Experience

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  International Conferences & Exhibitions LLC

  • Project Director

    • Jan 2013 - Present

    • Supervising a 6-member team• Responsible for the entire operations of the company• Generating AED 4 Million revenue in exhibition space and sponsorships sales per event• Proficient with AutoCAD for developing floor plans• Organizing site inspection of venues• Selling exhibition space for GETEX – Spring and Autumn editions• Negotiating, liaising & coordinating with contractors• Communicating with the venue management for inclusions, exclusions and updates to be effected in the Exhibitors Manual• Coordinating with, hiring and instructing team members and temporary staff• Complete onsite inspection and presence from day of build-up, leading up to the event as well as completion of breakdown procedures• Identifying and outlining various onsite requirements• Liaising with the respective service providers for telephone lines, mobile and internet facilities onsite• In addition to the above mentioned responsibilities, some portions of the below mentioned role as a coordinator are also a part of my current portfolio

  • Events Coordinator

    • Dec 2009 - Dec 2012

    • Coordinating events such as TESOL Arabia Conference, Oil & Gas Show, Gulf Education & Training Exhibition (Spring & Autumn editions), International Coffee & Tea Festival, World Discovery Fest, Education 2020 & TOFE• Actively maintaining and updating databases to contain most up-to-date information• Liaising directly with sponsors and exhibitors• Complete point of contact and designated coordinator for over 2500 delegates for the TESOL Arabia Conference• Effectively managing membership applications, onsite registrations and addressing membership queries• Coordinating with and organizing temporary staff• Managing an online approval and payment system for delegates• Coordinating with the marketing team for artwork and various collateral• Accurately filing and scanning documents• Carrying out instructions from the Managing Director and delivering requirements on-time • Carrying out an onsite survey prior to the event and efficiently following event schedules and meeting deadlines• Experience with several online softwares for bulk e-mails and sms.• Closely coordinating with the venue management including Hotels, Dubai World Trade Center & Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Company (ADNEC)• Drafting and maintaining an Exhibitors Manual to be sent to exhibitors• Working closely with the Marketing, Accounts & IT Department

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  Confidential

  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Project Manager

    • Aug 2019 - Oct 2019
    • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Successfully managed the B2B Team

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  Chalhoub Group

  • Legal Assistant

    • Oct 2007 - Apr 2009

    • Working together with the Group General Counsel in all administrative and contracts related work• Working on all Legal Agreements with various Luxury Brands• Daily coordination with our Group companies in various countries in regard to legal updates and the applicability of certain clau...

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  Indiabulls

  • Mumbai Area, India

  • HR Officer

    • Jun 2007 - Aug 2007
    • Mumbai Area, India

    • Initial short listing of candidates• Scheduling interviews• Conducting reference checks• Preparing MIS reports• Supported new joiners with annexures • Preparing offer letters• Updating and maintaining database / office files

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  PIFA

  • Temporary

    • 2001 - 2002