Madre Wilson, Events Manager - Conference Producer

Madre Wilson

Events Manager - Conference Producer

Hubplus-events

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Graphic Design
Experience
24 years, 4 Months

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Total years of experience :24 years, 4 Months

Events Manager - Conference Producer at Hubplus-events
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since October 2020

Conference Events Manager: Build and Produce #Regulatory #Healthcare #Conference and #Summits


Successfully completed
2021 and 2022 @MEVMAS Week of Innovation and VETDAY Dubai 2021 wwww.mevmas.com
2021 virtual and 2022 & 2023 onsite @pramagcc #GCCPharmaSummit #GCCPVTraining #eCTDworkshop www.pramagcc.com
2021 &2023 #MedicalTenderandBusinessTalk

#PharmaRegAfriSummit #PharmaRegultoryAffiars #AfricaPharmacovigilance www.pharmaregafrisummit.com
and #PharmaCareerConference www.pharmacc.com
@ACRAS Aesthetic and Cosmetic Regulatory Affairs Summit 2021 www.acras.me

Hubplus-events is a niche events agency delivering Knowledge-based events for the #Healthcare and #Pharmaceutical sector. Powered by @PRA Consultancy, a leading consultancy in Healthcare #RegulatoryAffairs in the GCC region.

Main Responsibilities:
Facilitate all aspects of summit and or conference planning from design to agenda to production

Design:
Logo, Brand Guidelines, Collaterals, Virtual Platform Branding

Conference Producer:
Build Agenda, Source and Connect to Speakers, Produce and Direct Speakers at Conference, Backstage Moderation, Oversee conference session logistics, Budgets, Post Event Reporting, Sales team support

Marketing:
Research and write content, Create and deploy event marketing communications via email, web, social media

General Manager at HSAFE Risk Solutions
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • May 2019 to September 2020

Account Manager DACC OHSE Dubai South:
Build and manage events - Workers Appreciation Roadshow; DACC OHSE Conference 2019
Sell and Manage DACC Regulation Training.

OHSE Coordinator:
Unisco GC 2019 - Emirates Palace, Xyoga, -Kite Beach,
Dubai30x30 Walk -Sh Zayed Rd

General Manager Dubai
Client liaison
Invoicing and quotes
Quote Negotiations
PRO Duties

Social Media Manager at Mr Paintsman
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • December 2017 to May 2018

Set up and optimizing company pages within social media platforms, FB & Instagram
Create editorial calendars and posting schedules
Build fresh content through photography and blogs
Analyze metrics for improved reach and Social media engagement through built network
Design all Posts

Marketing Brand Manager at PRECISE Trading
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • December 2016 to November 2017

• Provide vision, goal and strategy for brands we
represent, ie Ultimaker, 3Doodler, Nanodots
• Implement Strategy with Team,
Through marketing plan
Content building
Great communication
Coaching and motivating the team
• Social Media: develop and run campaigns
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
Manage designer and coordinator
• Retail Marketing: Campaigns and Promotions
Visual Design & Merchandising
Train and Manage staff
Build relationships of retailers
• Manage budgets, through quarterly planning
and monthly reporting
• Measure and report all campaigns to Company
and Brand Principles
• Lead creative development for
Marketing
Design
Activation
• Head up all education developments

Events Manager at Precise Trading
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • September 2014 to November 2017

- Carved strategic Marketing, Corporate and Kids events for 5 business verticals
- Spear-headed the concepts of the company's marketing efforts in the UAE
GITEX Technology Week
GESS: Global Education Supplies & Solutions Expo
MEES: Middle East Event Show
MEFCC: Middle East Film & Comic Con
Gift & Premium Show
- Mediated and operated events services for PRECISE's clients like Al Tayer, Al Barari, Balcony 8, Emaar
- Negotiated and drove retail initiatives at Dubai Christmas Festival, MODHESH, Rugby 7's with up to 300% increase
- Designed workshops for educational Institutions and steered 3D printing training for teachers and universities in the UAE
- Drove sales targets by training and recruiting staff

Developer and Founder at The Playshed
  • South Africa
  • September 2009 to October 2014

