Sri Vythalingam, Managment Consultant - Entertainment

Sri Vythalingam

Managment Consultant - Entertainment

Jash Holding

Location
Saudi Arabia
Education
Master's degree, Creative Arts
Experience
10 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :10 years, 8 Months

Managment Consultant - Entertainment at Jash Holding
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • 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 market trends, staying abreast of emerging technologies.
• Identified, negotiated, and supervised the signing of new business partnerships for Plop makers.
• Successfully conceptualized and developed business strategies for five new themed entertainment projects.
• Crafted Sales and Digital Marketing strategy frameworks for two new subsidiaries.

Freelance Consultant - Entertainment at Freelance
  • 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 Annuar Zain Gala Night Concert.

General Manager Commercial Operations at Port Moresby Nature Park
  • Papua New Guinea - Port Moresby
  • 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 parks 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 parks retail outlets.
• Finalized a strategic Food and Beverage partnership with an international hotel chain, solidifying their role as the parks
exclusive in-house caterer and café vendor.

Entertainment Manager at Trimoo Parks Qatar
  • Qatar - Doha
  • March 2018 to October 2018

Virtuocity and Juniverse): Doha, Qatar: Mar 2018 - Oct 2018

Events & Entertainment Manager at Legoland Malaysia Resort
  • Malaysia - Johor Bahru
  • September 2017 to February 2018

To manage entire events & entertainment department for the whole resort.

Head of Entertainment at Trimoo Parks, Qatar
  • Qatar - Doha
  • March 2017 to July 2017

To lead & manage the entertainment department for 4 theme parks ( Angry Birds World, Snow Dunes, Juniverse, Virtuorsity)

CREATIVE PRODUCER at NEXTPRO EVENTS MALAYSIA
  • Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur
  • February 2012 to February 2017

To produce & direct all events & video production

Education

Master's degree, Creative Arts
  • at NATIONAL ARTS, CULTURE& HERITAGE ACADEMY, MALAYSIA
  • November 2024

Master Of Creative Arts

Diploma, Broadcasting And TV
  • at Malaysia Institute of Integrative Media
  • October 2024
Master's degree, MBA (Hospitality & Tourism Leadership)
  • at Kaplan Business School Australia
  • August 2024

Masters in Business Administration specialising in Hospitality & Tourism Leadership

Specialties & Skills

Theme Parks
Business Strategy
Project Management
Operation Management
Entertainment Management
Personnel Management
Business Strategy
Attraction Strategies
Operation Process & System Management
Tourism
Revenue Generation Strategies
Strategic Planning & Delivering
Excellent Writing Skills
Family Engagement
Partnership and Negotiations
Analytical Skills
Operational Excellence
Stakeholder / Relationship Management
Communication Skills
Presentations Skills
DIGITAL MEDIA
ESPORTS
MANAGEMENT
PLANNING
CUSTOMER SERVICE
DIGITAL MARKETING
EXPERIENCE DESIGN
BOOKING (RESOURCE PLANNING SOFTWARE)
GUEST RELATIONS
Entertainment Management
Budgeting
Entertainment Strategy
Creative Thinking
Critical Thinking
Business Acumen
Theme Park Management
Leadership
Business Development
Performance Reporting / Analysis
Research & Business Case Studies
Marketing
Creative Problem Solving Skills
Strategic Thinking
Creative Concept Development

Languages

Malay
Native Speaker
Tamil
Intermediate
English
Native Speaker

Memberships

Zoo & Aquarium Association of Australasia
  • member
  • January 2021
International Zoo Educators Association
  • Member
  • January 2021

Training and Certifications

Professional Modern Standard Arabic for Beginners (Training)
Training Institute:
Udemy
Date Attended:
May 2024
Duration:
6 hours
Management Skills - Leadership for Digital Transformations (Training)
Training Institute:
Udemy / Senteo
Date Attended:
January 2024
Duration:
2 hours
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2023
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt for Service Industry Professionals (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2023
The Complete Financial Analyst Course 2023 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2023
The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2021

Hobbies

  • Musicianship
    Performed at : Rainforest world music festival 2016. Sessionist for: Local Artist and local recordings.