Sumona Chakravarty
New Delhi
Summary
Dynamic Artist Business Manager with a proven track record at The Collective Artists Network India Pvt. Ltd., adept at strategizing career plans and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in networking and effective communication, I excel in generating opportunities that elevate artist visibility and revenue, consistently exceeding client expectations in a competitive landscape.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Artist Business Manager
The Collective Artists Network India Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
03.2020 - 06.2023
- Supported artist goals with corresponding action plans and timelines.
- Established strong relationships to partner with and navigate artists with a wide range of personality types.
- Stayed abreast of industry trends via trade publications, events and social media to keep artists at forefront of an ever-changing landscape.
- Leveraged networks to identify and generate opportunities to increase exposure and revenue for clients.
- Set realistic expectations with clients to consistently deliver on expectations.
- Collaborated with staff members to make accurate reservations.
Stage Manager
Sony Television India
12.2018 - 02.2020
- Prepared rehearsal studio by gathering set furniture, props and costumes.
- Collaborated with technical crew and cast to safeguard the presentation of artistic vision.
- Worked with the director to develop effective use of rehearsal times.
- Distributed production scripts to cast members.
- Educated cast and crew members on evacuation scenarios for emergency situations during rehearsals and show operations.
- Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep the program in step with creative vision.
- Directed live broadcasts, films and recordings or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment.
- Coordinated production schedules and activities for shows for several television networks.
- Oversaw lighting, graphics, audio and camera movements in TV and movie filmmaking.
- Enforced safety measures due to potential stage equipment hazards.
Corporate Events Manager
Poise Events Pvt. Ltd.
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Successfully executed large-scale events designed to increase employee participation.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
- Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
- Selected and ordered refreshments, decor and event materials.
- Fulfilled contractual obligations for rehearsal and day of event coordination.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, videographers, musicians, officiants and ceremony participants during rehearsals and pre-ceremony, ceremony and reception events.
Professional Dancer
Bollywood
01.2006 - 06.2017
- Incorporated a variety of movement styles into percussive dance routines for stage performance.
- Performed Bollywood and semi-classical dance routines for stage concerts/shows.
- Developed professional relationships with different dance professionals, choreographers and performers by actively listening and effectively communicating.
- Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
- Landed dance gigs in films, music videos and theatre productions by participating around the world.
Education
High School Diploma -
National Institite Open School
New Delhi03.2021
Skills
- Task management
- Time management
- Complex problem-solving
- Supporting artists
- Operational improvements
- Escorting actors
- Public and media relations
- Professional relationships
- Operational efficiency
- Planning processes
- Endorsement agreements
- Schedule engagements
- Strategize career plans
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Safety compliance
- Market research
- Trend analysis
- Networking
- Effective communication
- Photography expertise
- Excellent team player
- Social media promotion
Additional Information
- Globally travelled
- Entertainment media experienced
- Skilled at Live show stage management
Timeline
Artist Business Manager
The Collective Artists Network India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2020 - 06.2023
Stage Manager
Sony Television India
12.2018 - 02.2020
Corporate Events Manager
Poise Events Pvt. Ltd.
08.2017 - 02.2018
Professional Dancer
Bollywood
01.2006 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
National Institite Open School
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