- Created an environment for moms to relax while kids play
- Market the business through branding with logo, business cards, pamphlets, signs and advertising in key magazines, newspapers and social media
- Managing the coffee shop: menu design, planning, buying and managing stock, hiring a successful enthusiastic team, training, planning promotions, sourcing products
- Selling, creating and hosting kids' parties
- Liaising with customers, speak to clients in The Playshed on a regular basis for feedback
- Sourcing toys from local and international suppliers
- Create holiday programs for kid's entertainment
- Business analysis and planning to improve sales revenue

Project Coordinator at Virgin Megastore
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • February 2013 to August 2014

- Manage product demonstrations with various brands
- Recruit, train and support new demonstrators to show case products
- Negotiate, plan, coordinate and merchandise Virgin kiosk at Events
- Executed the opening of Virgin Boutique store at Outlet Mall
- Collaborate with the design department to create advertising and window installations
*RedBox: is a subsection of Virgin Megastore the caters for house, fashion, toys and stationery

Graphic and Textile Designer at Influence Clothing
  • South Africa
  • February 2009 to December 2010

Design artwork for promotional and events clothing
· Draw and design garments using Corel Draw
· Market research for design direction to advise clients
· Design ads for magazines, brochures for events, create business cards, recreated logo
· Merchandise clothing and accessories for different events
· Photographer of in house photo shoot
· Coordinated directly with customers to create garments and artwork

Creator, manufacturer and sales at Artickles
  • South Africa
  • January 2005 to February 2008

Design, produce and buy in products to sell at festivals, markets and other events
· Market and merchandise products to be relevant and visually appealing
· Freelance artist/designer for the following Companies: Influence Clothing, Basic studios, Promotis, Naartjie Clothing
· Conducted training for Foschini's designers on Corel Draw

Production Assistant at Basic Studios
  • South Africa
  • August 2005 to December 2005

Liaise with CMT’s on production.
- Quality control.
- Liaise with printers, dye houses, pleaters.
- Do garment cads on the computer for buyers before samples are made
- Manage packing and delivery divisions

Fashion design assistant and Graphic designer at Naartjie Clothing
  • South Africa
  • January 2005 to December 2005

- Liaise between Creative and Technical designer.
- Key to communicating all stages of design to relevant parties.
- Assist both in day to day tasks e.g. phone suppliers, design ranges,
make ranges, present ranges to buyers, work with pattern makers,
fit garments, do costing, do production spec sheets and all administrative
work needed for designer,
- Liaise with printers, embroiders on design and costing.
- Design all over prints, placement prints, embroideries, appliques,
toys and accessories.
- Do all garment drawings on the computer for Technical packages
and range sheets for the designers and buyers, always keep these sheets
updated and communicate any changes to the styles to the designers,
patternmakers, and production.
- Do stacking of colours sheets and keep updated and communicate any
changes to the styles to the designers, patternmakers, and production.

Graphic and Textile designer at Naartjie Clothing
  • South Africa
  • September 2000 to August 2004

liaise with Girls wear designer
- Design all over prints, placement prints, embroideries, appliques.
- Do all garment drawings on the computer for Technical packages
and range sheets for the designers and buyers
- Design in house newsletter and create company spirit.
- Design and do layout of Birthday club card, generic packaging, fashion
bags, newspaper ads.
- Assist on fashion shoots.

Theme artist and signage designer and dresser at Retanga Junction Theme park
  • South Africa
  • April 1999 to December 1999

Maintain all paint work and theming in the park.
Use paint techniques to create an aged look on buildings and in
restaurants.
Design new signage for new Restaurant, get it made up and paint it.
Create games and paint up for use on stage.

job study at Working holiday
  • United Kingdom - London
  • March 1997 to March 1999

Computer future : General office admin
- Ideal Homes : Editor’s Assistant
- River publishing : In-house training Graphic design
- Blakes marketing : Freelance Graphic Design
- Various companies: Temp. office admin, reception and data input

Education

Bachelor's degree, Graphic Design
  • at Cape peninsula University of Technology
  • December 1996

Specialties & Skills

Project Coordinating
Lateral Thinking
Creative Vision
Graphic Design
Managing Processes
Corel Draw
multi tasking
comunication
Merchandising
Training

Languages

English
Expert
Afrikaans
Expert

Hobbies

  • Swimming, touch rugby, painting, interior decorating
    Played touch for Western Province (Provincial team of SA) Murals done in restaurants in London and Cape Town