KAVISH MISHRA
Event Operations
Dubai
Summary
A highly committed young enthusiastic, responsible individual who is capable of performing the best.
Being hard working, confident, effective, efficient and flexible; can produce maximum out of minimum at any level of work in a team. 8+ years of experience in the events industry with large scale events, Conferences & Exhibitions, Government events and others in different sectors.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Event Operation Lead - Contract
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (SHERAA)
Sharjah
11.2022 - Current
- Leading and supporting Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2022 (https://sharjahef.com/)
- Venue liaison and space planning
- Overseeing the agency designing and building production structures
- Managing and liaising with AV (sight, sound & lights) and overall technical services with the main contractors
- Overall onsite management - Internal and external with team
- Supporting and managing with Directional Plan; road signage & traffic management – valet parking at VIP entrance; marshals for general parking & shuttle service
- Supporting and leading the startup and exhibition spaces
- Overseeing logistics
- Overseeing the team of security; barricading & crowd management
- Post event supplier management
Event Onsite Operations - Contract
SPICONX
Dammam
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Management of overall Onsite operations for Saudi Pipeline International Conference and Exhibition (SPICONX)
- Leading the onsite team
- Ensuring H&S measures as per the expo policy and required additional measures to be followed by the team
- Managing the venue, Contractors, booth contractors, AV, stage etc
- Leading the logistics of the entire show internally and externally
- Hiring manpower and training
- Performing the post event show down activities for the entire venue
Event Operations Manager-Conferences & Exhibitions
GM Group
Dubai
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Managing and heading the overall operations for the MENA region events portfolio
- Responsible for onsite ops ideation and overall look of the conference & exhibition - Venue, AV, Security, Signages, Reg, Vendors, design etc
- Point of contact for pre, onsite and post event deliverables & managing external stakeholders, suppliers and vendors and maintaining contractual agreements
- Planning and achieving operational event budget at the minimum level with budget control & strategies for cost reduction
- Supporting Sales, Marketing, Sponsorship team and ensuring timelines are met.
- Ensuring the team has shared all information regarding Spaces, design, contractors, venue,logistics, accommodation to Sponsors and speakers via exhibitor and speaker manual
- Ensuring Health & Safety across all internal, external contractors, stakeholders
- Liasioning with authorities for all types of licenses and permits
Events Manager
Squareyards UAE
Dubai
01.2019 - 07.2019
Events Operations Manager
FX United Events Prc pvt ltd
01.2016 - 12.2018
Assistant Project Manager-Conferences & Exhibition
Bennett Coleman
Mumbai
02.2014 - 12.2015
Marketing & Events Executive
India Bulls Distribution Services LTD
Mumbai
05.2013 - 01.2014
06.2008 - 04.2011
- SUPPORTED CAUSES
- Sustainable future Save water & save life
- Save animals Eliminate hunger
Education
MBA - Marketing
IIPM
Brussels 05.2011 - 05.2013
MBA - Planning & Entrepreneurship
IIPM
Brussels 05.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelors in Management Studies - Management Studies
University of Mumbai
Mumbai, India 06.2008 - 04.2011
Skills
Event operations
Logistics Operations
Vendor procurement
Program budgeting
Supplier negotiation
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Health and safety compliance
Venue management
Exhibition & Conferences
Elements Managed over past few years
A wide range of experience into Supplier management, Sourcing vendors and Procuring the right ideated design element and negotiating as per budget. I have an overall experience in managing events from the scratch till the post event that includes planning, strategizing, procurement, inventory, managing, supplier management, sponsor management, client management, stands, booths, internal department coordination, transportation and logistics, Activation zones, accommodation, venue finalization, budgeting, negotiation, floor plan, speaker management, onsite installation, design production, security and venue management, permits, licenses and elements management and others.
Few important elements are listed below –
- Vendor procurement & management
- Stage/ Stage design
- Performances
- Registration system/ Speaker/ Sponsor management
- Hotels/Travel/Stay & Accommodation management
- Gifting & many others
- Welcoming elements/ Interpreters / Awards management
Kiosks/ Security/ Traffic management/ Entry exit management/ VIP - Non VIP transport arrangement
Stands/ Booth / Signages - Arch gates
- Tents
- Chairs/tables/cloth line/carpets/flags/poles & arrangement
- Flowers & arrangement
- Accessories
- Décor elements
- Ceiling décor element
- Stationaries
- Audio visuals
- Prints
- Logistical elements
- Artifacts
- Catering
- F&B
Timeline
Event Operation Lead - Contract
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (SHERAA)
11.2022 - Current
Event Onsite Operations - Contract
SPICONX
08.2022 - 10.2022
Event Operations Manager-Conferences & Exhibitions
GM Group
07.2019 - 07.2022
Events Manager
Squareyards UAE
01.2019 - 07.2019
Events Operations Manager
FX United Events Prc pvt ltd
01.2016 - 12.2018
Assistant Project Manager-Conferences & Exhibition
Bennett Coleman
02.2014 - 12.2015
Marketing & Events Executive
India Bulls Distribution Services LTD
05.2013 - 01.2014
MBA - Marketing
IIPM
05.2011 - 05.2013
MBA - Planning & Entrepreneurship
IIPM
05.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelors in Management Studies - Management Studies
University of Mumbai
06.2008 - 04.2011
06.2008 - 04.2011