PRIYANKA VIJAYVARGIYA
Professional Wedding Planner
PUNJABI BAGH, NEW DELHI
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
GROUP HEAD -WEDDING DEPARTMENT
SHUBH SHAADI
3 2023 - Current
- Identifying clients' requirements and expectations for each event
- Brainstorming and implementing event concepts and themes
- Preparing event budgets and processing invoices
- Researching and booking venues
- Organizing suppliers, caterers, staff, and entertainment and coordinating all logistical elements of the event
- Managing set-up, tear-down, and clean-up operations
- Anticipating attendee needs and making preparations against potential risks
- Developing post-event reports on the effectiveness of each event.
WEDDING DESIGNER
WEDDING RIVER
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Discussing and planning wedding themes, venue setup and other requirements with the clients
- Planning itinerary for the wedding day function and other ceremonies
- Liaising with different vendors and suppliers and negotiating contract terms
- Obtaining quotes from vendors and ensuring timely payments
- Creating and communicating an appropriate timeline for all the wedding activities.
SENIOR WEDDING PLANNER
BACK2CULTURE
12.2018 - 05.2020
- Plan, design and produce weddings while managing all project delivery elements within time limits
- Liaise with clients to identify their needs and to ensure customer satisfaction
- Communication with clients, drafting proposals for the clients on the basis of their requirement and doing presentations
- Accompanying clients on reece trips to decide on the wedding venue, showing various venues before zeroing in on anyone
- Organize facilities and manage all wedding's details such as decor, catering, entertainment, transportation, location, invite list, special guests, equipment, promotional material etc
- Successful execution of events, supervising the operations team
- Proactively handle any arising issues and troubleshoot any emerging problems on the event day.
ASST. WEDDING PLANNER
SHAADIONLINE PVT. LTD.
12.2016 - 03.2018
- Responsible for designing, planning and executing wedding events
- Pre - Wedding Stage: Conducting meetings with clients to understand their wedding needs
- Designing an event template for them on ideas for their wedding theme, concept, décor, entertainment, activities, etc
- Planning & Coordinating: Maintaining a line of communication between client family and selected vendors
- Negotiating and finalizing budgets for every service
- Preparing and maintaining wedding plans & timelines
- Execution: Successfully orchestrating the event flow at the day of the event by coordinating with all selected vendors and clients.
SENIOR EXECUTIVE
PLAN UR WEDDING
06.2016 - 11.2016
- Preparing proposals and quotations for clients
- Suggesting creative ideas and themes
- Meeting couples to discuss their requirements and budget
- Dealing with vendors related to pricing of decor, entertainment, transportation, venues and photographers.
PROJECT MANAGER
EDELMAN
12.2015 - 03.2016
- Worked at the South Asia MicroEntrepreneurs Network Conference
- Operated the conference's microsite and dealt with Cvent for improving the customized design and content on microsite
- Handled registration of delegates and associates
- Answered queries of invitees and registrants related to registration process, exhibition stall, sponsorship and hotel accommodation.
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
J. WALTER THOMPSON
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Solely representing Hamdard RoohAfza and Boost Biscuits
- Review campaign briefs to design and analyze framework for creative and planning team
- Coordinate with clients for daily jobs
- Worked on promotional tags for Boost Biscuits and RoohAfza.
MANAGEMENT INTERN
OGILVY
07.2013 - 01.2014
- Collaborates with various teams to determine which products and services to advertise
- Ensures advertisements convey the company's values and aspirations.
INTERN
DOORDARSHAN NEWS CHANNEL
8 2012 - 08.2012
- Create headlines and photo captions for local and national stories
- Write, edit and compile daily news stories
- Update news on Doordarshan website.
INTERN
M&C SAATCHI
07.2012 - 07.2012
- Review five advertisements daily and submit them to the creative head
- Do research on given briefs to get effective insights.
INTERN
ALL INDIA RADIO
06.2012 - 06.2012
- Write radio scripts and project it according to the programme
- Assisted the RJs on their shows.
INTERN
HINDUSTAN NEWSPAPER
06.2011 - 06.2011
- Fulfilled multifaceted duties that included reporting, news/feature writing, researching, fact-checking and proofreading.
Education
Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication -
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
01.2010 - 1 2013
12th - Central Board of Secondary Education - undefined
Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya
01.2019 -
Skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Able to handle and execute multiple events
Creative & pay attention to details
Problem solving & team management skills
Timeline
WEDDING DESIGNER
WEDDING RIVER
08.2021 - 02.2023
12th - Central Board of Secondary Education - undefined
Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya
01.2019 -
SENIOR WEDDING PLANNER
BACK2CULTURE
12.2018 - 05.2020
ASST. WEDDING PLANNER
SHAADIONLINE PVT. LTD.
12.2016 - 03.2018
SENIOR EXECUTIVE
PLAN UR WEDDING
06.2016 - 11.2016
PROJECT MANAGER
EDELMAN
12.2015 - 03.2016
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
J. WALTER THOMPSON
05.2014 - 05.2015
MANAGEMENT INTERN
OGILVY
07.2013 - 01.2014
INTERN
M&C SAATCHI
07.2012 - 07.2012
INTERN
ALL INDIA RADIO
06.2012 - 06.2012
INTERN
HINDUSTAN NEWSPAPER
06.2011 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication -
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
01.2010 - 1 2013
GROUP HEAD -WEDDING DEPARTMENT
SHUBH SHAADI
3 2023 - Current
INTERN
DOORDARSHAN NEWS CHANNEL
8 2012 - 08.2012