Priya Vanmali

Exhibitions Project Coordinator | Marketing Manager | Creative Copywriter

Dubai- UAE

Profile summary

Operations Professional and Exhibitions Project Coordinator with extensive experience directing cross-functional project operations, resource allocation, and workflow optimization across the GCC. Proven track record managing end-to-end project lifecycles, government compliance, procurement, and high-stakes client communications.

Career highlights

Exhibition Operations Management: Managed procurement, logistics, project documentation, government compliance, permits, and health and safety guidelines while representing senior leadership in high-stakes client meetings.

Marketing Campaign Growth: Grew sales to 20 percent by launching strategic paid and unpaid Facebook campaigns for top restaurants and cafes.

Client Retention and Onboarding: Achieved 73 to 80 percent retention during onboarding of new high-value clients across Dubai and Sharjah.

Digital Content Creation: Crafted succinct content pieces for websites, emailers, landing pages, newsletters, brochures, and audio visual scripts while maintaining brand personality and tonality.

Key skills

Operations and Project ManagementEnd-to-End Project Operations Management Resource Allocation Risk Management Budgeting Contract Negotiations Client Relationship Management Workflow Optimization Government Compliance and Permits Procurement and Logistics
Tools and SoftwareMonday.com Power BI Kanban Hubspot CRM MS Office Miro Google Analytics 4
Marketing and StrategyDigital Marketing Brand Promotions Content Strategy

Professional experience

EXHIBITIONS PROJECT COORDINATORDec 2021 - Jan 2023
Emirates ExhibitsDubai, UAE

Reported to senior management, directing cross-functional project operations across creative, production, and field teams. Handled procurement, logistics, project documentation, government compliance, permits, and health and safety guidelines while representing leadership in high-stakes client meetings.

  • Executed two major projects with a budget of 100K AED from initiation to after-service, including lead acquisition.
  • Expanded LinkedIn network and engagement by 200% through outreach and email marketing, building a qualified client pipeline.
  • Secured and delivered high-value projects for blue-chip clients such as Tactical Trading LLC, Edelweiss Group, Riello UPS, and Cotecna.
  • Acted as primary point of contact for high-value clients across the project lifecycle, negotiating contracts and managing stakeholder expectations.
MARKETING MANAGERJul 2020 - Jan 2023
Fresh Life Foodstuff Trading LLCDubai, UAE

Directed brand development and market presence across Dubai and Sharjah, overseeing client relations for hospitality accounts and mentoring delivery teams in communication standards.

  • Achieved retention rates from 73 to 80 percent during the onboarding of new high-value clients.
  • Grew sales by 20 percent through the launch of strategic paid and unpaid Facebook campaigns.
  • Closed partnership deals with leading restaurants and cafes including LEVA Hotels, Gazebo, DU Cafe, and Primeway.
COPYWRITER | CONTENT WRITERJun 2015 - Nov 2019
Panoramic Universal / Aspire CerebroMumbai, India

Directed digital marketing communications across business and consumer segments for major accounts including pharmaceutical and banking enterprises. Managed creative output while aligning messaging with brand personality, earning internal recognition for creativity and resilience.

  • Crafted digital and print copy for websites, emailers, newsletters, brochures, and blog posts while maintaining brand voice.
  • Composed executive speeches for award show hosts and proofread written materials to ensure grammatical accuracy.
  • Executed advertising campaign lifecycles by leading brainstorming sessions and tailoring copy for social media channels.

Education

Bachelors in CommerceJan 2011 - Jan 2015

Accounting Systems, Marcomms, Business Management, Advertising, IT