Venue Manager
Dubai World Trade Center
Total des années d'expérience :10 years, 8 Mois
Answering pre-event queries from EXPO, planners and clients
Intending event planning meetings.
Following up on stand completion status and ensure that the halls are ready for the opening.
Carry out pre-opening checklist to ensure event is ready to open.
Receiving hand-over of all tasks to be undertaken overnight and report back the next day.
Reporting to Day Operations team with outstanding points that still need to be actioned.
Highlight priorities, urgency and actions required.
Strategically planned, organized, and executed diverse events of varying scales. Successfully generated new business by identifying and engaging potential clients. Developed a robust client database and customized service proposals to meet client requirements.
Facilitated venue and mall bookings, ensuring seamless event logistics. - Managed talent recruitment, training, and supervision, ensuring a high-performance team. Liaised with government authorities to secure permits and approvals.
Provided supervision to the production and design teams, ensuring quality output. Achieved two promotions within the organization: Operations Manager and Head of Operations.
Introduce company’s services to potential clients and fix meeting Understand enquiry received from client and prepare Quotation, determine casting requirements
Follow up regularly with potential customers
Promoter Castings and selection
Create and maintain promoter database
Review resumes and photographs of applicants
Shortlist candidates and schedule for interview
Prepare and send profiles of selected promoters to respective Account Managers Application of Labor Card/Work Permit
Obtain permits from Dubai Municipality and Economic Development Assist Operations Manager and Supervisors on documents submission and Store Approvals
Conduct weekly open castings
Ensure the caliber of promoters constantly improves
Conduct training sessions to improve quality of promoter performance
Brands represented : Grey Goose Vodka, Japanese Tobacco International, Damac Properties, HBL Pakistan Super League 2017, Newby Teas, Shan Masala, Channel 4 Radio Network, Lootah Premium Foods, Atkins, and more.
Created and meticulously maintained a comprehensive promoter database to optimize staffing solutions. Collaborated with clients to thoroughly understand event inquiries and requirements. Carefully reviewed resumes and photographs of potential promoters. Skillfully shortlisted candidates and efficiently scheduled interviews. Facilitated the selection process, ensuring a strong promoter team. Coordinated the application process for labor cards and work permits, complying with regulatory requirements.
Provided excellent customer service by understanding and fulfilling customer needs. Managed cash handling, transactions, and deposits. Assisted customers with merchandise selection and fitting. Achieved shop sales targets consistently. Promoted to Store Manager for exceptional performance Brands represented : D&G, Nina Ricci, Hot Diamonds, SWATCH, Diesel, Links of London, DKNY, Mont Blanc & more.