SARAH ALFOUZAN
Events Director
Summary
Experienced in Events managements with over 10 years of success in event planning, business development and project management. Skilled in ruining events plans and working with marketing,and communication teams to meet entities strategic goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Events Director
Saudi Space Agency
05.2023 - Current
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on best practices in event management and promoting professional development opportunities.
- Fostered long-term steak-holders relationships by providing exceptional customer experience, consistently delivering high-quality results that exceeded expectations.
- Spearheaded successful fundraising events for nonprofit organizations, generating significant revenue to support their missions.
- Elevated the guest experience with exceptional attention to detail, creating memorable events that exceeded client expectations.
- Managed seamless event transitions by overseeing the teardown and post-event evaluations, identifying opportunities for future improvement and maintaining detailed records of event outcomes.
- Established comprehensive contingency plans to anticipate potential challenges during event execution, ensuring prompt resolution without compromising client satisfaction.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop creative event concepts, ensuring seamless execution from start to finish.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors and partners, fostering collaboration and securing favorable terms for clients.
- Oversaw all aspects of event logistics including venue selection, vendor coordination, scheduling, transportation arrangements, accommodations, and onsite support services.
- Managed budgets effectively, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing financial risk while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Streamlined event planning processes for enhanced efficiency and cost reduction through meticulous organization and vendor negotiation.
- Produced concept plans for high-profile corporate meetings and events.
Corporate Communication GM ( Acting )
Saudi Space Agency
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Spearheaded process improvements, driving operational excellence across all departments within the organization.
- Delivered exceptional customer experiences through personalized service offerings tailored to individual preferences.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions addressing complex business challenges.
- Boosted steak-holder satisfaction by implementing effective communication strategies and addressing concerns promptly.
- Strengthened brand awareness through the development of engaging promotional materials and online presence management.
- Developed robust risk mitigation strategies, safeguarding company assets while minimizing exposure to potential liabilities.
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency by identifying areas of improvement in workflow processes.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase awareness.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions.
- Provided strategic oversight of marketing campaigns to keep campaigns aligned with overall goals and objectives.
- Implemented quality assurance measures, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality products and services.
Sr. Events Manager
EXPRO
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Provided events plans and execution plans for many private and government entities events and workshops (50-1500 attendees)
- Running range of events, ensuring target audience is engaged and message of event is marketed properly.
- Oversaw many events participations (locally, internationally)
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
Sr. Events Specialist
EXPRO
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Liaised with marketing and PR colleagues to promote special events in social calendars.
- Produced detailed proposals for events to document timelines, suppliers and budgets.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
Communications Planning Specialist
EXPRO
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Planned and organized many workshops for leadership during merge phase to create entity new name (EXPRO)
- Producing Communications quarterly and annual reports
- Create detailed schedules, set deadlines at each stage of projects using task planner software (Trello, Microsoft planner, Monday) Established many (creative, and CSR) initiatives
Marketing & Communication Specialist
NEOM
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Assist in planning and organizing many major events with local and international attendees such as: NEOM-MiSK event and NEOM extreme sport event
- Coordinate with stakeholders involved in the marketing & communication campaigns to ensure a synchronized contribution of different parties
Section Coordinator
King Saud University for Health Sciences
01.2017 - 01.2018
Administrator Collage of Dentistry
King Saud University for Health Sciences
01.2015 - 01.2017
Communication Support Officer
King Saud University for Health Sciences
01.2012 - 01.2013
Education
BACHELOR OF ENGLISH - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION
KING SAUD UNIVERSITY
07.2006 - 2011.06
Course -
Advance Protocols & Events Management
London Corporate Training 09.2022 - 2022.10
Project Management For Creative Projects
LinkedIn
06.2020 - 2020.06
How to write marketing campaign brief -
Marketing Event
11.2019 - 20191
Foundation Course on Assessment Coordination for health Profession Education -
College of Medicine
05.2017 - 2017.06
Skills
Events management
Planning
Project management
Operations Improvement
Cultural Awareness
Languages
Arabic
English
Timeline
Corporate Communication GM ( Acting )
Saudi Space Agency
10.2023 - 01.2024
Events Director
Saudi Space Agency
05.2023 - Current
Course -
Advance Protocols & Events Management
09.2022 - 2022.10
Sr. Events Manager
EXPRO
05.2022 - 04.2023
Sr. Events Specialist
EXPRO
01.2021 - 06.2022
Project Management For Creative Projects
LinkedIn
06.2020 - 2020.06
Communications Planning Specialist
EXPRO
11.2019 - 12.2020
How to write marketing campaign brief -
Marketing Event
11.2019 - 20191
Marketing & Communication Specialist
NEOM
06.2018 - 11.2019
Foundation Course on Assessment Coordination for health Profession Education -
College of Medicine
05.2017 - 2017.06
Section Coordinator
King Saud University for Health Sciences
01.2017 - 01.2018
Administrator Collage of Dentistry
King Saud University for Health Sciences
01.2015 - 01.2017
Communication Support Officer
King Saud University for Health Sciences
01.2012 - 01.2013
BACHELOR OF ENGLISH - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION
KING SAUD UNIVERSITY
07.2006 - 2011.06
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