Prasanth Vasudev Nair
Thiruvananthapuram
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in project management and event coordination at the Department of Tourism, Kerala. Successfully conceived and executed UTSAVAM, enhancing cultural engagement. Proven track record in strategic planning and team leadership, transforming organizations into profitable entities while fostering innovative marketing strategies.
Multi-talented, highly effective at collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to achieve goals, promote productivity and reduce costs. Expert administrator, fiscal manager and organizer. Offering several years of related experience.
Industrious officer with experience liaising between executives, local managers, and third-party business representatives to optimize overall productivity and cultivate optimal customer satisfaction. Advised on account management and retention and represented company at professional events. Innovative professional driven to implement new approaches to achieving objectives and exceeding expectations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Director
Department of Tourism,Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram
06.1995 - 06.2023
- Actively participated in the promotional and marketing activities of the Department of Tourism.
- Single-handedly conceived and implemented UTSAVAM, the folk arts festival of Kerala, and managed the entire logistics of the program, which spread over all the districts of the state.
- Initiated the idea of the Department directly conducting the domestic road shows and coordinated this in an effective manner.
- Rendered meritorious and significant service for the smooth conduct of Onam Week Celebrations, Tourism Trade Fairs, Road Shows, Nishagandhi Festival, Vasantholsavam, etc.
- Effectively managed the Kannur and Kollam district offices of the Department of Tourism.
Secretary
District Tourism Promotion Council
Thiruvananthapuram
06.2010 - 03.2011
- Implemented various developmental projects for the Thiruvananthapuram district.
- Implemented an effective waste management system at Shankhumukham.
- Organized a totally new event titled 'Barrier-Free New Year Celebrations.'
- Changed DTPC into a profitable organization.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Tourism And Travel Studies - Travel And Tourism
Kerala Institute of Tourism And Travel Studies
Thiruvananthapuram04-1992
Skills
- Project management
- Event coordination
- Marketing strategy
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Performance evaluation
- Strategic planning
- Crisis management
- Program oversight
- Organizational development
- Program coordination
- Staff development
- Staff coordination
- Consulting
- Media relations
- Creative direction
- Business administration
- Staff management
- Employee relations
- Team operations
- New market research
- Business planning
- Financial administration
- Financial management
Affiliations
- Writes poems, articles, and travel-related stories in leading Malayalam publications such as Malayala Manorama, Mathrubhumi, etc
- Directed and produced a music video
- Expert in Content Writing
Accomplishments
- Four good service entries from the Department of Tourism
Timeline
Secretary
District Tourism Promotion Council
06.2010 - 03.2011
Deputy Director
Department of Tourism,Kerala
06.1995 - 06.2023
Post Graduate Diploma in Tourism And Travel Studies - Travel And Tourism
Kerala Institute of Tourism And Travel Studies
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