Photography
Rana Ghallab
Event Managment
Dubai
Summary
Results-driven event manager/organizer bringing progressive background in pressured environments. Natural leader with exceptional skills in customer relations, administration and scheduling. Manages competing priorities with organized and resourceful approaches. Ability to work independently, manage large workloads and keep deadlines. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
PROTOCOL OFFICER/GUEST AMBASSADOR
EXPO 2020
Dubai
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Receiving VIP guests, that includes members of ROYAL FAMILIES, CEO's and PROTOCOL TEAMS
- Welcoming visitors and explaining content as well as responding to their doubts and needs
- Welcoming guests for important business events held in Egypt pavilion
- Crowd management and getting crowd in order in calm and well organized manner
- Main visitors received during EXPO 2020 are as follows :
- King of Sweden
- Prime Minister of Egypt
- Egypt minister of Trade and Industry
- Egypt minister of Immigration
- Members of Royal Families of UAE , Saudi Arabia, Bahrain
- CEOs and chairmen , Entrepreneurs of Multinational companies from USA , France , Germany
- Commissioner generals and Pavilion directors from major international participant countries.
Event Organizer
Freelance
Guangzhou
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Communicate with client to understand their wants, needs, and special requests for event
- Plan and organize event from concept to finish in accordance with preference of the client
- Create a budget that suits the client’s need and maintain it
- Select the most suitable location or venue; book, prepare, and arrange it for the event
- Hire key volunteers and manage staff, as well as special guest appearance, MCs, anchor or any other suitable entertainer for the event
- Attend event to oversee activities and ensure details are handled as planned
- Address any dispute that may arise, and remain on site after the event is over to ensure proper clean up
- Work with and give guidance to volunteers and staff involved in event planning and execution
- Negotiate and contract with vendors such as photographers, florists, caterers, technical and transportation services on a variety of goods and services like security, lighting, sound equipment, displays, stages, parking, food and drink and any other essential item to ensure the success of the event
- Monitor delivery of goods and services to ensure contract terms are satisfied; adhere to legal, insurance, and health and safety regulations
- Perform other related duties as may be assigned or requested by clients.
Second Language Teacher
Private Home Teaching
Guangzhou
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Create lesson plans to assist non-native speakers to read, write and speak English
- Teach English grammar, pronunciation and conversational skills
- Develop students to read textbooks and write essays in English
Receptionist/Administrative Support
Emirates Group Real Estate – RAK
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Answering telephone calls and if needed, directing callers to the appropriate personnel
- Welcoming visitors to the office and introducing them to the appropriate personnel
- Providing a range of reports depending on what is requested by the manager or sales associates
- Assisting with the maintenance of social media accounts
- Preparing and emailing a report on weekly activities to agents
- Updating Listings
- Distributing mail, faxes and overnight packages to the appropriate parties
- Overseeing the general appearance of the office, as well as keeping supplies well stocked.
Education
Diploma of High Academics -
Al Manar Private School (UAE)
01.2005 - 01.2011
General Medicine - undefined
Sun-Yat-Sen University
01.2013 - 01.2015
Chinese Language Course - undefined
Jinan University
01.2016 - 01.2017
Skills
Creative problem solving skillsStrong organizational skills
Client meetings
Project oversight
Relationship building
Delegation
Cross-functional teams leadership
Time management
Conference planning
Media relations
Staff Management
Security protocol understanding
Safety protocol understanding
Interests
Social Interaction
Timeline
PROTOCOL OFFICER/GUEST AMBASSADOR
EXPO 2020
09.2021 - 03.2022
Event Organizer
Freelance
01.2016 - 01.2018
Chinese Language Course - undefined
Jinan University
01.2016 - 01.2017
Second Language Teacher
Private Home Teaching
01.2013 - 01.2018
General Medicine - undefined
Sun-Yat-Sen University
01.2013 - 01.2015
Receptionist/Administrative Support
Emirates Group Real Estate – RAK
01.2011 - 01.2012
Diploma of High Academics -
Al Manar Private School (UAE)
01.2005 - 01.2011