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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Orchestrating, managing and producing the Content Program for the landmark military and defense forum under the esteemed patronage of King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, convening 170 global top 100 industry titans, CEOs, ministers, VVIPs, and academic experts.• Facilitating 80 diverse panels, including the “Future Defense Forum”, "International Women in Defense", solidifying WDS as a global hub for defense leadership.• Developing and producing the Future Talent Program, igniting a passion for STEAM in +8K students from 80 Saudi academic organizations, shaping the next generation of leaders.• Spearheading marketing strategies and plans, producing, and creating multi-media assets to drive revenue and engagement for the business-to-business event with up to 100K invited attendees. • Fostering a harmonious ecosystem with diverse stakeholders, encompassing government agencies, sponsors, and creatives.• Cultivating networking opportunities with influential figures, dynamic demonstrations, and world-class features, as Master of Ceremonies. • Producing and operationalizing four theatres, highlighting the future of global defense through technology advancements.• Synthesizing post- event feedback and audits into continuous improvements to augment future World Defense Shows.

New York, New York, United States

Multi-faceted Creator specializing in Global Entertainment and Corporate Turn Key Solutions. Event Production, Strategic Consulting, Arts and Cultural Innovation

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Produced and managed prominent conference, convening industry leaders, VVIPs, highly esteemed academia, and 100 elite students, creating a dynamic platform for giftedness and creativity.• Ensured flawless event execution, orchestrating keynote sessions and panels, creatively directed opening and closing ceremonies.• Led the recruitment and negotiation processes with 12 prominent speakers and moderators and formulated effective marketing strategies for stakeholders.• Responsible for scriptwriting, designing media assets and compiling comprehensive post-event reports including feedback analyses.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Produced and managed content program with 125 global top 100 CEOs, ministers, industry leaders, academic experts and VVIPs. • Guided, mentored teams and the delivery of 25 panels on Thought Leadership, International Women Defense and Future Talent.• Collaborated closely with various stakeholders and partners to fulfill sponsorship requirements and relationship management.• Directed the production and operationalization of multiple theatres for +2K attendees over four days. • Designed and created engaging digital media assets and collateral; and analyzed post-event feedback and audits. • Ensured seamless event progression by adeptly managing show calling and fostering strong relationships across the event cycle.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Provided creative direction and consultancy for zones like Riyadh Boulevard, crafting immersive atmospheres and experiences. • Conceptualized, directed, and produced captivating live performances with VVIPs and orchestras.• Choreographed the flow of events for 116 productions across 9 zones, captivating audiences from opening acts to grand finales. • Developed compelling event collateral, weaving narratives to resonate with target audiences. • Led multiple diverse teams in ideating engaging activations and sales strategies, amplifying brand presence and revenue.

Washington, Ct

• Shared artistry on a global stage, gracing diverse audiences in over 60 countries with mesmerizing performances. • Steered the artistic direction of 7 theatrical works as Creative Director, fostering a lasting legacy of creative excellence. • Crafted unforgettable gala events for prestigious clients like Mercedes, Fiat, Hyundai, Kohler, MAC, Oman Oil, and the Olympics, leaving a lasting impression on the world stage. • Championed community outreach, securing sponsorships and driving fundraising efforts, connecting artistry with impact. • Nurtured the next generation of artistic talent by spearheading transformative teaching engagements across 32 countries.

Washington, Connecticut, United States

Artistic Director, choreographer, composer, costume, set and lighting design.

Torrington, Ct

Teacher, choreographer and composer

New York, United States

Bfa, Performance, Choreography, Composition, Directing

Fellowship, Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management

A fellowship in the immersive study of all aspects regarding Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management.

Visual And Performing Arts

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