Experience

Terrapinn Middle East

• United Arab Emirates
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Conference Manager

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  • Developing and delivering Africa Rail 2024. • Successfully delivered Seamless Middle East 2023 and Seamless Europe 2023. • Developing and delivering Africa Rail 2024. • Successfully delivered Seamless Middle East 2023 and Seamless Europe 2023.



Strategic Marketing & Exhibitions

• United Arab Emirates
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Conference Producer

  • Jan 2022 - Sep 2022

  • Responsible for the development and delivery of 2 out of 6 pillars of the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress 2022 (11590+ visitors). • Coordinated and confirmed a total of 70 senior level executives as speakers for 24 sessions from the government and private sectors. • Worked closely with a new client, PMI KSA to coordinate the agenda (24 sessions) and 48 speakers for Global Project Management Forum, KSA (2600+ participants) that resulted in repeat business for the… Show more • Responsible for the development and delivery of 2 out of 6 pillars of the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress 2022 (11590+ visitors). • Coordinated and confirmed a total of 70 senior level executives as speakers for 24 sessions from the government and private sectors. • Worked closely with a new client, PMI KSA to coordinate the agenda (24 sessions) and 48 speakers for Global Project Management Forum, KSA (2600+ participants) that resulted in repeat business for the company. Projects: 1. Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress, United Arab Emirates, 28- 31 March 2022, Dubai Exhibition Centre, EXPO 2020 Dubai, UAE 2. Global Project Management Forum (GPMF), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 25-27 June 2022, Fairmont, Riyadh. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Show less • Responsible for the development and delivery of 2 out of 6 pillars of the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress 2022 (11590+ visitors). • Coordinated and confirmed a total of 70 senior level executives as speakers for 24 sessions from the government and private sectors. • Worked closely with a new client, PMI KSA to coordinate the agenda (24 sessions) and 48 speakers for Global Project Management Forum, KSA (2600+ participants) that resulted in repeat business for the… Show more • Responsible for the development and delivery of 2 out of 6 pillars of the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress 2022 (11590+ visitors). • Coordinated and confirmed a total of 70 senior level executives as speakers for 24 sessions from the government and private sectors. • Worked closely with a new client, PMI KSA to coordinate the agenda (24 sessions) and 48 speakers for Global Project Management Forum, KSA (2600+ participants) that resulted in repeat business for the company. Projects: 1. Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress, United Arab Emirates, 28- 31 March 2022, Dubai Exhibition Centre, EXPO 2020 Dubai, UAE 2. Global Project Management Forum (GPMF), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 25-27 June 2022, Fairmont, Riyadh. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Show less



