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Asad Shaikh, Project Manager

Asad Shaikh

Project Manager·ShowTech Electronics LLC

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, International Business Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 8 years, 5 months

Project Manager

December 2025 - Present

ShowTech Electronics LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 2025 - Present

• Lead end to end management of live events, conferences, exhibitions and destination weddings, ensuring smooth planning, technical production and
onsite execution across the UAE.
• Direct crossfunctional teams for sound, lighting, AV, staging, trussing and rigging, delivering technically robust setups aligned with client briefs, safety
and venue standards.
• Own project scope, budgeting, timelines, vendor coordination and risk control to deliver projects on time and within approved budgets.
• Act as single point of contact for clients, translating requirements into technical solutions, BOQs and clear status updates that build trust and
satisfaction.
• Oversee site surveys, floor plans, load capacities and power needs to design safe, efficient stage, truss and AV layouts, while leading onsite buildup,
show operations and dismantling.
• Optimize costs through smart vendor negotiations, resource planning and control of overtime and wastage without compromising production value.

Company industry:
Non-profit Organization

Operations Manager

September 2024 - Present

Zak Trade Fairs & Exhibitions Pvt Ltd

Mumbai, India

September 2024 - Present

• Directed operations for global architectural conferences across 25+ cities, achieving 98% on-time and within-budget delivery.
• Negotiated vendor contracts and optimized logistics, reducing operational costs by 15-20% while improving supply chain efficiency.
• Collaborated with business development teams to enhance sponsorship and exhibitor engagement, increasing participation by 30%.
• Standardized operational workflows and introduced automation, reducing event setup turnaround by 20%.
• Managed complete stage setups including AV, lighting, and design, ensuring premium event execution.

Company industry:
Events Management

Business Development & Operations Manager

June 2021 - April 2026

ABEC Exhibitions & Conferences Pvt Ltd

Mumbai, India

June 2021 - April 2026

• Directed fullcycle event operations and project management for 20+ national exhibitions and trade shows, overseeing venue selection, logistics, vendor
coordination, and onsite execution — achieving 95% ontime, onbudget delivery.
• Developed and implemented comprehensive business growth strategies that expanded exhibitor participation by 25% and attracted new sponsorship
partnerships, generating ₹4M in additional annual revenue.
• Spearheaded crossfunctional collaboration between marketing, sales, design, and operations teams to streamline planning workflows, minimize delays, and
deliver seamless event experiences to over 100, 000 attendees.
• Conceptualized and executed integrated marketing and leadgeneration campaigns leveraging digital, social media, and partnership channels — surpassing
quarterly lead generation targets by 70% and driving consistent audience engagement.
• Managed vendor negotiations and resource allocation to ensure cost efficiency & quality delivery.

Company industry:
899
Job role:
Management

Business Development Manager

January 2020 - April 2026

The Green Fitness

Mumbai, India

January 2020 - April 2026

• Expanded client base by 40% in nine months through acquisition strategies.
• Built B2B partnerships and referral channels, generating 30% of monthly revenue.
• Controlled marketing budgets and achieved 3.5x ROI on digital campaigns.

Company industry:
Other Healthcare Services
Job role:
Management

Operations Manager

September 2024 - December 2025

ZakTrade Fairs & Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd.

Mumbai, India

September 2024 - December 2025

• Directed operations for global architectural conferences across 25+ cities, achieving 98%
ontime delivery and strong stakeholder satisfaction.
• Negotiated vendor contracts and optimized logistics, reducing costs by 15-20% while
streamlining workflows.
• Strengthened partnerships with sponsors, speakers, and architects, boosting participation
by 30%.
• Established standardized checklists and preevent training, reducing setup turnaround
time by 20% while maintaining safety and quality.
• Managed complete stage setup, including LED, sound, and lighting, ensuring highquality
attendee experiences.

Company industry:
Events Management

Business Development & Operations Manager

June 2021 - August 2024

Asian Business Exhibitions & Conferences Ltd (ABECL),

Mumbai, India

June 2021 - August 2024

• Led planning and execution of 20+ large-scale exhibitions, ensuring 95% adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Increased exhibitor registrations by 25% and secured ₹4M+ in sponsorship revenue through targeted sales initiatives.
• Launched integrated marketing campaigns surpassing lead generation targets by 70%, boosting event visibility.
• Implemented workflow automation tools improving coordination efficiency and reducing manual efforts by 40%.
• Mentored a team of 10+ staff, improving performance and productivity by 25% within six months.
• Strengthened long-term client relations, increasing satisfaction scores from 78% to 91%.
• Partnered with cross-functional teams to enhance event design, execution, and post-event analysis.

