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Azhar  Sharief

Azhar Sharief

Dubai,Dubai

Summary

Self-driven, proactive, and organized. Strong interpersonal skills, eye for detail and understand client's goals. Ability to multitask, evaluate situations, pre-empts issues and manage time to meet deadlines. Well versed with working on budget sheets, reports, timelines, checklists etc. Using Excel and PowerPoint presentation for pitches and quotations.

High-performing Event Manager with extensive portfolio of international and domestic project accomplishments spanning 19 years. Outgoing, hands-on professional bringing valuable relationship building and retention skills, which amassed diversified network of service providers, ensuring optimal quality, and results for successful client events.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Events Operation Manager

IDEAHUB EVENT MANAGEMENT LLC
08.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Fulfilled contractual obligations for rehearsal and day of event coordination.
  • Worked closely with couples to meet wedding goals, maintain deadlines, and resolve complaints or service issues.

Project Handled:

  • Airport Show Conference for Reeds Exhibition 2024
  • Main Conference at World Future Energy Summit for Reeds Exhibition 2024
  • Majlis in Abu Dhabi Book Fair 2024 for Crown Prince Court
  • Book Fair Stand for The Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) 2022, 2023 & 2024
  • Abu Dhabi Ports Stand in IDEX 2023
  • WUUM Exhibition 2023
  • Paperworld Conference for Messe Frankfurt Middle East 2022 & 2023
  • Automechnika Conference & Hub Area for Messe Frankfurt Middle East 2021,2022 & 2023
  • Al Dhafra Festival 2022 & 2023
  • Liwa Date Festival 2022 & 2023
  • Stand in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah & Al Ain Book Fair for Culture Programme Heritage Festival Committee 2021, 2022 & 2023

Events / Project Manager

DOOR NO. 1 EVENTS LLC
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Planning & Defining Scope
  • Conceptualizing events keeping in mind project objectives, brand positioning, budgets, and the targeted audience
  • Cost Estimating & Developing a budget for the event
  • Resource Planning and Monitoring the progress report
  • Prominent Events undertaken: Events Handled for clients like Sheikh Sultan Awards, Women's Day Celebration for EMAAR

Project / Operation Manager

PROTEAM EVENTS LLC
08.2017 - 01.2020
  • Ability to give cost estimates for events & exhibition stand projects, Well versed in prices of materials and services pertaining to events & exhibitions in the market.
  • To lead the planning and implementation of project including scheduling project timelines and to have an eye for Detail, excellent organizational and project management skills.
  • To be able to ensure the highest standard of quality control in terms of finishes and timely delivery of exhibitions stands.
  • Have good supplier / contractor / subcontractor database. Ability to work within budgets and handle negotiations with suppliers.
  • Can guide interdisciplinary team of content experts, designers, and producers in the creation of content-rich, interactive, and object-based exhibitions and events experiences.
  • Responsible for project schedules, budgets, contracts, vendor management, and for maintaining team’s collaboration tools. Champion for the team’s adherence to established exhibitions and events installation process and procedures, and for shaping and revising these practices over time.

Project Handled:

  • Al Dhafra Festival for Culture Programme Heritage Festival Committee 2022 & 2023
  • Liwa Date Festival for Culture Programme Heritage Festival Committee 2022 & 2023
  • Stand in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah & Al Ain Book Fair for Culture Programme Heritage Festival Committee 2021, 2022 & 2023
  • Graduation Day for Institute of Applied Technology 2019
  • Graduation Day for Fatima College 2019
  • National Day for Culture Programme Heritage Festival Committee 2019
  • World Robotic Championship 2019 for Abu Dhabi Eduction Council

Project / Operation Manager

SKY HIGH ADVERTISING LLC
12.2015 - 03.2017
  • Ability to give cost estimates for events & exhibition stand projects.
  • Well versed in prices of materials and services pertaining to events & exhibitions in the market.
  • To lead the planning and implementation of project including scheduling project timelines and to have an eye for Detail, excellent organizational and project management skills.
  • To be able to ensure the highest standard of quality control in terms of finishes and timely delivery of exhibitions stands.
  • Have good supplier / contractor / subcontractor database. Ability to work within budgets and handle negotiations with suppliers

