Chaudhry Muhammad Luqman Bhatti
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Ambitious student with exceptional organizational and communication skills. Proactively addresses challenges with high-level critical thinking and resourceful problem-solving. Frequently commended for strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
Dynamic event professional with proven history of promoting and delivering world-class events. Thrives in fast-paced, detail-driven environments, leveraging strong attention to detail and high-level critical thinking. Adaptable leader and persuasive negotiator with superior record of client commendation and satisfaction. Highly-motivated event and conference planning professional skilled in coordinating unique, personalized functions. Collaborates with clients and negotiates with suppliers to deliver on strict budgets and high expectations. Goes above and beyond to deliver professional, bespoke, smooth-running parties.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
CEO
AA Events Managing Co L..LC
Dubai, UAE
2023.07 - Current
- Initiated aggressive hiring push and training of industry-renowned candidates to drive organisational improvements.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Reviewed reports from subordinate management to identify areas of opportunity.
- Created and implemented overall business strategy to facilitate all managerial decision-making.
- Maintained agile, responsible organisation with sustained revenue growth by monitoring industry forecasts, honing budgets and adjusting marketing strategies.
- Directed staffing requirements, managed priorities and coordinated workflows to uphold productivity objectives.
- Recruited and managed senior staff with focus on delivering clear results.
- Partnered with management team to optimise operations and reduce costs.
- Cultivated strong work culture and high standards to drive employee retention and performance.
- Spearheaded strategic planning and decision-making processes aligning with mission and stakeholder interests.
- Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability.
- Managed team performance, celebrating successes and identifying areas to improve.
- Communicated with clients to understand their needs and expectations, and translated those requirements into successful events.
- Trained hospitality staff on current services and facilities, enabling helpful, knowledgeable customer care.
- Planned and efficiently organised activities, details and timelines for large- and small-scale events.
- Delivering high-quality events, consistently exceeding client expectations.
- Negotiated costs with suppliers to meet client event budgets.
- Proactively anticipated and creatively problem-solved tech and logistical issues.
- Understood event timelines and coordinated staff to meet required deadlines.
- Delegated tasks to meet changing event demands, achieving agreed timings and maintaining professional standards.
- Sourced large capacity venues to host weddings, festivals and entertainment events.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest event trends and technologies to keep events innovative and engaging.
- Prepared commercial venues ahead of large-scale events.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive event plans to exceed client expectations.
- Recruited and trained staff to achieve high-performing, focused event teams.
- Marketed and promoted events to generate excitement and boost attendance.
- Received positive feedback from clients, attendees and colleagues for professionalism, dedication and attention to detail.
- Collected and analysed event feedback to measure success of events and identify areas for improvement.
Operations manager
AR (Al Riadi Events Organizers Co LLC.)
Dubai, UAE
2021.12 - 2023.07
- Evaluated client and guest feedback to improve event services.
- Determined client budget, vision and requirements through consultations.
- Updated online calendars with available event slots to maximise bookings.
- Created venue layouts that maximise space and increase profits.
- Engaged facilities and catering managers with customer projects to deliver smooth, high-quality events.
- Explained event packages, options and prices clearly to customers.
- Advised clients of cost, menu or event space changes, verifying satisfaction before proceeding to contracts.
- Coordinated accessory and table-dressing hire for weddings and parties.
- Obtained client feedback to determine improvements for future events.
- Registered and briefed attendees on event schedules.
- Prepared, monitored and maintained event budgets.
- Facilitated smooth running of events, leading pre-event team briefings to present final action plan and provide updates on last-minute details.
- Signed and recorded client contracts to maintain booking security.
- Recruited and trained staff to achieve high-performing, focused event teams.
- Identified opportunities for customer account growth to increase value and loyalty.
- Designed event set-up and displays to match client requests.
Event manager
Freelancing
Dubai , UAE
2018.01 - 2021.11
- Created venue layouts that maximise space and increase profits.
- Obtained best prices for external services through research, building relationships and negotiation.
- Coordinated visual, sound and lighting teams in setting up events well ahead of start times.
- Explained event packages, options and prices clearly to customers.
- Advised clients of cost, menu or event space changes, verifying satisfaction before proceeding to contracts.
- Arranged and coordinated catering and signage with external providers.
- Supervised external contractors to achieve successful events.
- Planned and efficiently organised activities, details and timelines for large- and small-scale events.
- Determined client budget, vision and requirements through consultations.
- Hired temporary event staff based on budgets, event size and specialised skills required.
- Understood event timelines and coordinated staff to meet required deadlines.
- Led tours for customers planning events, weddings and conferences.
Sales executive
EMAX (Landmark Group Retail Investments)
Dubai, UAE
2017.11 - 2021.05
- Presented sales data and insights to leadership to aid strategy development and planning.
- Boosted product sales by offering selection guidance to customers.
- Promoted customer loyalty scheme at checkout.
- Identified discrepancies in stocks through regular inventory management.
- Generated sales forecasts to inform resource allocation and project management.
- Built long-term relationships with customers and generated referrals from existing clients.
- Managed client relationships from early stages of sales process through to post-sales
- Demonstrated product usage and features to customers.
- Established and maintained positive, profitable client relationships through superb communication.
- Qualified prospects to determine future sales possibilities and improve conversion efforts.
Sales officer
Aqua Fresh Water Treatments LLC.
Dubai, UAE
2013.03 - 2017.09
- Created and managed client contracts, negotiating positive, profitable terms to aid target revenue attainment.
- Generated sales forecasts to inform resource allocation and project management.
- Unearthed new target markets, prospective clients and key sector decision-makers.
- Allocated teams, materials and calendar space for individual projects.
- Built long-term relationships with customers and generated referrals from existing clients.
- Built focused new client networks, growing business opportunities and increasing revenue possibilities.
- Managed team of [Number] staff, driving performance with motivational strategies to exceed sales targets.
- Evaluated sales and service processes to generate targeted improvement strategies and increase revenue opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Buisness/Comemerce
Leadership College of Commerce
Sialkot/Pakistan 2010.03 - 2013.04
Skills
- Business growth
- Event communications strategy
- High-value project management
- Budget management
- Cost estimating
- Guest registration
- Keynote speaker coordination
- Event debrief analysis
- Team leadership and supervision
- Team mentorship
- Guest relations
- AV / Productions equipment set up
- Transportation and logistics planning
Languages
English
Fluent
Urdu
Native
Punjabi
Fluent
Arabic
Elementary
Timeline
CEO
AA Events Managing Co L..LC
2023.07 - Current
Operations manager
AR (Al Riadi Events Organizers Co LLC.)
2021.12 - 2023.07
Event manager
Freelancing
2018.01 - 2021.11
Sales executive
EMAX (Landmark Group Retail Investments)
2017.11 - 2021.05
Sales officer
Aqua Fresh Water Treatments LLC.
2013.03 - 2017.09
Bachelor of Commerce - Buisness/Comemerce
Leadership College of Commerce
2010.03 - 2013.04