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Over 25 years of work experience with four multinationals with a proven track record in:o Developing and launching new eventso Corporate account management o Acquiring and enhancing existing eventso Successfully directing exhibitions and conferenceso Expertise in Business Development Custom Design and Build Exhibition standsKEY SKILLSTeam leadership: ability to form, lead and lead project teams.Target Oriented: ensured that project teams met the set targets in line with corporate objectives.Performance & Development: continuously steered and directed project teams to meet best industry standards in line with set events strategy.Key responsibilities under Event Director role included:LeadingDirecting and motivating the Show Team;Sales team, Marketing team, Finance team, Operation team, Admin Support teamSetting and directing the team through events strategyPlanning & OrganizingDefining goals & establishing strategies in line with each event’s vision.Target Customer Focus & Event Sectors: Segment the event into specific sectors in order to target the respective exhibitors, sponsors, and visitors effectively.Strategic Alliances: Maintain and Develop relationships with key stakeholders, industry leaders, and relevant government entities.Strengthening show profile through event content, features, and workshops…etc.ControllingMonitoring activities to ensure that they are going as plannedBudget Control / Setting weekly meeting to evaluate the progressInternal Control; Sales Reporting, Sponsorship Report, Floor plan ReconciliationCommunicate achievements and improvements.Sales and Marketing;Defining and Monitoring show targets / local Sales targets.Advertising / Sales Promotion / Public Relations and Publicity / Personal SellingDirect Marketing, social networkOperationDirecting event operationsOverseeing Exhibitor Manual Preparation, Floor plan management, tenancy and contractor negotiations.

Listed skills include Event Management, Advertising, Online Advertising, Account Management, and 16 others.