Senior Project Manager
Dubai Autism Center
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :22 years, 1 أشهر
Farhan Shahid has over 15 years of professional experience in the corporate and nonprofit sectors as a communication, fundraising, partnership and CSR specialist. Farhan graduated from The University of Karachi in Business Administration & Finance and diploma in Event Management & Innovative Marketing from the EMDI Institute of Media & Communication with strength focus on event management, project management, fundraising & awareness campaigns, conferences / symposium and award ceremonies.
Farhan Shahid is a Certified Senior International Project Manager™ (SIPM) and member of the professional associations, The International Academy of Business & Financial Management (IABFM), Association of Senior International Project Managers (ASIPM) and Project Management Institute (PMI).
He has vast experience in various sectors (corporate, non-profit, hospitality, healthcare, live entertainment and special needs education) and managing major awareness campaigns, fundraising projects for non-profit organizations.
Currently Farhan Shahid is heading the events and projects division at the Dubai Autism Center where his core responsibilities are launching major awareness campaigns, fundraising projects and engaging corporate from public and private sector to collaborate with the organization to join the efforts in reaching the goals to serve individuals diagnosed with Autism, families of the determined ones and community in large.
In 2009 he has been appointed by the Executive Committee to oversee the project ‘Princess Haya Award for Special Education’ an award winning program initiated by Her Royal Highness Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, Wife of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
In his capacity as a Project Manager & Jury Committee Rapporteur at the Princess Haya Award for Special Education, Farhan is actively involved with the scrutinizing, shortlisting and winners’ selection process.
Currently heading the Organizing Committee and is responsible to oversee and manage project development from concept to completion.
With the passion to serve the community, Farhan has adopted various humanitarian and social causes to make a difference.
Accountable for the overall delivery of Dubai Autism Center’s key fagship fundraising events and
Awareness Campaigns to engage existing and new supporters, mobilizing long term commitment.
Working closely with DAC’s Board of Directors and Director General, Autism Program Head, key stakeholders and a committee of in uential high-net worth individuals.
Primarily tasked with co. sponsorships with partner brands. Liaised with various local and international brands as well as maintained relationships, ensured mutually bene cial partnerships were carried forward.
Responsible for preparing and presenting inputs related to organizational / departmental / project budgets to the next reporting line. Established and maintained a relationship network with media, influential personalities, public figures and celebrities.
Working closely with various suppliers and event production agencies during the events / projects.
Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support event requirements.
Coordinating with special needs centers and planning the detail of the Award ceremony.
Follow-up on overall implementation of the award / symposium program.
Communicating project expectations to team members and successfully securing, collaboration and surpassed contractual expectations with sponsors.
Under the supervision of Head of Executive Committee; managed project development from beginning to completion.
Working closely with the Jury Committee during the complete process of evaluating the nominations and
selecting the winners.
Liaising with Event Management agencies / media agencies in developing videos, TVC, potential winners interview and managing and monitoring complete stage set-up, venue bookings and seating arrangements.
Assisting Protocol Dept. officials (secret police and CID) at the award gala night to ensure that all safety procedures and measures were in place before the arrival of HRH, Ministers, Dignitaries and the audiences.
Provide information about the hospital structure, facilities, procedures & regulation, directly as well as telephone, fax & e-mail queries.
Endorses exclusive medical packages offered by the Welcare Group.
Interacts with patients of different nationalities and aims to provide excellent service.
Guiding hospital tour for prospective customers & visitors
Supervise reception staff, oversee operation of systems and procedures, and ensure proper processing of patient information.
Organize rosters to ensure that the appropriate numbers of reception staff are deployed as efficiently as possible.
Handling complaints and suggestions, act on them to ensure patient satisfaction and to report on them immediately and through the monthly reports
Making sure that staff comply with clinic procedures and standards and bring to the attention of the patient administration manager / HOD if any problem that may arise.
Monitoring the smooth operation of the reception in order to provide high quality service. This includes correct processing of documents, dealing with customers, arranging sequences of appointments, keeping colleagues and patients informed, liaison with the internal and external contacts and adherence to confidentiality requirements