Rohit Kakkar
New Delhi
Summary
Dynamic Events Producer with a proven track record at the Center for Creative Leadership, excelling in logistics and project execution. Expert in managing complex event operations and fostering client relationships, ensuring seamless delivery of leadership programs. Adept at utilizing advanced digital tools to enhance participant engagement and drive successful outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Events Producer
Center for Creative Leadership
Gurgaon
06.2025 - Current
- Led end-to-end production of face-to-face and live virtual leadership development programs, ensuring seamless delivery across APAC and global cohorts.
- Managed event logistics and materials production, including assessments, participant kits, publications, inventoried assets, and facilitator resources.
- Coordinated on-site and off-site event operations: classroom design, breakout rooms, experiential spaces, AV setup, transportation, meals, and venue coordination.
- Served as the primary liaison between facilitators, coaches, clients, and delivery teams, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation plans.
- Prepared and supported delivery teams through pre-event alignment, rehearsals, and live execution, ensuring clarity, readiness, and smooth facilitation.
- Analyzed participant data to assign peer groups, feedback coaches, and learning cohorts based on program criteria.
- Provided comprehensive classroom and virtual support, addressing technology malfunctions, administering learning platforms, and maintaining continuous participant engagement.
- Acted as a “save-the-day” producer during virtual sessions, stepping in seamlessly during facilitator connectivity or technical disruptions.
- Managed virtual classrooms including breakout rooms, polls, whiteboards, chat moderation, and third-party learning tools.
- Ensured 100% process compliance, handling event closure activities such as evaluations, debriefs, issue resolution, reporting, and inventory reconciliation.
- Demonstrated strong client focus and business acumen, balancing quality delivery with cost control, risk management, and stakeholder expectations.
- Leveraged advanced digital and collaboration tools (MS Teams, Zoom, WebEx, Microsoft Office, and learning platforms) to deliver engaging and interactive learning experiences.
- Built trust-based relationships, and fostered virtual leadership and cross-functional collaboration in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments.
Assistant Manager - Operations
Geospatial Media and Communications
Noida
02.2024 - 05.2025
- Managed registration processes for international and domestic conferences.
- Maintained registration databases for each event to ensure accuracy.
- Processed payments received for registrations and addressed discrepancies.
- Conducted follow-ups on delayed payments to secure timely transactions.
- Handled queries regarding conference registrations to provide clarity.
- Coordinated logistics and vendor relations related to registration activities.
- Collaborated with regional offices and accounts departments on payment confirmations.
- Manned registration desk during conferences, ensuring smooth attendee check-in.
Senior Executive - Sales Operations
Great Learning
Gurgaon
12.2021 - 02.2024
- Updating and maintaining MIS reports for sales processes undertaken.
- Provide operational day-to-day support with ownership of CRM.
- Create monthly content and reports for executive presentations and board reporting.
- Proactively communicating with newly enrolled students to provide information and counseling through calls, emails, or in person for post-sales inquiries.
- Liaison with the Finance and Operations team to resolve fee and program-related queries.
- Work with Finance, HR, and Sales to execute sales incentive programs in order to increase sales productivity.
- Planning and execution of offline events, such as conferences or seminars.
- Assisting the program office in program planning and delivery, as required.
- Handling end-to-end client operations.
Executive Exams Operations
IDP Education
Gurgaon
12.2015 - 12.2021
- Executed pan-India communications for IELTS test candidates.
- Supported customer care team in addressing IELTS test queries.
- Managed logistics operations across India for exam materials.
- Resolved quality and compliance issues efficiently.
- Assisted pan-India freelancers on IELTS test day operations.
- Ensured secure dispatch and delivery of exam materials per TAT standards.
- Maintained adherence to IELTS standards as outlined in official documentation.
- Verified candidate identification for IELTS as sent by international universities.
Education
B.Tech/B.E. - Civil Engineering
Maharishi Dayanand University (MDU)
Rohtak08-2015
Class XII (CBSE) -
Sukho Khalsa Sr Sec School
New Delhi05-2011
Class X (CBSE) -
Dr. SRS Mission Public School
New Delhi05-2008
Skills
- Excel and management information systems
- Logistics and inventory oversight
- Key account management
- Back office operations
- Project planning and execution
- Budget and P&L management
- Payment processing and coordination
- Event production
Hobbies and Interests
Travelling
Listening Music
Languages
- Hindi
- English
Timeline
Events Producer
Center for Creative Leadership
06.2025 - Current
Assistant Manager - Operations
Geospatial Media and Communications
02.2024 - 05.2025
Senior Executive - Sales Operations
Great Learning
12.2021 - 02.2024
Executive Exams Operations
IDP Education
12.2015 - 12.2021
B.Tech/B.E. - Civil Engineering
Maharishi Dayanand University (MDU)
Class XII (CBSE) -
Sukho Khalsa Sr Sec School
Class X (CBSE) -
Dr. SRS Mission Public School