NAVEEN POOVARASU
Events Executive
Petaling Jaya
Summary
Motivated and committed to continuous learning and professional growth. Eager to take on new challenges, develop skills, and contribute to the success of a dynamic and collaborative organization.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Conference Assistant/ Events Executive
IDC Market Research Malaysia Sdn Bhd
01.2022 - Current
- Manage overall event logistics and project coordination from planning to execution
- Handle client and stakeholder communication to ensure alignment with event objectives
- Source and liaise with hotels for venue arrangements, and coordinate with suppliers, AV teams, and other vendors
- Develop comprehensive event timelines, schedules, and detailed action plans
- Assist in creating event budgets, monitor expenses, and ensure events stay within budget
- Oversee speaker logistics, including recruitment, securing, confirming, and coordinating speakers and stakeholders for IDC ASEAN events and conferences
- Manage delegate coordination and recruitment efforts
- Provide pre-sales support to the IDC Sales team for event-related initiatives
- Prepare detailed postmortem reports for assigned events, including performance analysis and key takeaways
- Maintain and manage the event database by adding new contacts, updating existing records, and cleaning outdated information
Telemarketing Sales Executive
Daythree Business Services Sdn Bhd
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Place phone calls to potential customers to educate them on services and products offered
- Maintains relationships with clients by providing support, information, and guidance
- Develop strong and trusted relationships with potential client through timely and accurate communication skills
Conference Delegate Recruiter/ Event Coordinator
IDC Market Research Malaysia Sdn Bhd
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Create invite list according to client's preference and drive recruitment for custom and syndicated events
- Generate new contacts for database by reaching out via LinkedIn, existing contacts and past events
- Propose ideas to improve provided services and event quality
- Work closely with superior and the team to make sure the flow of the event goes smoothly before and during the event day
- Emceed few virtual events and coordinate closely with the speakers and clients during the presentation on the event day
- Proactively handle any arising issues and troubleshoot any emerging problems before, on and after the event day
- Conduct pre and post event evaluations based on delegates feedback
- Provide an attendance list and post event report for the client within the given deadline
Sales Representative
Grolier Malaysia Sdn Bhd
03.2017 - 11.2017
- Serves customer by selling and educate the product
- Hit the target sales within the given time period
- Update daily or weekly sales report to the team
- Issue invoice and receipts
Education
Diploma - Business Studies
Seberang Perai Polytechnic
01.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor - International Business
Management And Science University (MSU)
01.2021 - 01.2024
Skills
Microsoft Office Word- Excellent
Microsoft Office PowerPoint- Excellent
Microsoft Office Excel- Excellent
References
Encik Azahar, bin Ahmad, Lecturer, 019-3889258, Commerce Department, Politeknik Seberang Perai
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
- End User Research & Statistics Support (ERS)
- IDC Market Research Malaysia Sdn Bhd
- Nov 2017 - April 2018
- Does desktop research with related project given
- Conduct quality control for assigned survey
- Work according to given project timeline
- Work according to productivity target set by ERS Management
Timeline
Conference Assistant/ Events Executive
IDC Market Research Malaysia Sdn Bhd
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor - International Business
Management And Science University (MSU)
01.2021 - 01.2024
Telemarketing Sales Executive
Daythree Business Services Sdn Bhd
02.2019 - 09.2019
Conference Delegate Recruiter/ Event Coordinator
IDC Market Research Malaysia Sdn Bhd
05.2018 - 01.2019
Sales Representative
Grolier Malaysia Sdn Bhd
03.2017 - 11.2017
Diploma - Business Studies
Seberang Perai Polytechnic
01.2016 - 01.2018