Deepika Mayi
Delhi
Summary
Sports professional with 6+ years in stadium operations, hospitality, and sports management. Expertise in venue planning, vendor coordination, and operational execution. Demonstrated success in managing sports leagues, tournaments, and ticketing processes. Strong strategic planning and partnership development skills drive successful event outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospitality Manager
ISPL- S3 (Indian Street Premier League)
Surat
12.2025 - 02.2026
- Managed daily operations of hospitality services for events, ensuring seamless execution.
Created menus and curated experiences for lounges, enhancing ambiance and guest satisfaction.
Coordinated vendor relationships to maintain high standards across all service areas.
Oversaw management of celebrity lounges to provide exclusive VIP experiences. - Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of food and supplies.
- Trained staff on customer service standards and hospitality protocols.
- Oversaw guest relations to enhance fan experience during events.
- Supervised inventory management for food and beverage supplies.
- Arranged catering services for special events held at hotel through vendor coordination.
Olympic Medal Plaza & Ceremonies Manager
Paralympic Committee of India
Delhi
08.2025 - 11.2025
- As Olympic Medal Plaza & Ceremonies Manager, the role involves planning and delivering medal ceremonies and setup, event protocols, ensuring an inclusive and memorable experience for athletes and guests.
- Plan and deliver inclusive medal ceremonies and event protocols, ensuring a memorable and dignified experience for athletes and guests during Victory Ceremonies at the Medal Plaza.
- Coordinate with World Para Athletics (WPA) and RWS requirements, including managing Broadcast Control Room (BCR) telecast arrangements for live media coverage.
- Oversee the detailed planning and flawless execution of Opening and Closing Ceremonies, collaborating with creative directors, technical teams, and stakeholders to achieve seamless, high-impact events.
- Manage all vendor relationships and logistics related to ceremonies, including production setup, security coordination, accessibility features, and on-site operations to uphold Olympic standards.
Assistant Venue Manager
GMR Sports
Mumbai
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Managed Entire stadium operations and daily coordination across all departments.
- Handled match-day operations, ensuring smooth flow of spectators, VIPs, and staff.
- Prepared and submitted daily stadium operations reports and issue logs.
- Coordinated with security, F&B, housekeeping, medical, and broadcast teams.
- Ensured all venue overlays and temporary structures were functional and event-ready.
- Acted as the central point for real-time problem solving during live sports.
- Executed sponsorship deliverables for central and franchise partners during the Rugby Premier League. (Coin toss, PMP)
Hospitality Manager
Lucknow Super Giants
Lucknow
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Role: Hospitality Manager for South Hospitality for IPL 2025.
- Responsibilities: Managing two lounges (South Premium Lounge A & B), overseeing aesthetics, F&B, creating Menus & catering coordination with Hyatt, and match day operations.
- Reporting and Documentation: Generating reports for the entire South Hospitality, maintaining documentation, and managing furniture and production keeping costing sheets.
League Venue Operations | Manager
DNA Networks | INBL Pro League
New Delhi
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Led the entire operations team, overseeing six teams, match scheduling, kit distribution, practice sessions, and real-time match execution.
- Managed all lounges and made the Menus for 4 Lounges, vendor coordination, pouring operations, and ensured seamless F&B services while executing sponsor deliverables and activations.
- Developed and executed the medical plan, managed medical partnerships, daily rosters, emergency preparedness, and player welfare services.
- Took daily updates from all departments, overseeing Stadia Fills, social media, Pouring, Merchandise and ensuring smooth execution of all league functions.
- Execution of central sponsorship deliverables and franchise-specific in-stadia branding across all designated on-ground touch points.
Sponsorships & Accommodation and Hospitality Manager / Operations Executive
Kho Kho Federation
New Delhi
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Coordinated hospitality arrangements and finalizing the caterer for the Kho Kho World Cup 2025, ensuring budget and operational compliance.
- Played a key role in procuring merchandise for media, social media, and sponsorship activities, supporting digital media promotions and securing sponsors for KKWC 2025.
- Managed accommodation for players, ITOs, KKFI, and government delegates across 5 hotels, including recce, menu planning, room allocation, logistics, and check-in/check-out, in coordination with EaseMyTrip.
- Managed and onboarded sponsors, secured branding slots, prepared tailored deliverables for each, and executed all on-ground branding commitments as per sponsorship agreements.
Medical Coordinator/ PMOA & Practice Manager
DNA Entertainment Networks Private Limited
Hyderabad
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Oversaw all match-day medical support, managing first aid stations, ambulance services, and the Players' Medical Room (PMR).
