Alaa Al Abdulkareem
Jeddah,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in task coordination and client relations, adept at managing multiple responsibilities with excellent time management skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, skilled in event promotion and catering coordination, and experienced in volunteer supervision and guest relations. Demonstrates a strong foundation in photography basics, with a career goal to leverage these skills in enhancing organisational efficiency and client satisfaction.
Motivated individual enthusiastic about challenging work. Adapts easily to different environments and flexes with changing demands.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Event assistant
freelacer
Jeddah, Mecca Region
02.2022 - Current
- Coordinated with vendors to secure quality products and services.
- Collated feedback post-events to improve future planning and execution.
- Liaised with caterers to ensure timely delivery of food and drinks at events.
- Conducted pre-event walk-throughs to identify potential issues beforehand.
- Coordinated event flow, working with teams to solidify day-of logistics.
- Managed event and client records in industry-leading CRM system.
Wedding coordinator
freelancer
jeddah, saudi arabia
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Conducted rehearsals, enabling flawless performance on actual day.
- Facilitated successful weddings by managing all day-of logistics.
- Managed client consultations for understanding their wedding vision.
- Prepared comprehensive event timelines to ensure seamless flow of activities.
- Maintained calm under pressure, resolving unforeseen issues swiftly.
- Achieved customer satisfaction with detailed planning and coordination.
- Collaborated with photographers to create memorable wedding albums.
- Organised bridal showers and stag parties as pre-wedding events.
- Assisted couples in selection of décor, enhancing event aesthetics.
- Ensured smooth execution of weddings by coordinating with vendors and staff.
- Facilitated effective communication between couple and suppliers minimizing misunderstandings.
- Promoted seasonal offers to maximise event space bookings.
- Coordinated accessory and table-dressing hire for weddings and parties.
Education
High School Diploma - since
121 high school
Jeddah, Mecca Region 01/2010 - 05/2013
Coursera
Skills
- Photography basics
- Microsoft office suite proficiency
- Task coordination
- Multitasking
- Event promotion
- Catering coordination
- Client relations
- Excellent time management
- Volunteer supervision
- Guest relations
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Intermediate (B1)
Accomplishments
I was honored as the best team leader in Formula 1 for the year 2023-2024.
Timeline
Event assistant
freelacer
02.2022 - Current
Wedding coordinator
freelancer
01.2018 - 03.2020
Coursera
High School Diploma - since
121 high school
01/2010 - 05/2013
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