Sole Proprietor

• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Conference Production

  • Dec 2017 - Dec 2021

  • Partnered with leading media and commercial events companies to provide conference production and marketing services. • Conducted market research, developed fully comprehensive commercial conference agendas, confirmed industry leaders as speakers and managed agenda till handover. • Maintained a budget sheet of below the allocated amount for speaker acquisition. • Provided a detailed speaker prospects list of an average of 550 names with all contact details. Projects: 1… Show more • Partnered with leading media and commercial events companies to provide conference production and marketing services. • Conducted market research, developed fully comprehensive commercial conference agendas, confirmed industry leaders as speakers and managed agenda till handover. • Maintained a budget sheet of below the allocated amount for speaker acquisition. • Provided a detailed speaker prospects list of an average of 550 names with all contact details. Projects: 1. Oilfield Chemicals Management: Production Chemicals 22-23 March 2022, Houston, Texas. (Global Strategic Networks) 2. 13th CIO Leaders Summit, 21 October 2021, Hilton Hotel Sydney & 8th CISO Leaders Summit, 21 October 2021, Hilton Hotel Sydney. (Focus Network) 3. Certified Transformational Leader Workshop, 09 May 2020, Online & The Leadership Thinking Code 2020 Workshop, 19-20 February 2020, Hilton Hotel Petaling Jaya. (Masters Pro) 4. Cyber Security for Critical Assets Asia-Pacific (CS4CA APAC), 25-26 September 2019, Singapore. (Qatalyst Global) 5. CMO Innovation Forum, 13 June 2018, Singapore & CMO Innovation Forum, 14 June 2018, Hong Kong. (Questex Asia) 6. Data & Cloud Tech Summit, 19-20 September 2018, Hong Kong & Data & Cloud Tech Summit, 26-27 September 2018, Singapore. (Questex Asia) Show less • Partnered with leading media and commercial events companies to provide conference production and marketing services. • Conducted market research, developed fully comprehensive commercial conference agendas, confirmed industry leaders as speakers and managed agenda till handover. • Maintained a budget sheet of below the allocated amount for speaker acquisition. • Provided a detailed speaker prospects list of an average of 550 names with all contact details. Projects: 1… Show more • Partnered with leading media and commercial events companies to provide conference production and marketing services. • Conducted market research, developed fully comprehensive commercial conference agendas, confirmed industry leaders as speakers and managed agenda till handover. • Maintained a budget sheet of below the allocated amount for speaker acquisition. • Provided a detailed speaker prospects list of an average of 550 names with all contact details. Projects: 1. Oilfield Chemicals Management: Production Chemicals 22-23 March 2022, Houston, Texas. (Global Strategic Networks) 2. 13th CIO Leaders Summit, 21 October 2021, Hilton Hotel Sydney & 8th CISO Leaders Summit, 21 October 2021, Hilton Hotel Sydney. (Focus Network) 3. Certified Transformational Leader Workshop, 09 May 2020, Online & The Leadership Thinking Code 2020 Workshop, 19-20 February 2020, Hilton Hotel Petaling Jaya. (Masters Pro) 4. Cyber Security for Critical Assets Asia-Pacific (CS4CA APAC), 25-26 September 2019, Singapore. (Qatalyst Global) 5. CMO Innovation Forum, 13 June 2018, Singapore & CMO Innovation Forum, 14 June 2018, Hong Kong. (Questex Asia) 6. Data & Cloud Tech Summit, 19-20 September 2018, Hong Kong & Data & Cloud Tech Summit, 26-27 September 2018, Singapore. (Questex Asia) Show less



Tracto Venture Network/ TRCT

• Marketing Consultant

  • Jul 2017 - Feb 2018

  • Responsible for developing and implementing effective marketing strategies to increased sales and outreach for the client, a cryptocurrency developer. • Developed sales strategy and created 30% of new clientele in 1 month. • Prepared and managed content for monthly marketing brochures, website, social media pages, client’s presentations and business proposals. • Educated friends and family on the benefits, risks, need-to-know of cryptocurrency and blockchain, and gained their… Show more • Responsible for developing and implementing effective marketing strategies to increased sales and outreach for the client, a cryptocurrency developer. • Developed sales strategy and created 30% of new clientele in 1 month. • Prepared and managed content for monthly marketing brochures, website, social media pages, client’s presentations and business proposals. • Educated friends and family on the benefits, risks, need-to-know of cryptocurrency and blockchain, and gained their interest and support. Show less • Responsible for developing and implementing effective marketing strategies to increased sales and outreach for the client, a cryptocurrency developer. • Developed sales strategy and created 30% of new clientele in 1 month. • Prepared and managed content for monthly marketing brochures, website, social media pages, client’s presentations and business proposals. • Educated friends and family on the benefits, risks, need-to-know of cryptocurrency and blockchain, and gained their… Show more • Responsible for developing and implementing effective marketing strategies to increased sales and outreach for the client, a cryptocurrency developer. • Developed sales strategy and created 30% of new clientele in 1 month. • Prepared and managed content for monthly marketing brochures, website, social media pages, client’s presentations and business proposals. • Educated friends and family on the benefits, risks, need-to-know of cryptocurrency and blockchain, and gained their interest and support. Show less



DataCenterDynamics

• United Kingdom
• Media Production
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Conference Manager - SEA & ANZ

