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Aula Jubbawey

Aula Jubbawey

Dubai,

Summary

Talented lead Events Manager, working in Dubai planning weddings and events for luxury corporate brands, with experience working in a premium Florist shop in Italy, as well as creating lavish weddings along the Amalfi coast. I am looking to explore new opportunities. I am flexible to working on overseas projects as well as full time or freelance work. I speak fluent Arabic and English.


In New Zealand, I have run my own Pharmacy business for over 10 years. It has deeply instilled in me skills and values on all aspects of running a successful business, as well as understanding people and the importance of team work. I aim for excellence in everything I do!

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Events Manager

The Purple Chair
09.2022 - Current

A popular and reputable Event /Wedding Planning Agency based in Dubai, and organising events worldwide.

  • Corporate luxury clients: organising events and product launches for prestigious brands - Christian Dior, Dior Beauty, Bvlgari Ramadan, Versace x Savoir Flair, Bvlgari x Irthi, Burberry, Sephora, Gisou, Maree Claire, Parfums De Marly, UBER, Balmain, La Mer, Estee Lauder, MAC, Jo Malone, SHEIN and more.
  • Wedding planning for clients in luxury hotels: Four Seasons, Park Hyatt, Bvlgari, Ritz Carlton Dubai & AD, Mandarin Oriental, Versace Palace, Armani, The Address, One & Only The Palm, Jumeirah Muscat Bay (Oman), Al Bustan Palace (Oman) and Burj Al Arab.
  • Full Wedding/Event management: planning, consultations, styling, venue selection, negotiations and contract management with suppliers, logistics, entertainment vendors selection, and on the day management.
  • Full styling of events to include: creative direction, tablescaping and centerpiece design, full event styling, flower selection, graphic design and artwork.
  • Meeting with high-end corporate companies, pitching for projects and negotiating deals for the business.
  • Management of staff, and preparing timelines for the full operations of the events.

Florist

Flover
06.2022 - 08.2022

Most popular Flower and plant arrangement specialists in the South of Italy, with a signature style:

  • Liaise with high end clients- Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Prada and Gucci regularly to create unique concepts for their shop displays and gifting.
  • Create arrangements for our regular corporate clients' office spaces.
  • Work with English speaking clients- for home or yacht, based on individual budget and style.
  • Maintain shop, rearrange displays to keep shop looking fresh and unique for gifting.
  • Maintain flower longevity- upon delivery and storage.
  • Design flower crowns, bouquets, dry flower/plant arrangements and flower boxes (fresh or long life).
  • Utilise packaging options offered to suit taste of clients.
  • Increased sales revenue with exceptional customer service and upselling techniques.

Floristry Event Planner

Il Massimo Dei Fiori
06.2022 - 08.2022

Multi award-winning company, working with the most famous event planners in Italy. Participating in Europa Cup 2022 (Floristry Championship):

  • Freelance work on many big Italian weddings- locations: Sorrento, Amalfi Coast, Capri (Jumeirah Palace), and Castles near Rome.
  • Work in laboratory pre-weddings to prepare flowers, displays and props to use for events.
  • Large scale events- coordinate with vendors and other planners/teams to make events cohesively successful.
  • Assist senior florists in meeting deadlines for their work on day of event.
  • Physically able to perform- work hard over long hours under pressure to ensure premium quality work.

Pharmacy Manager/ Owner

Centre Pharmacy Ltd
01.2011 - 05.2022

Extensive experience in customer service, business development and management. Running a busy retail shop in the CBD, and managing 20 staff:

  • Pharmacist- expert with all medical needs and services such as vaccinations or first aid.
  • Establish personalised customer care. Leading by example and beings hands on.
  • Introduce new products depending on customer demands, global trends, and sustainability.
  • Order business supplies, and manage inventory levels.
  • Establish collaborative working relationship with all companies and their reps.
  • Resolve any conflicts that can arise, to ensure customer satisfaction, as well as staff.
  • Develop policies and procedures for effective management.
  • Recruit, hire and train all staff, provide direct supervision and ongoing education.
  • Increase sales per transaction, and business profits.
  • Rotate stock, and manage expiring products.
  • Produce monthly financial reports and manage accounts.
  • Devise and deploy sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing personalised consultations and medication management services.

Florist

Brooklyn Flowers
06.2021 - 07.2021

First work experience, one of the busiest, and top florists In New Zealand:

  • Receive flower shipments- ensure proper storage & care.
  • Prepare bouquets and flower gift boxes for clients, at a fast pace.
  • Work with clients to determine arrangement desired, and delivery options.
  • Package flowers for damage-free and prompt delivery.
  • Maintain shop - regular cleaning of work area.

Education

Floristry (level 2) -

Open Polytechnic
Auckland, AUK
08.2021

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) -

University of Auckland
Auckland, AUK
05.2010

Skills

  • Events freelancer
  • Bilingual: Arabic& English
  • Adaptive
  • Strong sales experience
  • Superb attention to detail
  • Highly creative
  • Self motivated
  • People person

Certification

New Zealand Certificate

in Floristry (Level 2)

Timeline

Events Manager

The Purple Chair
09.2022 - Current

Florist

Flover
06.2022 - 08.2022

Floristry Event Planner

Il Massimo Dei Fiori
06.2022 - 08.2022

Florist

Brooklyn Flowers
06.2021 - 07.2021

Pharmacy Manager/ Owner

Centre Pharmacy Ltd
01.2011 - 05.2022

Floristry (level 2) -

Open Polytechnic

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) -

University of Auckland
Aula Jubbawey