THOMSON RODRIGUES

Asst.  Manager

Event Management | Marketing | Sales | Administration | Operations | Media Planning

Å: (+91) 9820369246

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Skype: tomplayrod2

LinkedIn URL: https://in.linkedin.com/pub/thomson-rodrigues/b6/358/545

Best time to call: Anytime
Aspiring a challenging role, where contributed creative initiatives can be utilized for the Operational growth n success of the company

Creative and innovative professional, having more than 21 years of experience in Events Management, Administration, Operations, Marketing and Media Planning. Currently, working with Delta Lifestyle & Entertainment as a Asst. Manager.

Demonstrated extensive business management skills, comprehensive hands-on experience in performing and supervising activities for clients as well as various marketing partners and have a strong customer service orientation and delivery focus with a blend of active commitment to continuous improvement and quality standards.

Excellent communication skills and comfortable working in a fast paced, hands-on, growth orientated work environment. Extensive cross-functional leadership experience across all core business functions with prominence in Marketing, Team Building, Operations, Administration, and Client Relationship Management.

Proficient in media / events management with an ability to improve business revenues, streamline workflow and create a team work environment to enhance profitability, innovatively, for reputed clients. Expertise in analyzing market trends and customer needs to develop highly effective and targeted marketing campaign and plan events accordingly.

Technical Acumen: Proficient with MS Word, CorelDraw, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe PageMaker.

SKILL SET

·      Sales & Marketing

·      Operations Management

·      Media Planning & Management

·      Corporate Communication

·      Event Promotion

·      Strategic Planning and Analysis

·      Recruitment

·      Associate Producer
·      Event Management

·      Client Relationship Management

·      Administration

·      Team Leadership & Management

·      Business Development

·      Budget Management

·      Training
EDUCATION

·      Bachelor of Commerce – Delhi University (May 2002)

AVAILABILITY

·      Ready to relocate within one month

LANGUAGES

·      Fluent in English, Hindi & Konkani

GLOBAL EXPOSURE

·      Interacted with clients /customers from Germany and Hong Kong

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Organization
Designation
Duration
Delta Lifestyle & Entertainment, India
Assistant Manager
Dec 2015 – Till Date

Jun 2014 – Dec 2014
Constellation Communications & Events, India
Operations Manager
Dec 2014 – DEC 2015
Appris Media Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., India
Operations Executive
Dec 2005 – Jan 2014
Mad Hatters Entertainment, India
Event Executive
Nov 2003 – Nov 2005
Achievers Media Pvt. Ltd., India
Business Executive
Apr 1999 – Oct 2003
Chouta Sansar, India
Jr. Business Executive
Feb 1996 – Feb 1999
Index Express, India
Office Assistant
Dec 1993 – Jan 1996
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As an Assistant Manager

·      Report to the Director’s, coordinated their day to day calendar in India & Singapore, conference meetings, travel bookings, bill payments, banquet halls bookings, and travel along, etc.

·      Associate producer for ‘THE WINNING POST’  episodes on NEO SPORT & Live Telecast on NEO SPORT.

·      Interviews with the Owners , Trainers, Jockeys, Celebs, etc for racing package and telecast.

·      Coordinated with the client and production team for outdoor events from inception to completion

·      Worked directly with external printers to coordinate the artwork and production of all material such as posters, hoardings and other collateral

·      Coordinated with production houses such as Neo Sports / Switch Media to coordinate with scheduling of TV commercials and promos

·      Interacted with multiple departments including Production, Media and Marketing

·      Developed, implemented and managed events

·      Provided support to the senior manager in planning and executing of all complex activities and tasks

·      Maintained a calendar of events for effective long term planning & management

As an Operations Manager

·      Successfully organized the Abv Nucleus 2000 Guineas Derby, Ivy League Mixer, Opening event of an Art Gallery paintings, etc.

·      Reporting directly to the Director’s, coordinating their day to day calendar in India & Dubai, overseeing their race course meets, conference meetings, travel bookings, bill payments, banquet halls bookings, and travel along

·      Managing the outdoor events from inception to completion by coordinating with the client and production team

·      Collaborating with external printers to coordinate the artwork and production of all material such as posters, hoardings and other collateral

·      Scheduling of TV commercials & promos by coordinating with production houses such as Neo Sports & Switch Media

·      Interacting with multiple departments including Production, Media and Marketing

As an Operation Executive

·      Coordinated with Director for day to day calendar, conference meetings, travel bookings, bill payments, banquet halls bookings, travel along, etc.

·      Coordinated the event “7 Wonders of India” by Ndtv, in 16 States, 51 Cities, 860 Schools, 430 Colleges (Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkotta, Pune, Bangalore, Goa, Indore , Bhopal, etc)

·      Coordinated the event “Cricket Star” (T20 matches – reality show) in 6 Cities

·      Coordinated with the client and production team for outdoor events from inception to completion

·      Worked with external printers to coordinate the artwork and production of all material such as posters, hoardings and other collateral

·      Worked with production houses such as Star / Zee / Sony to coordinate with scheduling of TV commercials and promos

·      Interacted with multiple departments including Production, Media and Marketing

As an Event Executive

·      Directed the planning and execution of events in Mumbai such as Blue foods group, McDonalds, Khar Gym, etc..

·      Delivered projects on time and under budget

·      Served as a primary contact for clients and production people

·      Build and maintained key volunteer relationships with business owners in Mumbai

·      Recruited, trained, motivated and coached the performance of volunteers for all events

·      Facilitated the team in making all the event related arrangements

As a Business Executive

·      Supported the sales process by seeking out potential business opportunities

·      Managed customer account database and maintained client contracts and files

·      Effectively increased sales by working in a team environment and motivating team members

As a Junior Business Executive

·      Sold advertising space to a diverse group of clients

·      Monitored and provided constructive suggestions for increasing newspaper’s circulation and standing in the market

·      Served as a primary contact for clients and advertising agencies on request and inquires regarding schedules, invoices, pricing, etc.

As an Office Assistant

·      Handled the paper work, such as invoices, of the department

·      Coordinated with the delivery staff in dispatching material

·      Handled accommodation, schedules, travel, day plans and registration procedures

·      Gathered data relevant to projects for the senior management

·      Determined work priorities and schedules, examined correspondence and supervised employees engaged in obtaining and dispersing information

·      Conducted admin related research and maintained expense reports

·      Processed and reviewed routine paperwork and entered data into the database

·      Provided support and guidance to newly hired clerical employees and administrative staff

References: Available upon Request