Tony Thomas

• Overall Management of the exhibition stand build & breakdown
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by effectively managing floor operations and addressing concerns promptly.
• Ensure and follow the guidelines required by Informa, Venue H&S and Stand Design Rules
• Supervise the floor plan design and contractor schedule provided by Informa technical team
• Monitor and assist the contractor to build their stand according to the layout and serve all their requirements like electricity and rigging points
• Progressive recheck of the stand design / stand size and stand height details throughout stand construction
• Communicating and Updating with the show technical in charge for any stand design or contractor issues
• Have clear knowledge of DWTC & ADENC layout: Customer Center / H&S office / Utility Department / Rigging & Security Office.

• Inspection for all civil construction activities
• Coordinate with consultant and inspect to civil works with approved drawings and specification
• To maintain the work scheduling and WIR
• Giving safety instructions to the labor
• Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports
• Fire stopping - Coordinating for consultants submission & site installation
• Coordinating and checking of material inspection.

Successfully delivered the following prestigious events

1. Australian National Day (Expo 2020)

2. Nakheel community events by Dan Bolton Events (Eid, Christmas, National day and Pets day)

3. Icons of Porsche 2021

4. Ariel Nanopod Launch

5. AD360 (Abu Dhabi Sports Council Logo Launch)

6. Taste of Dubai 2024

7. ITP x Cenomi - Fashion & Beauty Campaign 2024 (KSA)

Responsibilities

• Enhanced project efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures for site management tasks.
• Reduced safety incidents by conducting regular site inspections and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
• Improved client satisfaction with timely project completion through effective communication and coordination among team members.
• Managed subcontractors, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to event timelines and specifications.

• Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality events according to clent requirements.
• Negotiated with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall procurement costs without sacrificing quality.
• Managed multiple events concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
• Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
• Implemented quality control system to review products against technical specifications and corporate standards.
• Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with suppliers and venue to communicate objectives and goals.
• Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.

• Coordinated cross-functional teams for successful completion of multiple high-profile projects within tight deadlines.
• Developed comprehensive production schedules to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
• Managed vendor relationships to secure competitive pricing and maintain high-quality standards for materials and services.
• Implemented quality control measures that led to improved product consistency and customer satisfaction ratings.
• Assisted in budget planning for various events, ensuring resources were allocated effectively while minimizing costs.
• Liaised with sales teams to align production schedules with client demand, ensuring order fulfillment without delays or backlogs.
• Collaborated closely with design teams during product development stages, offering expert advice on manufacturability issues.
• Liaised with production manager, suppliers and vendors to support production needs.
• Monitored and tracked progress of all production tasks for on-time delivery.

• Outsourcing suppliers for all event elements (Scenic, AV, Venue, Activations, F&B, etc..)
• Preparing detailed brief to suppliers
• Conducting Site Visits and preparing a detailed report on client and venue requirements.
• On-Site support during set-up, event days and dismantle
• Run the event in collaboration with the talent managers, hostesses and production on-site

• Set up emails and schedule to send them to exhibitors and contractors for stand design submission
• Regularly make follow-up calls and be in contact with exhibitors and contractors
• Respond to queries from exhibitors and contractors
• Send out reminders for manual forms and ensure their timely collection and circulate these to relevant departments or contractors
• Coordinate and collect performance bonds
• Notify Senior Operations management / Ops Director of any unusual requests or activities by an exhibitor to obtain permission/approval from the venue
• Follow-up on electrical orders with contractors
• Follow-up on compressed air, heavy exhibits, vehicle display and special effects requirements and obtain required approvals
• Pre show requirements, contractor meetings to be set up and arranged in coordination with Ops manager on the show (date, time, venue, floor plans, forms, instructions, guidelines, staging areas etc.)
• Contractor database to be maintained on Contractor manual and UBK
• Notify sales teams and accounts for double-decker stand requests (and banner sponsorship / double decker etc.)
• Liaise with venues for stand design approval.

• Overall Management of the exhibition stands build & breakdown
• Ensure and follow the guidelines required by Informa, Venue H&S and Stand Design Rules
• Monitor and assist the contractor to build their stand according to the layout and serve all their requirements like electricity and rigging points
• Progressive recheck of the stand design / stand size and stand height details throughout stand construction
• Communicating and Updating with the show technical in charge for any stand design or contractor issues.
• Ensured compliance with safety regulations, maintaining a clean and hazard-free environment for show team and visitors.