Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
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Ramanasudhaa Gunasekaran

Chandler's Ford,HAM

Summary

Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with experience in planning, budgeting, and coordinating wide variety of both small-scale and large-scale events. Strong Communicator and negotiator able to foster relationships with key stakeholders and vendors. Demonstrated cost-effective budgeting, exceptional time management, and event marketing skills.


Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Coordinator

Chinmaya Vidyalaya
2020.04 - 2023.06
    • Enhanced attendee experience by meticulously planning and executing event logistics whilst Implementing event plans in coordination with key stakeholders.
    • Supervised onsite team of 40, including caterers, audio-visual technicians, facility management team and handled invoicing and ensured payment requests are submitted promptly
    • Delivered smooth training execution by coordinating seminar functions, including site selection, scheduling, marketing, reservations, materials, event management and follow-up which enhanced client satisfaction ratings by 12%.

Event Manager

Mayura Creations
2016.11 - 2018.01
    • Organized corporate events, expo's, special events and fulfilled contractual obligations, including communications, vendor coordination, schedule creation, budget administration and rehearsal and day of event coordination.
    • Streamlined event planning processes by implementing efficient project management strategies, capitalized opportunities to reduce cost and recommended workflow - budget improvements, resulting in 25% savings per event.
    • Supervised event staff of 50 part time employee as well as cross-trained staff members for various event-specific functions and assessed employees understanding of associated processes and procedures.

Event Coordinator

Fab Events
2013.03 - 2016.10
    • Planned 50+ large-scale events such as trade shows, conferences, and meetings for up to 2000 guests and managed event logistics and operations, including support staff, vendor services and volunteers.
    • Conducted training sessions for peers as Trainer on Demand to enhance customer service experience and improve individual performances by 14%.
    • Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation and proposal development for various events.

Customer Relations Manager

Ultimate Bikes
2010.05 - 2013.02
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complex issues promptly and professionally.
  • Implemented effective communication strategies for better understanding of customer needs and expectations improving individual performances by 14%.
  • Developed strong relationships with key clients, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Streamlined internal processes to improve overall efficiency in handling customer inquiries and complaints.

Education

Master of Science - International Business and Entrepreneurship

University of Winchester
Winchester, HAM
09.2024

Bachelor - Computer Applications

Bharathiar University
India
04.2010

Skills

    • Project Management
    • Event Planning
    • Creative Problem-Solving
    • Interpersonal Communication
    • Time Management
    • Coaching and Team Mentorship
      • Logistics Management
      • Multitasking
      • Strategic Thinking
      • Decision-Making
      • Conflict Management
      • Task Delegation

Accomplishments

  • Extra Mile Award - January 2023: Demonstrated leadership principles through innovation across the team and delivered results in a smart and efficient manner.
  • Customer Delight Award - March 2017: Succeeded in delivering client request by eliminating barriers by discovering a new method to avoid any SLA miss and delivered added value to the customer.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Motorsports
  • Dance
  • Photography

Timeline

Event Coordinator

Chinmaya Vidyalaya
2020.04 - 2023.06

Event Manager

Mayura Creations
2016.11 - 2018.01

Event Coordinator

Fab Events
2013.03 - 2016.10

Customer Relations Manager

Ultimate Bikes
2010.05 - 2013.02

Master of Science - International Business and Entrepreneurship

University of Winchester

Bachelor - Computer Applications

Bharathiar University
Ramanasudhaa Gunasekaran