Event operation manager
Time Entertainment
Total years of experience :10 years, 5 Months
Lead the planning and production of 40 events ranging from small conferences to large scale entertainment shows, festivals, ceremonies, and conventions all over Saudi Arabia
Lead site visits and pre-event meetings with clients to discuss the event plan, overview and any risk areas foreseen
Developed, communicated, and amended timelines as required, with the team and clients, to ensure goals are met on every project in a timely manner
Developed, produced, and delivered project proposals straight up to delivery
Lead multiple projects concurrently while ensuring quality and timely results on all
Conducted weekly meetings with the clients and the team during the planning phase
Planned and aligned with all necessary departments within the company as well as contractors and suppliers to ensure the execution of proper set ups and launch of the events activities
Lead event budgeting through gathering financial data from different suppliers and negotiating supply prices to ensure quality work while guaranteeing cost effectiveness
Provided immediate support, solutions and repairs for complexities rising during events
Coordinated and managed the set-up and production of the events on site
Supervised and managed all suppliers and contractors working on site
Lead daily venue site inspections while taking detailed measurements and dimensions
Lead the onsite staffing and resourcing for various events
Managed supplier and client relationships through continuous support and availability
Managed onsite crowd control, venue and route layout, Security, third party experiential activations and participant experience from start to finish
Ensured that health and safety regulations were always met
Lead and supervised the dismantling and removal of the event equipment while ensuring products and venue is in mint condition as received
Identify and summarize new key regulatory development in the MENA region affecting the business, using regulators websites
Assist EMEA Head of Regulatory Initiatives to collate submissions from EMEA wide locations regulatory update into a consolidated EMEA tracker
Assist in regulatory data management and risk identification
Create tracking document for pending items and follow up with stakeholders
Design country MI summary for efficiently tracking the business performance on monthly basis
Form the COO country report covering monthly updates in MENA region
Support group MENA COO in preparing senior level presentations and deep dive analysis which are used for strategic review and for executive committee meetings
Support corporate centre in different projects and day to day activities
Preparation of internal communication materials
Archiving of finance records as per UBS group guidelines on records management
Assist in other duties as needed and directed
Created proposals for clients and the management personnel
Planned and coordinated various corporate events
Supported in developing event plans, layout and created entertainment programs
Managed all event details such as decor, catering, entertainment shows and activities
Researched venues and vendors depending on the event requirements
Assisted with budgeting and cost projections
Liaised with clients to identify their needs and to ensure customer satisfaction
Conducted market research and gathered information
Proposed new ideas to improve provided services and event quality
- Daily reports related to digital media campaigns
- Booking and trafficking digital media campaigns
Bachelor Degree in International Business September 2009 – May 2013 Lebanese American University (LAU) – Beirut, Lebanon Courses taken: Financial Institution, International Marketing, Global Financial Management, International Economics and Multinational Corporation. High School Diploma September 2005 – June 2009 Ras Beirut International School – Beirut, Lebanon