Project Manager
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center
Total years of experience :7 years, 1 Months
• Responsible for planning and operations
• Assessed requirements from client and United Nations Urban Habitat
• Tracked project timelines and approvals for budget
• Executed project plan
• Set up processes and built tracking files for smooth delivery by all stakeholders on-site
• Worked closely with ADNEC Services’ Director to manage project milestones and monitor deliverables of all teams
• Led the talks and performances programme
• Coordinated transportation, marketing & media, programme content, finance, legal, etc. with internal departments
• Liaised with speakers and artists to gather all requirements, fulfil requests and provide logistics pre and during event
• Managed the hosts: selection, training and coordination
• Handled the Master Programme to organize and track all events and activities of Abu Dhabi Art
• Selected and negotiated
• Operations for the World Energy Congress as part of the Organizing Committee in the Ministry of Energy and Industry
• Liaised with WEC (UK) and the Ministry to understand the requirements and meet expectations of each stakeholder
• Organized the Asian Ministerial Energy Roundtable for the IEF, gathering more than 30 international ministers, Head of delegations and C-level of international organizations
• Liaised with protocol teams to ensure smooth delivery
• Managed creative agencies, suppliers and venue teams
• Scoped and coordinated catering for the congress attendees, organizers and suppliers
• Responsible for the cocktail reception, gala dinner, executive assembly, transport, logistics, catering, etc.
• Responsible for the planning and operations of the Delegation Services Pre-Games and Games-Time events
• Managed accommodation, transportation, registration, training, agenda, presentations, catering, venues, branding
• Organized and coordinated competition venue tours for Delegation Assistant Liaisons
• Developed running orders and ensured the timing and technical requirements were respected
• Worked closely with the production and operational teams in the control room for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies to track and solve issues on site
• Scheduled and briefed volunteers and staff on each event
• Responsible for coordinating the keynotes and performances in the auditorium and theatre during the event week.
• Liaised and managed all stakeholders: AV team, speakers, videographer, venue team, curators, translation team, hosts, etc.
• Developed the running orders and ensured the timing and technical requirements are respected for each show.
• Briefed and managed the stage manager and oversaw the running of the auditorium each day.
• Coordinated and delivered GITEX sponsorship program including speaker keynotes, Bloomberg exclusive roundtable, Accenture Innovation Awards, registration, branding, invitations, client meetings, websites, videos
• Ensured successful marketing operations completion in terms of quality, effectiveness, time and budget
• Executed marketing and communications assignments for various Accenture organizational entities in alignment with the marketing and communications strategy
• Worked with international creative agencies and local suppliers
• Developed branding and digital marketing campaigns
• Responsible for delivering an international workshop in partnership with the World Bank and Abu Dhabi Executive Office, for government officials and researchers worldwide
• Liaised with protocol teams for royal family and governmental visits
• Sourced and coordinated suppliers (hotel, travel agency, catering, transport, AV, interpreters; venues, etc.)
• Coordinated all stakeholders to deliver an event that complies with the clients’ requirements and level of services
• Managed the budget and worked with the General Secretariat of the Executive Council for invoicing
• Chaired a weekly meeting with World Bank, to align timeline and logistic requirements
• Provided delegates with a hassle-free package including visa, flights, accommodation, ground transfers and any special arrangements prior to or during the event
• Organization of cultural evening tours and dinners for participants to explore Abu Dhabi
• Created the event branding and developed collaterals
• Managed Paddock Club suites and handled client requests
• Built proposals (gifts, flowers, furniture, uniforms, etc.)
• Managed all Health & Safety requirements, coordinated induction trainings, to ensure risk free event
• Supervised logistics, coordinated suppliers and ensured quality standard and fitting of the suites were followed
• Handled accreditation and pass allocation for clients and suppliers
• Coordinated ticket deliveries, allocation and distribution
• Managed trade marketing strategies for phones/tablets
• Managed projects and sales promotion campaigns
• Handled roadshows, radio spots, in-store promotions, special events, trainings, websites and social media
• Organized client events, suites in venues, sport events and product launching
• Delivered the MedPi major stand and events in Monaco
• Coordinated the exhibition planning
• Created an online tool to generate daily POS material
• Developed branding and in-store guidelines
• Managed trade marketing strategies for phones/tablets
• Managed projects and sales promotion campaigns
• Handled roadshows, radio spots, in-store promotions, special events, trainings, websites and social media
• Organized client events, suites in venues, sport events and product launching
• Delivered the MedPi major stand and events in Monaco
• Coordinated the exhibition planning
• Created an online tool to generate daily POS material
• Developed branding and in-store guidelines
• Responsible for the marketing strategy
• Contributed to increase accessories revenue by 14%
• Developed strategic communications plans
• Supported sales team with tools and marketing material
• Built a framework to perform efficient sales data analysis
• Developed business opportunities
• Managed forecast, inventory and pricing negotiation
• Managed digital campaigns (content, channels, etc.)
• Executed promotional campaigns
• Organized events
• Developed marketing strategies and action plans
• Planned and coordinated trade shows
• Provided market research and benchmarking
• Managed digital marketing campaigns
• Liaised with agencies and suppliers
• Developed field sales team program and training
Significant Highlights:
• Successfully coordinated a 1 month summer camp for 45 foreign students, including accommodation at McGill University, management of program.
Conducted daily visits and activities around Montreal, journeys within Canada and management of a team of 6 counsellors.
• Actively engaged in executing communication plan resulting in improved efficiency, brand awareness and communication.
Key Responsibilities:
• Developed and executed an adequate and integral communication plan for internal and external communication.
• Engaged in working on the development of communication and marketing material, website content, etc.
• Extended adequate support to sales teams by providing sales tools to effectively present the products.
• Involved in organising social events and coordinating summer camps including planning, logistic and team management.
Significant Highlights:
• Displayed excellence in managing a customer portfolio from data entry, contract approval, customer service, invoicing to contract closing.
• Meticulous in ensuring compliance of company policies and respect of deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
• Involved in managing data, producing reports issuing invoices, following-up payments and accruals.
• Provided assistance to the regional managers on service contracts. Involved in proofreading and validating contracts.
• Played a key role as a point contact to manage customer complaints and claims.
• Engaged in assisting project accountants in following up with clients compliance issues.
• Created press releases and kits
• Organized social events and press events
• Developed advertising campaigns (leaflet, radio, billboard, print)
• Sourced strategic partners
Postgraduate Course in Event Management in Marketing and Communications, Event Academy based in University of London, UK CIM accredited Live pitches for EE, Action on Hearing Loss and WRG Organisation of a fundraising event for Teenage Cancer Trust
Including Accounting, Project Management, Negotiation, Strategic Marketing, HR
Including a semester in Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), Canada