Hello. My name is JOSHNA

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JOSHNABIDDAPPA@GMAIL.COM

🧬 CORE DESIGN

Experience:14+ years in festival operations, experiential production, sporting events, and large-scale experiences across India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.

INFP Mediator: Purpose-driven, intuitive, people-oriented, and creatively analytical.

Human Design Projector 1/4: Observant, insightful, and relationship-driven; I understand systems, recognise patterns, and build influence through trusted connections.

Zodiac: Cancer Sun, Aries Moon. Intuitive, steady, soulful, deeply human.

Authority Emotional: I make decisions with perspective rather than impulse; clarity comes with time.

Signature Codes: Strategic Insight • Emotional Intelligence • Leadership • Connection • Judgement.

💎 JOSHNA, IN HIGHLIGHT

🧩 Complexity Management: Experienced in high-pressure environments including Formula 1, Saudi Games, WTTC, and large-scale festivals.

🎯Operational Leadership: Led teams of 50+ across complex, multi-stakeholder events.

🤝 People & Relationships: Strong in artist, client, vendor, production, and cross-functional collaboration.

🎨 Creative + Operations: Translate creative concepts into structured, executable experiences.

🧠Strategic Problem Solving: Identify risks early, prioritise effectively, and resolve issues in real time.

🔎 Attention to Detail: Manage timelines, logistics, teams, vendors, and budgets without losing sight of the bigger picture.

🧘 Calm Under Pressure: Bring structure and clarity to fast-moving event environments.

✨ Experience Focused: Balance operational requirements with the quality of the audience, artist, and client experience.

⚙️ HOW I OPERATE

See the Bigger Picture - Understand the objective, people, and moving parts before acting.

Spot Friction Early-Identify potential issues before they become operational problems. Think in Systems-Create structure across teams, timelines, vendors, and stakeholders. Lead Through Trust-Build clarity, accountability, and strong working relationships. Prioritise What Matters- Know what needs attention now and what can wait. Adapt in Real Time-Stay flexible when plans change without losing direction. Communicate Clearly-Keep creative, production, client, and operational teams aligned. Connect Creative + Execution-Protect the original idea while making sure it works in reality. Stay Calm Under Pressure-Make measured decisions in fast-moving environments. Bring People and Process Together-Create experiences that are operationally sound and human.

🌍 SELECTED EXPERIENCE

🏎️ Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix -Paddock & ancillary operations, activations, entertainment, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination.

🏁 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix- Artist management, entertainment operations, logistics, accreditation, and budgeting.

🥋 Saudi Games - Managed venue and event operations across multiple sporting disciplines, including security, hospitality, logistics, and guest management.

🎨 RSH Street Art Festival-Senior Operations Manager; led a 50-person team across a 28-day festival in partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture. 🌍 World Travel & Tourism Council -Venue operations, exhibition logistics, vendor management, and show run. 🎶 Sola Luna, Thailand-Artist management, artist relations, scheduling, hospitality, and production coordination. 🌱 Echoes of Earth-FOH and festival operations across five editions, including the festival’s expansion to Goa. 🍺 AB InBev Brand Launch -Integrated experiential production for the simultaneous launch of 10 brands. 🌴 HillTop Goa-Managed artist bookings, programming, hospitality, vendors, budgets, and festival operations for six years. 🏢 Swordfish Integrated Marketing-Experiential production for Panerai, Pernod Ricard, Vacheron Constantin, Porsche, Peroni, Hitachi, and SABMiller across India and Southeast Asia.

⚡ CORE STRENGTHS

• Festival and event operations • Experiential production • Venue and FOH management• Artist and talent management • Stakeholder and client management •Cross-functional leadership • Budget and vendor management • Production and logistics • Event safety and risk management • Strategic problem solving • Creative production • International event coordination • Team management • Timeline and execution management• Audience and guest experience.

WHAT I’M INTERESTED IN

I’m drawn to work that requires thinking, coordination, trust, and a strong sense of purpose, particularly where creative ambition meets real-world complexity.

I’m interested in connecting with people, teams, brands, producers, artists, and organisations who value thoughtful execution as much as the idea itself.

I’m not interested in simply filling a role. I’m interested in building the right relationships around meaningful work.

THANK YOU :)