Event Manager Resume Sample

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Event manager with twelve years producing large-scale corporate events, conferences and brand activations in Dubai. Owns events end to end — concept, budget, suppliers, team and the live delivery — and is trusted with the flagship events a company cannot afford to get wrong. Delivered a multi-day international summit for thousands of delegates on budget and to acclaim, and built the supplier network behind a year-round events calendar. Sets the event strategy and budget, leads coordinators and crews, manages major suppliers, and runs the show on the day. Commercially sharp, calm under pressure and obsessive about the guest experience. Looking for a senior event-manager or head-of-events role with an organisation whose events are central to its brand.

Work Experience

(March 2016 to Present)10 years & 5 months

Gulf Live Events - Dubai, UAE

Event Manager

Own large-scale corporate events and brand activations end to end, from concept and budget through to flawless live delivery.
Delivered a multi-day international summit for thousands of delegates on budget and to acclaim from the client and attendees.
Set the event strategy and budget, then build and manage the supplier network and team that bring each event to life.
Lead coordinators and on-site crews, keeping a large team aligned through the long build-up and the intensity of show days.
Manage major suppliers and venues, negotiating and coordinating so quality, cost and timing all hold together.
Obsess over the guest experience, designing every touchpoint so delegates leave with exactly the impression the brand intended.

(August 2011 to February 2016)4 years & 7 months

Emirates Conference Services - Dubai, UAE

Event Coordinator

Coordinated corporate events and conferences, managing suppliers, logistics and on-the-day delivery across a busy calendar.
Built run-sheets and budgets and ran events on site, growing from supporting events to leading them independently.
Learned event planning, supplier management and live delivery on the job across nearly five years.
Gained the CMP certification and the promotion into a full event-manager role on flagship events.

Education