertise in end to end recruitment co-ordination activities, Conducting interviews of the candidate, Maintenance of MIS report of all the employees, Updating the MIS on daily basis.

Dealt with client queries, Coordination for sales pitches, Prepared detailed sales presentations and reports, Meetings with prospective clients, Follow-up with suppliers.

Mba, Marketing

Pursuing MBA from UOWD.

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting

Higher Secondary