I’m Ira Mahadeokar, an organised and adaptable project coordinator based in London, with experience supporting day-to-day operations, teams, and event delivery across hospitality, higher education, and cultural organisations. I’m known for balancing competing priorities, coordinating people and information, and keeping work moving smoothly even in high-pressure environments. Alongside my practical coordination experience, I have a strong personal and academic interest in film, music, media, and culture. I’ve completed research into gender representation and masculinity narratives in contemporary media, and I enjoy translating complex ideas into clear insights—whether that’s for stakeholder communication, marketing strategy, or creative projects and live experiences.

IRA MAHADEOKAR

I’m Ira Mahadeokar, an organised and adaptable project coordinator based in London, with experience supporting day-to-day operations, teams, and event delivery across hospitality, higher education, and cultural organisations. I’m known for balancing competing priorities, coordinating people and information, and keeping work moving smoothly even in high-pressure environments. Alongside my practical coordination experience, I have a strong personal and academic interest in film, music, media, and culture. I’ve completed research into gender representation and masculinity narratives in contemporary media, and I enjoy translating complex ideas into clear insights—whether that’s for stakeholder communication, marketing strategy, or creative projects and live experiences.

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I’m Ira Mahadeokar, an organised and adaptable project coordinator based in London, with experience supporting day-to-day operations, teams, and event delivery across hospitality, higher education, and cultural organisations. I’m known for balancing competing priorities, coordinating people and information, and keeping work moving smoothly even in high-pressure environments.

Alongside my practical coordination experience, I have a strong personal and academic interest in film, music, media, and culture. I’ve completed research into gender representation and masculinity narratives in contemporary media, and I enjoy translating complex ideas into clear insights—whether that’s for stakeholder communication, marketing strategy, or creative projects and live experiences.

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Language

English
Advanced
French
Advanced
Hindi
Intermediate
Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Intermediate

Work Experience

Supervisor at Blank Street UK Ltd, London
March 1, 2025 - Present
Coordinated day-to-day operations in a high-volume environment by balancing staffing, customer demand, operational requirements, and shifting priorities. Managed shift schedules, task allocation, and workflow to ensure teams were organised for smooth service. Supported and led teams during peak periods, trained and onboarded new team members with structured guidance, and acted as a communication link between staff and management to keep expectations clear. Handled operational administration, inventory, compliance processes, and attention to detail across multiple responsibilities. Resolved operational issues and workplace conflicts through practical problem-solving and clear communication, while contributing to improvements in quality assurance and standardised ways of working. Selected to shadow health and safety audits across other locations, demonstrating attention to process and continuous improvement.
Front-of-House Operations Staff at Queer Britain Museum, London
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Supported visitor-facing and event operations within the UK’s national LGBTQ+ museum. Helped with event coordination and visitor engagement in a busy cultural setting. Contributed to social media engagement and supported the delivery of a welcoming experience for visitors and event attendees. Coordinated with colleagues to meet operational requirements during public-facing activities.
Event Management & Marketing Support at London School of Economics & Political Science
August 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Coordinated logistics and supported Welcome Week event delivery for new students. Assisted with planning and executing activities for diverse international cohorts, adapting to changing event requirements. Supported participant engagement, campus tours, and event communications, ensuring attendees received clear information and support. Worked collaboratively with colleagues to help ensure activities ran smoothly and efficiently.
Digital Marketing Consultant at Elifa Technologies, London
April 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Conducted competitor and market research to evaluate digital positioning and identify growth opportunities. Organised research findings into clear strategic recommendations focused on improving online visibility and audience engagement. Collaborated with an international team to align strategic objectives and coordinate project discussions and information sharing. Contributed to a website redesign by considering user experience and audience needs, and delivered independent research outputs within a short project timeframe while maintaining organisation, initiative, and deadline focus.
Volunteer Organiser (LSE Featherstone LGBTQ+ Moot) at London School of Economics & Political Science
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Coordinated event logistics, participant scheduling, and post-event operations for a university inclusion initiative. Communicated with participants and supported the smooth running of scheduled activities. Managed practical requirements before and during events, strengthening organisational and coordination skills in a volunteer-led context.

Education

MSc Gender (Merit) at London School of Economics and Political Science
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
BA Liberal Arts (Sociology Major, Law Minor) at Savitribai Phule Pune University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Design Thinking & Innovation
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2026
Gender and Intersectionality
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2026
DELF B2 (French Language)
January 11, 2030 - September 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services