Project Manager
The Planners
Total years of experience :12 years, 11 Months
Piloting the development, production, and execution of event projects from conception to delivery within preset time, budget and quality parameters
Planning, managing, and executing overall government and corporate events from scratch
Handling events team
Directing events from tender and RFP participation till their completion including proposal submission, planning, researching, brainstorming ideas, branding, production, set-up, complete execution, and submitting of post event reports
Devising and communicating event plans to the client and stakeholders with focus on milestones and priorities
Establishing and maintaining cordial client relationships, including reporting and client servicing
Serving as a direct point of contact for clients, vendors, and participants concerning meeting specifications, requirements, preferences, confirmations, cancellations, schedules, cost summaries, and RFP's
Managing staff across the event and coordinate with the team to ensure clear internal communication within departments
Meeting creative and production requirements along the lines of client briefs and requirements
Managing pre, during, and post events, researching venues, suppliers, and contractors for the best match, identifying opportunities of new events, and handling events marketing and social media accounts of the organization
Devising marketing plans for clients, and conducting on-site management during site inspection, installation, operations, and dismantling of event team, third party suppliers, and stakeholders
Establishing and executing budgets for event sales department Executed rate negotiations, established files, issued contracts, processed bookings.
Ideating event floor plans, budgets, and suppliers, and re-assessing communication plans, special packages, processes, and look-and-feel appeal in collaboration with cross-company teams
Providing marketing direction to all internal and external communications venues resulting in increasing awareness and establishment recognition.
Developing sales plan, focusing on specific markets, existing client accounts, and generate new client acquisition.
Handling clients and providing turkey solutions for their events.
Managing company budgets and constructing yearly plans
Major events handled : FIFA 2022, 321 Sports Museum Launch, Vogue Arabia launch, Fashion Trust Arabia, World 6th Pediatric conference and many Concerts, Exhibitions, Family, cultural, fashion and Governmental events.
Planned, managed, and executed events, trained a team of 5, prepared proposals as required for RFPs.
Brainstormed ideas for events, met with clients, obtained their requirements and planned proposals.
Established goals and developed plans for business and revenue growth.
Researched on new opportunities and prospective clients in the market.
Developed quotes and proposals for prospective clients.
Crafted goals for the business development team and developed strategies to meet those goals.
Devised the event floor plan and its budget and produced the event materials and accessories.
Negotiated and managed contracts with subcontractors and vendors, handled sales, marketing, and onsite event aspects
Planned and coordinated the entertainment for private events, road/trade shows, and special events.
Managed entertainment-related operations including facility selection, contracting, pricing, transportation, accommodations, food and beverage selections, and audio/visual service arrangements.
Supervised production of entertainment in collaboration with event sponsors and internal/external teams on all aspects of
planning the event.
Monitored artist management, client management, sales and marketing, marketing strategies, business development, production and creation of acts, client servicing, and artist management.
Re-assessed communication plans, special packages, processes, and look-and-feel appeal with cross-company teams.
Contributed towards accomplishment of business objectives through leads generated from various events.
Negotiated and managed contracts with subcontractors and vendors
Senior Technical consultant.
Worked as a team and alone to gain customer trust and provide exceptional follow-up, leading to quick resolution of customer issues.
Providing inputs to users on the company standards and functionalities to enhance the quality.
Expertise with Windows Software Troubleshooting, Process Improvement, Software Documentation, Customer Service, Remote Troubleshooting; Project Management, Windows, Microsoft Office Applications, Mobile Devices, Windows Services TCP/IP.
Secured numerous company achievement awards for Best Sales Executive.
Delivery of exceptional customer service.
Handling responsibilities in the absence of Manager as a Sales coach.
Post Graduation Diploma in Event management , marketing and PR
Bachelors degree in Banking and Insurance