SHALINI CHANDELA

Work History

Economic Times (Times Internet)

6 2022 - Current

Established strong relationships with key clients to maintain customer loyalty and drive repeat business opportunities.
Implemented innovative process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced operational costs.
Coached junior team members, fostering professional growth and improving overall team performance.
Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables for successful outcomes.
Delivered exceptional customer service by understanding client needs, providing tailored solutions, and maintaining open lines of communication throughout all stages of the project lifecycle.
Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
Responsible for the overall planning and execution of conference
Established and nurtured extensive networks across industries, fostering connections with C-level executives, industry leaders, and top management, including CMOs and CEOs
Collaborated seamlessly with cross-functional teams, including Editorial, Sales, and Design, to ensure the seamless production of events

Retail Advising LLP. (Indiaretailing.com)

7 2021 - 6 2022

Responsible for the planning and execution of conference
Leading the speaker acquisition part
Ensuring that the conferences flow smoothly, and that the planning process is executed flawlessly in practice.

FRANCHISE INDIA’s MEDIA (ENTREPRENEUR India & Asia-Pacific, RETAILER, MAGAZINES) & CONFERENCE-AWARDS DIVISION

02.2021 - 06.2021

Responsible for the overall planning and execution of conference
Getting involved in creating the actual shape and content of the conference
Building relationships with industry people to be constantly aware of the burning topics and influences that could potentially translate into a compelling, rewarding, providing continuous support to sales team and help strategize sponsorship
Work with Business development team and provide ideas and suggestions to help improve the functionality and overall success of the event
Conferences and Award shows: circling around 6 different industries - namely, restaurant business, retail, franchising, entrepreneurship, and small business.

India Infrastructure Publishing Private Limited

11.2020 - 01.2021

Responsible for programming, organising, managing and leading conferences in areas of power, oil & gas, ports and shipping, bridges, telecommunications, railways etc
In India
Engaged in high-level communication with senior-level management of key infrastructure organisations
Liaising with key stakeholders and decision-makers of premium companies in India.

FRANCHISE INDIA’s MEDIA (ENTREPRENEUR India & Asia-Pacific, RETAILER, MAGAZINES) & CONFERENCE-AWARDS DIVISION

04.2019 - 10.2020

Help in the overall planning and execution of conference
Ensuring that the conferences flow smoothly, and that the planning process is executed flawlessly in practice
Inviting thought leaders for inaugurals, keynotes, and partnerships
Emcee & script: arrangement and coordination – both barter and monetary deals
Associations with ministry like MSME, Skill India, StartupIndia and more
Affiliated bodies like NASSCOM, FICCI, TIE, SME Chambers, etc
In total, worked on more than 30 business events annually including conferences, summits & congresses, exhibitions and 8 award functions including REGIONAL, NATIONAL level in 2019 and 2020
Examples: Entrepreneur India 2019, Small Business Awards 2019, IReC 2019, FRO EXPO, NEPAL 2019.