Danah Altarif
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Tourism Guidance graduate ranked among the top 10 students at the college level, with hands-on experience in events and exhibitions management at the General Entertainment Authority. Skilled in event operations, coordination, and delivering high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Intern at Events Managements Sector
General Entertainment Authority
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
08 2025 - 2026.03
- Contributed to the preparation of operational plans, supervised on-site readiness prior to opening, and evaluated events during and after execution, sharing insights with project managers.
- Completed operational and organizational requirements and coordinated with internal departments, operating companies, and supporting stakeholders to ensure work progressed according to approved timelines.
- Prepared periodic executive and post-event reports outlining project status, progress rates, operational challenges, key observations, lessons learned, and actionable recommendations to enhance health, safety, and overall event operations.
- Innovated and proposed new event concepts, zones, and intellectual properties (IPs), and evaluated and developed proposals submitted by external entities.
- Analyzed reasons behind underperformance of certain events and proposed improvement actions to enhance execution quality and visitor experience.
Supervisor of Training Programs
Takamul Academy
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
2025.09 - 2025.10
- Supervised logistical and organizational operations and ensuring venue readiness before and during sessions for training programs on (Functional Intelligence, Workplace Etiquette, and International Protocol).
- Coordinated trainee preparation, managed pre- and post-training assessments, and monitored trainee satisfaction to ensure a high-quality training experience.
Events Promoter
ROSHN
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
2024.02 - 2025.08
- Events Promoter at ROSHN in Kingdom Arena, ROSHN Front, Tuwaiq Sculpture Arts and the Cityscape Global.
Association Representative
Saudi Tourism Association KSU
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
2024.04 - 2025.04
- Future of Health Tourism Forum — Promoted Saudi Tourism Association membership, explained its benefits to attendees, and documented interactions with prospective members for follow up.
Museum Guide
Saudi National Museum
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
2023.09 - 2023.12
- Guided museum tours for 60+ hours, explaining the exhibits, galleries, and accompanying exhibitions to visitors.
Student Representative,Tourism & Travel Management
Princess Nourah University
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
2021.08 - 2022.12
- Liaised with program officials, proposed improvements, contributed to university programs, and supported student engagement through volunteer initiatives.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Tourism Guidance
PRINCESS NOURAH BINT ABDULRAHMAN UNIVERSITY
Riyadh, Riyadh Region 2021.08 - 2025.12
Skills
Soft Skills:
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Emotional Intelligence
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Initiative
Hard Skills:
- Event Operations & Management
- Operational Planning & Execution
- Site & Stakeholder Coordination
- Post-Event Reporting & Analysis
- Visitor Experience Enhancement
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Certification
•GEA - Project Development Certificate for Amusement Parks and Educational Centers.
• Tourism Development Fund - Analysis of the latest trends in tourism experiences.
• KSU - A dialogue session with Deputy Minister of Tourism Princess Haifa Al Saud on the most prominent components of global tourism.
• Nsr- Tour Guide Content.
• The National Museum-Enhancing Museum Guidance Skills.
• Ministry of Tourism - Hotel Sales Development.
• Higher Institute for Tourism and Hospitality - Public Relations / Customer Relations.
• American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute- Convention Management and Service.
• Higher Institute for Tourism and Hospitality - Event Marketing Techniques.
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
Timeline
Supervisor of Training Programs
Takamul Academy
2025.09 - 2025.10
Association Representative
Saudi Tourism Association KSU
2024.04 - 2025.04
Events Promoter
ROSHN
2024.02 - 2025.08
Museum Guide
Saudi National Museum
2023.09 - 2023.12
Student Representative,Tourism & Travel Management
Princess Nourah University
2021.08 - 2022.12
Bachelor's degree - Tourism Guidance
PRINCESS NOURAH BINT ABDULRAHMAN UNIVERSITY
2021.08 - 2025.12
Intern at Events Managements Sector
General Entertainment Authority
08 2025 - 2026.03