- Coordinated player medical needs, F&B requirements, and practice schedules, ensuring smooth operations with the match team.
Hospitality Manager & Venue Operations
ICC Men's Cricket World Cup / Beatit Entertainers ( HPCA )
Dharamshala
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Included venue operations, training support volunteers, managing hospitality lounges, overseeing match day operations.
- Collaborated with safety teams, ensured ICC guideline compliance and conducted meetings.
Sponsorships & Marketing Manager
Pro Kabaddi League / Telugu Titans
Bengaluru
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Worked on bringing brands to Telugu Titans, UP Yoddhas and Jaipur Pink Panthers.
- Handled everything from pitching to potential sponsors, building presentations, negotiating deals, and securing partnerships.
Hospitality & Sponsorship Manager
Uttarpradesh Kabaddi League / S1
Noida
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Coordinated F&B services for all departments, including players and VIP hospitality.
- Managed sponsorships, developed match-day plans, and ensured the successful delivery of sponsorship activations.
Hospitality & Operations Manager
DNA Networks | BCCI
Ahmedabad
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Oversaw corporate boxes and lounges to ensure a seamless spectator experience.
- Managed production, menu planning, F&B operations, housekeeping, and staff deployment.
Merchandise & Operations Manager
Gujarat Titans / DNA Networks
Ahmedabad
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Oversaw smooth operations for merchandise, including flag-free jersey distribution and official merchandise stalls.
- Managed stadium operations including concessions, fan zones, and official merchandise.
Venue Manager - Assistant Project Manager
Celebrity Cricket League
Hyderabad
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Coordinated eight teams across seven cities.
- Managed venue operations, ticketing, branding, practice & match schedules, and team travel.
Ticketing Manager
Ultimate Kho Kho \ season 2
Bhuvneshwar
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Ensured smooth ticketing operations collaborating with agencies for design and logistics.
- Deployed validators, guided ushers, and worked with marketing teams for promotions and spectator engagement.
Zonal Manager
NMDC Hyderabad Marathon
Hyderabad
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Oversaw venue operations, branding, and race management.
- Handled logistics for a successful event.
FA Head Venue Operations
SDAT / Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu
Chennai
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Managed eight prominent venues while overseeing three sports.
- Worked with SDAT for organizing captivating opening and closing ceremonies.
Venue Head Sports Presentation Ceremonies
Khelo India University Games / Deepali
Lucknow
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Oversaw the flawless execution of the sports presentation ceremony across four venues.
- Coordinated with GTCC State, SAI Sports Federations, and Competition managers.
Event Branding & Sponsorship Manager
ETV South India Channel / Hyderabad Talkies
Hyderabad
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Handled sponsorships, branding, stage production, and ticketing.
- Assisted ETV South India TV media and broadcast partners with branding and marketing.
Event Workforce Manager
Formula E World Championship / Ace Nex Gen (Greenko)
Hyderabad
12.2023 - 01.2023
- Led the program for Formula E, ensured training attendance, managed fair rosters.
- Oversaw event workforce arrangement for 13 functional areas.
Hospitality Manager
Pro Kabaddi League / 4D Entertainers (Telugu Titans)
Hyderabad
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Oversaw VVIP lounges and F&B at the Vivo Pro Kabaddi League.
- Managed overall venue operations during the tournament.
Social Media Marketing - Talent Manager
Vibri Media
Hyderabad
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Oversaw red-carpet management and handled all social platforms.
- Coordinated with PR representatives for publishing PR content.
Marketing & Business Development Manager
Gamlaa
Hyderabad
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Responsible for devising and executing strategies to promote products/services.
- Conducted market research, managed budgets, and collaborated across departments.
Brand & Digital Marketing Manager
Vimta Labs
Hyderabad
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Drove website traffic, engagement, and sales through effective SEO and social media strategies.
- Crafted engaging content and stayed updated on the latest trends in digital marketing.
Assistant Team Operations
Pro Kabaddi League / Telugu Titans
Bengaluru
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Coordinated with coaching, trainers, and players for effective communication.
- Assisted in training sessions and game strategies.
SEO Manager
Challaturu Engineering Service (CES)
Tirupati
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Handled On-Page and Off-Page SEO, optimizing client websites.
- Developed strategies to increase organic search rankings and track keyword positions.
Intern
Edu Hac Power Learning Private
Bangalore
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Specialized in strategy, SEO, SMM, PPC, and blog management.
- Analyzed campaign success and honed SEO and copywriting skills.
