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Lea Mañalac

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Event production manager at Aika Events & Productions Inc., managing 400–430+ events annually with budgets up to ₱35M.

Philippines

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At Aika Events & Productions Inc., I lead end-to-end production for corporate, brand, lifestyle, pageant, and concert-scale events. I manage 400–430+ events annually, with production budgets ranging from ₱200K to ₱35M, and oversee four departments and 50+ suppliers and vendors.

As a Freelance Event Production Manager, I led production for projects including BGC Immersive Museum and Penshoppe x Chanyeol Fanmeet, and supervised production for global sponsors during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.

At Saga Events Inc., I managed production for digital, hybrid, and on-ground events, including nationwide activations, trade shows, concerts, and product launches. Earlier, as a Freelance Event Coordinator and intern at Saga Events Inc., I coordinated event requirements and assisted project managers with production and logistics.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Head of Production

Current

Aika Events & Productions Inc.

Jul 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Lead end-to-end production for corporate, brand, lifestyle, pageant, and concert-scale events. Manage 400–430+ events annually with production budgets ranging from ₱200K–₱35M, leading 4 departments and overseeing 50+ suppliers/vendors.

Event Production Project Management Budget Management Vendor Management Team Leadership Procurement Logistics Strategic Planning

Freelance Event Production Manager

Self Employed

Nov 2022 - Jun 2024 (1 year 7 months)

Led end-to-end production of corporate, brand, lifestyle, and experiential events. Managed key projects including BGC Immersive Museum, Penshoppe x Chanyeol Fanmeet, and Globe corporate events, and supervised production for global sponsors during FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.

Event Production Project Management Vendor Management Budgeting Technical Production Logistics Supplier Coordination On Ground Execution

Production Manager

Saga Events Inc.

Oct 2017 - Nov 2022 (5 years 1 month)

Managed end-to-end production for digital, hybrid, and on-ground events for corporate and lifestyle clients. Led client coordination, production planning, budgeting, suppliers, logistics, and event execution, including nationwide activations, trade shows, concerts, and product launches.

Event Production Project Management Client Coordination Budgeting Vendor Management Logistics Digital Events Live Streaming Broadcasting Technical Production

Freelance Event Coordinator

Saga Events Inc.

Feb 2014 - Sep 2017 (3 years 7 months)

Coordinated event requirements, project timelines, suppliers, creatives, and production deliverables. Assisted Project Managers with budgeting, procurement, liquidation, client coordination, and event execution, and managed backstage operations for artists and talents.

Event Coordination Project Management Supplier Management Budgeting Procurement Client Coordination Backstage Operations Artist Management

Internship

Saga Events Inc.

Nov 2013 - Jan 2014 (2 months)

Assisted Project Managers and coordinators with event logistical requirements, proofed invites, props, and set design materials, and worked on liquidation reports. Assisted the Talent Head with artist and model requirements during event days.

Event Logistics Proofreading Liquidation Reports Talent Coordination Set Design Client Communication