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Omar Nasser

Omar Nasser

Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

I've spent a decade shaping high impact visual stories across Dubai's luxury and fashion worlds. My work's been featured in places like Vogue and used by top-tier companies, but what I do best is take complex, high-pressure environments and turn them into clean, iconic visual narratives. After years of choosing freelance projects that challenged me, I'm now ready to dive deep with one great team full-time. Looking for partners who want to build something memorable!

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

CREATIVE OPERATIONS LEAD

UFunded
Dubai
01.2025 - 03.2025

Overseen creative infrastructure for $2B hedge fund servicing top global traders

  • Handled equipment tracking for 27+ SD cards/4 drives, reducing upload delays by 40% via Kyno workflow optimization
  • Directed 12+ executive interviews with traders managing $500M+ portfolios
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations, maintaining high-quality standards throughout operations.
  • Analysed operations metrics and tracked KPIs to support data-driven business strategies.
  • Handled approvals for shoots; Assuring all shoots are up to company set standards.

Head of Events

Assana Concepts
Dubai
01.2023 - 07.2024

Transformed event agency into full-service creative studio

  • Handled crisis situations effectively, minimising disruption during live events.
  • Curated visual identities for luxury events/festivals (avg. budget: $900K), increasing client retention by 85%
  • Directed Vogue-featured fashion shoot for startup client (+200K social impressions)
  • Scaled client portfolio from 9 to 22 elite accounts within 12 months
  • Led all aspects of event management, from ideation to on-ground implementation.
  • Managed venue selection, vendor negotiations, budget allocation, logistics, and strategic marketing.

Junior Events Executive (Creative)

Les Folies
Dubai
02.2022 - 01.2023

Pioneered integrated design/event model for high-profile clients

  • Helped manage 15 TV shows exceeding viewership targets by 25%
  • Communicated closely with clients throughout the planning stage which boosted client satisfaction rates.
  • Negotiated vendor contracts reducing production costs by 20% without quality loss
  • As a team member of the Fazza Championship TV show, I excelled in diverse roles, spearheading client relations, stage management, and supplier coordination.

Key Projects & Industry Foundations

Highlights
Dubai
05.2016 - 06.2025

FASHION DIRECTION

  • Shot 6 startup campaigns (2 featured in Vogue Arabia )
  • Produced Dubai Design Week installation with 15K+ engagements

FINANCIAL BRANDING

  • Developed trader interview series for Ufunded's confidential client portal
  • Created volatility-responsive visual identities for crypto hedge fund clients

TECHNOLOGY EVENTS

  • GITEX Opening Ceremony: Casting-directed 200+ talent pool (+20% efficiency)
  • Fazza Championship: Drove 25% ratings increase through kinetic stage design

Education

Bachelor's degree - Design Management

American University of Sharjah
09.2018 - 05.2023

Skills

  • Negotiation
  • Innovative Problem Solving
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Cost Control
  • Team Building
  • Crisis Management
  • Design & Concept
  • Shoot Creative Direction
  • Brand Strategy
  • Visual Story Telling
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Luxury Branding
  • Industry & Region Knowledge

Languages

English
Native
Arabic
Native
Portuguese
Intermediate

Affiliations

  • 5 Years Professional Waterpolo Player at Al Nasr Club
  • Professional Swimmer For American University of Sharjah
  • 9 Years Styling & Fashion Modeling
  • Commodities & Stocks Research & Trading

Timeline

CREATIVE OPERATIONS LEAD

UFunded
01.2025 - 03.2025

Head of Events

Assana Concepts
01.2023 - 07.2024

Junior Events Executive (Creative)

Les Folies
02.2022 - 01.2023

Bachelor's degree - Design Management

American University of Sharjah
09.2018 - 05.2023

Key Projects & Industry Foundations

Highlights
05.2016 - 06.2025
Omar Nasser