Project/Programme Coordinator
Art Dubai
Total years of experience :3 years, 1 Months
Event Management
•Served as the main point of support to the Art Dubai Projects Manager in the execution of the internationally renowned Art Dubai fair by carrying out all management/administrative duties related to Art Dubai Projects
•Provided event management and executive support
Duties & Responsibilities included:
-Worked with the manager, key program team members and stakeholders in planning and developing project/programme work plans, implementation plans, budgets and business and technology requirements
-Carried out administrative tasks such as data entry/scheduling/preparing collateral and presentations
-Managed correspondance and communications function internally/externally
-Handled business developement and client management
-Assisted with the production, execution and day-to-day operations of Art Dubai Projects and the not-for-profit programme
-Assisted with the education programme and community outreach
-Liaised with clients/consultants/artists/suppliers/stakeholders
-Liaised with other departments internally
-Provided general support to clients/guests
-Provided CRM support
-Handled inquiries and requests
-Managed/kept overview of budget and expenditure
-Managed/approved invoices
-Managed and implemented sourcing of relevant materials/collateral
-Optimized all materials/equipment to reduce costs
-Coordinated travel/calendar/diary management
-Assisted with the production and upkeep of relevant collateral/signage/catalogues/books/website/promotional brochures and other materials
-Assisted with project marketing/press/social media
-Maintained database of all artists/participants/fellows and their work
-Troubleshot project issues
-Conducted research
-Produced project itinerary
-Managed a small team to execute project operations
-Scheduled meetings and events internally/externally
-Assisted in the management of all on-site logistics and installations of Art Dubai projects at Madinat Jumeirah
This job role was carried out in conjunction with my research position and Dubai Design Week
Duties and Responsibilities included:
•Introduced general public to VI Program - National Pavilion UAE
•Lead generation activities
•Managed and coordinated all marketing activities
•Strengthened public relations with key clients/stakeholders
Project: Experimental approach to investigate thermal performance of plant-shaded façade in hot climate, Al-Ain
This job role was carried out in conjunction with my research position and Abu Dhabi Art
Duties and Responsibilities included:
•Provided event management support to pertinent supervisor
•Monitored and managed on-site logistics and operations
•Superintended the relevant site before and during the events
•Assisted in the aftermath of the programmes/events
-Served as an exhibition manager and custodian/docent of the National Pavilion UAE at la Biennale di Venezia 2016
-Undertook a comprehensive educational training program that kicked off with in-depth training in the UAE in partnership with its top cultural institutions
-Engaged in assignments based on fieldwork conducted in the exhibitions of the Biennale and throughout the myriad cultural institutions of the city of Venice
-Worked side-by-side with Italian interns selected from the prestigious Ca’Foscari University in Venice that enhanced engagement with Italian customs, language and knowledge
Duties & Responsibilities included:
•Provided event management support - running errands, giving out press kits and information packs, registering/greeting/identifying/guiding/entertaining guests and VIPs
•Provided documentation support by photographing/videotaping the pavilion events
•Provided space maintenance support-opening and closing the exhibition on time/making sure all aspects of the exhibition were running smoothly/reporting to the office of the National Pavilion regarding any significant issues or matters, etc.
•Prepared and conveyed presentations regarding inception/theme/concept/exhibition content to visitors/VIPs
•Attended weekly lectures organized by the National Pavilion
National Pavilion UAE
•Introduced general public to VI Program - National Pavilion UAE
•Lead generation activities
•Managed and coordinated all marketing activities
•Strengthened public relations with key clients/stakeholders
Project 1: Al-Shamsi Commercial Villa, Al-Ain
•Prepared all assigned project documentations for client
•Assisted in preparing and presenting final Project Presentation for client
•Designed the layout
•Performed Schematic Design including Trip Generation
•Conducted Preliminary Design including Full Plans, Sections
•Conducted Architectural Detailing
•Reviewed Tender Drawings
•Applied ESTIDAMA Standards to the Project
Project 2: Globe Towers, Abu Dhabi
•Reviewed, analyzed and amended Design Plans, as necessary
Projects: Al-Ain Rotana Extension Chalets and Al-Ain Mall Extension
•Assisted in the preparation of complete project documentation
•Assisted in writing the final report for submission
•Conducted Health and Safety checks on work site as per Project HSE Plan
•Worked for Engineering Department, Planning Department, Procurement Department, QA/QC Department and MEP Department on rotational basis
•Reviewed required project documentation and drawings
•Conducted Assessment and Execution of the Project Snag List
•Taught English Communication Skills and Grammar to students
•Assisted the head of UAEU library for reorganization purposes
•Provided Education/Career Counseling