Nalini Bodkhe

Six years, 50+ events, and a career built on the belief that great events don't happen by accident. I've managed weddings and social ceremonies end-to-end — from the first client brief to the final vendor sign-off — coordinating 20+ vendors, leading teams of 30+, and keeping everything on time, on budget, and exactly as the client imagined. High energy on the floor, calm under pressure, and genuinely invested in every event I take on.

Freelance Event Manager - Freelance

(2025-11)

• Managing end-to-end planning for weddings, receptions and social gatherings — independently
• Building and maintaining client relationships from initial consultation to post-event follow-up
• Coordinating with 20+ vendors across catering, decor, photography and entertainment
• Handling budgeting, timeline management and on-ground execution solo

Client Servicing Executive - Deluxe Decorators

(2025-05 - 2025-11)

• Managed a portfolio of high-value clients for wedding and corporate events
• Collaborated with vendors, managed timelines and ensured seamless execution
• Created tailored event proposals and presentations for client pitches

Operations Manager - Ehhsaas by Deepak Mundada

(2025-01 - 2025-05)

• Led event operations and production logistics for large-scale weddings
• Managed cross-functional teams of 30+ members for seamless event delivery
• Streamlined vendor onboarding processes, reducing setup time by 20%

Operations Manager - Elegance by Sanjay Jaju

(2024-08 - 2024-10)

• Supervised wedding event operations covering decor, catering and entertainment
• Handled vendor negotiations and maintained quality control across all deliverables
• Ensured timely delivery across all assigned events

Event Coordinator - Bandhan by Darshan Somani

(2021-11 - 2024-06)

• Coordinated 50+ weddings and social events from start to finish over four years
• Managed vendor relationships, budgets, timelines and guest experiences simultaneously
• Oversaw on-site event operations ensuring seamless execution of all ceremonies

AIESEC Intern - AIESEC - Indonesia

(2018-06 - 2018-08)

• Cross-cultural team collaboration
• Organised community events & workshops for underserved communities
• International project management

PG Diploma - Event Management - NIEM Pune (2021)

BBA - Marketing - Modern College, Pune (2019)