Head of production
ART DUBAI – Dubai design week
Total years of experience :18 years, 2 Months
Dubai Design Week is the region’s largest creative festival, reflecting Dubai’s position as the design capital of the Middle East with more than 230 events covering design across a range of disciplines including architecture, product design, interiors and graphic design and with 75k visitors to its central hub of activity at Dubai Design District (D3). A key role with full operational responsibility for the production of exhibitions, budget management, H&S (during build/live/ breakdown), and liaison with all contractors sponsors and clients. Main responsibilities
• Full operational responsibility of Strategic planning, leading development, project management, and the complete overview of overall event production of DDW.
• Expansion and set up of new businesses including and providing support to a vast existing client base and maintain excellent client and stakeholder management.
• Development and communication of goals and strategies
• Organization and supervision of workflows within the team
• Management of all permits and licenses to operate the events
• Budget management; overall budget control of quote sourcing, securing best-value contracted services
Dubai Design Week is the region’s largest creative festival, reflecting Dubai’s position as the design capital of the Middle East with more than 230 events covering design across a range of disciplines including architecture, product design, interiors and graphic design and with 75k visitors to its central hub of activity at Dubai Design District (D3). A key role with full operational responsibility for the production of exhibitions, budget management, H&S (during build/live/ breakdown), and liaison with all contractors sponsors and clients. Main responsibilities
• Full operational responsibility of Strategic planning, leading development, project management, and the complete overview of overall event production of DDW.
• Expansion and set up of new businesses including and providing support to a vast existing client base and maintain excellent client and stakeholder management.
• Development and communication of goals and strategies
• Organization and supervision of workflows within the team
• Management of all permits and licenses to operate the events
• Budget management; overall budget control of quote sourcing, securing best-value contracted services
Working for JK58 allowed me to take part in many High-Profile events, from cultural festivals to international sporting events and AAA concerts. I have developed a holistic understanding of how to create a successful event based on the client’s needs. I gained extensive and strong experience in Project Management, Production, Operations, and Logistics.
• Managed one of the most significant events of the year for Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority: the public New Year’s Eve Festival from ideation and budgeting to execution.
• Managed multiple art/music events from Production to Operations for renowned brands such as Wasla, Groove on The Grass, Bonobo and DJ Kaygo’s concert in Downtown Dubai.
• Entirely produced “Hermes Fun Fair 2018”, named one of the most creative funfairs in Dubai’s history. Managed multiple Sports and Entertainment events such as Dubai Cares Race (Walk for Education), PSA World Cup Finals and ING Creative Conference.
• Produced macro-influencers events with Facebook to highlight their milestones on the platform.
During my work period in RCS, I got to experience how to entirely run a big-scale event from a Production, Operations and Logistics stand-point. Throughout 4-years at RCS, my experience in Event Planning and Organizing grew exponentially and steadily.
• Took part in Abu Dhabi Tour, Dubai Tour for four consecutive seasons (2014-2017) where my responsibilities and functionalities grew exponentially from Assistant Route Manager to Project Manager while dealing with both Abu Dhabi Sport Council and Dubai Sport Council.
• Coordinated with Abu Dhabi Police, hence liaising with Traffic Management entities to ensure smooth flow of traffic and road closures for Abu Dhabi Tour Caravana 2017. Also, I liaised with Abu Dhabi Municipality and Abu Dhabi Sport Council to deliver a successful project.
• Produced three Challenge Races in 2017 under Abu Dhabi Sports Council, implementing and executing the races from beginning to end. Writing Health and Safety along with Security plans, Social Media planning, Site Development, and Programming.
• Took part in Sports Media Perl Award 2015 as Stage Manager and Purchasing Manager.
• Assisted in Managing ADNOC Challenge Race 2014.
AdvertOut Group is Mother Company with 17 years in experience and consisting of 5 sister companies: AdvertOut, Advance Boats, AirTech Systems, AdvertSki and AdvertOut Print.
AdvertOut is BTL marketing agency and regional leader in production of inflatable advertising products with characteristics, design and quality among the most eminent world manufacturers. AdvertOut is proud to serve more than a hundred of globally renowned clients: Audi, Bayer, Chevrolet, Coca‐Cola, Ford, Garnier, Honda, Lukoil, Mercedes Benz, MTV, Nivea, Nokia, Pepsi, P&G, Porsche, Rauch, Red Bull, Samsung, Toyota… just to name a few.
