Akil Jeevan, Manager, Events - Production and Sales

Akil Jeevan

Manager, Events - Production and Sales

Showtech

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, Human Resource
Experience
18 years, 8 months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :18 years, 8 months

Manager, Events - Production and Sales at Showtech
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since November 2015

Showtech LLC, is a production and event services company that specializes in sound, light, event production and event management. My role here is key account management and event production. Some of the landmark events I have been directly involved in are TOIFA (Times of India Film Awards), Wiz Khalifa concert, Arjit singh concert, International Yoga Day 2016, Abu Dhabi Air expo 2016, Bayer medical conferences, Aston Martin launch and many more.

Accountabilities
Manage key accounts and source organic growth from them
Add new business by sourcing clients and events
Supervise event production and coordinate between various teams involved in an event

Sr. Manager - Business Development at bpo+
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since February 2013

BPO+ is the biggest outsourcing solutions provider in Qatar and recipients of numerous awards such as the best OSP in the MENA region amongst others. Of the multiple portfolios the company has, I dealt with Qatar Stars League and Qatar Football Association for football events and other sports events related ventures.
I am accountable for all undertakings of BPO+ with Qatar stars league (QSL) and Qatar Football Association (QFA) including
Supervising tenders to be submitted for various undertakings
Managing all league matches for the QSL that happen every week for the duration of the season.
Delegating, training and supervising the teams involved with the QSL.
Post event reconciliation of reports, data and other collateral.
Managing channel sales or marketing outlets at malls or stores
Supervision of sales, cash flow and reports to ensure everything is in order.
Organic growth opportunities with existing clients.

Key Account manager, Events at Lightech Audio Visual Rental LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since February 2018

Lightech is an audio, visual equipment rental company. I am presently employed as a key-account manager and have a team of 3 sales managers reporting to me. Responsible for managing key accounts for the company as well as supervising sales performance of the sales team. Presently my contribution to the company is about AED 3Mil in event sales (in organic and new accounts) along with periodic monitoring and supervision of projects.

A few notable events to my credit:
- Arijit Singh concert 2019, DWTC
- Tawteen 360, 2018 - DUbai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain
- Tawteen 360, 2019 - Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Sharjah - Red Bull street 2018, JBR
- MOHRE events 2018, 2019, 2020
- Etisalat channel partners events 2018, 2019
- Kapil Sharma Live in concert 2019, Coca Cola arena
- Holi Masti 2019, Sahara Desert resort
- Sonu Nigam Live in concert 2019, DWTC

Business Development Manager at Ceylon Infotech Pvt. ltd.
  • India - Pune
  • February 2012 to February 2013

 Reporting to Director, Business Development
 Train teams on different project requirements as defined by the clients
 Constant monitoring of teams performance to plot training need
 Identifying bottom quartile performers and conducting special training sessions to improve them
 Constant updating teams of periodic changes in operational procedure.

Project Manager at A B Connect BPO Ltd.
  • India - Pune
  • August 2009 to November 2011

 Set up entire support functions of the company
 Trained teams of managers and account holders to optimize output
 constant coordination between internal teams and clients
 Designed and supervised training modules
 In-charge of disseminating trainings as and when required to various departments
 Responsible for the whole training division as well as the client relations of the company

Asst. Project Officer at Commonwealth Games Organizing Committee
  • India
  • June 2008 to April 2009

I was assistant project officer for a team put in charge of the first ever Baton relay organized by the Commonwealth Games Committee in the history of the games. The Baton relay was modeled on the Olympic torch relay and aimed at spreading the spirit of the games throughout the country.

Accountabilities
Organizing and co-coordinating daily celebrations / festivities / events of the Youth Baton Relay through 9 states in India. Check feasibility of sponsor requests and coordinate the same into the relay’s daily schedule.
Liaison with the different government bodies in various states and other affiliated bodies to ensure seamless event flow
Liaison with the media team to ensure that prompt press releases are sent out along with ensuring that each event gets its due coverage.
Organize press conferences, media interaction points, along with other official events related to the Youth Baton Relay.
Updating teams with their daily job roles and expectations.

Education

Master's degree, Human Resource
  • at Pune University
  • March 2005

Pune University is considered among the best universities in India with students enrolling here from all over the globe.

Specialties & Skills

Sports Marketing
Business Communications
Client Relationship Building
Project Management
Business Development
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
CLIENTS
CUSTOMER SERVICE
LIAISON
Account management

Languages

Hindi
Expert
Malayalam
Expert
Marathi
Expert
English
Expert
German
Beginner

Memberships

Deccan XI Footbal Club
  • Professional Player / Coach
  • May 2006

Training and Certifications

AIFF D coaching license (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2019

Hobbies

  • Event Coordination
    - Event coordination between various associated teams and partners to launch the first ever Online channel covering the news for Pune FC, an i-League football club in India. - Hosted the fortnightly show on its YouTube channel as well for two seasons. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxKheCFhmkE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvvUtKG8JV0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9sq57CZQhw
  • Event Management
    - The planning and management team for the first ever ‘I’ League matches held at Balewadi, Pune, India. The i-League if India’s premier football league consisting of the top professional clubs across the country - Part of the event management team for the ONGC II Division league, group matches held in Pune, 2008. - Part of the event management team for The Abhijeet Kadam Memorial Tournament.
  • Football
    Played for Deccan IX Football Club, a professional club in Pune and participated in various national level soccer tournaments held all over India. Coached Deccan XI ' B', Deccan XI - Youth Teams and MIT Engineering Football Team (Girls) for inter-college tournaments and national level tournaments in Maharashtra and Goa.