Project / Operation Manager

ARTAAJ EVENTS LLC
04.2013 - 01.2015
  • Key Clients & Projects: Ability to give cost estimates for events & exhibition stand projects, Well versed in prices of materials and services pertaining to events & exhibitions in the market
  • To lead the planning and implementation of project including scheduling project timelines and to have an eye for Detail, excellent organizational and project management skills
  • Prominent Events undertaken: Events Handled for clients like The Cultural Programs and Heritage Festivals Committee - Abu Dhabi, Baynounah TV - Al Dhafra Festival, Al Ghayathi Water Festival, Camel Festival, ADCO - Flag Day, MBRF (Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation) - Nobel Prize Summit, ADEC - Champions of Tomorrow, ADEC - 12th Grade Best Achievers Awards.

Events Manager

IM ENTERTAINMENT Pvt. Ltd.
08.2009 - 10.2013
  • Hired and cross-trained staff members for various event-specific functions and assessed employees' understanding of associated processes and procedures.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Coordinated with vendors like set fabrication, florists, photographers, and musicians for events.
  • Attended bridal industry events to promote services and build relationships with prospective vendors.
  • Solicited feedback from clients to assess event success and uncover opportunities for improvement.
  • Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
  • Coordinated with sales and marketing teams to publicize and promote events.
  • Assembled creative and innovative event attractions based on internal capabilities.

Customer Sales Representative (CSR)

SPORTSWORLD.CO.UK
01.2009 - 07.2009

Events Manager

IM Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
08.2007 - 12.2008
  • Hired and cross-trained staff members for various event-specific functions and assessed employees' understanding of associated processes and procedures.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Coordinated with vendors like set fabrication, florists, photographers, and musicians for events.
  • Attended bridal industry events to promote services and build relationships with prospective vendors.
  • Solicited feedback from clients to assess event success and uncover opportunities for improvement.
  • Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
  • Coordinated with sales and marketing teams to publicize and promote events.
  • Assembled creative and innovative event attractions based on internal capabilities.

Events Manager

SANDCASTLE Pvt. Ltd.
12.2006 - 10.2007

Event Executive

OPUS PLANET ENTERTAINMENT Pvt. Ltd.
01.2006 - 10.2006

Production In-charge

CNBC Television 18 Pvt. Ltd.
03.2005 - 10.2005

Education

High School Diploma -

Live Wires Media School
Mumbai, India
07.2011

High School Diploma -

EVENT MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
Mumbai, India
07.2005

GED -

Burhani College of Commerce & Arts
Mumbai, India
06.2005

High School Diploma -

Rosary High School
Mumbai, India
06.2002

Skills

  • Venue Selection
  • Brand Awareness
  • Team leadership and supervision
  • Vendor and contract negotiations
  • Operations Oversight
  • Supplier Relations
  • Event Billing
  • Project Oversight
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Deadline Management
  • Project Management
  • Event Marketing
  • Health and safety service regulations
  • Client meetings

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Urdu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Events Operation Manager

IDEAHUB EVENT MANAGEMENT LLC
08.2021 - Current

Events / Project Manager

DOOR NO. 1 EVENTS LLC
01.2020 - 03.2020

Project / Operation Manager

PROTEAM EVENTS LLC
08.2017 - 01.2020

Project / Operation Manager

SKY HIGH ADVERTISING LLC
12.2015 - 03.2017

Project / Operation Manager

ARTAAJ EVENTS LLC
04.2013 - 01.2015

Events Manager

IM ENTERTAINMENT Pvt. Ltd.
08.2009 - 10.2013

Customer Sales Representative (CSR)

SPORTSWORLD.CO.UK
01.2009 - 07.2009

Events Manager

IM Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
08.2007 - 12.2008

Events Manager

SANDCASTLE Pvt. Ltd.
12.2006 - 10.2007

Event Executive

OPUS PLANET ENTERTAINMENT Pvt. Ltd.
01.2006 - 10.2006

Production In-charge

CNBC Television 18 Pvt. Ltd.
03.2005 - 10.2005

High School Diploma -

Live Wires Media School

High School Diploma -

EVENT MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

GED -

Burhani College of Commerce & Arts

High School Diploma -

Rosary High School
Azhar Sharief