Greg Dufton Email & Phone Number

Derby, England, United Kingdom

Owner of city centre cocktail bar and restaurant Belong.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Drawing on almost 20 years of experience I founded the company to CREATE NOISE through COMMUNICATIONS, EVENTS AND INTERNATIONAL TALENT BOOKING for consumer focused brands.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Co-founder of this award winning, event activation and promotions company, responsible for bringing some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry to Dubai. Successfully managing all elements of the business including artist engagements, sourcing and business growth with a firm focus on the P & L as well as the bottom line. Managed large scale.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Oversaw all multimedia marketing activities, both across traditional and digital platforms. Allocated budgets and aligned brand communication for a chain of 21 global bars/restaurants, including McGettigan’s and Warehouse Bar and Kitchen. Headed a team of marketing executives, designers andfranchisees – based across the Middle East, Asia, the US and the UK.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Launched this agency along with a business partner, primarily due to the demand for our event concept and brand strategy expertise. Conceptualised and executed regular entertainment-led events, most notably the Sandance series of beach festivals held at Atlantis, The Palm. Later, expanded the business and team to include marketing and PR services and were.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• A 3,000-capacity venue consisting of four separate entertainment areas. It was the largest and most popular nightclub in the UAE during my management, winning a multitude of accolades, a loyal following, and achieving.
• Created full entertainment and event schedule five days per week.
• Worked with leading promoters in the region to establish a range of new concepts including a series of boxing events.
• Booked high-level international DJs including acts such as Tiesto, Groove Armada and Basement Jaxx.
• Oversaw all marketing and PR strategies related to the venue.
• Oversaw a team of marketing and event executives.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Events management agency focused on running nightlife and entertainment events in multiple venues including the iconic 360 and The Apartment at Jumeirah Beach Hotel.
• Led a team of five in executing six weekly events, held across three different nightclub venues in Dubai.
• Responsible for artist negotiation and bookings for up to 10 international artists per week.
• Responsible for coordinating and approving the extensive marketing activities of the company across all forms of media, as well as tracking and increasing the profitability of all events.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Events management company organising nightlife events, music concerts and corporate events.
• Responsible for the weekly entertainment brand Deep, which operated at Trilogy nightclub, Madinat and Sho Cho, Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa.
• Managed all aspects of on the ground logistics for the weekly international DJs that performed.
• Managed marketing campaigns to drive footfall and sell tickets.
• Managed all aspects of the event and music scheduling across three entertainment zones within Trilogy.
• Managed relationships and event activations for weekly event sponsors Motorola and Phillip Morris.

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

• Full managerial control of two thriving city centre nightclubs each operating four days per week and providing a range of entertainment.
• Management, training, and motivation of 80 employees.
• Liaising and agreeing contracts with external promotions companies.
• Managing all aspects of the marketing.
• Creating new concepts and brands.
• Booking an extensive portfolio of international DJs and performers, aiding the development of a worldwide contact base.

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

• Commercial business transfer agency focused on hotels, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs.
• Responsible for the sale and acquisition of businesses for a vast range of individual and large corporate clients.
• Successfully negotiated mutually acceptable offers between sellers and purchasers.
• Liaised between parties to resolve multiple issues occurring during the process from offer stage to completion.

Stamford, England, United Kingdom

• Estate agent for Black Horse Estate Agencies owned by Lloyds Banking Group.Focused on selling mid to high end residential property in an affluent area of the UK.
• Negotiated between buyer and sellers to reach mutually agreeable deals.
• Managed the sale process from offer stage to completion.
• Managed and regularly communicated with a database of perspective buyers and sellers.

Digital Marketing Strategy Level 6, Merit

Hnd, Business Studies

A Levels, English Lit/Theatre Studies/History

Gcse'S