Zaid Siwady, Event & Marketing Project Management Consultant

Zaid Siwady

Event & Marketing Project Management Consultant

Freelance

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Diploma, Graduate Certificate Program: Event Management for Professionals
Experience
21 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :21 years, 4 Months

Event & Marketing Project Management Consultant at Freelance
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since December 2014

Full Event Project Management

On-site Setup Management

Back-Of-House Management (Team Management, Logistics, Event Planning, Event Budgeting, Event Concept Proposal)

Sourcing Suppliers & Entertainment

Sponsorship Management

EVENTS, SPECIAL PROJECTS & SPONSORSHIP MANAGER (CONSULTANCY) at Twofour54
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since October 2015

+ Designing and developing ADMS sponsorship strategies and packages that deliver financial support for the event
+ Identifying and pitching potential local, regional and international sponsors
+ Working with event sponsors during events to ensure high levels of satisfaction
+ Working with the legal team on securing the contracts delivery

Promotions & Events Manager (CONSULTANCY) at Majid Al-Futtaim Properties
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2014 to December 2014

Create and manage consumer engagement plans and models with constant updates and improvements

Manage all sales, entertainment, special events, and promotions of the center

Manage and control budget plans and expenditures while ensuring accounting standards are adhered to

Measure and evaluate metrics and analytics of each event to ensure maximum ROI while identifying possible opportunities

Create and maintain weekly communication plans across the center and its retailers

Senior Marketing & Events Manager at Bee'ah
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • May 2010 to June 2014

 Developing annual marketing, communication plans and competitive analysis for all SBUs, CSR, outreach and education initiatives.
 Managing the implementation of all consumer-driven marketing activities in line with the marketing strategies.
 Managing Bee’ah’s CSR loyalty program sponsorship and social media presence.
 Managing the day-to-day marketing, CSR, Awareness, Events and Creative team operations and oversee the implementation of plans by team and on-board agencies and suppliers.
 Managing and organizing commercial, CSR and awareness events to promote Bee’ah both locally and regionally.
 Assisting the education (BSOE) team in their marketing campaign and event.
 Conduct up to date market research to feed into overall strategy, and other duties.
 Work closely with Bee’ah Corporate, Commercial, Operations, SBUs, Education and the Awareness teams within Bee’ah on all their marketing requirements.

Imported Brands Manager \ Event Sponsorship Specialist at Yousef M. Haddad Co.
  • Jordan - Amman
  • November 2007 to May 2010

Key Roles:
o Developing yearly brand growth and marketing plans.
o Managing the implementation of all consumer-driven marketing activities for assigned brands within the market in line with marketing and brand strategies for these brands.
o Working with brand and PR agencies to ensure outstanding implementation of marketing plans, thereby maximizing effectiveness of marketing expenditure.
o Continuously identifying and quantifying new growth opportunities for brands handled
o Control and monitor budgets (A&P budget holder). Continuously analyze A&P investment effectiveness by presenting Cost vs. Benefit reports

Brands Managed: Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Roberto Cavalli Vodka, Corona, J&B, Captain Morgan, Carlsberg, Baileys, Tanqueray and Others

Consultant – Event Management | Marketing | Communication at Freelance
  • Jordan
  • January 2003 to May 2010

Selected Projects (Social Events, Private Events, Corporate Events, Product Launch)
GE Healthcare Launch VIP Dinner - (Event Manager) Dead Sea 2010
Corona Fiesta Beach Festival - (Event Organizer) Aqaba 2009
Greater Amman Municipality - (Event Execution Supervisor) Amman Marathon 2009
Greater Amman Municipality - (Events Consultant)Amman Summer Festival 2008
Weddings and Private Functions (Event Manager) Jordan 2007 - 2008
Nokia Prism 7900 Fashion & Style Launch - (Brand Positioning Consultant) Amman 2006

Senior Project Executive at Publicis Graphics Events - Jordan
  • Jordan
  • November 2006 to November 2007

• Selected Projects
o WEILL Opening Ceremony
o Saraya Booth - Property Link
o Saraya Booth - Retail City (Dubai)
o Saraya Booth - Oman Travel Market
o Saraya Aqaba - Aqaba Youth Club Foundation Stone Ceremony
o Saraya Aqaba - VIP Dinner
o GMC - Acadia 2007 Launch

Account Executive at Memac Ogilvy & Mather
  • Jordan
  • October 2005 to November 2006

• Post Graduate Training Program 2005-Beirut
• Major Accounts handled
o American Express
o Fanta/Sprite
o Inimex / Kimberly Clark
o Nestle

Education

Diploma, Graduate Certificate Program: Event Management for Professionals
  • at George Washington University
  • December 2009

Courses Include: - Best practices in event management - Event Coordination - Event Marketing - Event Sponsorship - Risk Management - Meeting and Conferences - Corporate Event Management and Marketing

Diploma, Post Graduate Training Program
  • at Memac Ogilvy and Mather
  • November 2005

360 Degrees Brand Stewardship

Bachelor's degree, Hospitality and Tourism Management
  • at LEBANESE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
  • June 2005

GPA 2.43 Intership at Markazia Monroe Suites Beirut (Front Desk and Housekeeping)

High school or equivalent, Tawjihi Certificate
  • at Amman National School
  • June 1999

Elementary School, High School and Tawjihi Certificate 1999

Specialties & Skills

Web Design
Hospitality
Major Accounts
Marketing
Lotus Notes
Windows Movie Maker
Computer Maintenance
Microsoft Office
Event management
o Basic Web Design using Front Page and Word

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

Royal Automobile Club of Jordan
  • Member
  • July 1987