Elene Dalakishvili
Tbilisi,TB
Summary
Experienced Business Development and Event Marketing Professional with 10+ years in sales, exhibitions, and brand partnerships. Proven success in leading marketing strategies, securing high-profile sponsorships, and managing large-scale events. Strong communication and negotiation skills. Seeking leadership roles in international event marketing.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Event Marketing
SPRIBE
05.2024 - Current
- Responsible for exhibitions, networking and corporate events, sponsorships, awards, merchandise, and travel.
- Exhibitions organized include: Sigma (2024–2025) in Asia, Eastern Europe, and Europe; Clarion events (iGB, ICE); SBC Summit Lisbon; and G2E Las Vegas.
- Networking events in collaboration with Next.io included: Damien Hirst Empathy Suit at The Palms Casino Resort (Las Vegas); Eleven Rooftop with Jan Blomqvist (Malta); Casa Batlló (Barcelona); The Wallace Collection (London); Estufa Fria (Lisbon), St. Regis (Rome); La Paloma (Barcelona).
- Corporate events included: Georgian-themed event in Warsaw featuring masterclasses and the national ensemble Erisioni; Nutcracker-themed event at Casa Lonja de Mar in Barcelona; and a pool party-themed event in Cascais.
- Managed attendance and representation at various awards: International Gaming Awards; SiGMA (Eurasia, Asia, East Europe, Europe); Global Gaming Awards; EGR (Nordic, Europe, B2B Awards); BIS Awards; Crash Gambler Awards; Affpapa iGaming Awards; and Malta Gaming Excellence Awards (MiGEA).
Business Development Manager
SPRIBE
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Building and maintaining client relationships, developing strategies to drive business growth.
Head of Sales Department
Udabno/Adjara Group Holding
03.2021 - 11.2023
- Local sales and export of agricultural products (almonds, berries, etc.).
Senior Sales Manager
IG Development Georgia
12.2021 - 02.2021
- Handled leasing of commercial spaces (City Mall Saburtalo and City Mall Gldani), working with major brands like H&M, Cenomi Group, etc.
Commercial Sales Manager
Axis Development
02.2017 - 11.2017
- Managed leasing at Axis Towers and other shopping centers, market research and brand mix strategy.
Sales and Event Manager
ExpoGeorgia
06.2016 - 02.2017
- Responsible for organizing all exhibitions and events.
Assistant Project Manager
ExpoGeorgia
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Organized events such as Caucasus Tourism Fair, Wine Fairs, MICE Tourism Fair.
Marketing Research Specialist
ExpoGeorgia
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Conducted market analysis and feedback studies.
Telemarketing Operator
ExpoGeorgia
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Database management, outreach to exhibitors and visitors.
Informational Manager
Georgian Federation of Consumers
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Supported social projects and promotional campaigns.
Education
Export Management Courses -
Caucasus University
12.2021
Professional Sales Management Course -
GIPA
07.2018
Marketing Management CMM -
Free University
01.2017
BBA - Business Administration
Tbilisi State University
01.2015
Additional Specialization - Tourism
Tbilisi State University
01.2015
Gold Medal - Secondary Education
Public School #116
01.2011
Skills
- Event Management
- Marketing Strategy
- Sales Strategy
- Business Development
- Client Relations
- Sponsorships
- Brand Partnerships
- Market Research
- Communication
- Team Leadership
- Time management
- Problem solving
Websites
References
- Madona Koidze, Chairman of Georgian Federation of Consumers, madona.koidze@gmail.com
- Resan Kikava, CEO at ExpoGeorgia, rkikava@expogeorgia.ge
- Giorgi Kapanadze, CEO at Axis Development, gogakapo@gmail.com
- Levan Meskheli, CEO at IG Development, l.meskheli@igdevelopment.ge
- Goderdzi Metreveli, CEO at Udabno (Adjara Group), gmetreveli@udabno.com
- David Natroshvili, SPRIBE (Founder & CCO), ceo@spribe.co
Certificates And Achievements
- 2020, Sales Calls Training, International Sales Institute (Davit Chikvaidze)
- 2017, Trade Shows & Live Events Seminar, Paul Kennedy
- 2017, Branding Seminar, Thomas Gad
- 2014, Leadership Seminar, Shoham Adizes
- 2010, Peer Education, Association 'Tanadgoma'
- 2010, Business English, JES
Activities
- 7 years musical school
- Dance studio
- Swimming
- Sports acrobatics
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Russian
Advanced (C1)
C1
Georgian
Native
Native
German
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Head of Event Marketing
SPRIBE
05.2024 - Current
Business Development Manager
SPRIBE
11.2023 - 05.2024
Senior Sales Manager
IG Development Georgia
12.2021 - 02.2021
Head of Sales Department
Udabno/Adjara Group Holding
03.2021 - 11.2023
Commercial Sales Manager
Axis Development
02.2017 - 11.2017
Sales and Event Manager
ExpoGeorgia
06.2016 - 02.2017
Assistant Project Manager
ExpoGeorgia
01.2013 - 01.2016
Marketing Research Specialist
ExpoGeorgia
01.2012 - 01.2013
Telemarketing Operator
ExpoGeorgia
01.2011 - 01.2012
Informational Manager
Georgian Federation of Consumers
01.2010 - 01.2011
Export Management Courses -
Caucasus University
Professional Sales Management Course -
GIPA
Marketing Management CMM -
Free University
BBA - Business Administration
Tbilisi State University
Additional Specialization - Tourism
Tbilisi State University
Gold Medal - Secondary Education
Public School #116