Ashray Thomas

About Ashray Thomas

With hands-on experience across Production Crew, Dreams Vault Xperiences, and Next Normal, I have led on-ground execution for large-scale corporate events, concerts, weddings, and experiential productions. I operate at the intersection of logistics, leadership, and financial control — ensuring that every event is delivered seamlessly, on time, and within budget.Over the past two years, I’ve taken ownership of end-to-end production operations — from pre-production planning and vendor sourcing to manpower deployment, technical supervision, and live-show crisis management. I’m comfortable managing high-pressure environments where quick decisions, clear communication, and structured coordination are critical.A key strength I bring is commercial awareness. Beyond execution, I actively manage production budgets — negotiating vendor costs, optimizing resource allocation, tracking on-ground expenses, and ensuring cost efficiency without compromising output quality. I understand that great production isn’t just about creativity — it’s about precision, control, and financial discipline.My leadership style is proactive and solutions-driven. Whether coordinating large crews, aligning multiple vendors, or troubleshooting real-time challenges backstage, I focus on accountability, clarity, and momentum.Backed by a BA in Sociology from St. Xavier’s College, I bring both operational intelligence and a strong understanding of group dynamics, audience behaviour, and experiential impact.I’m now looking to contribute to teams that handle large-scale, high-value productions where execution excellence and cost efficiency go hand in hand — and where I can continue scaling both operational responsibility and strategic oversight.

Experience

1. Event Executive

   Animationxpress India Pvt Ltd

   Mar 2026 — Present · Mumbai, IN

Education

• St. Xavier's College

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sociology

• Xavier Institute Of Communications

  Event Planning And Experiential Marketing