Christopher Burgoyne, Events Manager

Christopher Burgoyne

Events Manager

Alsayegh Media

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
Experience
6 years, 11 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :6 years, 11 Months

Events Manager at Alsayegh Media
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • August 2016 to October 2016

Executed the Launch of 'We Are All Police' an initiative by Abu Dhabi Police.
Responsibilities included coordinating set up schedule, organizing all relevant documentation was in order, ensuring suppliers were properly informed of build schedule and coordinating and supervising their deliveries. Managed suppliers during set up of the event.
Executed a Social Media Wall for Cultural Programs and Heritage Festivals Committee - Abu Dhabi (CPHFC) on their stand at the Abu Dhabi International Equestrian and Hunting Exhibition (ADIHEX).
This involved confirming the design of the wall and coordinating suppliers to deliver it on time.

Project Manager / Event Manager at Think Events & DGT Events
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • August 2011 to March 2016

Business Development, developing new concepts in collaboration with potential new clients
Onsite operations, Planning, Negotiating with Suppliers, Developing Event Concepts, Organizing all the ground Logistics for Acts performing at our events.
Serving as the Head of Onsite Operations/Project Manager with responsibilities such as; coordinating the build of the site, scheduling all deliveries and installs from 3rd party suppliers.
Worked with multiple A list acts that have performed at DXBeach, Sandance, Party In The Park, Live At Atlantis, Level 41 Series of Events at Media One Hotel and at standalone concerts.
Artist Liaison for every Sandance Beach Music Festival since Oct’ ’11
Artist Liaison for numerous AAA events hosted at N’Dulge, Atlantis The Palm

Administrator for Sports Leagues at Duplays Sport Services
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • August 2009 to September 2014

Responsible for organizing participants
Monitor Games and keep scores
Collecting and tracking payments to ensure teams have paid the correct amount
Maintain and encourage Sportsmanlike behavior from participants
Sports Leagues include: Ultimate Frisbee, Football (Indoor & Outdoor), Badminton, Netball, Softball, Squash, Beach Volleyball and Basketball.
First Responder in case of any injuries

Business Development Manager/ Operations Manager at Gravity Zone
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2013 to July 2013

Handled growing the business out during its startup phase, with the following primary areas of responsibilities
Dealing with all press related activities.
Product and service development.
Building and maintaining Business-­‐to-­‐Business relationships
Advising the owner on key strategic decisions.
Maintaining high process standards.
Producing and sourcing marketing materials.
Operations:
➢ Responsible for safety checks before customers enter the jump cage.
➢ Safety is always our paramount concern and as such a series of checklists are completed every morning before customers arrive.
➢ Running all ground operations throughout the event by managing a team of five.

Student President at Heriot-­‐Watt University Dubai Campus
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • September 2011 to September 2012

This is an elected position that is paid for by the university.
➢ The Student President supervises all student activities on campus for almost 3000 students.
➢ Arranging funding, organizing events, leading and managing the Student Council and all of its meetings.
➢ Had the honor of organizing the welcoming of The Right Honorable Alex Salmond First Minister of Scotland onto the Campus

Education

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
  • at Heriot-Watt University
  • November 2011

Sept '07 till Nov '11 Heriot-Watt University, Dubai BBA in Business Administration Modules in: Human Resource Management, Management, Accounts, Finance Theory & Markets, Marketing, Law, Economics, Organizational Behavior, Project Management, Strategic Management, International Strategic Management.

High school or equivalent, Scottish Education System - Highers and Standard Grades
  • at Moffat Academy
  • May 2007

2007 Exams Scottish Higher’s in Business Management, Religious Moral & Philosophical Studies, Modern Studies & Geography 2006 Exams Scottish Higher’s in Chemistry, Biology & Physical Education 2005 Exams Standard Grade’s in Biology, Chemistry, English, Modern Studies, Physical Education, French, Mathematics & Physics Moffat Academy, Moffat, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland

Specialties & Skills

Project Management
Event Management
Microsoft Office
Social Events
Microsoft Office
Promoting
Interpersonal Skills
Event Management
Time Management

Languages

English
Expert
French
Beginner

Memberships

Founder and former President of Heriot Watt Dubai Campus Football Club
  • President
  • October 2008

Hobbies

  • Extreme Sports
  • Sports
  • Painting
  • Reading
  • Swimming