Nito Rihal

At And8, I serve as event technology lead and Lead Operator, where I’m responsible for the digital backbone of international events, overseeing both their smooth operation and technical execution. In this capacity, I manage:

• Event Planning: Overseeing the full lifecycle of events, from conception to execution, ensuring a smooth and flawless experience.
• Real-time Troubleshooting: As events unfold, I ensure that both hardware and software systems are functioning optimally, quickly resolving any issues that arise.
• Broadcasting Support: Working with a team to deliver seamless live event broadcasts, maintaining high production values, and ensuring all technical elements are fully integrated.
• Team Training and Coordination: Leading the training of event teams and operators to ensure the infrastructure is well-managed, particularly in high-pressure environments like live broadcasts and competitive sports.

As the event manager for projects at Samsen, I provides an opportunity to leverage my expertise in organisational management to impart knowledge and skills in various dance styles. Within this capacity, my responsibilities include:

• Creative Event Development: Designing and executing events from initial concept to final delivery, ensuring they align with organisational goals.
• Financial Oversight: Managing budgets to maximise efficiency and ensure financial sustainability across all events.
• Risk Assessment: Conducting thorough assessments to identify potential hazards and implement safety measures for participants.
• Marketing and Promotion: Developing strategic marketing initiatives to enhance event visibility and maximise engagement.

As the Sports Coordinator for Breaking, I managed the training and development of elite-level Norwegian athletes, preparing them for major competitions including the Olympic Games 2024, World Championships and other elite level competition. I coordinated all travel logistics ensuring seamless arrangements, and leveraged my sport science background to optimise their performance. Key responsibilities include:

• Athlete Training and Development: Providing personalised coaching and performance evaluations to optimise athlete growth and competitiveness.
• Team Leadership: Leading teams as both Manager and Captain, fostering a collaborative and motivated environment.
• Travel Coordination: Managing complex travel logistics for national and international competitions, ensuring seamless experiences for athletes.
• Global Collaboration: Building and maintaining strong international networks to facilitate knowledge exchange and opportunities.
• Event and Camp Management: Planning and executing high-level competitions and training camps, ensuring smooth operations and athlete preparedness.

The Dance Adjudication Network offers comprehensive training programs for Breaking adjudicators, focusing on the ThreeFold and Trivium judging systems utilised in Breaking events globally. Within this organisation, my responsibilities include:

• Conducting training sessions for judges and athletes
• .Developing a digital training platform.
• Coordinating workshops and seminars aimed at fostering continuous professional development and enhancing judging quality.

I completed the training for Boeing 737 aircrafts and satisfactorily passed all requisite physical and theoretical examinations. Throughout this training, I acquired expertise in the following areas:

• Safety protocols to ensure safety for crew and passengers.
• Disaster management.
• First aid.
• Airside clearance.

During my tenure as a ground handler at Kristiansand Airport, I acquired expertise in various essential aspects of airport operations. Specifically, my experience encompasses:

• Passenger processing, procedures to ensure smooth travel experiences.
• Baggage processing, adhering to safety and dangerous goods protocols.
• Customer relations, to deliver high-quality service experiences.
• Airside safety.
• Air traffic operations, contributing to the seamless flow of air traffic.