Rehaan Shaikh

-Co-founded a communications and events agency and grew revenue from scratch to AED 6, 000, 000 in 3 years - achieved annual growth of 70% on average.

-Developed and implemented agile business methodologies and strategy; identified and exploited new opportunities.

-Drove implementation of best agile practices: dynamic team collaboration, informative metrics, lean development, continuous improvement.

-Directed and executed multi-city, organization-wide campaigns and events for clients with budgets ranging from $5, 000 - $300, 000. Collaborating with clients on multiple intra organizational initiatives to improve internal communication.

-Developed communications and L&D programs for clients and implemented them successfully across different organizations.

-Managed all aspects of the brand including hiring, payroll, customer relations, marketing, and administration.

-Developed lucrative annual plans and budgets to maximize profitability

-Led and directed a team of 8 members on effective methods, procedures, and franchisee policies.
Increased sales by 15% and reduced costs by 10% in 2017.

-Attended and participated in HORECA trade shows and exhibitions to exchange innovative ideas and forge new partnerships.

-Drove sales, brand awareness, and guest traffic through a variety of online and offline channels. -

-Hit and exceeded sales KPIs by 30% for the months of January, February, and March 2016.

-Performed detailed market research and identified new potential partners and clients.

-Analyzed new business opportunities and create visual presentations.

-Grew and developed existing accounts together with generating new business through upselling and cross-selling to maximize client LTV

-Proactively participated in weekly team meetings with the country manager.

-Consistently met and exceeded sales cycle targets annually.

-Developed a trusted advisor relationship with strategic accounts and created partnership opportunities.