Project Manager with 10 years of event experience specialized in Korean related industry serving clients like The Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the Republic of Singapore. Lead entire project team to drive all aspects of the project, such as consulting with clients, managing budgets, booking venues, contacting guests and speakers, promoting the event and liaising with suppliers. Talent Manager for local K-pop Cover Group STARREseconds. Artist Manager of local dancer/singer/actor Akif Halqi.
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SHIYA KP
Summary
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Pico Arts International Pte Ltd
Producer (Events)
04.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Presented production ideas and determined requirements for production and delivery.
- Developed schedules for project and show production for timely delivery.
- Developed production plans and organized resources to achieve prompt delivery of projects.
- Liaised with clients to successfully complete projects.
- Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
- Coordinated with producers and talents to create program content, new ideas, and segments.
- Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
Music Documentary, Knot: Weaving a Symphony
Producer (Documentary)
01.2021 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
- Enforced adherence with safety regulations and industry standards to keep productions compliant.
- Coordinated with vendors to obtain supplies needed for shoots at best value for money.
- Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
- Orchestrated license agreements for music and footage, talent releases, and distribution contracts.
Scube SG Pte Ltd
Project Manager
01.2015 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Generated ideas to enhance and expand current event offerings.
- Nurtured and built relationships with vendors, venues and industry contacts to obtain best pricing and services for events.
Beautiful Mind Music Academy Joint Recital
Event Crew
01.2021
Job overview
Beautiful Mind Music Academy Progress Concert
Event Crew
01.2021
Job overview
26th Busan International Film Festival - SG KFF Opening @ GV, Suntec
Event Manager
01.2021
Job overview
Client (Confidential)
Event Hospitality Manager
01.2021
Job overview
ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit in Busan
Talent Manager & Singapore Representative
01.2019
Job overview
K-pop World Festival @ Victoria Theatre
Event Manager
01.2019
Job overview
Beautiful Mind Music Academy Progess Concert
Event Crew
01.2019
Job overview
South Korean Presidential Address @ Shangri-La Singapore
Talent Management
01.2018
Job overview
KO KYUNG PYO Fanmeeting
Event Crew
01.2017
Job overview
KIM YOU JUNG First Memory Fanmeeting
Event Crew
01.2017
Job overview
Takashimaya's Seoul in Love Korean Fair
Project Manager (Stage)
01.2017
Job overview
Lee Young Hee Hanbok Fashion Show @ MBS
Event Crew
01.2016
Job overview
Big Bang Made: VIP Tour (Singapore)
Event Crew
01.2016
Job overview
Tampines 1 K-Festa
Project Manager
01.2016
Job overview
SGKstar featuring GOT7, DAY6, MONSTAR X and SISTAR
Event Crew
01.2015
Job overview
ASEAN K-Pop Cover Dance Contest
Event Manager
01.2014
Job overview
KSTAR featuring B1A4 and Girls Day
Event Crew
01.2014
Job overview
Lunafly Fanmenting
Event Manager
01.2014
Job overview
Korean Film Festival (Singapore)
Festival Manager
01.2015 - 01.2021
Job overview
Beautiful Minds Charity Progress Concert @ SOTA
Event Manager
01.2015 - 01.2019
Job overview
K-Pop World Festival (Singapore Preliminaries)
01.2014 - 01.2018
Job overview
Korea-Singapore (K-S) Supporters
Manager
01.2015 - 01.2016
Job overview
Education
Murdoch University
Bachelor of Business from Double Honors in Marketing, Tourism And Events
12.2023
University Overview
Kaplan Higher Education Academy
Diploma from Hospitality Service and Event Management
12.2019
University Overview
Skills
- Vendor Coordination
- Event Breakdown
- Interpersonal Skills
- Service Upselling
- Employee Training
- Guest Relations
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of stakeholders from various departments in the curation of the SAF Open House 2023.
- Welcomed VIPs and Diplomatic Officials by overseeing the Opening Ceremony of the 2023 WorldSkills ASEAN Competition.
- Concluded with accuracy and efficiency the winners presentation of the 2023 WorldSkills ASEAN by overseeing the Closing ceremony.
- Curated and supervised team of local performers during various diplomatic events hosted by the Korean Embassy such as during the dinner hosted by Korean President Mr Moon Jae-In during his visit to Singapore.
Misc Information
Misc Information
MS Office Word, MS Office Excel, Google Analytics, Phyton, Creating Websites, Report & Data Analysis, Canva, Wix, Printshop, Social Media Marketing, English, Tamil (Intermediate), Korean (Intermediate), Chinese (Basic), Thai (Basic)Personal Information
Personal Information
- Full Name: Shiyamielah Kesavan Pillai
- Date of Birth: 11/18/91
- Nationality: Singaporean
- Tel: +65 9754 2945
References
References
References available upon requestLanguages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
Korean
Intermediate (B1)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Producer (Events)
Pico Arts International Pte Ltd
04.2022 - Current
Producer (Documentary)
Music Documentary, Knot: Weaving a Symphony
01.2021 - 01.2022
Event Crew
Beautiful Mind Music Academy Joint Recital
01.2021
Event Crew
Beautiful Mind Music Academy Progress Concert
01.2021
Event Manager
26th Busan International Film Festival - SG KFF Opening @ GV, Suntec
01.2021
Event Hospitality Manager
Client (Confidential)
01.2021
Talent Manager & Singapore Representative
ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit in Busan
01.2019
Event Manager
K-pop World Festival @ Victoria Theatre
01.2019
Event Crew
Beautiful Mind Music Academy Progess Concert
01.2019
Talent Management
South Korean Presidential Address @ Shangri-La Singapore
01.2018
Event Crew
KO KYUNG PYO Fanmeeting
01.2017
Event Crew
KIM YOU JUNG First Memory Fanmeeting
01.2017
Project Manager (Stage)
Takashimaya's Seoul in Love Korean Fair
01.2017
Event Crew
Lee Young Hee Hanbok Fashion Show @ MBS
01.2016
Event Crew
Big Bang Made: VIP Tour (Singapore)
01.2016
Project Manager
Tampines 1 K-Festa
01.2016
Project Manager
Scube SG Pte Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2021
Event Crew
SGKstar featuring GOT7, DAY6, MONSTAR X and SISTAR
01.2015
Festival Manager
Korean Film Festival (Singapore)
01.2015 - 01.2021
Event Manager
Beautiful Minds Charity Progress Concert @ SOTA
01.2015 - 01.2019
Manager
Korea-Singapore (K-S) Supporters
01.2015 - 01.2016
Event Manager
ASEAN K-Pop Cover Dance Contest
01.2014
Event Crew
KSTAR featuring B1A4 and Girls Day
01.2014
Event Manager
Lunafly Fanmenting
01.2014
K-Pop World Festival (Singapore Preliminaries)
01.2014 - 01.2018
Murdoch University
Bachelor of Business from Double Honors in Marketing, Tourism And Events
Kaplan Higher Education Academy
Diploma from Hospitality Service and Event Management
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