Owner/General Manager
Tac Tic Commercial Establishment, Tac Tic Establishment anfor Events and Exhibitions Management and
Total years of experience :25 years, 0 Months
I own and operate my own establishments called TacTic Commercial Establishment, and Tac Tic Establishment for Events and Exhibitions Management, which are registered as a service provider with the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco), under Vendor # 10047560 (can be found on Facebook written as TacTic Establishment).
Since 2011, through Tac Tic Establishment for Events and Exhibitions Management, we have organized and managed more than 80 conferences, exhibitions, private and public, occasions and events for large businesses and government entities in Saudi Arabia that include but is not limited to the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco), the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, the Saudi Arabian Border Guard, the Saudi Arabian National Guard, the Ministry of Interior, The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources, the King Fahd University Hospital, Al-Mana General Hospital.
Some of the major events we have executed:
The Heritage Cultural Festival (Jenadriyah) that takes place every year in the Capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, where we executed the Border Guard Wing in 2013, when our section that covered more than 10, 000square meters utilizing massive tents, showcased latest technologies used by several border guard organization from many countries including Saudi Arabia and Germany. Our section won 97% of the vote by other participant section and wings.
Another key event was when we were selected to execute the gala dinner on behalf of Saudi Aramco as it represented Saudi Arabia at the World Petroleum Congress that took place during June 2014 at Lotte Hotel in Moscow, Russia. (We shipped material and support manpower at a cost of more than 900, 000 Saudi Riyals approximately 240, 000 USD in addition to utilizing local fabricators when needed.)
The first ever Nations Festival in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, during March 2015: With more than 25 nations participating with their exhibits attracted 60, 000 multi-nationals and diplomatic representatives.
We provided the following services; commercial and support publications such as roll-ups and pop-ups, flyers, banners (with frames and without); multimedia printing of logos and themes related to each particular event or occasions.
We import and supply any type of gift item or giveaway (VIP quality and regular according to the target audience specified by each proponent).
We manufacture our own exhibitions systems: we design, manufacture, install and dismantle exhibition booths of different sizes and have executed exhibitions with upward of 30 booths at a time.
I also continue as a freelance editor - writer with Saudi Aramco's Publishing Division under Vendor # 40019011. While, entering my name as Aref M Younis through any search engine will offer an example of my published work through Saudi Aramco portals designed for this purpose.
Last Position held:
Public Relations Representative I / Bilingual Arabic & English / Writer - Editor with the English Newsroom Unit of the Public Relations Department / Saudi Aramco from August 1, 2010 to September 30, 2011:
I was assigned to the Publishing Division of Saudi Aramco’s Public Relations Department as of August 1st 2010 and became a writer with the Arabian Sun (Saudi Aramco’s English Weekly Newspaper) as well as a writer contributor for the Weekly Caravan (Saudi Aramco’s Arabic Weekly Newspaper) where I reported and wrote stories covering all and every type of business and leisure based stories in both Arabic and English for Saudi Aramco readers taking into account other writing tasks when required to do so.
This job required knowledge related to more than 22 business-lines operating within the Saudi Aramco sphere that includes engineering, geology, drilling, refining, offshore and medical related stories as well as fire protection, loss prevention, environmental protection, traffic safety / industrial security and community/ corporate outreach activities … all of which require accurate research, ultimate review and editing as all stories are with by-line read by all levels of the Company’s management.
My contract ended as of September 30 2011 and is subject to renewal or not as it maybe.
Note: I am Freelance Editor - Writer Saudi Aramco Publishing Division Vendor # 40019011, while, entering my name as Aref Younis through any search engine will offer an example of my published work through Saudi Aramco portals designed for this purpose.
