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Dubai, Ae

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

DeepFest gathers the brightest minds and leaders in emerging technologies for vital conversations and interactive demos on AI governance, ethics, sustainability, security, robotics, and more. Currently heading the DeepFest production team across the DeepFest Main Stage and DeepMedia Stage.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Successfully produced and launched DeepFest alongside LEAP in Riyadh in 2023, distinguished as the largest tech event in the world with with 172,00+ attendees. Working in close collaboration with SDAIA, DeepFest unveiled government AI initiatives and latest innovations across many sectors through incorporating a thought-leadership conference and a series of sector dedicated tracks, live-demos, innovation sessions, start-up pitches and an exhibition that featured the world’s top tech companies.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai Active is the Middle East’s biggest celebration of fitness and wellness, bringing together the best brands and key players from across the globe. Our event comprises of 3 co-located brands: Dubai Active, Dubai Active Industry and Dubai Muscle Show and will host 30,000 attendees.My role was created to research, create, coordinate and market a multi-stage program featuring expert speakers, investors, celebrity trainers and more to bring value to both our B2B and B2C audiences.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Researched, created and co-ordinated high quality, profitable business conferences and expos that provide valuable marketing and networking opportunities to our sponsors, exhibitors, speakers and delegates. I produced the event agendas, secured and managed up to 200 global speakers per event and created promotional copy throughout the entire marketing campaign. I was responsible for managing some of the largest conferences that Terrapinn delivers including Seamless Middle East, Seamless North Africa, and Middle East Rail.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Kigtek are a leading provider of industrial control systems as well as electrical services, with long lasting relationships within the Whisky/Spirits, Power and Energy Management sectors. A key solution partner for Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider and GE providing specialist control system hardware and software services. Key responsibilities included lead generation and identification, information gathering through stakeholder and supply chain collaboration and engagement, site visits and P&ID analysis to support development of proposals. Furthermore I organised and delivered a variety of customer events, and created and implemented the organisational social media strategy which include email and online marketing campaigns.

Stirling, United Kingdom

Together, Entrepreneurial Scotland and the Saltire Foundation invests in Scotland's human potential to find, fuel and spark the next generation of Scottish business leaders. After a competitive application process, I was selected by Saltire to work on a demanding project with the global company OPITO International. As a brand ambassador I organised events and marketing campaigns to promote The Saltire Scholar programme to eligible university students.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Entrepreneurial Scotland’s peer network brings together like-minded ambitious individuals with a Scottish connection, giving peer support and access to entrepreneurial leaders from across the world. The network is a trusted environment for the exchange of ideas and advice, delivering tailored development experiences at every career stage.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

OPITO is the global, not-for-profit, skills body for the energy industry. I spent summer 2015 interning with OPITO in Dubai, UAE.Key Responsibilities included: • Owning a variety of projects from back office research to organising and delivering presentations to senior oil & gas personnel at a roadshow event in Vietnam• Designing and publishing a marketing product portfolio which is now used at all OPITO International events• Networking and engaging with senior clients in both UAE and South-East Asia to understand market trends and future direction• Researching and writing three different event, research and marketing reports which were presented to and signed off by OPITO CEO• Being based in Dubai and working in both Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam taught me how to adapt to the appropriate work style for each culture

Falkirk, United Kingdom

• UKCC General Gymnastics, Level One Qualification & Certified Gymnastics Competition Judge• Prepared full lesson plans in advance of classes• Responsible for up to 30 gymnasts at a time alongside a colleague • Adopted a leadership role to ensure a safe and engaging learning environment

Bachelor Of Arts With Honours In Business Studies, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, First Class

Activities and Societies: Business Club and Saltire Foundation Brand Ambassador. Business analytics & data modelling, strategic.

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