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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Heading up a dynamic and experienced team to deliver over 1000 events annually across our global offices in the EU, USA and MEA. Directly responsible for 9 countries and 13 Directors with 120+ staff covering operations, production, marketing, etc.

England, United Kingdom

Interim Project Consulting (Pandemic) - Developing products and global operations for growing and successful fintech company.- Full development of new products, projects and global offices- Ability to adapt and succeeded during the pandemic-induced freeze on the event world and operations- Operations and management in South America, the United States, the UK, and the EU.- Full large-scale project management, interdepartmental management and delivery of objectives.- Successful delivery of new product from design to operation in 18 months - including finance, legal, software, website, staff, offices etc.- Global management of offices and projects across 4 continents

Barcelona, Spain

In this company, as Global Operations Director, directed and managed five departments, 60 fulltime staff, and 35 freelance contractors as well as spearheaded global operations and reported to the Founder/CEO and President. Direct oversight of event production managers, technical managers, tour crews, event accounts and staff HR.Following are the key accomplishments:• Streamlined international event operations and increased productivity in first 12 months through the development of logistics planning, quality control, and delivery reporting methods.• Assured continuous improvement in organizational activities across 30 countries worldwide by restructuring the management of international operations and logistics.• Improved business efficiency, logistics and overheads cost YoY through optimization of interdepartmental communications and global locations.• Expanded business by steering the implementation of new operations bases in Barcelona, Sao Paulo, Shanghai, New York, and Las Vegas.• Delivered over 150 Events per year in 42 countriesManaging up to 200 Managers, production staff and technical crew in high seasonDelivered over 5% above profit targets and 6% under budget targets YOY

South Africa

Spearheaded sales and new event business operations working closing with Founder and CEO to grow business YoY- Managed event production, design, logistics and delivery of corporate, conference, expo and sporting events• Saved company costs by developing and introducing new operations,logistics and budget structures.• Delivered exceptional services to customers, which increased profit margins by double digits YoY.• Steered recruitment and training process, enhancing skills of new staff, which reduced staff overhead cost.

London, United Kingdom

• Oversaw Wembley Stadium, Lords Cricket Ground, and several London Venues – Subcontracted to Delaware North, The Football Association, Wembley National Stadium, Hilton Hotels, Sports facilities, and local councils.Streamlined operations, logistics processes by restructuring the marketing team, improving client relationships, and retaining new customers. Large scale events, international concerts, sports and social.• Recognised by the peers for displaying exceptional business performance• Increased profitability by identifying and reducing business expenses through the implementation of cost control and purchasing processes.• Steered the transformation of the corporate events and sports units in 18 months, from negative to positive numbers.• Successfully designed, delivered and operated a range of events from large conference, sport events, music shows, and special event in Wembleey Stadium and various venues across London

Blenheim Palace, Oxford, United Kingdom

• Ensured smooth execution of routine operations of venue corporate & visitor events through the design and development of the operational department.Following are the key achievements:• Reduced costs by 24% by improving the performance of full-time staff versus temporary staff hire.• Maximised business performance by double digits YoY for two years through collaboration with GM.• Ensured complete customer satisfaction by meeting product and legal requirements through the implementation of numerous processes for logistics.

2012 Olympics, London, United Kingdom

• Oversaw and managed 280 managers and 4500 staff while serving as a member of core senior operations teams, reporting to unit and project directors.SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER (2012)Delivered largest peace time public operations project as part of senior management teams for both LOCOG and ARAMARK. Managing recruitment, training, planning, and operational activities as well as overseeing warehousing, logistics, Health & Safety, and security processes. Planned and deployed over 4000 staff and personnel. Directed night shift operations, including management of staff to achieve desired corporate goals. • Recognised as a ‘Best Unit Manager’ by senior staff for Olympics and Paralympics 2012.• Developed new processes for deployment resulting in 13% cost savings on unit goals• Collaborated with the team in delivering 1.6M meals in eight weeks

Barcelona, Spain

• Reporting directly to Project Owner and Director• Responsible to project manage installation and operational set up for event space and restaurantAchievements• Delivery of installation achieved 3 weeks ahead of schedule• Developed and implemented all processes for financial, stock, legal, HR and Operations• Successful handover of an operational team to management successfully running to today with most of these processes still in place

Cape Town Area, South Africa

• Reporting directly to Project Director SANAF 2010• Responsible for Operational management for SANAF (South African National Association of Football) to FIFA World Cup 2010 Achievements• Planned and mobilized operations for all technical and catering in 3 cities and 12 venues• Controlled budgets, HR, H&S and legal• Oversaw hiring of all permanent and temporary staff• Designed and implemented a scheduling process with a savings of 27% for project

Spain, Uk

Spain, Canary Islands

Spain, Canary Islands

Rsa, Europe, Uk, Uae And Africa