Shaeesta

Results-driven coordinator with nearly two years of progressive experience at the Korean Cultural Centre India (KCCI), Embassy of the Republic of Korea. Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex, multi-phase projects — from ideation and scheduling through on-ground execution — across national-level cultural events, institutional education programs, and VIP embassy engagements. Consistently re-appointed to roles of higher responsibility based on performance.

Adept at managing cross-functional teams, multiple stakeholders, and tight timelines while ensuring seamless delivery. Seeking a Project Coordinator or Event Coordinator role to bring this expertise to a broader organisational context.

Culture Exchange Coordinator at Korean Cultural Centre India (KCCI) – Embassy of the Republic of Korea (2024-06 – Present)

Serve as the single point of coordination for end-to-end admissions and programme administration across Korean Language Classes (King Sejong Institute), Taekwondo, Samulnori, and other cultural programmes.

• Plan and execute cultural festivals, workshops, and— managing timelines, vendor coordination, and on-ground logistics.
• Act as Emcee and official Host for formal and public-facing events, representing the Centre with cultural sensitivity and professionalism.
• Manage institutional social media presence (Instagram), preparing and publishing promotional and informational content for events and programmes.
• Oversee event photography and maintain official documentation and archival records for institutional use.
• Liaise with instructors, enrolled students, and internal departments to ensure smooth delivery of all ongoing programmes

Indian School Coordinator (short term) at Korean Cultural Centre India (KCCI) – Embassy of the Republic of Korea

• Plan and schedule Korean Language and Taekwondo outreach programmes for partner schools across Delhi, managing the full coordination cycle.
• Act as the primary institutional liaison between Indian schools and KCCI, overseeing communications, documentation, and follow-ups.
• Manage programme timelines independently and ensure smooth collaboration between partner schools and the Embassy's cultural wing.

Event Coordinator – K-Dream Cultural Event (Presidential State Visit) at Korean Cultural Centre India (KCCI) – Embassy of the Republic of Korea (2026-04-19 – 2026-04-21)

Selected as part of the KCCI core team for one of the most significant bilateral cultural events in recent India–Korea relations, held during the official state visit of H.E. the President of the Republic of Korea to India.

• Contributed to on-ground coordination for the K-Dream Cultural Event, a landmark large-scale production staged during a high-protocol diplomatic state visit.
• Worked as part of the KCCI team to ensure seamless execution of event logistics, team coordination, and real-time troubleshooting across event operations.
• Event was attended by H.E. the President of the Republic of Korea, the First Lady, senior Indian government officials, the Korean Culture Minister, and prominent entertainment industry figures including representatives from JYP Entertainment.
• Gained direct experience coordinating in a high-security, high-visibility diplomatic environment with strict protocol requirements and zero margin for error.

Event Coordination Assistant – All India K-Pop Contest 2025 at Korean Cultural Centre India (KCCI) – Embassy of the Republic of Korea (2025-02 – 2025-07)

Core member of the organising team for KCCI's largest annual national flagship event, managing the complete event lifecycle across three phases: Online audition rounds — participant communication, submission tracking, and shortlisting coordination; Regional rounds — venue logistics, schedule management, and on-ground coordination across cities; Grand Finale — production coordination, stage management, and real-time troubleshooting.

• Supported promotional activations including Random Play Dance events to drive public engagement and participation.
• Collaborated closely with senior management to ensure milestone adherence and timely delivery of each event phase.
• Handled event documentation, post-event reporting, and coordination across participant and internal teams.

Master of Arts in English – Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

Bachelor of Arts – Miranda House, University of Delhi (2019-01 – 2022-01)