Rakesh Mathangi

Experience

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  Palm Exotica Boutique Resort & Spa

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  Event Executive
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  Fortune 5 solutions pvt ltd

  Jan 2016 - Nov 2016

  Event Executive
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  Studentmug India Private Limited

  Sept 2016 - Nov 2016

  Event Manager
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  Estique Decor Productions

  Nov 2016 - May 2019

  Senior Operations Manager

  Source for materials and act as a negotiator to obtain cost-effective prices from suppliers. Coordinate and manage the set-up and production of the event on site, ensuring the delivery of a high quality event. Apply for licenses, permits required with the relevant authorities. Plan and propose workflows for every event. Supervise and manage all suppliers and contractors working on location.Ensure a smooth operation throughout each event. Required to work closely with the members of the team to collectively produce a successful event.To handle multiple projects from entry level to mega huge events. Delivering events on time, within budget, that meet (and hopefully exceed) expectations.Setting, communicating and maintaining timelines and priorities on every projectCommunicating, maintaining and developing client relationshipsManaging supplier relationshipsManaging operational and administrative functions to ensure specific projects are delivered efficientlyProviding leadership, motivation, direction and support to team members Travelling to on site inspections and project managing eventsBeing responsible for all project budgets from start to finish.*Co-ordinate with the creative team regarding the Event/Project/BTL requirements*Maintaining internal (Client Servicing, Creative and Accounts Department) and external coordination*Vendor Management, Venue Management, Quality Assurance on all projects*Planning & Preparation of project* Always target on maintaining a good standard of production within given deadlines Show less

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  Rki Events and Wedding Planners

  May 2019 - now

  Wedding Event Planner

  Manage all phases of event day operations, taking the lead in critical logistical decision making.Assists Specialists and Assistants when questions on methodologies/processes/ challenges arise.Assists to Business development and Administration teams for annual operations Entertainment Services budget. Monitor the budget and identify variances.Maintain event level P&L within event suite and manage to cost objectives.Responsible for creating and maintaining a collaborative relationship across all Operations Department centralized teams including, but not limited to, Construction, Workforce, Supply Chain, Venues, Commercial and Innovation.Source for materials and act as a negotiator to obtain cost-effective prices from suppliers. Coordinate and manage the set-up and production of the event on site, ensuring the delivery of a high quality event. Plan and propose workflows for every event. Supervise and manage all suppliers and contractors working on location.Ensure a smooth operation throughout each event. To handle multiple projects from entry level to mega huge events. Delivering events on time, within budget, that meet (and hopefully exceed) expectations.Setting, communicating and maintaining timelines and priorities on every project.Communicating, maintaining and developing client relationships.Managing supplier relationships.Managing operational and administrative functions to ensure specific projects are delivered efficiently.Providing leadership, motivation, direction and support to my team.Travelling to onsite inspections and project managing events.Train new and existing staff prior to the event so that all operations and duties were executed smoothly and as per clients’ guidelines. Show less

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  Iris, Florists & Décor

  Sept 2022 - Jan 2023

  Wedding Consultant
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  CorporateConnections® Hyderabad

  Jan 2023 - now

  • Senior Operations Manager

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Operations Manager

    Jan 2023 - Jun 2024