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Shuchismita Panda

Shuchismita Panda

Saint Joseph,Michigan

Summary

Highly motivated and results-oriented team leader with 9+ years of media and entertainment experience. Proven ability to orchestrate large-scale events, deliver exceptional and creative designs, and cultivate positive and productive work environments. Expertise in exceeding client expectations through innovative solutions that maximize exposure and reach. Strong negotiation and campaign management skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Holiday Inn Express & Suites & Silver Beach Hotel

Guest Relation Manager
09.2022 - Current
  • Team Management: Led a team by training staff, optimizing workflows, assigning tasks and schedules, all to ensure exceptional guest service and operational efficiency.
  • Managed group bookings: Streamlined processes and ensured client satisfaction to secure repeat business.
  • Problem Solving: Maximized productivity by identifying problem areas and implementing solutions.

Eventures Events

Lead Event Planner & Senior Artist Manager
02.2016 - 03.2021
  • Managed event production: From concept to completion, oversaw weddings, corporate events, and large functions (1000+ attendees) for clients like Shyam Steel Industries, Vinay Fashion
  • Client collaboration: Collaborated with clients to translate their vision into successful events.
  • Project leadership: Successfully managed budgets, negotiated contracts, and ensured timely execution.
  • Team development: Recruited, mentored, and empowered staff to achieve peak performance.
  • Quality assurance: Performed quality checks and created post-event reports for financial analysis.

SMIA (Southwest Michigan Indian Community)

Volunteering And Freelancing At ST. JOE
06.2022 - Current

Planned and executed multiple community events

  • Managed event logistics: Ensured smooth backstage operations during dance performances for Diwali Event.
  • Creative Ideation: Conceptualized and designed current SMIA logo

India, Mumbai And Kolkata

Past Experience And Achievements
04.2011 - 12.2015
  • Matrix Events (6 months)

as Sr. Manager, Event Operations & Communications

Elevated event experiences, designed promotional materials, identified ideal event venues as per budget constraints.

  • Oaks Management Consultancy Pvt Ltd (1year 6months)as Manager Client Servicing, Events & Communications

Led full-lifecycle event execution, managed product launches, M.I.C.E. and IP events from concept to completion. Prestigious clients included The Lodha Group, Times of India, Musafir.com to name a few.

  • Freelancing

Wizcraft International Entertainment, On Cue Productions, Percept EMC (3years)

as Artist and Backstage Manager

Managed exceptional productions at renowned events like IIFA Awards, Filmfare Awards, Sunburn Goa, Swedish House Mafia Concert (One Last Tour) Mumbai etc.

  • Internships

OML Entertainment Mumbai & 93.5 Red FM Radio Kolkata (1year)

Managed Live Entertainment. shows for renowned artists like Vir Das, Kannan Gill, AIB, Zakir Khan, Prateek Kuhad, Nucleya, Indian Ocean, RJ Praveen etc.

Education

Post Graduation Diploma - Event Management & Advertising

EMDI International School of Media & Communication
India, Mumbai
06.2013

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications, Journalism, Advertising & PR

International School of Business & Media
India, Kolkata
09.2011

XII And X CBSE - Science

KV Fort William
India, Kolkata
03.2008

Skills

  • CorelDraw
  • Communications
  • Video editing
  • Marketing and Presentation
  • Computer skills / MS Office / Outlook
  • Client and Media relations
  • Photoshop / Figma (Basics)
  • Management and Leadership

References

  • MR. JAKE GREMORE, Assistant GM, Holiday Inn Express, St. Joseph, MI, +1-269 519 2336
  • MR. VIKAS GUPTA, Program Manager , Infosys and SMIA President, +1-269 235 4892
  • MR. JAY PATEL, Director, Holiday Inn Express, St. Joseph, MI, USA, +1-269 601 2074

Timeline

Holiday Inn Express & Suites & Silver Beach Hotel

Guest Relation Manager
09.2022 - Current

SMIA (Southwest Michigan Indian Community)

Volunteering And Freelancing At ST. JOE
06.2022 - Current

Eventures Events

Lead Event Planner & Senior Artist Manager
02.2016 - 03.2021

India, Mumbai And Kolkata

Past Experience And Achievements
04.2011 - 12.2015

Post Graduation Diploma - Event Management & Advertising

EMDI International School of Media & Communication

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications, Journalism, Advertising & PR

International School of Business & Media

XII And X CBSE - Science

KV Fort William
Shuchismita Panda