Work experience

• Technical Event Manager

  ENCORE GLOBAL

  2024.10-Current

  (a year)

  Operate in a dual-capacity role across event operations and sales conversion, responsible for managing live and hybrid events across Dubai Festival City. Property Manager – Downtown Cluster, overseeing four venues: InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Festival Arena—ensuring operational efficiency, client satisfaction, and alignment with brand standards. Client-facing lead for incoming sales leads; convert event inquiries into confirmed projects by understanding client goals, tailoring AV solutions, and closing sales with speed and professionalism. Serve as venue partner, collaborating with hotel sales teams to maintain strong relationships and secure repeat business. Provide technical leadership on-site, ensuring smooth execution and operational excellence from preproduction to show delivery. Spearhead account servicing and event planning conversations, offering consultative advice and AV recommendations aligned with client budgets and creative vision. Support budgeting and quoting while managing crew, technical specs, and logistics for each project. Actively participate in site visits, production meetings, and post-event follow-ups to drive client satisfaction and future opportunities.
• Head of Project Management

  LighTech Audio Visual Rental

  2022.06-2024.10

  (2 years)

  Defined project scopes, timelines, and resource allocation, ensuring milestone-driven progress. Delivered projects for high-profile clients and venues, consistently meeting expectations and retaining key accounts. Oversaw daily operational performance, introducing improvements in resource deployment and workflow speed. Advised leadership on efficiency upgrades and corrective strategies. Ensured high standards of crew performance and scheduling across concurrent projects.
• Prince AV

  2018.03-2023.04

  (5 years)

  (5 years 2 months)
• Senior Project Manager

  LighTech Audio Visual Rental

  2018.03-2022.06

  (4 years)

  Managed multiple high-value AV installations and live event productions across Dubai venues. Held client-facing responsibilities, including account servicing, technical briefings, and troubleshooting. Prepared detailed cost estimates and collaborated with procurement for equipment and manpower resourcing. Known for excellence in stakeholder management and solution-focused communication.
• Project Manager

  Prince AV

  2014.02-2018.03

  (4 years)

  Delivered full-cycle project management across corporate and private events. Coordinated technical teams, AV logistics, and scheduling with precision. Handled client servicing throughout project phases, ensuring expectation alignment and satisfaction.
• Project Coordinator

  Voice International

  2011.04-2014.02

  (3 years)

  Maintained transparent communication channels with internal teams and external clients. Assisted in budgeting, logistics planning, and on-site coordination. Managed resource procurement and project calendars to meet delivery expectations.

Educational experience

• Manipal University

  , Marketing

  2010.01-2012.01

  (2 years)
• Pune University

  , Marketing

  2007.01-2010.01

  (3 years)

Certificates