Huma Qureshi Email & Phone Number

Lead and Develop strategies and growth chart for successful running of the Association. Includes :• Primary Spokesperson of the Association• Manages Stakeholder relations including but not limited to government and other non-government bodies. • Manages strategy and governance to ensure the pillars and objectives of the association are in accordance to AOA.• Manages risk and reputation• Manages finances and assets

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Deputize to Director of Strategic Partnerships.• Supports the organization roll-out and implementation of strategic partnership strategies and priorities as defined by the organization, GPC from time to time. • Develops support tools and consistent best-practice protocols on developing and maximizing impact of strategic partnerships which adhere to local regulations.• Supports (and leads if requested) negotiation of cross-territorial partnerships on behalf of WWF Corporate FR team (in which case it is a signatory party) and guide negotiations. • Oversee adherence to WWF laid corporate guidelines for partnerships within the office.

Lead in developing annual strategic partnerships that support fundraising strategy to maximize income within the corporate and governmental sector.• Lead multidisciplinary team to attain the project objectives.• Develop & oversee reporting procedures and systems that provide income analysis, ROI rates, documentation of fundraising proposals, effective management of contracts and fulfilment of obligations towards donors for Sustainable Giving Project. • Manage budget for Sustainable Giving workplan for corporate and strategic partnerships. • Identify, evaluate, and mitigate all risks associated with onboarding of campaigns, initiatives within the UAE by constant upkeep of legalities within the different regulators like: Ministry of Community Development, IACAD and Emirates Red Crescent. Develop new and maintain existing relationships with a highly diverse stakeholder group which ranges from Corporates, Schools, Universities. government bodies, NGO's etc.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Developing Sustainable Initiatives strategy alongside private sector partners to engage community, employees and business.Responsible for Fund Solicitation and Donor Recruitment, for assigned sectors.Donors Stewardship including, but not limited to reporting , donor development, donor deliverable, updates and other communication requirements. Partnership Management leading & resulting to high partner retention at similar or higher tier. Seeking new partners and customizing sustainable solutions, beneficial to each industry.

Dubai

Build overall Events fundraising strategy for EWS-WWF, for the benefit of community and external stakeholders. • Lead on management and implementation of the event program. Lead ambassador for engagement ad outreach within the community. • Development and implementation of Events partnership initiative strategy including long range planning. Responsible for inception to execution of Green Panda events. • Working with the Management team to identify new market opportunities and preparing new business proposals in order to secure new events.• Establishing cost saving initiatives with vendors and preferred suppliers to improve operational value & manage budgets.• Maintaining and establishing client relations to assure revenue generation.

Dubai

• Conceptualize event themes, and content, based on client requirement. Manage a team to execute large, complex, multi-day events with elements such as parallel conferences, workshops and breakout sessions and associated social functions. o Plan and prepare detailed events plan in accordance to client requirements.o Catering and set up requirementso Produce standard procedures and checklists for the management and delivery of events o Financial projections against income and cost budget o Liaise with Café staff and store staff on regular basis to deliver the events & create attractive programs of events.o Administration of all commercial hire inquiries including receiving sales calls, advising potential clients of availability and fulfilling client information requirements• To market and sell TCI as a unique and viable proposition as a venue for Corporate Hospitality, Banqueting and Seminars. o Preparing commercial proposals in order to generate income o Identifying suitable sponsors for the TCI events & programmes and keeping them updated.o Agreeing marketing and sponsorship opportunities with the Marketing team. • Acting as a prime source of contact and spokesperson at events.o Providing client contact and ensuring all arrangements are met and contracted obligations are fulfilled on the day of the event. o Proposed actions and response to the analysis of the event; and liaise with:  The finance team to reconcile payments & resolve financial matters; and  The marketing team to publicize proceedings and prepare news releases. o Progress against the monthly plan and implement action plans to address any shortfalls.o Assist in preparing variety of publications, materials, and programs for events.o Liaising with Design & Marketing Manager in creation of commercial print and advertising o Creative use of web-based communication systems like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc.

Dubai

• Organize and administer execution of all project goals & ensure objectives are met with set standards.• Deliver excellent client service to PartyOnTours.com group elite/primary partners. Ensure client interest are met. Track and maintain budgetary responsibilities.• Conduct detailed risk assessment of each event.• Lead on delivering all commercial rights in relation to the sponsor’s contract at the events• Monitor the progress and scheduling of individual and team projects. Identify team members with appropriate skills required to execute the plan.• Organize travel event packages to destinations like: SUNBURN Festival – One of the Biggest Electronic Music Festival in Asia, Goa, India. Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan, Thailand etc.• Lead & assist with creating compelling content for events (including making recommendations on appropriate topics and speakers/artist etc for assigned projects)• Organizing, coordinating and execution of events and exhibitions for a variety of local events like: o PussyCat Doll Kaya Jones performance at Chi Night Club, Dubaio Annual Gala Dinners (Clients: Landmark, Travel Port, Jotun paints- Attendees 400+)o National Day Celebration (Client: Indian Association Sharjah).o Al Ghurair Foods Promotion & Alokozay Hostesses (Running through 4 Emirates & 4 malls)o VLCC Ramadan Décor across 9 stores, throughout U.A.E.

Dubai

• Generate and send out official Guest invitations for Industry and Media Guests and other special guests as invited by Executive using DIFF Database, DataKal.• Ensuring Airline Coordinator and Hotel Coordinator has all the relevant information for ticketing of guests, dates of stay, including visa requirements.• Distribution of pre travel information and confirmation to guests.• Facilitate all special arrangements and requirements while the guests are is in Dubai.• Liaising and working any way necessary with other DIFF teams to ensure smooth operation of DIFF • Provide a post- festival report with feedback before the end of contract.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Inceptualize and Co curate active events calendar for the year with different internal stakeholders. Lead in execution of events like: Terry Fox Run, Halloween Celebrations, York Idol, Charity drives for TFR and United Way, Inter Community movie screenings, etc. • Prepare detailed reports like: Event Plan, Pre-Post media reports, Pre- Post Event Budget reports & action plans for different aspects of the event. Prepare contingency plans and be equipped to execute them. • Create blueprints which included but were not limited to layout, themes etc and written descriptions for the design of various aspects of the events, which precisely detailed all aspects of the event • Ensuring the flow of resources among different coordinators during the planning and execution.• Effectively ensure smooth execution of logistics.• Actively support the Marketing and Sponsorship Managers in integrating any new partner organizations as required into the Sales and Marketing department.