Suzanne Ismail, Guest Relation Executive

Suzanne Ismail

Guest Relation Executive

Crowne Plaza

Location
Egypt
Education
Bachelor's degree, Business retail
Experience
16 years, 6 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :16 years, 6 Months

Guest Relation Executive at Crowne Plaza
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since September 2015
Account manager&PR Assistant at Fairhaven exhibition & events
  • United States
  • January 2013 to August 2015

Manage staff responsible for event coordination activities.
Coordinate details of events such as conferences, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, charity events, surprise parties, trade shows, sales meetings, business meetings, employee appreciation events and virtual events.
Hire, train, and educate staff on proper event procedures.
Calculate budgets and adjust when necessary.
Book venues and negotiate fees.
Prepare invitations and send out at appropriate time.
Hire bartenders and wait staff.
Work with guest of honor to ensure all requests are met.
Drive attendance to the event.
Promote the event using flyers, cold calling, and social media as examples of ways to spark attention.
Analyze event performance and prepare metrics presentation.
Define company brand through events.
Ensure staff is adequately prepared for event.
Pay vendors for their participation in the event.
Provide receipts if needed.
Ensure day of event goes smoothly.
Set up booths, flowers, decorations, and other event decor.
Plan menus, order food, and hire chefs or caterers.
Sample food, including main dishes and desserts.
Give final approval for items such as music and menus

Events Coordinator at Tarek Helmi events & Exhibitions
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • May 2008 to April 2011

Coordinate details of events such as conferences, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, charity events, surprise parties, trade shows, sales meetings, business meetings, employee appreciation events and virtual events.
Calculate budgets and ensure they are adhered to.
Book talent, including musicians, bands, and disc jockeys
Select chefs or catering companies to prepare food for event.
Sample food and select dishes for menus.
Visit venue to plan layout of seating and decorations.
Schedule speakers, vendors, and participants.
Coordinate and monitor event timelines and ensure deadlines are met.
Initiates, coordinates and/or participates in all efforts to publicize event.
Edit and design promotional materials.
Prepare presentations.
Develop and oversee fundraising events.
Negotiate and secure event space.
Secure sponsorships.
Work with printer and designer to develop event invitations.
Create invitee list.
Send out invitations and manage RSVP list.

Customer Service Executive at Ezz Al Arab automotive group
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • June 2007 to July 2008

Answer calls professionally to provide information about products and services, take/ cancel orders, or obtain details of complaints.
Keep records of customer interactions and transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, and comments, as well as actions taken. Process orders, forms and applications.
Follow up to ensure that appropriate actions were taken on customers' requests.
Refer unresolved customer grievances or special requests to designated departments for further investigation.

Customer service advisor at Vodafone UK Account
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • August 2005 to September 2006

Handling enquiries
• Answering incoming calls
• Offering customers products and services
• Performing administrative functions
• Updating client accounts
• Processing customer correspondenc

Education

Bachelor's degree, Business retail
  • at Whatcom commuinty collage
  • August 2013
Bachelor's degree, Business
  • at Institute of secretary
  • September 2004
Bachelor's degree, English

Bachelor of Commerce - English

Specialties & Skills

CUSTOMER SERVICE
Team leading
client servicing
organizational skills
communication skills
Account manager
Budget and cost control

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Native Speaker
Spanish
Intermediate