Senior Strategic Event Consultant
Qatar Financial Centre
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :14 years, 7 أشهر
• Support in planning, organizing and lead cross-functional execution of all events activities to promote the QFCA locally and internationally.
• Support in managing the execution of graphics, marketing and branding material used at event activities.
• Maintain and develop relationships with key suppliers and media partners ensuring activities pertaining to the execution of the events are met according to QFCA’s standards.
• Contribute to design agency briefings and production including copywriting, print production & artwork
• Support in maintaining a calendar of events and implement a system that enables long term planning and effective events management, liaising with the department team members as well as QFCA’s key stakeholders so that the information is duly shared and updated.
• Support in the development of the event management plan, program and departmental budget
Liaising with clients to ascertain their precise event requirements. Working closely with key stakeholders at every level of the business to ensure the effective delivery of events.
Duties:
• Working closely with the client’s organizing committee, creative designers, suppliers and contractors.Developing, implementing and managing events.
• Managing budgets, processes and procedures. Liaising with clients at a high level.
• Overseeing procurement of all event requirements, such as; catering, audiovisual, transportation, security & rental needs.
• Overseeing hotel accommodation, schedules, travel, day plans and registration procedures.
• Responsible for continuous following up and reporting.
• Responsible of suppliers’ management, internal and client reporting.
• Execute on-site requirements.
Projects worked on:
Harvard IGLP Workshop 2015
-7 Day Workshop
-100+ international delegates
- 30+ Speakers
-Managing all print and collateral
-Venue Management
-AV management
-Interpreter Management
Qatar Masters - European Golf Tournament 2015
-Staff Management
-VIP Management
-Managing Pro-golfers from overseas
-Overseeing public zone including all activities.
3rd International Universities Arabic Debating Championship 2015
Acting Project Manager on the job
-300+ International Delegates
-Vocal Point for the client and QF stakeholders
-Budget Management and Control
-Overseeing all processes, procedures and line of communication for approvals and sign-offs
-Overseeing all procurement and supplier management
-Liaising with Creative team and Studio for all design work
-Liaising with Media Buy-out companies for all print and digital advertising
-Overseeing all travel logistics, visas, ground transportation and hotel accommodation
-Managing all print collateral and production
-Overseeing all catering requirements at QNCC and hotel
-Venue Management for over 40 rooms at the QNCC
-Staff Management on site
• Responsible for end-to-end delivery on own projects
• Interpreting and challenging client brief
• Writing pitch winning proposals
• Budget management
• Deal with suppliers on a day-to-day basis with regards to each event
• Liaise with production teams
• Contacting suppliers and negotiating deals and quality
Projects worked on:
‘Ramadanak’ Tent at Grand Hyatt Doha 2014
Design, Concept and Production of Look & Feel
Mall of Qatar Entertainment Proposal 2016
Research, planning and presentation on a Year of Entertainment
Oryx GTL Three Year Safety Event
700+ Attendees
Invitation & VIP Management Venue Management Entertainment Management
• Produce quarterly Employee Activity Schedule to include sporting events, Corporate Social Responsibilities and team building activities.
• Prepare the Employee Relations Activities annual budget for the Chief Operating Officer.
• Analyze employee relations trends, identify root causes and recommends appropriate solutions.
• Prepare monthly presentations to further discuss and brainstorm future tasks and responsibilities.
• Monitor company disciplinary actions to ensure the consistent and fair application of company policies and procedures.
- Autore Jewelry Showcase in the name of her Highness Sheikha Moza 2010
Responsibilities:
• Booking of venue
• Catering
• Venue dressing
• Preparing list of invitees (Embassy’s, C.E.O’s and Directors of high corporate companies)
• Assigning and Training Hostesses for the event
- Doha Tribeca Film Festival (Information & Merchandise Booths)2010
Responsibilities:
• Co-operating with the Marketing department of Doha Film Institute
• Assigning and scheduling different staff to different locations
• Updating booths with necessary marketing kits
• Handling the cash registration at the end of each day for the merchandise booths.