Company industry:
Non-profit Organization

Business Development Manager

January 2020 - January 2021

The Green Fitness,

Mumbai, India

January 2020 - January 2021

• Expanded client base by 40% through strategic B2B partnerships and
personalized acquisition strategies.
• Managed marketing campaigns delivering a 3.5x ROI and increased
recurring client engagement.
• Negotiated collaboration deals that improved profitability and
strengthened brand partnerships.

Company industry:
Other Healthcare Services

Freelance Production Manager

January 2018 - December 2020

Independent Contracting,

Mumbai, India

January 2018 - December 2020

• Oversaw production and logistics for multiple corporate and creative
events, achieving 100% on-time delivery.
• Managed vendor negotiations, budgeting, and project timelines for
successful client outcomes.
• Delivered consistent quality assurance and maintained long-term
relationships with repeat clients.

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Consulting

Freelance Production Manager

January 2018 - January 2020

Independent Contracting

Mumbai, India

January 2018 - January 2020

• Delivered 100% ontime projects under highpressure deadlines and shifting client
requirements.

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services

Volunteering

April 2019 - April 2019

MDC,

Mumbai, India

April 2019 - April 2019

• Actively volunteered in diverse community initiatives, enhancing my leadership and organizational skills.
• Coordinated events that successfully brought together volunteers and community members, fostering collaboration and engagement.
• Developed awareness of the long-term health impacts on teenagers, allowing me to advocate for health-focused initiatives.
• Utilized strong communication skills to promote events, resulting in increased participation and community support.
• Gained experience in project management through planning and executing various volunteer activities, ensuring smooth operations.
• Committed to making a positive impact while honing my abilities in event coordination and operations management.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Client Service Relationship Management

May 2018 - August 2018

Leo Burnett India,

Mumbai, India

May 2018 - August 2018

• Proactively address client issues, conducting thorough investigations to resolve concerns and provide effective solutions.
• Implement best practices in customer service to enhance client satisfaction and loyalty.
• Ensure adherence to contractual service expectations, consistently meeting or exceeding client needs.
• Foster strong customer relationships through effective communication and personalized interactions.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow detailed instructions while introducing innovative ideas to improve operational efficiency.
• Leverage experience in client service to transition seamlessly into Operations Manager and Events Coordinator roles, driving successful event execution and operational excellence.

Company industry:
Advertising

Education

Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune

September 2024

September 2024

Master's degree, International Business Management

India

Dr. D.Y. Patil University

January 2024

January 2024

Bachelor's degree, Business

India

Fabulous Body Inc

March 2022

March 2022

Diploma, Active Living And Nutrition

India

University of Mumbai

January 2022

January 2022

High school or equivalent, Marketing & Operations

India

University Of Mumbai

January 2022

January 2022

Bachelor's degree, Marketing

India

ICSE, St Peters School

July 2016

July 2016

High school or equivalent, Business And Marketing

India

GPA (percentage): 75%

GPA (percentage): 75%

Skills

Production Budgeting
Expert
Production Budgeting
Expert
Exhibition Management
Expert
Exhibition Management
Expert
Risk Assessment
Expert
Risk Assessment
Expert
Field Operations
Expert
Field Operations
Expert
Vendor Management
Expert
Vendor Management
Expert
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
EVENT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
EVENT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
LOGISTICS
Intermediate
LOGISTICS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Intermediate
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Intermediate
RESULTS FOCUSED
Intermediate
RESULTS FOCUSED
Intermediate
STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Intermediate
WORKFLOW AUTOMATION
Intermediate
WORKFLOW AUTOMATION
Intermediate
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
CORPORATE FORECASTING
Intermediate
CORPORATE FORECASTING
Intermediate
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Intermediate
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Intermediate
LOGISTICS
Intermediate
LOGISTICS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Intermediate
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Intermediate
RESULTS FOCUSED
Intermediate
RESULTS FOCUSED
Intermediate
STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Intermediate
SALES
Intermediate
SALES
Intermediate
REVENUE GROWTH
Intermediate
REVENUE GROWTH
Intermediate
Event Planning & Management
Expert
Event Planning & Management
Expert
Process Optimization
Intermediate
Process Optimization
Intermediate
Production & Operations
Expert
Production & Operations
Expert
INVENTORY STAGING
Intermediate
INVENTORY STAGING
Intermediate
LOGISTICS
Intermediate
LOGISTICS
Intermediate
ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE
Intermediate
ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
PLANNING
Intermediate
PLANNING
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
RIGGING
Intermediate
RIGGING
Intermediate
SUPERVISION
Intermediate
SUPERVISION
Intermediate
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Intermediate
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Intermediate
VENDOR MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
VENDOR MANAGEMENT
Intermediate

Social profiles

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Native Speaker
Urdu
Beginner
Marathi
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Leading With Impact
McKinsey Forward Program
Leading With Impact
McKinsey Forward Program
Leading With Impact
McKinsey Forward Program

Hobbies

  • Boxing