Rajan Thambehalli

Experience

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  AkzoNobel

  Aug 2006 - Dec 2008

  Technical & Project Development Executive

  ● Responsible for the technical projects in powder coatings for IT projects and furniture (IKEA)● Analysis of raw materials for cost effectiveness and property testing ● Resource management and Project monitoring, tracking KPI's● Preparing technical specifications, project test reports and negotiations with clients● Handled research projects in collaboration with clients from the US, Europe, Australia and Asia

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  International Tennis Federation

  Aug 2009 - Dec 2009

  Intern

  Analysis of different surfaces in Tennis – Synthetic and Natural, Measurement of slip resistance (friction) on different types of surfaces, Testing two slip measuring devices on various surfaces, Data Recording in the form of readings and videos and making a comparative performance study of the two devices, Recommendations to devise a test method to calculate slip resistance

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  Individual Freelancer

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2017

  Project Manager and Consultant

  As a freelance project manager and consultant, I have undertaken responsibilities in assisting individual clients and firms on feasibility study, project conception, project strategies, research analysis and project execution. The services are provided depending on the scope of the project and requirements. While many of the projects are from sports industry, my clientele include from manufacturing sector, financial services, performing arts, travel industry, online magazines, photography, restaurants and educational institutions. Contact rajantr@gmail.com for more information. Show less

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  RTR Solutions

  Jan 2010 - now

  Event and Sports Consultant
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  Nussli Switzerland

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Project Manager for Commonwealth Games 2010

  ● Costing and finance planning of the project, requirement analysis and RFP drafting● Project Portfolio management, Managing sub-contractors and leading a team ● Supervising accreditations and operations for 7 venues/stadiums● Project Delivery scheduling and planning, tracking KPI's and periodic reporting. ● Managing logistics for import and export of equipment ● Finance management - invoicing and payments tracking

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  IMG

  Mar 2011 - May 2011

  Project Manager - Operations and Delivery

  ● Venue and personnel management at locations - Indore and Kochi● Project coordination with international stakeholders ● Delivery scheduling, planning, co-ordination between sponsors, suppliers and vendors● Managing the progress through constant updates, feedbacks and reports● Information management, controlling and reporting

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  Tenvic Sports

  Jun 2011 - Nov 2012

  Consultant - Project Management

  Tenvic Sports, India (May’12 – November’12) (June’11 – September’11)● Pipeline Management, Strategy planning of various sports projects for youth development● Architecting the education program including content formation and management● Careful evaluation of project requirements, objectives and timelines

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  Infostrada Sports

  Aug 2011 - Jan 2014

  Contributor - Athletes Biography Research Project

  Researcher on Olympic Athletes and Para-athletes for Games News Services for London Olympics 2012Researcher on Olympic Athletes and Para-athletes for Games News Services for Sochi Olympics 2014Researcher on Olympic Athletes and Para-athletes for Games News Services for Glasgow CWG 2012

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  Qatar Olympic Committee

  Sept 2011 - Jan 2012

  Associate - Planning & Project Management - Arab Games 2011

  ● Policy and procedure planning for issue management and event contingency● Successful implementation of the issue management system● Tracking issues, KPI's and coordination with 14 directorates● Operational planning for the Main Operations Centre (MOC), monitoring of the 14 directorates● Knowledge management and post event reporting and documentation

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  IMG

  Mar 2012 - May 2012

  Project Manager - Operations and Delivery

  ● Venue and personnel management at locations - Jaipur● Project coordination with international stakeholders ● Delivery scheduling, planning, co-ordination between sponsors, suppliers and vendors● Managing the progress through constant updates, feedbacks and reports● Information management, controlling and reporting

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  Shriya Consultancy

  Jan 2013 - Feb 2013

  Associate Project Manager

  ● Assessing the status of multinational companies prior to seeking financial approvals from banks ● Developing project reports based on contracts, sales revenues, balance sheets, procurement, exports and manufacturing processes.● Project risk and opportunity estimation for the interested parties

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  Cricket Switerland

  Jun 2013 - Feb 2018

  Head of Sponsorship and Publicity

  ● Executive Committee Member - sponsorship and publicity (including online communications)● Project consultant on marketing strategy for 'Cricket on Ice' 2015 - a unique event on St. Moritz lake● Secured a deal for the title sponsor for the 2014 & 2017 national league tournament ● Committee member on implementing policies and in re-branding of the Federation (2013 & 2014) ● Digital Media Evaluation, Event Sponsorship Evaluation and preparing communication material ● Liaison with external media agencies and negotiating deals with potential sponsors for annual cricket season Show less

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  TEDxZurich

  Oct 2013 - Mar 2023

  Speaker Relations & Coaching
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  Individual Client

  Feb 2014 - Feb 2014

  FIFA Project Research

  • Information gathering for history of African football• Coordination with the FIFA documentation team• Documentation of the gathered information (textual and pictorial) in a schematic manner

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  IMG London

  Mar 2014 - May 2014

  Project Manager - OPERATIONS and DELIVERY

  ● Venue and delivery management at locations - New Delhi● Venue audits, contingency planning, maintain close relationships with host associations ● Event Planning and co-ordination between sponsors, suppliers and vendors● Responsible for match day operations● Managing the progress through constant updates, feedback and reports● Preparing Knowledge Transfer documents and event reporting

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  Newly Swissed

  Oct 2014 - now

  Freelance Reporter and Writer
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  Qwizzeria

  Nov 2014 - now

  Founder

  B2B Platform Creation: Successfully developed a B2B platform for quizzes in Switzerland.Strategic Pillars: Led initiatives across GATHER, RESEARCH, DELIVER, MANAGE, and INNOVATE - the five core pillars of Qwizzeria.Client Engagement: Supported start-ups, pubs, restaurants, brands, and non-profit organisations in marketing their products, team activities, and ideas effectively.Event Conceptualization: Designed and executed engaging events for corporate clients.Brand Positioning: Enhanced positioning and branding through knowledge-driven events.Content Management: Curated and managed content to meet client-specific needs.Membership Management: Oversaw individual client memberships, focusing on project implementation for growth and retention.Social Media Strategy: Developed promotional content for social media to complement and amplify Qwizzeria’s initiatives.Training and Development: Monitored new training methods, customizing content to align with project goals.Presentation Skills: Created clear, concise presentations and simplified complex data.Educational Material: Prepared comprehensive knowledge materials, including booklets, video highlights, and written summaries.Event Hosting: Hosted events, managed social media engagement, and publicized events effectively.Notable Clients: Collaborated with prominent clients such as Google Switzerland, ETH Zurich, EY Zurich, Swiss Re, FIFA Museum, Deloitte, Helvetiq, BTI AG, KV Zurich, Unit8, Coca-Cola Switzerland, Saatchi & Saatchi, Publicis, Novartis, PartnerRe, AK 60, and AISTS. Show less

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  Curricooler

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2017

  Mentor

  Conceptualization of e-learning module for Sports Management Strategic consulting to develop business and partnerships

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  Swiss Quiz Association (Schweizer Quiz Verband)

  Dec 2018 - now

  Vice President

  Swiss Quiz Association is a registered body responsible for promoting quizzes in Switzerland.