MARVIN ALLWYN PINTO
Dubai
Summary
Highly experienced Event Operations Manager leveraging 15+ years of senior level operational experience in the B2B and B2C events and exhibitions industry...
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Supervisor
DMG Events LLC
08.2023 - Current
- Work closely with the wider operations and event teams, with the responsibility for the organisation and management of multiple exhibitions & conferences within the energy portfolio, from conception through to completion
- Work with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers to deliver operational excellence, on time and within budget with a good ROI providing the highest level of service to exhibitors and show teams offering guidance and suggestions for creative and cost-effective solutions.
Event Project Manager - Operations & Business Development (Freelance)
White Paper Summits
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Strategize, plan, manage and lead operational delivery of events, features and projects for allocated portfolio of events and exhibitions, with the responsibility of attaining key business objectives
- Develop project plans, feature execution, resource management, feature design, delivery timeline and feature programmes.
Zone Operations Manager - On-site & Ticketing
World Expo 2020 Dubai
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Worked with management to develop ticketing strategies, policies, and processes for Expo 2020 Dubai
- Spearheaded roll-out to event delivery for the Ticketing Operations related to ticket check, resolution and complex validation at the front gates and within the Expo premises.
Event Project Manager| Project Consultant (Contract)
1st Arabia Tradeshows & Conferences
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Oversaw and drove the successful project management of the 1st IAEE Expo! Expo! Managed all aspects of event setup and breakdown, including planning, budgeting, vendor management, logistics and contracting
- Led and motivated a high performing project team, analysing key strengths and delegating task work with attention to detail to drive timely completion in accordance with stringent deadlines to ensure smooth project implementation from start to finish.
Event Project Manager - Operations & Business Development (Freelance)
White Paper Summits
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Played a key role across the business, providing full end to end project management of numerous digital events, exhibitions and conferences overseeing all of the operations and technical requirements for a portfolio of events taking place across the MENA region
- Key point of contact with the project teams, vendors, supplier, government entities, international partners and media to ensure seamless project delivery.
Project Director - Exhibitions & Events
Vega Intertrade & Exhibitions LLC
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Strategically develop, direct and monitor the operational events/exhibition portfolio across major venues in the GCC region, from initial concept and project planning through event delivery and post event review and strategic analysis
- Responsible for setting, regular forecasting & achieving operational show budgets for all events; Managing operations team, setting schedules, deliverables and clear scopes for the team.
Event Director
Al Nimr International Exhibitions LLC
05.2011 - 10.2019
- Accountable for the project management and event operations of multiple high-profile B2B and B2C exhibitions, events, festivals and conferences in line with creative vision and client requirements
- Develop a project plan that included appropriate scope and schedule, create detailed event timelines and operational plan, have overall insight into budgeting, maintain financial data, logistics, internal and external stakeholder management, venue management, contractor, production, sponsorship deliverables, risk assessment and quality control.
Education
Post Graduate Degree in Digital Marketing -
Purdue University
01.2023
Master of Business Administration - Marketing -
Jaipur National University
01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism & Mass Communications -
Sikkim Manipal University
01.2011
Skills
- Event Planning & Management
- Project Management
- Festival Management
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Strategic Planning
- Event Operations
- Event Production
- On-Site Operations
- Vendor/Supplier Negotiations
- Business Development
- Exhibition & Conference Management
- Venue Management
- Team Leadership
- Stakeholder relationships
- Profit Growth
Certification
- Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Credential
- Sustainable Event Professional Certificate (SEPC) Programme
- PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
- IOSH Managing Safely in Exhibitions and Events
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Sustainable Development Goals - Change the World Challenge
- UFI Certified Professional (UCP)
Languages
English
Hindi
basic Arabic
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/18/87
- Nationality: Indian
- Driving License: UAE
References
Available Upon Request
Career Experience
- DMG Events LLC, UAE, Operations Supervisor, 08/2023, Present, Work closely with the wider operations and event teams, with the responsibility for the organisation and management of multiple exhibitions & conferences within the energy portfolio...
- White Paper Summits, UAE, Event Project Manager - Operations & Business Development (Freelance), 05/2022, 07/2023, Strategize, plan, manage and lead operational delivery of events, features and projects for allocated portfolio of events and exhibitions...
- World Expo 2020 Dubai, UAE, Zone Operations Manager - On-site & Ticketing, 08/2021, 03/2022, Worked with management to develop ticketing strategies, policies, and processes for Expo 2020 Dubai...
- 1st Arabia Tradeshows & Conferences, UAE, Event Project Manager| Project Consultant (Contract), 03/2021, 07/2021, Oversaw and drove the successful project management of the 1st IAEE Expo! Expo! Managed all aspects of event setup and breakdown...
- White Paper Summits, UAE, Event Project Manager - Operations & Business Development (Freelance), 03/2020, 02/2021, Played a key role across the business, providing full end to end project management of numerous digital events, exhibitions and conferences...
- Vega Intertrade & Exhibitions LLC, UAE, Project Director - Exhibitions & Events, 11/2019, 02/2021, Strategically develop, direct and monitor the operational events/exhibition portfolio across major venues in the GCC region...
- Al Nimr International Exhibitions LLC, Oman, Event Director, 05/2011, 10/2019, Accountable for the project management and event operations of multiple high-profile B2B and B2C exhibitions, events, festivals and conferences...
- Silver Eyes House Enterprise, Oman, Marketing & Events Coordinator, 09/2008, 04/2011
Timeline
Operations Supervisor
DMG Events LLC
08.2023 - Current
Event Project Manager - Operations & Business Development (Freelance)
White Paper Summits
05.2022 - 07.2023
Zone Operations Manager - On-site & Ticketing
World Expo 2020 Dubai
08.2021 - 03.2022
Event Project Manager| Project Consultant (Contract)
1st Arabia Tradeshows & Conferences
03.2021 - 07.2021
Event Project Manager - Operations & Business Development (Freelance)
White Paper Summits
03.2020 - 02.2021
Project Director - Exhibitions & Events
Vega Intertrade & Exhibitions LLC
11.2019 - 02.2021
Event Director
Al Nimr International Exhibitions LLC
05.2011 - 10.2019
Post Graduate Degree in Digital Marketing -
Purdue University
Master of Business Administration - Marketing -
Jaipur National University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism & Mass Communications -
Sikkim Manipal University
- Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Credential
- Sustainable Event Professional Certificate (SEPC) Programme
- PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
- IOSH Managing Safely in Exhibitions and Events
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Sustainable Development Goals - Change the World Challenge
- UFI Certified Professional (UCP)
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