Simon Fakhoury, Projects and achievements

Simon Fakhoury

Projects and achievements

Personal Achievements

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Marketing
Experience
19 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :19 years, 4 Months

Projects and achievements at Personal Achievements
  • Other
  • My current job since January 2005

Projects and achievements:

 Project Manager, Production, Management and Booking Artist Abu-Dhabi Zayed Cultural Festival, the Camel Race. Responsible of more than 90 person from 5 dance companies and 5 countries: Japan, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Cuba and Russia.
 Marketing, rebranding and identity for GRMC S.A.R.L. company
 Project manager: The largest LED screen ever installed in an indoor club: 300sqm at Skybar - Beirut.
 Project manager: LED Screen parameters installed in Ghazir Sagesse Basketball court.
 Launching of the Mercedes-Benz ML Launching 2012 with the new and innovative Hologram technology.
 Artists booking and management Algeria Festival 2012: Djmila and Timgad
 Producing one of the best touring circuses in the world “Le Grand Cirque” at Casino du Liban (Ongoing).
 Free lance marketing project for Cedars Dental Center (Halt).
 Project manager: V Club ( Basketball, Football, Gym) in Antelias, September 2012.
 Project manager: For a new venue opening in Jounieh LaCite and Beirut (Biel).
 Purchasing several products from China (G-Mate Skyroam, Inter-Lebanon Road Running & Athletics Club, etc.)
 Promoting and managing a local group under the name of “Underrated” http://www.facebook.com/UnderratedParties, went top 1 in 2012 in Lebanon in its genre and style.
Willing to provide a full list of achieved projects, events and freelance upon your request.

Business Development Manager at Dreamworks
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since January 2015

• Open new opportunities with hotels.
• Influence marketing decisions and propose new ideas.
• Expanding the business within hotels and with standalone Spas.
• Enhance the SPA experience.
• Introduce new products and services.
• Conduct marketing research and commercial survey.
• Presenting findings, new strategies and suggestions to the board of directors and partners.

Business Development at Amman Circle
  • Jordan - Amman
  • June 2014 to August 2014

A Freelance Job for 3 Month period launching the company new brand.
• Recruiting, Coach, train and mentor Sales Associates to deliver outstanding personal performance.
• Select the right location to market & sell the desired product.
• Maintaining high quality interpersonal relationships with customers
• Setting up and managing pay scale.
• Presenting findings, new strategies and suggestions to the General Manager.

Marketing and Communication Manager at JoueClub
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • January 2013 to February 2014

• Preparing and managing marketing plans, campaigns and budget.
• Conduct marketing research and commercial survey.
• Formulate and direct marketing activities, events and services, working with distributors and advertising agencies.
• Coordinate and participate in promotional activities, festivals and other outdoor activities, and assist in selecting the products and accessories to be displayed.
• Studying competitors' products and services and advise in their promotional activities.
• Exploring ways of improving in store branding and services, and increasing profitability.
• Identify potential revenue streams for all major events, procuring and securing sponsorship.
• Liaising with other internal departments such as sales, product, warehouse and distribution.
• Producing reports to monitor results and return-on-investment.
• Presenting findings, new strategies and suggestions to the General Manager.

C.E.O. Assistant at Citirama BVI INC
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • January 2010 to November 2012

• Develop exceptional marketing plans, campaigns and strategies to attract targeted clients.
• Negotiate agreements with outside providers and subcontractors to ensure lower costs and high quality service.
• Source venues, recommend and engage catering, acquire supporting technology and coordinate development of materials to execute a quality event.
• Conduct research, monitor the competition, and develop feasible studies to introduce unique opportunities and new ideas for the organization.
• Work closely with the organization’s communication staff in sponsorship and identify potential revenue streams for all major events, procuring and securing sponsorship.
• International and local artists sourcing and booking.
• Acquiring and purchasing any product at the lowest cost and best quality from China, Belgium, US.
• Vast shipping experience (Freight and Air)

Founder, Events Management & Marketing Manager at Lebanon @ Night
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • January 2005 to December 2010

• Develop exceptional marketing plans, campaigns and strategies to attract high quality clients at low rates.
• Negotiate agreements with outside providers and subcontractors to ensure lower costs and high quality service.
• Source venues, recommend and engage catering, acquire supporting technology and coordinate development of materials to execute a quality event.
• Conduct research, monitor the competition, and develop feasible studies to introduce unique opportunities and new ideas for the organization.
• Work closely with the organization’s communication staff in sponsorship and identify potential revenue streams for all major events, sourcing and securing sponsorship.
• Extensive PR training to ensure the right personnel is promoting the event, and maximizing ticket-selling and profits
• The biggest Facebook page in Lebanon till the year 2010.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Marketing
  • at University of AUCE
  • December 2013

University of AUCE, Dekweneh Bachelor of Science in Marketing (1 semester remaining)

Bachelor's degree, Technology
  • at University of tourism
  • August 2008

University of tourism, Dekweneh Superior Technology in Computer Sciences Institution of Kafaat, Ain Saade Technical Baccalaureate in Marketing

Specialties & Skills

Business Development Manager
Market Opportunity Analysis
Project Management
B2B Marketing
Sales and Marketing
BUYING/PROCUREMENT
CLIENTS
MARKETING
PROJECT MANAGER
PURCHASING
SALES ASSOCIATES
Events Management
Sales & Marketing

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert
French
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Sales and Dealing with different type personalities (Training)
Training Institute:
Holiday Ownership International
Date Attended:
January 2008
Duration:
16 hours
Sales Training (Training)
Training Institute:
Allianz SNA
Date Attended:
April 2009
Duration:
21 hours