I also own and operate my own establishment called TacTic Establishment which is registered with Saudi Aramco Vendor # 10047560 (can be found on Facebook)
Work Experience: September 2007 - August 2010: Senior Public Relations Representative with the Corporate Traveling Exhibits Unit / Corporate Events Division / Public Relations Operations Department of Saudi Aramco in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
After the Public Relations Departments was split into three entities the Public Relations Department (PRD) / the Public Relations Operations Department (PROD) and ITHRA; I became part of the Corporate Traveling Exhibits that falls under the Corporate Events Division of PROD that included 5 other divisions.
I became a Supplement Manpower Contractor through "Resource Science Arabia LTD now called AECOM Arabia Ltd.".
I was recontracted under the new contractor system at the time by Saudi Aramco's after the MTS system was terminated at the end of July 2007. My new job required a much more visible style of writing while executing all writing duties within my department and division, while, maintaining the same balance between English and Arabic writing requirements as mentioned previously.
My duties included developing the mid-year and year-end accountability reports narrative and MIS numbers on behalf of my unit and eventually my division.
I also worked on the development of the short form and long form contract that would enable outsourcing of our exhibitions as required by location and time constraints. I worked on the development and execution of the Corporate Events Division procedure manual to set guidelines for all visits, events and participations on behalf of Saudi Aramco Admin areas.
Contractor through "Resource Science Arabia LTD". I was contracted as a Copywriter with the Traveling Exhibits Unit (TEU) of the Exhibits & Public Activities Division (EPAD) of the Public Relations Department (PRD) at The Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) based in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
My job was to maintain an accurate balance between English and Arabic writing requirements at the division level that included:
• Translation and re-writing documents in either English or Arabic
• Creating different application formats for exhibition and conference participation
• Ad hoc projects as needed by the Division Head.
July 1995 - May 2000: A staff news reporter for the Saudi Gazette Newspaper one of three English Dailies in Saudi Arabia. I worked as a bilingual (English & Arabic) reporter/editor in Jeddah, Dammam & Riyadh covering countless story-lines and subjects; covering live events and forums.
**I am currently attempting a MBA in Marketing from the University of Liverpool Online Laureate Program and have completed two course modules worth 30 credit hours achieving an overall B average. The courses covered are Managing People and Managing the Environment: here is a description to show relevance to any job related requirements. Grade summary for Aref M Younis Student ID: 15131941 Program: MBA (marketing) Issued on 26 Jul 2010 1) All grades are provisional until approval by the Monitors and final approval by the Board of Examiners. MBASHR-ME-080626-03 Managing the Environment 26 Jun 2008 20 Aug 2008 Complete 15 B - Very Good MBASHR-MP-071108-01 Managing People 8 Nov 2007 19 Dec 2007 Complete 15 B - Very Good Total records: 2 Name Managing People Description Provides an understanding of the principles of managing people in complex organizations. An introduction to people management that examines the role of ‘company culture’ and how it informs the management of human resources. You will discover the key concepts and controversies of modern HR thinking. You will also see how issues like cultural influences, gender and politics affect decision-making and corporate strategy. Credit points 15 Dates 8 Nov 2007 - 19 Dec 2007 Instructor Allen Frazier (Instructor) Name Managing the Environment Description Provides an understanding of the micro and macro environments in which organizations operate. This module is drawn from the closely related disciplines of strategy and marketing. It will provide you with the tools to analyze the macro and micro business environment, including stakeholders, supply chain relationships and customer behavior in both consumer and industrial markets. This will equip you to prepare marketing plans and give you a thorough understanding of strategic management. This module may be taken before or after Managing Resources. Credit points 15 Dates 26 Jun 2008 - 20 Aug 2008 Instructor Sandra Mohabir-McKinley
**Incomplete BA in English Literature from King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia with a Bachelor's degree/higher diploma, English Literature & Linguistics as I have completed 129 credit hours out of 134 with a GPA of 3.41 out of 5 (B ), the course work included 4 levels of translation that took place over a period of 2 academic years.
**May 1987: National Orthodox School, Amman, Jordan / General Secondary Education or High School Diploma of the Literary Stream where I passed my General Highschool Diploma in Amman, Jordan where I achieved 296 from 300 in English and 85 percent in math.