- Aspire4Sport Expo & Conference - 2010
Responsibilities:
• Co-operating with the Aspire management team
• Assigning staff to different job specifications (Accreditation, information, V.VIP assistants)
• Ensure the flow of the accreditation desk with the specific delegates/speakers
• Assign specific staff to escort specific FIFA members to their different speeches and destinations.
Part Time Freelancer - Responsibilities:
• Dealing with guests and customers from all over the world
• Writing scripts (English and Arabic) as a Master of Ceremony
• Dealing with assigning accreditations/transportations/accommodations/schedules for
delegates.
• Greeting and Meeting
Female Tennis Tournament - 2009
Rolls Royce Launching - 2009
Barwa Bank Promotion - 2009
Master of Ceremony/Model for a fashion show held at Blue Salon - 2010
Ras Gas Conference - 2010
Euro Golf Tournament - 2010 & 2011
WISE (World Innovation Summit for Education) Conference - 2009, 2010 & 2011
Qatar Marine Festival-2011
Heir Apparent Cup & Emir Cup-2011
NBK Master of Ceremony-2011
Doha Bank, Al Dana Club Master of Cermony-2011
Qatar 1st Latin American Cultural Festival Master of Ceremony-2011
Doha Tribeca Film Festival Master of Ceremony/Interviewer-2011
Master of Ceremony for Al Nemah Team Building Activity-2012
Breaking Guinness World Record Charity Event - “Largest
Game of Hide & Seek” in Katara, Cultural Village
• Contacting Major sponsors to support the event financially with over QR. 180, 000
• Dealt with the Qatar Tourism Authority, Ministry of Interior and the Municipality to ensure all legislation matters are covered to proceed with the event.
• Dealt with the Guinness World Record headquarter in the United Kingdom to ensure all matters regarding the rules and regulations of the event is covered.
• Held Marketing Campaigns across schools and universities in Qatar plus malls and outdoor advertising.
• Contacting and inviting all Media in Doha, Qatar to cover the event (Al Jazeera, Qatar TV, Doha TV, Al Kass Sports channel)
• Publishing articles in Qatar Happening, Campus Magazine, Peninsula (English & Arabic) & Gulf Times.
• Publishing e-articles on I Love Qatar.net and Katara online newsletter
• Assigning and Training of Volunteers to ensure the flow of the event
• Working alongside Guinness Judge
Broke the previous record of 508 participants in England by gathering 1, 244 participants,
winning Qatar’s 21st Guinness World Record by attracting over 1, 300 audiences and
gathering over 76, 000 Qr. for charity, dedicated to the Horn of Africa campaign. Received exclusive coverage on Qatar TV and Al Kass TV; Showcased over 7 performers located inDoha covering a variety of performances.
Ensuring the smooth delivery of all services provided to Media and making sure everything in the Media Room, the Mixed Zone and Press Conference Room is working correctly and in an organized manner so the media can do their job in the best and most efficient manner. Working closely with all the other Functional Areas Managers in order to create the best results possible in the venue and a pleasant and productive working environment for all the Venue Media Volunteers. Coordinate the Venue Media Volunteers and make sure they are prepared and willing
to work and help media operations team to deliver its goal of providing the best possible working conditions for the media.
November – 10th February 2012: Breaking Guinness World Record Charity Event – “Largest Game of Hide & Seek” in Katara, Cultural Village • Contacting Major sponsors to support the event • Held Marketing Campaigns across schools and universities in Qatar • Assigning and Training of Volunteers • Working alongside Guinness Judge Broke the previous record of 508 participants in England by gathering 1,244 participants, winning Qatar’s 21st Guinness World Record by attracting over 1,900 audiences and gathering over 60,000 Qr. for charity, dedicated to the Horn of Africa campaign. Received exclusive coverage on Qatar TV and Al Kass TV; Showcased over 7 performers located in Doha covering a variety of performances. Awarded with "Most Successful Event of the Academic Year"
