KARTHIK KUMAR H L
Integrated Event Specialist
Bengaluru,Karnataka
Summary
Senior Manager – Events & MICE with 15+ years of experience in corporate events, MICE, client servicing, and partner enablement. Proven expertise in executing international and domestic events (audiences up to 2,000), managing multi-crore budgets, and delivering ROI for global brands including LG, Hitachi, JSW, MakeMyTrip, Aditya Birla, Viacom18, and SAP. Recognized for building client relationships, optimizing vendor costs, and delivering high-impact event strategies aligned with business goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager – Events & MICE
BizConnect Events
06.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded 12 international conferences and 45+ domestic events (audiences up to 2,000 participants).
- Managed budgets of up to ₹2Cr per event, achieving 15% vendor cost savings.
- Delivered customized MICE solutions for LG, Hitachi, JSW, MakeMyTrip, Aditya Birla, ensuring high-value client retention.
- Partnered with creative, marketing, and operations teams to achieve 95%+ client satisfaction scores.
- Handled a ₹5Cr+ portfolio of accounts, driving measurable ROI through innovative formats.
Events & Marketing Specialist
Amplitudes Effects & Events Pvt Ltd
05.2018 - 06.2023
- Designed and executed tailored event strategies for Viacom18, Pidilite, Unlimited Lifestyle, 91.1 FM.
- Delivered 30+ corporate events annually, ensuring seamless client servicing and operational excellence for audiences up to 1,000 participants.
- Administered budgets up to ₹1.5Cr, optimizing spend for maximum client ROI.
- Acted as primary client liaison, ensuring repeat business through service excellence.
- Improved client operations efficiency by 20% through workflow optimization.
Partner Enablement Associate
SAP India Pvt. Ltd
05.2014 - 03.2018
- Directed enablement for 50+ SAP partners, boosting certification compliance by 25%.
- Managed a $500K global training budget, launching SAP Cloud certification programs.
- Conducted 25+ partner training sessions annually, certifying 200+ consultants.
- Migrated Partner University into SAP Partner Edge Portal, cutting training turnaround by 30%.
- Scaled virtual enablement programs to 1,000+ global partners.
Partner Enablement Associate
SAP India Pvt. Ltd (Deputation)
04.2012 - 04.2014
- Onboarded 15+ new partners annually into SAP Cloud ecosystem.
- Delivered 20+ partner workshops, certifying 100+ consultants.
- Managed 5,000+ partner database, executing campaigns with 30% engagement.
- Supported pipeline development, contributing to 20% growth in partner base.
Assistant Manager – Event Operations & Marketing
Zeal Integrated Marketing Solutions Pvt Ltd
03.2010 - 04.2012
- Managed marketing programs and events for SAP, Texas Instruments, Element14, CNBC.
- Directed 25+ events, saving 10–12% vendor costs while ensuring client satisfaction.
- Delivered ROI-focused event reports for decision-making.
- Streamlined client servicing and operations, reducing delivery time by 15%.
Senior Executive – Event Operations
Pace Marketing Solutions Pvt Ltd
06.2008 - 02.2010
- Coordinated 20+ events, delivering them on time and within budget.
- Led creative teams to produce event branding and promotional campaigns, increasing registrations by 25%.
- Supervised tele-calling team of 10, boosting attendance by 30%.
- Built 5,000+ sector-specific databases, enabling targeted outreach campaigns.
Education
Diploma - Computer Science
Mysore University
Mysore03.2007
Skills
- Event Strategy & Execution (MICE, Conferences, Exhibitions)
- Client Servicing & Relationship Management
- Key Account Management (₹5Cr portfolios)
- Partner Recruitment & Enablement (SAP Cloud Ecosystem)
Timeline
Senior Manager – Events & MICE
BizConnect Events
06.2023 - Current
Events & Marketing Specialist
Amplitudes Effects & Events Pvt Ltd
05.2018 - 06.2023
Partner Enablement Associate
SAP India Pvt. Ltd
05.2014 - 03.2018
Partner Enablement Associate
SAP India Pvt. Ltd (Deputation)
04.2012 - 04.2014
Assistant Manager – Event Operations & Marketing
Zeal Integrated Marketing Solutions Pvt Ltd
03.2010 - 04.2012
Senior Executive – Event Operations
Pace Marketing Solutions Pvt Ltd
06.2008 - 02.2010
Diploma - Computer Science
Mysore University
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