  • Jan 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Responsible for creating profitable, commercial and sustainable medium and large scale conferences for the data center industry, writing marketing content and onsite attendance. • Successfully developed and managed large scale conferences ranging from 50-80 sessions and 60-90 speakers that garnered 2000+ participants. • Project managed the events from end-to-end and drove all other functions for the success of the events. Projects: 1. 5th Annual DatacenterDynamics Converged… Show more • Responsible for creating profitable, commercial and sustainable medium and large scale conferences for the data center industry, writing marketing content and onsite attendance. • Successfully developed and managed large scale conferences ranging from 50-80 sessions and 60-90 speakers that garnered 2000+ participants. • Project managed the events from end-to-end and drove all other functions for the success of the events. Projects: 1. 5th Annual DatacenterDynamics Converged Bangalore Conference and Expo, 15-16 July 2015, Sheraton Bangalore, India. 2. DCD Converged Southeast Asia Conference & Expo, 15-16 September 2015, Marina Bay Sands Convention Center, Singapore. 3. DCD Focus on Thailand, 28 January 2016, Swissotel Le Concorde, Bangkok. 4. DCD Converged Indonesia, 7 April 2016, The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Mega Kuningan. 5. DCD Converged Australia, 21 June 2016, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Show less • Responsible for creating profitable, commercial and sustainable medium and large scale conferences for the data center industry, writing marketing content and onsite attendance. • Successfully developed and managed large scale conferences ranging from 50-80 sessions and 60-90 speakers that garnered 2000+ participants. • Project managed the events from end-to-end and drove all other functions for the success of the events. Projects: 1. 5th Annual DatacenterDynamics Converged… Show more • Responsible for creating profitable, commercial and sustainable medium and large scale conferences for the data center industry, writing marketing content and onsite attendance. • Successfully developed and managed large scale conferences ranging from 50-80 sessions and 60-90 speakers that garnered 2000+ participants. • Project managed the events from end-to-end and drove all other functions for the success of the events. Projects: 1. 5th Annual DatacenterDynamics Converged Bangalore Conference and Expo, 15-16 July 2015, Sheraton Bangalore, India. 2. DCD Converged Southeast Asia Conference & Expo, 15-16 September 2015, Marina Bay Sands Convention Center, Singapore. 3. DCD Focus on Thailand, 28 January 2016, Swissotel Le Concorde, Bangkok. 4. DCD Converged Indonesia, 7 April 2016, The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Mega Kuningan. 5. DCD Converged Australia, 21 June 2016, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Show less



ECSeven Management

• Marketing Manager

  • Feb 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Responsible for market research, content management, marketing materials development, website development and event management. • Managed 3 portfolios which were e-commerce, government projects and restaurant businesses. • Worked closely with the design team to improve websites, brochures and PPT presentations layout. • Prepared marketing kits, proposals and SOPs for new projects. • Coordinated and managed the launch of the online store including organising an introductory… Show more • Responsible for market research, content management, marketing materials development, website development and event management. • Managed 3 portfolios which were e-commerce, government projects and restaurant businesses. • Worked closely with the design team to improve websites, brochures and PPT presentations layout. • Prepared marketing kits, proposals and SOPs for new projects. • Coordinated and managed the launch of the online store including organising an introductory event in April 2014 to promote and drive revenue. Show less • Responsible for market research, content management, marketing materials development, website development and event management. • Managed 3 portfolios which were e-commerce, government projects and restaurant businesses. • Worked closely with the design team to improve websites, brochures and PPT presentations layout. • Prepared marketing kits, proposals and SOPs for new projects. • Coordinated and managed the launch of the online store including organising an introductory… Show more • Responsible for market research, content management, marketing materials development, website development and event management. • Managed 3 portfolios which were e-commerce, government projects and restaurant businesses. • Worked closely with the design team to improve websites, brochures and PPT presentations layout. • Prepared marketing kits, proposals and SOPs for new projects. • Coordinated and managed the launch of the online store including organising an introductory event in April 2014 to promote and drive revenue. Show less



PowerStores

• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Nov 2011 - Nov 2012

  • Responsible for business expansion, market development, marketing, sales, business partnerships and strategic alliances. • Penetrated and developed the Malaysian market eventually moving into the Singapore, Australia and India markets. • Developed pricing strategies, marketing kits and PPT presentations for potential clients in Malaysia, Singapore, Australia and India. • Closed 5 new business deals in the Malaysian market and continued to build a strong relationship with the clients. • Responsible for business expansion, market development, marketing, sales, business partnerships and strategic alliances. • Penetrated and developed the Malaysian market eventually moving into the Singapore, Australia and India markets. • Developed pricing strategies, marketing kits and PPT presentations for potential clients in Malaysia, Singapore, Australia and India. • Closed 5 new business deals in the Malaysian market and continued to build a strong relationship with the clients.



