Vijay Lakshmanan Rajendran
Event Management
Chennai
Summary
Self-driven event manager with 10+ years of experience in co-ordinating event from planning to successful execution. Instrumental in meeting tight deadlines and co-ordinating high-quality events
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Manager - Event Management | Deputy Lead
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles
Chennai
11.2015 - Current
- 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.
- Developed detailed event reports, documenting all aspects of each event.
- Coordinated travel and accommodations for event attendees.
- Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.
- Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
- Researched and identified new vendors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
- Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
- Coordinated transportation and parking arrangements for guests and vendors.
- Analyzed event costs to identify areas of improvement and cost savings.
- Produced concept plans for high-profile corporate meetings and events.
- Implemented protocols and procedures to effectively manage planning process.
- Developed and distributed event surveys to gather feedback and assess event success.
- Oversaw event registration process by collecting and tracking attendee information.
- Monitored and controlled event expenditures to meet budgets.
Safety Officer
Hyundai Motors India Limited
Chennai
05.2007 - 10.2015
- Communicated safety performance and progress to management and employees to provide up to date information.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Liaised with management and employees enable smooth communication regarding safety procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Rajasthan Vidyapeth University
Rajasthan 06.2009 - 04.2011
Skills
Vendor and contract negotiations
Timeline
Senior Manager - Event Management | Deputy Lead
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles
11.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Rajasthan Vidyapeth University
06.2009 - 04.2011
Safety Officer
Hyundai Motors India Limited
05.2007 - 10.2015
Accomplishments
- Planned & Executed more than 100+ Corporate Events
- Built strong relationships with vendors such as Event agencies, Venue partner, photographers, videographers, musicians and to take hassle out of Corporate Events
- Collaborated with team of more than 25 members in the development of Product launch events.
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