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javed qureshi

@javedqureshi

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Experienced communications and events leader driving fundraising, brand activation, and operational excellence.

Portugal

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior roles in communications, events or fundraising where I can lead operations, grow business, mentor teams, and deliver measurable impact in mission-driven or customer-focused organizations.

I am a communications and events professional with 23+ years of experience leading brand activation, exhibitions, fundraising, and operational delivery across India and Europe. I have built businesses from scratch, delivered multi‑million rupee projects, implemented large signage and retail branding programs, and improved government and venue relations to streamline event approvals and operations.

As a consultant and nonprofit leader, I enable NGOs with digital literacy, fundraising, and governance, and as a hands‑on operator I manage bookings, concierge and housekeeping in hospitality. I combine strategic planning, budgeting, vendor development and team leadership with a focus on safety, customer experience and measurable results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Reception and Housekeeping

Current

Foz Beach Hotel

Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Manage bookings, concierge and room service operations while overseeing housekeeping to maintain service standards and guest satisfaction.

Concierge Customer Service

Consultant - Social Development

Self-employed

Nov 2020 - May 2023 (2 years 6 months)

Enabled NGOs to build digital literacy, mobilized funds via online/offline campaigns and prepared organizations for national and international accreditation.

NGO Capacity Building Fundraising Grant Reporting Event Management Donor Management Budgeting

Assistant Manager - Operations

Informa Markets India

Aug 2015 - Oct 2020 (5 years 2 months)

Managed operations and budgets for large exhibitions, improved venue/government relations to streamline permissions, and ensured 100% adherence to show budgets and safety standards.

Event Operations Budgeting Vendor Management Government Relations Health & Safety)Exhibitions

Business Head

Freedom Integrated Communications

Jul 2011 - Jul 2015 (4 years)

Built the agency from scratch, acquiring 15+ clients across sectors and driving revenue growth through strategic alliances, vendor management and profitable operations.

Business Development Client Acquisition Brand Management Vendor Management Budgeting Strategic Partnerships Marketing

Group Account Director

Prime Retail

Oct 2009 - Jun 2011 (1 year 8 months)

Led key accounts generating over Rs.25 million in two years, designed retail campaigns that increased sales by 30% and standardized processes to reduce rectification rates.

Account Management Campaign Strategy P&L management Team Leadership

Manager - Retail Identity

Prime Retail

Jul 2007 - Sep 2009 (2 years 2 months)

Established retail identity operations for multiple sectors, managed project budgets and P&L while ensuring timely delivery and vendor coordination across India.

Project Management Budgeting Vendor Management Implementation

Executive - Visual Merchandising

Prime Retail

Jul 2006 - Jun 2007 (11 months)

Implemented visual merchandise and in-store transformations to improve customer perception and supported business development and procurement activities.

Visual Merchandising Procurement Retail Marketing