• Bringing and developing an SME concept to the UAE market
• Defining opportunities, decision making, deciding what, how, and how much of goods or service will be produced, monitoring and controlling of everyday activities
• Leading and managing the team of 30 employees in Dubai and Serbia
• Meeting all customer requirements with the goal to contribute to the overall satisfaction of end users, regarding all AdvertOut products
• Building long‐term partnerships based on trust with all customers and associates
• Working on continuous development of our business
• Committed to continuous learning in order to adapt to the changes of modern business environment
• Reaching and closing yearly target
milK & HONEY Trading specializes in the import and distribution of exclusive high-end quality consumable products and ingredients. As of July 2012 we exclusively carry over 145 brands and over 2435 products from around the Globe.
• Carrying out “Need Assessment Analysis” to be able to match our products/services to the business requirements of the designated sectors.
• Carrying out “Competition & Market Analysis” on an ongoing basis to be equipped with a pro-active instead of re-active approach.
• Preparing, initiating and coordinating with my direct manager the development of “Action-Plans” to ensure targets are met in a clear and systematic manner
• Planning & Mapping out tactical approaches to grip, grab and grow / lock-in potential clients (Basket approach, Rebate Scheme, Supply Agreements, etc...)
• Maintaining excellent client relations via continuous market visits and networking
• Assisting in the development and implementation of “Marketing Plans” as needed
• Providing timely feedback to management regarding client status, and pipe-line projects.
• Working closely with “Logistics & Supply Chain” to ensure a smooth operational work flow with clients
• Working closely with “Principles” and maintaining high levels of “Supplier Relation-Ship Management”
• Managing a wide array of clients across various sectors
• Preparation and presentation of various tasks (presentations, proposals and contracts, Business Reviews, etc...)
ITP Company now publishes more than 75 weekly and monthly magazines and has a wide portfolio of market-leading digital properties. ITP organizes more than 50 business and consumer events and conferences each year. The company has a dominant position in the Middle East media industry and has successful and fast-growing subsidiaries in India and the UK. The company employs close to 500 staff based in its Dubai Media City headquarters building and in its national offices in Bahrain, Mumbai and London.
• Selling advertising to a mix of new customers and existing key accounts. Working toward revenue targets and generating advertising sales revenues.
• Visiting potential new customers to aggressively prospect for new business
• Maintaining a positive business relationship with the clients, advertising agencies and media representatives
• Responsible for working with the Managing Editor, Finance and Administration Manager on the development of sales and marketing strategies.
• Building a high network of contacts
• Looking after biggest F&B magazine in GCC and all its supplements
One of the biggest manufacturers of luxury brand watches in the world today. Today the brand has 6 production sites in Switzerland, more than 500 employees in Switzerland. Globally there are 48 exclusive shops and 600 points of sale in more than 100 countries.
• Procurement and distribution of exclusive brand watches
• Organization and coordination of employees
• Assisting and adding value in Sales &Marketing
• Market and Assignment analysis
• Monitoring of market activities of competition
• Prepare proposals to be presented to important clients
• Prepare and execute market analysis, and product placement
Ski Centre of Serbia is a company whose mission is to develop skiing infrastructure and thus place ski resorts in Serbia side by side with European and international ski destinations and to make them more accessible and attractive to domestic and foreign tourists. Old chairlifts and skiing installations have been replaced by new, cutting-edge technology; new runs have been built and are maintained with the help of special equipment. All ski resorts are covered with artificial snowing systems, so that skiing and winter sports in Serbia do not depend on snowfall.
• Providing support to the Executive Director in the overall management of the company in accordance with the adopted strategy
• Monitoring the company’s performance according to the goals, and providing the
• Prerequisites for long-term development of the enterprise
• Responsibility for providing the necessary preconditions for the implementation of decisions and the realization of approved plans
• Co-ordination of all business functions of the company- ensuring compliance with the overall vision, mission, strategy and goals
• Divided responsibility with the Executive Director, to establish and develop good relations with all external organizations and government institutions that are important points of support for the enterprise
• Working in the sector of market research for foreign investments
• Preparing the documents for issuing building permits
Berkley College, New York, USA Finished the 3rd year (as a part of a student exchange program) Certificate of Business Management (Business Management)