Ms. Renata Sankar
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linkedin/renata-a-sankar• Trinidad and Tobago
Project Manager
Results–oriented and dedicated project leader with 10+ years of experience in developing, deploying, and evaluating systems aimed at improving quality and efficiency.
Demonstrated success directing end-to-end project lifecycle, while establishing and delivering strategic solutions to optimize service quality and achieve quality client service. Instrumental in organizing programs and activities in accordance with mission and goals of the organization. Expert at providing inspired leadership company wide as well as devising and implementing robust policies and strategies to optimize profitability and ensure business growth. Excel at devising operating plan for the program as well as developing evaluation methods to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement. Articulate communicator with credible history of cultivating and maintaining positive collaborations / partnerships with clients, key stakeholder, and senior management to realize organizational goals.
Areas of Expertise
Full Project Lifecycle Administration
Research & Development Management
Continuous Process Improvement
Budget Development & Management
Quality Assurance & Compliance
Team Building & Leadership
Logistical Management
Project Management
Effective Communication
Career Experience
Caesar’s Army Ltd- Event Production Co & Experiential Agency, Trinidad and Tobago2016 – Present
Event Production Manager
Spearhead seven regional and North America teams remotely and eight local team members to attain operational efficiency and effectiveness. Oversee appropriate execution of marketing sales strategy for rollout across territories as well as managing all production logistics.
Devised and executed robust event production and design plans to enable achievement of full business potential.
Played a vital role in business development as an event production for regional and North American locations.
The University of the West Indies -Marketing & Communications Office, Trinidad and Tobago2015 – 2018
Campus Events Manager
Administered high-profile installation of a Campus Principal and a University Vice-Chancellor. Leveraged innate abilities for curating event design and logistics for audience ranging from 20 to 5,000 persons.
Steered more than 250 events annually, including signature events, such as Orientation Graduation, Matriculation, Half-Marathon, and World of Work.
Utilized vast experience and developed protocol plans for events.
The University of the West Indies -Marketing & Communications Office, Trinidad and Tobago2012 – 2015
AG. Communications Manager
Delivered quality advice to management regarding marketing strategy and communication plans. Applied proven methodologies and developed workflow and project assignment processes.
Optimized overall operational efficiency through delegation and accountability matrix of 20-member team.
The University of the West Indies -Marketing & Communications Office, Trinidad and Tobago2011 – 2012
Marketing & Communications Officer- Projects and Events Lead
Streamlined workflow by managing office production. Executed proven expertise in developing event budgets and achieved desired outcome within budgetary constraints.
Created marketing and communications plans for each event as well as developing event proposals.
Planned and conducted more than 250 events annually.
Additional Experience
Coordinator - Campus 50th Anniversary Celebrations & Coordinator - University 60th Anniversary Celebrations | The University of the West Indies -Marketing & Communications Office, Trinidad and Tobago
Education
Degree Type in Major and Minor
Institution, Location, Date – Date
Event Management Certification
George Washington University, 2016
MSC Sports Management
The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, 2014
High Impact Communication for Leaders
Arthur LOK JACK GSB, 2013
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute (2009), Renewed 2012
Comp Tia Project Management Certification Project +
Project Management Institute, 2007
BSC. Sports Management & Management Studies - Upper Second Class
The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, 2007
