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Archana Ganjam

Archana Ganjam

Mountain House,USA

Summary

Creative Director specializing in event management with expertise in planning and executing diverse events from concept to completion. Demonstrated success in enhancing client satisfaction while maintaining cost efficiency, resulting in memorable experiences. Proven ability to lead teams and build strong stakeholder relationships, ensuring seamless execution of weddings, corporate meetings, and large conventions. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with a track record of increasing customer loyalty and revenue through effective sales strategies.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Event Management

Akrisha Wedding & Event Planners LLC
Pleasanton, CA
08.2014 - Current
  • Executed 50 successful events annually by managing venue, labor, and technical logistics.
  • Conducted client meetings to assess needs and create customized event solutions.
  • Established clear objectives for each event, enhancing execution and measuring outcomes.
  • Coordinated vendor research, setup, and teardown logistics to ensure seamless operations.
  • Interviewed clients to define event scopes, budgets, and timelines effectively.
  • Managed supplier relationships to secure competitive pricing and high-quality products.
  • Oversaw coordination of florists, photographers, and musicians during rehearsals and ceremonies.
  • Hired and trained staff across various roles to ensure thorough process understanding.

Free Lance Project Coordinator

Vtech Solutions
Chicago, IL
03.2012 - 03.2014
  • Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
  • Coordinated presentations for customers and project members to detail project scope, progress and results.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Developed executive presentations and reports to facilitate project evaluation and process improvement.
  • Formulated complete project plans and coordinated engineering, design and shop drawing efforts.
  • Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
  • Collaborated with project leaders to comply with accounting needs for project maintenance requirements.
  • Built strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and devised strategies, initiatives and events promoting products and services.
  • Transitioned projects from estimation and pre-construction phase to well-defined project execution plan.
  • Gathered requirements for ongoing projects and organized details for management use.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Successfully completed special projects to exceed goals of both 4 department and overall organization.
  • Managed 4 calendars to strategically coordinate meetings, appointments and events.

Education

Online Certificate - Business Administration And Management

Wharton Online University
01-2026

Online Certificate - Designer & Planner

Event Leadership Institute
05-2013

Project Management -

Mission College
Santa Clara, CA
06-2010

Bachelor of Science - Instrumentation Technology

Madras University
Chennai, India
04-2003

Skills

  • Client communication
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Budget management
  • Team leadership
  • Process improvement
  • Data analysis
  • Brand awareness
  • Reliability
  • Cloud-based document coordination
  • Excellent communication
  • Wedding trends proficiency
  • Contract negotiation
  • Task prioritization
  • Serve client needs
  • Conflict resolution
  • Events logistics management
  • Vendor and contract negotiations
  • Partnership development
  • Event coordination
  • Contract management
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Event promotion
  • Creative direction
  • Update financial records
  • Guest management
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Teamwork
  • Compliance with regulations
  • Vendor relations
  • Food and beverage planning
  • Event publicity
  • Employee training
  • Catering coordination
  • Decision-making
  • Post-event evaluation
  • Pricing negotiation
  • Event budgeting
  • Event sales
  • Quality assurance
  • Logistics management
  • Time management abilities
  • Microsoft office
  • Event registration management
  • Hospitality management
  • Strategic planning
  • Staff supervision
  • Communications and media
  • Presentation skills
  • Risk management
  • Professionalism
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Self motivation
  • Project management
  • Event planning

Affiliations

  • Active person who loves hiking, driving
  • Loves to be in nature
  • Socializing

Accomplishments

  • Awarded as Best couple choice award in 2021
  • Awarded as Best local Service by Yelp in 2020
  • Accredited by BBB certification
  • Certified from Event Leadership institute

Timeline

Director of Event Management

Akrisha Wedding & Event Planners LLC
08.2014 - Current

Free Lance Project Coordinator

Vtech Solutions
03.2012 - 03.2014

Online Certificate - Business Administration And Management

Wharton Online University

Online Certificate - Designer & Planner

Event Leadership Institute

Project Management -

Mission College

Bachelor of Science - Instrumentation Technology

Madras University

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