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Aijo Francis

Head-Operations & Events

Location:
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education:
Master's degree, MBA
Experience:
17 years, 2 months

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Total Years of Experience:  17 Years, 2 Months   

May 2011 To August 2012

Head-Operations & Events

at LIMITED EDITION - Group
Location : United Arab Emirates - Dubai
The responsibilities include Studio Management, Estimation, Procurement, Projects
management, Warehouse management, Events & Exhibitions management, Team Coordination
& congruence, Client Services Management, Commercial Production analysis, Client Data
management, Vendor Coordination, Venue Tie-ups, Product Sourcing, Purchasing, Budgeting
and Implementation
Contributions & Recognitions:
 Successfully maintained and increased client base by delivering projects in a
professional and determined manner.
 Implemented Operations and Project management systems and strategy
 Best Event & Exhibition Stands support for UAE Exchange Group \[2012-2013\].
 Appreciation for Trade show and stand delivery for Stago - Arab Health 2013
 Appreciation for Exhibition stand and services - Cheyladerm Switzerland
November 2007 To May 2011

Head-Operations & Events

at Brand Face Commercial Group
Location : United Arab Emirates - Dubai
The responsibilities include Event Strategy planning and solutions, Procurement, Branding,
Events & Exhibitions management, Team Coordination & congruence, Client Services
Management, Organizer & Venue Tie-Ups, Media productions, Exhibition Stands, Commercial
Production analysis, Client Data management, Social Media Management, Agency Coordination,
Product Sourcing, Purchasing, Budgeting and Implementation.
Contributions & Recognitions:
 Successfully maintained and increased client base by designing and implementing
strategic customer-retention projects.
 Outstanding Performance on the Branding & Exhibition Campaign for Abu Dhabi Motor
Show from Reed Exhibitions
 Award for Best Event Management & Exhibition Stand management by Hyundai-Wasit
Group \[2007-2011\]
 Award for Best Product Launch, Events and exhibition management - CATERPILLAR
 Best event management for MiZin Road Show
September 2006 To November 2007

Manager - Exhibitions & Events

at Thomas Bennett
Location : United Arab Emirates - Dubai
The responsibilities include Marketing, Branding, Strategy & Plan, Events, Exhibitions, Interiors, Team Coordination & Target Distribution, Client Services Management, Organizer Tie-Ups, Exhibition Stand & Interior Production analysis, Client Data Plan, Agency Coordination & Project Follow-Up
Achievements & Awards:
1. Clients include MiZiN-Tatweer, EGMA, Rodenstock, Porsche Design, Indo, Fujairah International Airport, Media Box, FPI, BFS, AXIOM Telecom, Eastern Gate, etc.
2. Performance Excellence on the Marketing Campaign by Thomas Bennett - ANC
March 2005 To August 2006

Head - Operations & Marketing

at Vox Populi Advertising
Location : United Arab Emirates
The responsibilities include overall management, Administration, Client Coordination & Presentations, Coordination of Creative department, Copy, Script & story writing for the commercial production, Concept formation & development, Market study & Account credibility assaying, Corporate networking and correspondence, Coordination of Event management, Exhibition stand/Kiosk production, Coordination of production management for Prints, Outdoor, visuals, modeling & photography, Quality control and final output scrutiny

Achievements & Awards:
1. Clients include AMALIA Perfumes, White House Perfumes, Hamriyah FZE, Falcon Pack, TECHNOSAT, Arab Unity School, Optik Collections, Golden Buds, Smart Information Technology, Future Motors, OPTIMA, etc.
2. Appreciation received for the Production of Exhibition stand done for Falcon Pack at the Trade Center for the Gulf Food Exhibition 2005 at Dubai Trade Center.
3. Best Promotional Campaign & Concept Management from Golden Buds
4. Best Creative Campaign Management by TECHNOSAT
April 2000 To February 2004

Asst. Manager – PR & Marketing

at JOSCO GROUP OF JEWELLERIES – India
Location : India
The responsibilities include Branch Operations coordination, Showroom/Branch Management, Jewellery
Inventory control, Staff Training & Motivation, Advertising, Branding, Public Relations, Event Management, Visual
Merchandise, Product Launching, Innovative Brand Promotional activities, Public Addressing and Campaign
management.
Contributions & Recognitions:
Best Promotional Campaign & Concept Management for Showroom/Product Launch
TV/Movie commercial production
Photoshoots
September 1994 To January 2000

Senior Marketing Coordinator

at MOTUL MAFATLAL LUBRICANTS LTD. INDIA
Location : India - Bengaluru
The responsibilities include Market Analysis & PLC Scrutiny, Campaigns, Product Launches and Awareness
Campaigns, Brand Promotion, Corporate Advertising coordination, Dealer Appointment & Distribution Management,
Marketing Plan & Sales Analysis, Collection scrutiny and follow-up. Starting from the launching stage \[MOTUL
automotive and industrial oils\], the profile groomed to create a good Dealer Network, Customer base, and conducted
lot of campaigns and demos in different areas of South India by tying up with respective Distributors, dealers and
providers.
Contributions & Recognitions:
 Successfully increased client base by direct marketing and dealer appointments
 The company enrolled me into the studies of MBA with a scholarship as an appreciation and recognition for
the hard work.
 Provided strategic planning and business development leadership with proven track record in branding and
marketing skills, which helped in generating positive results to brand, sales & marketability of products

Education

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March 1996

Master's degree, MBA

at IMBE
Location : India
Specialization - Marketing
Projects - Behavioural Science
April 1993

Bachelor's degree, Commerce

at Calicut University
Location : Kerala, India
July 1991

Diploma, DCA in Computer Applications

at Cyber Tech
Location : Thrissur-Kerala, India
May 1988

Diploma, Travel & Tourism Marketing & Management

at Universla Institute of Management
Location : Thrissur-kerala, India

Specialties & Skills

Event Management

Advertising

Marketing Mix

MS Office

Advertising

Commercial Production

Content, Copywriting, Media scripts & PR

Exhibition Stands Industry

UAE Driving License

Photoshop

Brand Development

Brand Activation

Event Management

Exhibition Management

Brand Development

Languages

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English

Expert

Hindi

Expert

Malayalam

Expert

Tamil

Intermediate

Arabic

Beginner

Hobbies and Interests

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Music, Storyboards, Design concepts, Brand concepts, Media Creatives

Done so many musical shows, composed jingles, Written storyboards and scripts for various Medias like Ad films, Radio and Press releases. Developed various design concepts for exhibition stands, Branding exercises, collaterals, etc.

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