Hari Krishna Yalangi
Dubai
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager with a proven track record at Teamwork Events & Exhibitions, excelling in budget management and contract negotiation. Skilled in risk assessment and stakeholder engagement, I effectively lead cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring project success and client satisfaction while optimizing resources and enhancing productivity.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Teamwork Events & Exhibitions
Dubai
10.2022 - 03.2025
- Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Negotiated with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Provided guidance to team members regarding tasks assigned to them.
- Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules, and funding.
- Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
- Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions for complex problems.
- Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Project Coordinator
Planb Events LLC
Dubai
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Checking renders, estimating materials with cost, and requesting materials as required according to the job.
- Making production items checklists, furniture, and other décor items lists to send onsite.
- Onsite production and client management, giving guidelines to the setup team and following health and safety procedures.
- Coordinating with the production team for stand installation, furniture, graphics, electrical lighting, and other decor to satisfy our clients.
- Liaised between departments, vendors and clients to monitor project expenses.
- Coordinated with department leads to identify and outline solutions to client-specified challenges.
- Coordinated with internal departments as well as external vendors to ensure successful completion of tasks.
Production Coordinator
Planb Advertising LLC
Dubai
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Worked closely with suppliers and vendors to negotiate contracts that met company objectives while minimizing costs.
- Verified pricing and computed product totals to complete detailed invoices.
- Assisted in budget management, tracking expenses against project forecasts.
- Monitored inventory levels in stock, expendables and essential items to meet production demands.
- Communicated with vendors to order supplies needed for production operations.
- Coordinated with supervisor in assigning work to meet on-time production and quality goals.
Procurement Manager
Planb Advertising LLC
Dubai
10.2014 - 06.2018
- Managed inventory levels to ensure availability of materials for production.
- Material inquiry and get quotations, negotiate for the best rates, services, and delivery, and make a comparative statement.
- Prepare purchase orders and follow up with suppliers for material delivery status.
- Receiving invoices, comparing them with delivery notes, and submitting purchase bills to accounts.
- Procurement of all kinds of materials such as wood, paint, electrical supplies, plumbing supplies, hardware, carpentry tools, Styrofoam, event décor items, etc.
- Coordinated activities across various departments such as marketing, finance, operations to ensure timely completion of procurement processes.
Procurement Assistant
Al Fajer Information & Services
Dubai
07.2010 - 08.2014
- Maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data.
- Ensured quality of purchased products by conducting thorough inspections.
- Updated and maintained purchasing records and reports.
- Coordinated compliance with procedures and policies for professionals by delivering support.
- Collaborated with other departments to assess company purchasing needs.
- Maintained accurate records of all purchases, invoices, and payments.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure advantageous terms.
- Managed inventory levels by monitoring usage trends and placing orders accordingly.
- Prepared and reviewed purchase and requisition orders, maintaining compliance with board rules.
Exhibition Coordinator
Al Fajer Information & Services
Dubai
08.2008 - 07.2010
- Collaborated with technical staff to integrate lights, sound and other features into sets.
- Coordinated staff schedules for each exhibition ensuring adequate coverage at all times.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization to ensure that all aspects of an exhibition ran smoothly.
- Onsite coordination with clients and the production team while installing exhibition stands at the Dubai World Trade Center.
- Coordinate with the Electrical team, the Furniture team, the Graphics team, and the AV team to install the items at the proper booths.
Office Executive
Al Fajer Information & Services
Dubai
07.2005 - 08.2008
- Provided administrative support to management team members as required.
- Automated office operations for managing client correspondence, payment schedules and data communications.
- Called customers to collect payments for prompt processing and to support accounts receivable activities.
- Organized and maintained filing systems, both electronic and paper.
- Coordinated office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance with company policies.
- Performed data entry into various databases or software programs.
- Computed balances, totals or commissions to support accounting team.
- Monitored incoming emails and distributed messages appropriately.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - B.com
Andhra University
Visakhapatnam07-2000
High School Diploma -
Intermediate Board
Amalapuram - AP06-1994
High School Diploma -
Board of Secondary School
Magatapalli05-1992
Skills
- Project management
- Budget management
- Contract negotiation
- Risk assessment
- Change management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Vendor management
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- ERP software
- Budget preparation
Languages
Telugu
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Malayalam
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Punjabi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Project Manager
Teamwork Events & Exhibitions
10.2022 - 03.2025
Project Coordinator
Planb Events LLC
09.2020 - 09.2022
Production Coordinator
Planb Advertising LLC
06.2018 - 03.2020
Procurement Manager
Planb Advertising LLC
10.2014 - 06.2018
Procurement Assistant
Al Fajer Information & Services
07.2010 - 08.2014
Exhibition Coordinator
Al Fajer Information & Services
08.2008 - 07.2010
Office Executive
Al Fajer Information & Services
07.2005 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Arts - B.com
Andhra University
High School Diploma -
Intermediate Board
High School Diploma -
Board of Secondary School
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