Vanessa Mansour
Dubai,UAE
Summary
I am a goal-oriented media creative with an eye for detail, a passion for producing, executing, as well as pushing creative boundaries in event planning and content production in order to achieve a purposeful outcome.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Event Producer
Vogue Arabia
Dubai
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Floral and Event Set-up Planing; worked alongside Tony Breiss in order to ensure all set-up requirments are met and aligned with Vogue's internal team
- Site visits; ensured all sponsors and teams are on site to align on all expectations and visions - floor plans, deliverables, set-up, etc
- Celebrity managememt; coordinated flights, transportation, and accommodation
- Media Press coordination; reached out to diverse outlets and briefed them about the event, coverage needed, as well as responsibilities
- Sponsorship brand management; oversaw client deliverables and ensured all deadlines are met
- Permit control; reached out to third party suppliers to manage the permit and had to process all documents needed
- Run of show; planned the show minute by minute and ensured schedule is abided by - in addition to buffer time
- Post campaign reports; attendee list and their social media content coverage of the event.
Brand Experience Manager
ITP Media Group
Dubai
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Managing events for top-line magazines such as GQ, Cosmopolitan, Grazia, Harper's Bazaar Arabia and Esquire ME
- Main responsibilities include: Client management, ensuring all brand expectations is met
- Site venue research, sharing options that align with client's vision
- Supplier coordination, sending client brief to receive estimate costs
- Overlooking budget, ensuring confirmed total is not exceeded
- Create strategies to reach/ exceed profit
- Resourcing items, multiple site visits for a first hand check on products to purchase
- Set build, worked alongside the suppliers to design the venue
- Manage and oversee videos with editors before they go live on social media platforms
- Collaborate cross functionally between editorial and commercial team to ensure all requirements are met client as well as budget wise
- Manage guest list on RSVPify.
Senior Account Executive
Sweetwater MEA
Dubai
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed British American Tobacco's (BAT) account and made certain all client requirements were met
- Sent status reports weekly as well as daily minutes to ensure both agency and client are in sync with continuous updates
- Attended site visits with the production team and took into account client's vision (measurements, product placements, creative activations, etc.)
- Traveled to Saudi Arabia for the launch of GLO; a heated tobacco product
- Managed guest lists, set-design, run of show and more
- Traveled to Kuwait for the launch of VUSE GOMAX
- Main responsibilities include: influencer management, logistics/transportation coordination, set-build, food tasting, budget management
- Edited videos on Premiere Pro software for social media purposes
- Led an event for client, Lipton Tea and Infusions: a foundation event announcing the partnership between Lipton and Chaiwala
- Created top-line budgets to establish a cost range that meets client expectations
- Led meetings with suppliers regarding costs, measurements, set-build and budget feasibility
- Formed a deliverables list in order for client to align on vision
- Coordinated with the creative team on client vision and shared deliverables list for art direction reference.
Event Producer
SHINE Entertainment
Dubai
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Produced the Distinctive International Arab Festivals Award; a live award entertainment show with the attendance of many notable celebrities
- Operated closely with the operations team to ensure all supplies and logistics are under control - seating charts, tables, decorations, etc
- Planned the run of show alongside the Exec
- Producer
- Managed production backstage with a focus on content management
- Constant communication with Floor Manager as well as Control Room team
- Coordinated with external media partners on specific coverage for their TV channels.
Event and Marketing Associate
Sweetwater MEA
Dubai
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Worked alongside the Project Director on OMNIYAT's event: a 4 day luxurious event announcing the launch of their newest
- Contributed creative content ideas to the team
- Once approved, I resourced suppliers that could provide client needs and requirements
- Managed scheduling and logistics
- Identified major issues causing budgetary overruns and production delays
- Supported team members when implementing risk management strategies
- Coordinated with suppliers on client briefs and timelines.
Education
Journalism Training -
CNN Academy
09.2022 - 12 2022
Digital Production and Storytelling - undefined
American University in Dubai
09.2015 - 5 2019
International Baccalaureate - undefined
Universal American School of Dubai
03.2011 - 6 2015
Skills
- Adaptability
- Problem Solver
- Creative and Critical thinker
- Microsoft Excel
- Time Management
- Excellent Teamwork Capabilities
- Strong Communication Skills
Languages
Arabic
English
Personal Information
Title: EVENT PRODUCER
Timeline
Event Producer
Vogue Arabia
01.2024 - 02.2024
Brand Experience Manager
ITP Media Group
08.2023 - 01.2024
Senior Account Executive
Sweetwater MEA
04.2023 - 08.2023
Journalism Training -
CNN Academy
09.2022 - 12 2022
Event Producer
SHINE Entertainment
08.2022 - 11.2022
Event and Marketing Associate
Sweetwater MEA
02.2022 - 04.2022
Digital Production and Storytelling - undefined
American University in Dubai
09.2015 - 5 2019
International Baccalaureate - undefined
Universal American School of Dubai
03.2011 - 6 2015
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