Sakthivel  Vythalingam, Management Consultant - Entertainment

Sakthivel Vythalingam

Management Consultant - Entertainment

Jash Holding

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh - As Sulaymaniyah
Education
Master's degree, Hospitality and Tourism Leadership
Experience
14 years, 0 Months

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Total years of experience :14 years, 0 Months

Management Consultant - Entertainment at Jash Holding
  • Saudi Arabia
  • My current job since June 2022

• Secured and finalized two new partnerships with international organizations, enabling Plop makers to successfully engage in tenders valued at SAR 10 million.
• As a key member of the senior management team, contributed to achieving a turnover exceeding SAR 1 million within the first six months of full-scale business operations.
• Played an integral role as part of the project team in the procurement and delivery of a “first of its kind” Immersive Room Experience Design project for the MISK Foundation in Saudi Arabia.
• Led the formulation of concepts and business strategies for new themed entertainment projects across Jash Holding and its subsidiaries.
• Oversaw the strategic development initiatives for Plop makers, a subsidiary of Jash Holding.
• Conducted comprehensive financial feasibility assessments and crafted business plans for potential entertainment projects presented to the Jash Holding board.
• Spearheaded identifying and sourcing project-specific consultants, intellectual properties, and partners for all entertainment-related projects within Jash Holding and its subsidiaries.
• Researched and pinpointed local, regional, and international entertainment

Freelance Consultant at Entertainment Projects
  • Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur
  • April 2021 to April 2022

• Headed the formulation of business strategies and innovative concepts for entertainment projects across various Events and Live Entertainment companies.
• Provided advisory services for the establishment of the broadcast department within a regional ESports company.
• Secured and contributed to projects, including the development of the organizational structure and talent requirements for Mineski Esports Malaysia.
• Successfully produced and directed the Annual Zain Gala Night Concert.

General Manager, Commercial Operations at Port Moresby Nature Park,
  • Papua New Guinea
  • October 2019 to March 2021

• Achieved a noteworthy 40% year-on-year increase in the adoption of the Annual Membership Package.
• Realized a substantial 30% year-on-year growth in Sales Revenue for park retail outlets.
• Successfully introduced innovative picnic and team-building packages, enhancing guest offerings and contributing to increased sales revenue.
• Negotiated and finalized a successful new Food and Beverage partnership with an international hotel chain, securing their role as the park's exclusive in-house caterer and café vendor.
• Developed the new sales and reservations department for the park, enhancing customer service and booking processes.
• Implemented a successful restructuring of departmental functions and manpower planning, ensuring effective operations with a lean structure.
• Maintained the brand image and achieved recognition as the top tourist destination in Port Moresby consecutively in 2019 and 2020 on TripAdvisor.
o This accomplishment led to entry into the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame.
• Established and expanded the commercial operations division, including Sales and Marketing, Creative Services, Education, Guest Relations, and Retail departments.
• Formulated effective commercial strategies for sales, marketing, sponsorship, and partnerships within respective departments.
• Managed VIP accounts and fostered relationships with key stakeholders, including government entities, local councils, international agencies, and business houses.
• Led the marketing, creative services, and education teams in executing Special Events and Themed School Programs.
• Developed and implemented commercial and operating budgets while establishing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in line with international standards.
• Identified and acquired divisional assets, including Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E), as well as retail products.
• Effectively managed and executed commercial-related tender processes to enhance park operations.
• Acted as the Park CEO in the absence of the incumbent.
• Achieved an outstanding 40% year-on-year increase in the adoption of the Annual Membership Package.
• Realized a substantial 30% year-on-year growth in Sales Revenue for the park's retail outlets.
• Finalized a strategic Food and Beverage partnership with an international hotel chain, solidifying their role as the park's exclusive in-house caterer and café vendor.

Entertainment Manager - Pre-Opening and Opening Team at Trimoo Parks Qatar - (Angry Birds World, Snow Dunes, Virtuocity and Juniverse)
  • Qatar - Doha
  • March 2018 to October 2018

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Events and Entertainment Manager at LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort / Merlin Entertainments
  • Malaysia - Johor Bahru
  • August 2017 to February 2018

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Head of Entertainment - Pre-Opening at Trimoo Parks Qatar - (Angry Birds World, Snow Dunes, Virtuocity and Juniverse),
  • Qatar - Doha
  • February 2017 to July 2017

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Creative Producer at NextPro Events Sdn. Bhd
  • Malaysia - Petaling Jaya
  • November 2012 to January 2017

Creative Producer: NextPro Events Sdn. Bhd., Petaling Jaya, Malaysia: Nov 2012 - Jan 2017

Creative Producer at AP Digital Media Sdn.Bhd
  • Malaysia - Petaling Jaya
  • June 2009 to October 2012

Creative Producer: AP Digital Media Sdn.Bhd., Petaling Jaya, Malaysia: Jun 2009 - Oct 2012

Education

Master's degree, Hospitality and Tourism Leadership
  • at Kaplan Business School
  • January 2021

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Master's degree, Kursi P. Ramlee, Centre For Research
  • at Master Of Creative Arts
  • January 2016

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Diploma, Diploma In Broadcasting
  • at Institute of Integrative Media
  • January 2003

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Diploma, Diploma In Forestry
  • at University Putra Malaysia
  • January 2000

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Specialties & Skills

Tourism
Marketing
Management
Theme Parks
Entertainment
Personnel Management
Strategic Planning and Delivery
Attraction Strategies
Budgeting
Revenue Generation Strategies
Critical Thinking
Theme Parks
Operational Process and System Management, Personnel Management

Languages

English
Expert
Malay
Expert
Tamil
Intermediate
Arabic
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certificate (Level 7-Master), Accreditation For Prior Experiential Learning (APEL), Malaysian Qualif (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2014
The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing, Google Digital Garage / The Open University (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2021
The Complete Financial Analyst Course, Udemy/365 Careers (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2023
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt for Service Industry Professionals Course, Udemy/Edushore (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2023
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Edushore, (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2023

Hobbies

  • Reading