Experience

Permanent Mission of the UAE to the UN - New York

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Events

  • Apr 2022 - Present

• Senior Events Coordinator

  • Nov 2019 - Apr 2022



Russell Reynolds Associates

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Events Coordinator

  • Jul 2014 - Aug 2019

  Plan, organize, and facilitate events with travel (incl globally) to larger scale events to ensure smooth organization. Oversee, supervise, and assist with site search and selection, design concepts, and contract negotiation. Facilitate meeting preparation by designing and preparing content, managing complex budgets and off-site dinners, and accurately processing vendor payments. Implement specific and customized strategies based on individual clients and their desired goals, utilizing a philosophical approach to developing long lasting, beneficial relationships. Handle all project delivery elements ensuring compliance to demanding time limits and deadlines.Key Accomplishments: Seamlessly planned, designed, and directed the execution of large/small scale events, up to 100 per year. Involved in coordinating and executing 2-3 events a year ranging from $500k - $4.5M. Created cost savings by implementing and researching vendors and negotiating with partnered vendors. Optimized event experiences by ensuring all on-site specific challenges were handled sufficiently

• Executive Assistant to The Director of Special Events

  • Jul 2007 - Aug 2019

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