Events Manager
New York University Abu Dhabi
Total years of experience :21 years, 8 Months
Events Manager
NYU Abu Dhabi is a research university with fully integrated liberal arts and science college. It draws students from around the world and prepares them for the challenges and opportunities of our interconnected world. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai form the backbone of a fully connected global network. As one of the three major hubs in the global network, NYUAD creates a unique capacity for faculty and students to access the assets of the entire university system.
• Lead, manage and support the planning and execution of high-quality events, such as seminars, conferences, exhibitions, alumni events and other university-related activities for alumni and students
• Serve as project manager of multiple activities, scope project tasks/team assignments and guide team to create work plans and schedules, monitor progress, and meet milestones
• Oversee the management of event teams and/or production consultants to produce quality, multi-faceted events, and productions
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external university partners
• Act as department representative at cross-departmental project meetings
• Operate as account manager on deliverables, program metrics, and status reports
• Work cross-departmentally to prepare and manage complex program budgets
• Recommend and schedule events into appropriate off-campus and on-campus venues
• Meet with stakeholders to scope and format events, establish and monitor budgets, and/or review administrative procedures and event progress
• Manage individual event budgets, venue selection, equipment and facilities
• Negotiate vendor contracts to minimize liability and risks
• Manage the designing, adaptation, and production of event related branding
• Perform other event logistical duties that serve the department as assigned
• Event lead on various regional and cultural events and programs
Events & Branding Manager
Thuraya Telecommunications Company is a leading International Mobile Satellite Services Operator and a global telecommunication provider offering innovative communications solutions to a variety of sectors including energy, broadcast media, maritime, military and humanitarian NGO. Thuraya’s superior network enables clear communications and uninterrupted coverage across two-thirds of the globe by satellite and across the whole planet through its unique GSM roaming capabilities.
Structure and implement marketing events plan to optimize revenue and presence in the area of target market
Identify the target market and events to develop and promote corporate brand and products
Research and analyze market situation with internal and external stakeholders for company participation in relevant events, roadshows and conferences to position and increase brand awareness
Research events calendar related to vertical industries i.e., Government & NGO’s, Defence, Maritime, Media, Enterprise, and Oil & Gas, globally; and propose to management with complete due diligence
Oversee the production process, draw up a production schedule ensuring that the production is cost effective
Review events’ requirements such as plan, cost impact and expected achievement, present final evaluation to senior management with proposed budget and planned achievement
Negotiate and manage the external marketing agency activities including procurement of suppliers, designing, bidding process, operational feasibility, production timelines and site audits in line with company standards
Negotiate participation terms and conditions, oversee risk management guidance ensuring best practice and achieving right audience
Supervise and assist with logistics i.e., venue branding and event setup and management
Implement company’s channel marketing campaigns in accordance with the company’s overall market communications strategy through efficient communication channels such as roadshows, intranet, extranet and e-mailers
Analyze, plan and implement advertising activities in support of events and publications, work in partnership with the designer on production of adverts and post in the desired publications
Manage the announcement and registration of all events i.e., website page, registration through Thuraya website, posting of event calendar on website etc
Evaluate marketing event strategy and report directly to Director, Marketing & Branding on plans of events, sponsorships, and roadshows
Manage the designing, adaptation, and production of internal office branding
Sales Manager
OPTIMUM3 Design is a Singaporean company based in Dubai with sub offices across the MENA region. A global design company with proven expertise in managing world-class exhibitions, events, interior design, museums & galleries projects and representation services for a worldwide client base.
Develop excellent customer relationships through the provision of outstanding quality service
Identify new potential customers within UAE and overseas & convert into sales potentials
Coordinate with the design team and the customer on a regular basis ensuring satisfactory output and progression made
Analyze the production cost, customer budget and provide appropriate suggestions
Provide status report on regular basis to management and customers
Marketing & Advertising Specialist
Junction 1 is a one stop source for a wide range of advertising signage systems including interior, exterior signs, window graphics, exhibition stands and promotional displays.
Assist in developing and implementing the advertising projects for clients
Work with customers in analyzing product information, advertising history and needs to provide appropriate marketing assistance
Determine a proper advertising medium including leaflets, posters, flyers, corporate videos and indoor & outdoor signage
Prepare sample advertisement program for review and approval by management and clients
Coordinate with various departments including sales and advertising team and graphic artists to execute the advertising projects
Manage and execute advertising projects within approved budget and timelines