KENZA MEJDI
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
An accomplished Events Director who has worked with globally recognised clients to meticulously plan and execute immersive events. Has been a part of senior teams in building company reputations as event experts, including generating events business. Passionate and highly creative, with full authority over every facet of event strategy, client management and event execution. A trusted budget creator and controller, who delivers optimum value from expenditure. A proven track record of delivering to schedule and within budget, with the ability to unify all involved to the event vision. A motivational, inspirational leader with strategic foresight and managerial strength to energise 20+ strong teams through the full events/project lifecycle.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
SENIOR EVENTS MANAGER
OLYMPIC & PARALYMPICS GAMES PARIS 2024, FRANCE
Paris
04.2023 - 11.2024
- Deliver all temporary infrastructure of Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic venue, Esplanade des Invalides
- Acting as main point of contact for stakeholders, different functional areas, partners, Paris City officials and all operational departments maintaining clear communication and managing expectations throughout project lifecycle
- Ensure quality control for the International Organising Committee (IOC/IPC), national and international Federations to meet established quality standards and comply with industry regulations and best project execution practices
- Leading project teams, providing guidance, support, and motivation to ensure successful
- Addressing and resolving any conflicts that may arise within project team or with stakeholders to maintain productive working environment
- Overseeing effective allocation and management of resources, including personnel, budgets, and materials, to maximize project efficiency
- Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to minimize their impact on project timelines and deliverables
- Tracking project progress, preparing regular status reports, and presenting updates to senior management and stakeholders
- Manage budget for temporary infrastructure through detailed assessment of overlay quantities, supplier handover and return dates via Epsylon tool.
Senior Project Manager
JACK MORTON, UAE
UAE
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Manages Adidas activation during FIFA World Cup Qatar at FIFA Fan Festival
- Works closely with various stakeholders such as FIFA, Supreme Committee, Fisher Appelt and Q22 to deliver project
- Creates presentations, briefs, timelines and budgets based on requirements
- Manages FIFA FAN WORLD CUP project co-hosted by Adidas during FFF
- Coordinates delivery of 64 games of 5 side format following WC games schedule
- Works daily with FIFA team to welcome, interact and guide Legends to pitch for FFWC project
- Coordinates with operation team, security team, close protection and crowd management to mobilises all necessary resources
- Oversees logistics of all necessary equipment i.e
- Boots, kits, balls
- Works with internal teams to deliver thrilling daily fan facing project with integrated mix with Legends and celebrities.
Marketing- Brand activation Manager
EXPO 2020, UAE
UAE
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Assists with creation and execution of experiential concepts across Expo 2020 Marketing Activation Strategy
- Creates presentations, briefs, timelines and budgets based on campaigns and strategy
- Understands and utilizes fully integrated marketing mix
- Works closely with agencies and internal teams to deliver compelling consumer facing experiential marketing activations
- Interacts and coordinate management of assigned project with variety of external stakeholders (UAE Tourism boards, Airport Authorities, Events & Festival Organizers, Partners, ARN...)
- Provides analytics of activations’ performances to various internal stakeholders.
Events Manager
Filmmaster Events, UAE
UAE
01.2013 - 09.2020
- Manages back-to-back event, exhibitions and corporate projects from tailor-made proposals through robust planning that secured repeat business from global clients
- Mobilises resources, staffing, supplies and event participants through immersive, engaging events, and successful executions, all to client satisfaction
- Nurtures client relationships throughout event/project lifecycle
- Produces tenders and quotations, manages budgets, costs and reports on revenue
- Oversees logistics of international events, for materials and people
- Part of large project event management team, including business lead generation.
Events Manager
BSL World
02.2012 - 01.2013
- Managed and coordinated all aspects of events, ensuring seamless execution.
- Established relationships with suppliers for efficient event operations.
- Delivered high-quality services by coordinating with various teams.
- Ensured client satisfaction by providing superior event management solutions.
- Organised complex logistics to ensure smooth running of events.
- Selected venues, caterers, and other vendors for successful event planning.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to generate publicity for events.
- Developed detailed timelines and checklists to streamline work procedures.
Events Executive
Electra Events
01.2009 - 07.2011
Events Executive
Emaar Properties
08.2008 - 01.2009
Skills
- Event Strategy
- Event Management
- Large Project Management (>1M)
- Global Client Management
- Marketing, Advertising & PR
- Campaign implementation
- Supplier Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Business Development
- Team Management
- Budget Creation/Management
Custom
- Creative & Innovative
- Trend-Connected
- Highly Organised & Detail Orientated
- Motivational Leadership
- Resilient under Pressure
- Results Driven
Timeline
SENIOR EVENTS MANAGER
OLYMPIC & PARALYMPICS GAMES PARIS 2024, FRANCE
04.2023 - 11.2024
Senior Project Manager
JACK MORTON, UAE
05.2022 - 12.2022
Marketing- Brand activation Manager
EXPO 2020, UAE
05.2021 - 03.2022
Events Manager
Filmmaster Events, UAE
01.2013 - 09.2020
Events Manager
BSL World
02.2012 - 01.2013
Events Executive
Electra Events
01.2009 - 07.2011
Events Executive
Emaar Properties
08.2008 - 01.2009
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