Events Manager & Sheikh Zaid Center for Conferences & Exhibitions Manager
Ajman University of Science & Technology
Total years of experience :33 years, 8 Months
•Plan, service and supervise all events.
• Maintain a high standard of excellence in regards to public perception, customer relations, and employee commitment.
• Participate in the development and administration of the Department Budget; forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; direct the monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments as necessary.
• Analyze challenges, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions; implement recommendations in support of organizational objectives.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all facility users.
• Work a flexible schedule, including long nights, early mornings, weekends and holidays as needed.
• plan and assist in the advancement of events/shows.
• Assist in the preparation of building to meet the requirements of upcoming events/shows.
• Assist with the completion of pre-show event financial estimates.
• Assist with the completion of post-show event settlements.
• Advise lessees on services available from independent contractors for events.
• Create work schedules for event, parking and security staff, delegate assignments
• Function as a liaison between users of the facility and the facility staff
• Recommend and evaluate required event staffing levels
• Investigate and resolve event-related complaints in a professional manner ensuring customer satisfaction
• Ensure that the facility is cleaned prior to, during and after all events to maintain building appearance and increase customer satisfaction
• Make hospitality & catering arrangements Communicate with municipal officials, including police, fire and medical services, event staff and public to ensure security of patrons and events run smoothly.
• Create and distribute detailed data sheets prior to every event.
- Review the Investment policies and procedures for the TCE and suggest amendments that matches with the general strategies of AUST network.
Prepare the short, med, long term investment plan for the network.
Responsible for preparing the Investment Budget for the TCE projects.
Identify new business opportunities in the business community.
Conduct Feasibility Studies for new projects and opportunities.
Conduct analytical studies for current Companies and projects which include Performance & operation analysis, financial analysis, marketing activities audit.
Evaluate the performance of the management of the TCE projects and companies.
Participate in the recruitment process for TCE related projects staff.
Replace the GM in his absence.
Manage the TCE projects in the absence of its management.
Approve purchases and financial documents according to the network general policies
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Supervision of P& L statement and reporting the results to the G.M.
Directly responsible for the company $ 81 million in sales.
Supervising 12 sales representatives, planning, forecasting, setting goals, performance reviewing and reprimanding.
Budgeted for the Sales & Marketing Department and meeting to oversee the company’s budget.
Was in charge of a project to if it is feasible to own a bottling plant or use a plant
Was in charge of overseeing all company’s territories: California, Nevada and Arizona.
Managed sales and marketing on a day- to - day basis.
Assisted the corporation to achieve and surpass sales and marketing goals.
Represented the corporation in US and foreign sales negotiations and Conferences.
Imported new products and marketed to new and existing accounts.
Worked closely with US customs to ensure Timely deliveries of imports.
Worked with retail outlets to design marketing campaigns at a retail level.
Worked with hotels, restaurants and hospital chains to achieve the highest Quality production.
Presented new products and promotion to new and existing accounts.
Kept clients up-to-date regarding food service trends.
Established and maintained solid business relationships
Built up one of the largest territories for G & G.
Achieved and surpassed sales objectives and goals.
Forecast and develop future goals for each quarter
Meet with all department heads and budget for all departments ( yearly & quarterly)
Planning, Organized, directed and controlled all purchasing functions.
Supervised purchasing staff, interviewed prospective employees trained, coached, counseled and disciplined to ensure smooth ordering, receiving, issuing and storing.
Ensured a highest quality product was purchased at the best possible price, while adhering to corporate policies and scheduling demands.
Obtained bids from vendors, complying with specifications set by department heads.
Personally checked and ensured appropriate levels of inventories were maintained to minimize the waste and maximize ratio turnover.
Assisted Director of purchasing with food and general purchasing as well as office procedures.
Trained and motivate personnel
Maintained guidelines to be followed in storerooms.
Negotiated with vendors on price, quality and delivery
Directly managed 15 employees.
Coordinated daily payroll and bi-monthly pay cycle.
Attended meetings relation to menu food & beverage and staff
Worked closely with department heads
Assumed duties of the Director in hi absence.