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Overview
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Education
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Honey Kazal

Honey Kazal

Sharjah,UAE

Summary

Experienced motorsports operations professional with 19+ years specializing in race management, competitor relations, and event planning. Skilled in incident response, safety compliance, and resource allocation to ensure seamless race execution. Adept at optimizing track operations, coordinating with officials, leading teams to enhance efficiency and customer experience. Thrives in high-pressure environments, delivering operational excellence and elevating event performance.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Operations Manager

Karting Town Sharjah
Sharjah, UAE
06.2024 - Current
  • Staff & Operations Management: Scheduled shifts, tracked attendance, and monitored staff performance to ensure smooth daily operations
  • Client Relations & Event Coordination: Managed customer inquiries, complaints, and corporate events, ensuring high client satisfaction
  • Track & Venue Supervision: Oversaw track safety, cleanliness, and facility maintenance, ensuring all areas met operational standards
  • Inventory & Procurement: Maintained stock counts, placed purchase requests, and ensured timely procurement of necessary equipment
  • Training & Compliance: Provided training to new and existing employees, focusing on customer service, safety procedures, and operational efficiency
  • Race Management: Served as Clerk of the Course for SWS Sprint & Endurance races, overseeing event execution and adherence to race regulations
  • Assisted in hiring process, selecting competent personnel for the team.

Track & Safety Operations Coordinator

Dubai Autodrome
Dubai, UAE
03.2012 - 06.2024
  • Race Management: Served as Clerk of the Course for numerous National Races. Deputy Clerk for the 24 Hours Race, the Asian Le Mans Series, the Gulf Historic Race, and the Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East Championship.
  • Race & Event Planning: Coordinated track safety measures, booking marshals, rescue teams, ambulances, and recovery units for events
  • Track Operations & Maintenance: Supervised a 5.39 km circuit, ensuring track integrity, safety fences, debris posts, and guard rails met safety standards
  • Incident & Safety Management: Monitored race activities via radio communication and cameras, managing rescue and medical responses when required
  • Marshal & Staff Management: Scheduled and trained track marshals, ensuring compliance with firefighting, first aid, and incident handling protocols
  • Equipment & Certification Oversight: Maintained over 150 radios, fire extinguishers, and rescue tools, ensuring all safety equipment was certified in accordance with FIA regulations
  • Financial Responsibilities: Handled petty cash for daily expenses, marshal payroll and assisted in Capex planning for yearly investments in safety and track infrastructure

Part-Time Freelancer (Various Roles)

Dubai Autodrome & Kartdrome
Dubai, UAE
12.2005 - 03.2012
  • Track Operations & Customer Service: Assisted with track operations, directing clients from entry to race completion, ensuring a seamless experience
  • Safety & Briefings: Conducted safety briefings for drivers and marshals, ensuring compliance with track rules and incident management procedures
  • Race Room & Equipment Management: Maintained timing systems and handled simulator preparations for corporate and off-site events
  • Event Coordination: Worked with media, security, and race officials to execute high-profile events, including endurance races and corporate competitions
  • Venue & Facility Maintenance: Oversaw race-day logistics, ensuring vendor setups, equipment readiness, and track safety compliance
  • Leadership & Special Assignments: Held roles such as Chief Marshal, Pit & Grid Coordinator, Flagging & Communications, and Time & Scoring

Education

New Horizon Indian School
Sharjah

Skills

  • Race and Operational Management
  • Event Planning and Safety Compliance
  • Incident Handling and Crisis Management
  • Client Relations and Conflict Resolution
  • Inventory and Resource Planning
  • Staff training and development
  • Attention to detail and quality assurance
  • Technology and networking
  • Time management and adaptability

Certification

Certifications and Licenses

  • EMSO Licenses – National Clerk of the Course, Chief of Communications and Intervention
  • First Aid Responder – American Heart Association
  • Basic Firefighting Fundamentals – Diliberto Arabia Fire Academy

Timeline

Assistant Operations Manager

Karting Town Sharjah
06.2024 - Current

Track & Safety Operations Coordinator

Dubai Autodrome
03.2012 - 06.2024

Part-Time Freelancer (Various Roles)

Dubai Autodrome & Kartdrome
12.2005 - 03.2012

New Horizon Indian School
Honey Kazal