JFPS Group

• China
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Conference Production Manager

  • Jan 2011 - Aug 2011

  • Responsible for programme development, copywriting, lead generation, speaker acquisition, collaboration with all internal teams, onsite event management and post event responsibilities. • Took over a Malaysian product that was failing and turned it into profits while maintaining a high level of client satisfaction, both delegates and sponsors. • Spearheaded the company’s expansion into the Indian market. • Re-located to the head office in Shanghai, China for 6 weeks to further… Show more • Responsible for programme development, copywriting, lead generation, speaker acquisition, collaboration with all internal teams, onsite event management and post event responsibilities. • Took over a Malaysian product that was failing and turned it into profits while maintaining a high level of client satisfaction, both delegates and sponsors. • Spearheaded the company’s expansion into the Indian market. • Re-located to the head office in Shanghai, China for 6 weeks to further develop knowledge and skills from the management team. Show less • Responsible for programme development, copywriting, lead generation, speaker acquisition, collaboration with all internal teams, onsite event management and post event responsibilities. • Took over a Malaysian product that was failing and turned it into profits while maintaining a high level of client satisfaction, both delegates and sponsors. • Spearheaded the company’s expansion into the Indian market. • Re-located to the head office in Shanghai, China for 6 weeks to further… Show more • Responsible for programme development, copywriting, lead generation, speaker acquisition, collaboration with all internal teams, onsite event management and post event responsibilities. • Took over a Malaysian product that was failing and turned it into profits while maintaining a high level of client satisfaction, both delegates and sponsors. • Spearheaded the company’s expansion into the Indian market. • Re-located to the head office in Shanghai, China for 6 weeks to further develop knowledge and skills from the management team. Show less



marcus evans Group

• Ireland
• Events Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Conference Production Manager

  • Nov 2004 - May 2010

  • Responsible for conceptualising, creating and developing cutting-edge, commercial and, profitable conferences and training programmes that became annual events for the India, Middle East and Pakistan markets. • Produced an average of 6 conferences and 2 training programmes every year. • Held the record of highest delegates numbers and sponsorship revenue in the India Production team for 4 years. • Successfully hit an average of 70% profit of the expected 63% profit for each event… Show more • Responsible for conceptualising, creating and developing cutting-edge, commercial and, profitable conferences and training programmes that became annual events for the India, Middle East and Pakistan markets. • Produced an average of 6 conferences and 2 training programmes every year. • Held the record of highest delegates numbers and sponsorship revenue in the India Production team for 4 years. • Successfully hit an average of 70% profit of the expected 63% profit for each event. • Supervised and led a team of anywhere between 4 to 10 people in the India Production team. • Managed, trained and developed star producers. Show less • Responsible for conceptualising, creating and developing cutting-edge, commercial and, profitable conferences and training programmes that became annual events for the India, Middle East and Pakistan markets. • Produced an average of 6 conferences and 2 training programmes every year. • Held the record of highest delegates numbers and sponsorship revenue in the India Production team for 4 years. • Successfully hit an average of 70% profit of the expected 63% profit for each event… Show more • Responsible for conceptualising, creating and developing cutting-edge, commercial and, profitable conferences and training programmes that became annual events for the India, Middle East and Pakistan markets. • Produced an average of 6 conferences and 2 training programmes every year. • Held the record of highest delegates numbers and sponsorship revenue in the India Production team for 4 years. • Successfully hit an average of 70% profit of the expected 63% profit for each event. • Supervised and led a team of anywhere between 4 to 10 people in the India Production team. • Managed, trained and developed star producers. Show less