Education
International Entertainment and Sports Marketing -
Yonsei University
Seoul, South Korea12.2022
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Sri Venkateswara University
Tirupati, AP12.2021
Intermediate in Science -
MJM Junior College
Srikalahasti, AP12.2018
Skills
- 3DS Max
- Brand Management
- Brand marketing
- Business Development
- Content creation
- Content writing
- Copywriting
- Cricket
- EXCEL
- Market Research
- Microsoft powerpoint
- Off-page seo
- Photoshop
- PMP
- Power BI
- Power point
- Powerpoint
- PPC
- SEO
- SMM
- Social media marketing
- V-ray
Certification
- 3Ds Max, V-Ray, and Photoshop, Lomos Archilabs
- MS-Excel and MS-PowerPoint, Coursera
- Digital Marketing (Advanced SEO), Avishkar Tech Solutions
- MSME Skill India Internship, Government-sponsored MSME Skill India program
- Power BI, Coursera
- Luxury Brand Management, Great Learning
Accomplishments
Increased sponsorship deals by 30%; secured partnerships for PKL franchise teams and other sports leagues. Managed hospitality for five major events, enhancing the VIP experience by 40%. Executed merchandise operations, achieving a 25% sales increase during IPL 2024. Achieved ticket sale efficiency by streamlining operations, reducing wait times by 35%. Increased sponsorship deals by 20% for the Pro Kabaddi League, boosting ticket sales by 15%. Managed 250+ workforce members during the Formula E event, ensuring 100% training attendance. Boosted website traffic by 30% at Vimta Labs through effective SEO and social media strategies. Coordinated 50+ hospitality events across IPL venues, enhancing client satisfaction by 25%. Increased sponsorship revenue by 30% for Telugu Titans. Managed venue operations across eight cities simultaneously. Secured high-value sports sponsorships and led successful pitching and negotiations, building strong brand partnerships. Drove website traffic up by 45% in one year.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Telugu
Native
Native
Korean
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
French
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Hospitality Manager
ISPL- S3 (Indian Street Premier League)
12.2025 - 02.2026
Olympic Medal Plaza & Ceremonies Manager
Paralympic Committee of India
08.2025 - 11.2025
Assistant Venue Manager
GMR Sports
06.2025 - 07.2025
Hospitality Manager
Lucknow Super Giants
03.2025 - 06.2025
League Venue Operations | Manager
DNA Networks | INBL Pro League
02.2025 - 03.2025
Sponsorships & Accommodation and Hospitality Manager / Operations Executive
Kho Kho Federation
11.2024 - 02.2025
Medical Coordinator/ PMOA & Practice Manager
DNA Entertainment Networks Private Limited
09.2024 - 11.2024
Sponsorships & Marketing Manager
Pro Kabaddi League / Telugu Titans
07.2024 - 09.2024
Hospitality & Sponsorship Manager
Uttarpradesh Kabaddi League / S1
06.2024 - 07.2024
Hospitality & Operations Manager
DNA Networks | BCCI
05.2024 - 06.2024
Merchandise & Operations Manager
Gujarat Titans / DNA Networks
03.2024 - 05.2024
Ticketing Manager
Ultimate Kho Kho \ season 2
12.2023 - 02.2024
Event Workforce Manager
Formula E World Championship / Ace Nex Gen (Greenko)
12.2023 - 01.2023
Hospitality Manager & Venue Operations
ICC Men's Cricket World Cup / Beatit Entertainers ( HPCA )
09.2023 - 11.2024
Zonal Manager
NMDC Hyderabad Marathon
08.2023 - 09.2023
FA Head Venue Operations
SDAT / Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu
06.2023 - 07.2023
Venue Head Sports Presentation Ceremonies
Khelo India University Games / Deepali
05.2023 - 06.2023
Event Branding & Sponsorship Manager
ETV South India Channel / Hyderabad Talkies
03.2023 - 05.2023
Venue Manager - Assistant Project Manager
Celebrity Cricket League
02.2023 - 03.2024
Hospitality Manager
Pro Kabaddi League / 4D Entertainers (Telugu Titans)
09.2022 - 11.2022
Social Media Marketing - Talent Manager
Vibri Media
06.2022 - 08.2022
Marketing & Business Development Manager
Gamlaa
03.2022 - 08.2022
Assistant Team Operations
Pro Kabaddi League / Telugu Titans
09.2021 - 12.2021
Brand & Digital Marketing Manager
Vimta Labs
08.2021 - 03.2022
SEO Manager
Challaturu Engineering Service (CES)
02.2020 - 09.2020
Intern
Edu Hac Power Learning Private
05.2019 - 08.2019
International Entertainment and Sports Marketing -
Yonsei University
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Sri Venkateswara University
Intermediate in Science -
MJM Junior College