Shekhar Ali
Newark,USA
Summary
Dynamic event planner with a proven track record at CBRE @ Meta, managing over 3,000 large-scale events annually. Adept in strategic planning and client relationship management, I excel in on-site execution and resource coordination, ensuring exceptional experiences for attendees and stakeholders alike. Bilingual in Hindi and English, I thrive in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Event Planner
CBRE @ Meta
Menlo Park, California
09.2023 - Current
- Plan and execute large-scale Tier 1 events, including New Hire Orientation and Bootcamps, ensuring seamless onboarding and logistics for VP-level speakers.
- Managed 3,000+ events annually, ranging from 100 to 5,000+ attendees, including All Hands meetings, keynotes, and company-wide conferences.
- Consult with hosts and cross-functional teams to define event objectives, space requirements, catering, and team-building activities.
- Supervise on-site setup, vendor coordination, staging, seating, and compliance with regulations.
- Develop comprehensive event timelines, SOPs, and post-event debriefs to ensure quality, and continuous improvement.
- Source vendors, manage budgets, and monitor project progress to adjust plans as needed.
Sales Agent/Supervisor
The Stanford Park Hotel
Menlo Park, California
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Managed event inquiries and bookings for meetings, weddings, and corporate travel accounts.
- Prepared weekly/monthly business activity reports and sales forecasts.
- Researched market trends and competitor activity to improve customer satisfaction and service offerings.
- Coordinated cross-departmental meetings to align event goals and enhance team collaboration.
- Handled invoicing, accounts receivable, and client communications to ensure a positive customer experience.
Sales Agent/Supervisor
American Income Life
Concord, CA
06.2013 - 02.2022
- Managed customer inquiries and sold new life insurance policies while servicing existing accounts.
- Supervised and trained new staff, communicated sales goals, and fostered a supportive team environment.
- Resolved policy-related issues to client satisfaction, and maintained strong customer relationships.
Education
BFA - Advertising
Academy of Art University
San Francisco12.2022
Skills
- Microsoft 365& G-Suite
- Client relationship management abilities
- Quick learner
- Attention to detail
- Writing proficiency
- Adaptability in fast-paced environments
- Leadership abilities
- Bilingual: Hindi and English
- Communication expertise
- Phone etiquette
- Opera Cloud proficiency
- Amadeus and Salesforce knowledge
- Lanyon and Cvent experience
- Efficiency skills
- Team collaboration
- Planning and organization
- Strategic planning
- Client relations
- Post-event analysis
- Resource coordination
- Multicultural events
- On-site execution
- Dynamic event planner
Certification
Accident, Life, And health insurance License
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Event Planner
CBRE @ Meta
09.2023 - Current
Sales Agent/Supervisor
The Stanford Park Hotel
06.2022 - 09.2023
Sales Agent/Supervisor
American Income Life
06.2013 - 02.2022
BFA - Advertising
Academy of Art University