Mandar Khedekar
Mumbai
Summary
Strategic Operations Leader focused on delivering impactful events and driving client engagement. Spearheaded comprehensive budgeting processes and performance evaluations, enhancing financial accountability. Cultivated strong relationships with key clients to secure repeat business and foster long-term partnerships.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Operation Manager
Toast Events Pvt Ltd
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Executed end-to-end planning for high-end luxury brand events, delivering over 40 events annually.
- Managed multiple simultaneous events, ensuring seamless execution and client satisfaction.
- Conducted vendor management and negotiations to optimize costs effectively.
- Prepared detailed profit and loss statements to evaluate event performance.
- Created comprehensive cost sheets and budgets for financial oversight and accountability.
- Led team through thorough briefings, aligning objectives and tasks efficiently.
KEY Accounts & Operations Manager
SHOBIZ EXPERIENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Planning and Ideation
- Show Flow Management
- Logistics Management
- Leadership Forum
- Lifestyle & beauty Exhibitions
- Corporate Exhibitions
- International Event Pitches
- Annual Conference
- Product Launches
- Employee Engagement (MICE)
- Key Clients: Tata Mutual Fund, Castrol India, Aditya Birla, British Petroleum, Amazon, Hotstar, Intel, Hindustan Unilever, Naredco Maharashtra
- Key Projects: Mahindra EV Launch, HDFC Bank Booth at GFF, Ingka Noida Mall Launch, Jawa Bike Launch, Nykaaland 2023, Google India Summit 2024, HUL Beauty Collective Sports Events - (PAN INDIA), HDFC Bank, Yes Bank, Asian Paints, Aditya Birla Capital, International MICE events for Godrej.
Manager (Operations & Production)
WOOT FACTOR EVENTS PVT LTD
01.2017 - 12.2022
- Event Budgeting
- SOW Management
- RFQ Management and Online Bidding
- Concepts & Ideation
- Vendor Management
- Client Management
- Planning and Ideation
- Preparing event Cost Sheets
- Key Responsibility: Conceptualising, Event Operations and Client Servicing
Executive Manager (Operations)
The Event Studio
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed MICE across India for ICICI Bank, TATA asset Management, Abbott, K Raheja, Yes Bank, IndusInd Bank.
- ICICI Bank - MICE, Product Launch (Card Launch), Luxperientional & Branch Activations.
- Abbott - Product Launch, Phigital Event & Employee Engagement.
Intern
TABLEAU Experiential Marketing
12.2015 - 02.2016
- Designation - Production Manager
- Projects: Radio Mirchi Neon Marathon, India Africa Forum Summit (Delhi), Blur Music Festival (Delhi), Emmax Global Awards.
Education
PG Diploma - Event management & Activation
EMDI
Mumbai01.2015
BMM Graduate - Advertising
Chetna Management
Bandra01.2014
H.S.C. - Arts
Chetna Management
01.2011
S.S.C. -
Cardinal Gracias High School
01.2009
Skills
- Observation and decision making
- Effective communication
- Multi-tasking abilities
- Calm and composed demeanor
Accomplishments
- Played for Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) U-16, U-19.
- Won Mr. Jyovi's 2013
- Professional Operation & Production Freelancing for multiple renowned Agencies like 70 emg, Brandwith Events, Encompass Event, DNA Entertainment, Viacom 18, Ferriswheel Entertainment to name a few.
- Key Events mentioned as below:
- TATA IPL - Wankhede Stadium Production and Branding for 3 months
- Festa De Diu - Diu Tourism for 3 months
- India International Jewellery Show
- MTV Extreme Slash Tour (Mumbai & Bangalore)
- Toyota Innova Car Launch
- Don't Let Daddy Know Concert
- State Bank of India Award Ceremony
- Trans Union Global Leadership Meet
- India International Jewellery Show
- Maritime India Summit 2016.
Hobbies and Interests
- Cricket
- Singing
- Dancing
Custom Section
Professional Experience in Weddings for Pan India and Abroad
Major key responsibilities such as handling the Logistics Management Team and overlook the hospitality team to ensure smooth execution.
Languages
English, Hindi
First Language
English
First Language
A1
Marathi
First Language
A1
Hindi
First Language
MOTL
Timeline
Sr. Operation Manager
Toast Events Pvt Ltd
01.2025 - 01.2026
KEY Accounts & Operations Manager
SHOBIZ EXPERIENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS
01.2022 - 12.2024
Executive Manager (Operations)
The Event Studio
01.2022 - 08.2022
Manager (Operations & Production)
WOOT FACTOR EVENTS PVT LTD
01.2017 - 12.2022
Intern
TABLEAU Experiential Marketing
12.2015 - 02.2016
PG Diploma - Event management & Activation
EMDI
BMM Graduate - Advertising
Chetna Management
H.S.C. - Arts
Chetna Management
S.S.C. -
Cardinal Gracias High School