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Sivaraj Rajan

Sr. Events Operations Manager
Banagalore

Summary

  • Industrious and enthusiastic Manager proven to consistently meet productivity goals and business and customer service objectives. Skillfully works with all employees to enhance performance and improve day-to-day processes. Diplomatic in resolving customer issues to maximize satisfaction and meet targeted service level.
  • Multi-tasking Manager well-known for creating positive workplace culture and high-performing teams. Demonstrated servicing expertise, including competitive offerings, pricing and market positioning.
  • Adept individual with more than 14 years working as Events Manager for different industries and currently handling over $[40 million] revenue-generating business.
  • Determined and experienced in mentoring and challenging team members to meet and exceed company goals.
  • Dedicated events professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Manager - Global Operations and Production

ITW CONSULTING PVT LTD>
Bengaluru
02.2018 - Current

Selected Responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage the organization of the event in its entirety, beforehand and on-site.
  • Ensuring all branding elements are delivered at a world-class quality in the given time lines/ deadlines of all major cricket boards.
  • Managing sponsors/partners on-ground operations, in-stadia advertising, branding, on air integration, on ground activation.
  • Assist in obtaining sponsorship for events, and help manage and fulfill sponsor expectations and benefits.
  • Analyze partner/sponsor digital materials and ensure third party contractor payment services and reviews are carried in a manner of best interest.
  • Manage partners/sponsors awards including digital and printed materials and trophies.
  • Manage third party vendors to deliver quality services and product launches.
  • Develop and maintain a good rapport with wide range of external marketing material suppliers/vendors.
  • Effectively interact with all levels of business via phone, written communication and in person.
  • Carry out post-event evaluations and reporting, through media evaluation reports.
  • Implement ideas to improve the event planning and execution process.

Major Projects Handled at ITW :-

India tour of South Africa 2021-22 - South Africa - Managing 20 sponsors digital and on-ground, liasing with CSA.

IPL 2019, 2020, 2021- Managed all digital assets & activation's of official partners (Unacademy & Cred)

ICC T20 WORLDCUP 2021 - Managing Royal Stag digital assets and cheer materials. (UAE)

ICC WTC - 2021 (ENGLAND) - Managing all partners liasing with England Cricket Board delivering digital assets and led run order within given time lines.

IND VS ENG 2021- Paytm trophy -Successfully managed digital deliverable for 32 sponsors.

Mzansil Super League 2019 - South Africa - Managing Fan code activation & award - Dream11

Ind vs SA 2019- PayTm Freedom Trophy - Handled 34 partners on ground deliverable.

Pakistan Super League 2018, 2019 - Dubai & Pakistan - Managing sponsors on ground and digital deliverable.

ASIA CUP 2018 -Dubai - Managing all major partner commitments including in-stadia advertisement, kiosks/stalls liasing with stadium management.

England tour of Sri Lanka 2018- Sri Lanka - Managing on-air and on ground sponsor deliverable and awards.

South Africa tour Sri Lanka 2018 - Sri Lanka

Australia Tour of India 2019 - India - Managed hybrid and on ground digital assets of sponsors.

Afghanistan Tour of India 2018 - India -

Australia vs Pakistan 2019 -Dubai

Mumbai T20 - India

MY Team 11 Trophy 2019, India tour of West Indies - USA & West Indies - Managing all major partner commitments including in-stadia advertisement liasing with CWI Marketing & Operations.

INDIA HOME SERIES - 2018-Current - Managing all partners including BCCI partners -HYUNDAI & MPL deliverable and commitments for all India Home series including Hyundai Vehicle display, branding, Managing MPL Jersey stalls and digital branding.

PROJECT MANAGER

GLOBAL EXHIBITIONS & CONFERENCES
MUSCAT
03.2012 - 11.2017
  • Develop and manage the organization of an exhibition its entirety, beforehand and on-site.
  • To grow and develop exhibitions through sponsorship and exhibition space sales.
  • Intensive research to build a database identifying potential clients for exhibitors for the organization's conferences and exhibitions.
  • Develop a thorough understanding of the portfolio, and selling exhibition spaces to right clients.
  • Innovative thinking in improving sales and improve revenue. Promotional activities (personal meetings, tele calling, and email campaigns, targeted at generating support and awareness about various events
  • To establish close collaboration with relevant Associations and Organizations.
  • Visit exhibitions worldwide, invite potential clients to participate for exhibitions under my belt.
  • Preparation of price proposals and its follow-ups.
  • Rigorous follow up and co-ordination with clients to ensure timely receipt of payments.
  • Operational involvement during event (exhibition or seminar) to maintain quality of the event and ensure satisfaction of participants.
  • Ensuring that all collections against business invoicing are met as per defined norms and timeline.
  • To achieve and exceed individual sales targets and contribute to overall team objectives
  • Carry out post-event evaluations and reporting, through media evaluation reports.
  • Implement ideas to improve the event planning and execution process.

Assistant Manager

AL HASHMI EVENT SERVICES TRADING
MUSCAT
12.2007 - 12.2011
  • Learn market trends in the events industry and competitor activity.
  • Prepare quotes and follow ups for various audio, video production and printing services.
  • Responsible for launching and introducing new technologies and products related to photography in Oman market by visiting photographic exhibitions
  • Seek sales opportunities, propose prospective customers for printing solutions.
  • Understand customer needs, identify suitable product offerings
  • Make event proposals and follow up to ensure business.
  • Preparation of sale offers and measure ROI.
  • Maintaining excellent relations with clients to generate revenues for additional business.
  • Provide leadership, motivation, control and direction to a team of more than 15 staffs.
  • Operational involvement during events.

Education

MBA - Financial Services Marketing Operations

Sikkim Manipal University
Muscat
03.2007 - 03.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Commerce

MES ASMABI COLLEGE
KERALA, INDIA
03.2003 - 04.2006

High School Diploma -

S.N. VIDYA BHAVAN - CHENTRAPPINI
Thrissur, KERALA, INDIA

Skills

Client servicing

Understanding of client business requirements

Client relations expert

Leading team operations

Operations understanding

Site coordination

Contract negotiation

Strategic negotiation

Vendor negotiation

Shipment coordination

Budget planning

Cost control and tracking

Production planning

Transportation activity management

Timeline

Manager - Global Operations and Production

ITW CONSULTING PVT LTD>
02.2018 - Current

PROJECT MANAGER

GLOBAL EXHIBITIONS & CONFERENCES
03.2012 - 11.2017

Assistant Manager

AL HASHMI EVENT SERVICES TRADING
12.2007 - 12.2011

MBA - Financial Services Marketing Operations

Sikkim Manipal University
03.2007 - 03.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Commerce

MES ASMABI COLLEGE
03.2003 - 04.2006

High School Diploma -

S.N. VIDYA BHAVAN - CHENTRAPPINI
Sivaraj RajanSr. Events Operations Manager