MELISA HOPWOOD

RSH Street Art Festival - July to Nov

Red Sea Film Festival - Nov to Dec

• Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
• Development of RFP for All suppliers
• Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets- Operational Plans
• Procurement and Management from all suppliers
• Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
• Work with Key stakeholders to develop EMSP, Traffic and Security Plans
• Site and Event Plans
• Accreditation Plans
• Staffing Accommodation and transport
• FF&E
• Patron services
• Branding
• Build and Derig Management and Delivery
• Hospitality Management
• Venue Management – General Public to VVIP
• Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.

Concerts, Product and Business Launches

• Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
• Assist in processing and developing Decks for RFP
• Client liaison – communication and negotiation for Product Launches, activation, Live events including international Concert
• Developing Documents for Events Budgeting
• Supplier sourcing and negotiation
• Communicate with key stakeholders from concept to completion
• Oversight and Management of Live Events
• Site inspections and Planning
• Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
• Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to meet objectives and boost rapport.

Alula Camel Cup

• Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
• Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
• Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
• Oversee and help CAD with comprehensive site plans.
• Procure infrastructure and support team with delivery of site.
• Monitor progress and escalate concerns.
• Communicate with Key stakeholders from initial enquiry to event and dismantle.
• Develop Delivery and Dismantle schedule.
• Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.

Riyadh Global Biomedical Technology Summit

• Developed schedules for production, speakers, and saily run sheets for a timely delivery.
• 10-day contract managing pre and on the day
• Speaker management and Coordination.
• Communication with High Profile Speaker
• Working with Royal Protocol

UAE ND51_Rehearsal Venue & Park N Ride

• Assist with CAD Drawing to develop comprehensive site plans
• Support Producers, Creatives, Design, Props, Costumes, SM and Production for rehearsal venue needs from initial design, operation
• Consider infrastructure, purpose and operational flow for build and design of site
• Work and liaise with Military to facilitate rehearsal space for 1000 Military and equipment
• Work with and facilitate traffic management for Park N Ride for casting and VIP
• Communicate with Key stakeholders from initial enquiry to handover
• Oversea all crew, Security, Traffic, staff and performers while on site
• Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
• Coordinate suppliers – catering, waste management, venue hire and delivery trucks
• Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines
• Increased profit by streamlining operations

Jeddah Season

Liaised and communicated with all relevant 3rd parties to Audit HSE processes across 6 of 14 zones at Jeddah Season 2022

• Facilitate and assist HSE and Crowd management
• Consult with Stakeholders on best practice
• Manage team of HSE Auditors across 6 zones
• Work across various sites – Theme and water parks, Live music, Restaurants and Stadiums
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
• Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
• Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Jubilee Stage EXPO 2020

• Liaised and communicated with all relevant 3rd parties to ensure smooth running of local and international performances
• Facilitate and assist with FOH and BOH – crowd control and flow
• Consult with HSE advisors on shows and SFX
• Managed Daily Run Sheet and ensured that timelines for performance and rehearsals were communicated to artists and promoters
• Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
• Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.
• Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
• Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals
• Our team produced more than 700 shows and worked with Fridays Orchestra, Riverdance, Jalsat, Amr Diab, Atif Aslam, Diwali, Large cultural performances, and National Days

MEH Event Hire-Queensland

• Business Development and Marketing
• Contracted for one year due for extensive event skills to assist company during COVID.
• New Business Development and successful sourcing of new clients and events
• Introducing market initiatives to support new company's growth.
• Developed and implemented favorable pricing structures balancing firm objectives against customer targets.
• Performed client research and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
• Increased sales and turnover by 50%
• Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development

• Highly successful event management service that provided turnkey services to events and corporate industry
• Dreams and Themes and Making Events became trusted event specialist and reliable supplier to SE Queensland Australia leading events management organizers
• Offered experience in pre-planning, production, event day delivery, and post-production
• Provided turnkey solutions that included project management, site layout, venue planning, technical expertise, creative direction, design, venue management, stage management, health and safety, event coordination, and site services
• Leveraged marketplace trends to create solutions and refine business strategies
• Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development