Khaled AlKhaldi
Business developer in the entertainment sector and an experienced project and production manager
Riyadh
Summary
Serviced-focused General Manager dedicated to delivering positive customer experiences to promote loyalty and repeat business. Orchestrates optimal resource utilization to handle expected operational needs. Sales leader with sound judgment, good planning abilities and interpersonal communication strengths. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
General Manager
AMWAJ أﻣﻮاج
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Official correspondent of Eastern Acoustic Works as their regional distributor and representative
- Audio system correction of the existing EAW sound system in The Music Space
- Developed 3-year business plan and strategy for the company
- Participated in the Khaled juffali group as an advisor for the entertainment sector
- Successfully delivered two art installations in Noor Riyadh 2022 as a production vendor with artist Zahra Bundakji and Dr. Ahaad AlAmoudi
- Developed the communication and media plan for the first year with an outsourced agency
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages
- Provided strategic oversight of marketing and promotional campaigns to keep campaigns aligned with overall goals and objectives
Production Manager
MDLBEAST
02.2020 - 04.2022
- During my time with the MDLBEAST I was fortunate to be involved in several roles in the establishment and development of the company in the Media and Events departments:
- Lead developer of media department budgeting, vendor resourcing and operations
- Vendor compliance
- Departmental operational playbook development
- Workflow and operating matrix processes definition
- Department operation's traffic monitoring and reporting
- Departmental procurement
- Department accounting
- Lead technical and operational communicator on all involved projects
- A general projects manager & production manager over the digital media assets development and delivery
- Leading and executing 25 Freqways filming projects in Saudi Arabia
- Event production road survey and leg work for SoundStorm 21
- Local vendor sourcing for event production and filming
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- Worked closely with the Saudi Tourism Authority during the pandemic to shoot in 10 different location in Saudi Arabia
- Lead the communication, production and post-production in for MoC to shoot 3 videos for the Year of the Arabic Calligraphy activation
- Herofilm" - a large budget promotion film production and project management with an internal team of 4 and
- Definition and Identification of needed CRs for the companies Record label, AV Production and Radio arm with 3rd parties and senior management
- Successfully attained the first profit made in the company by selling the first media assets in collaboration with team members from across the company.
Senior Design Engineer
Khaldi Establishment
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Low current integrated systems and architectural acoustics designer (audio, video, lighting and control systems) for multi-purpose auditoriums, commercial cinemas [EIT], home theaters, conference systems,
- EVAC & BGM systems (IP based), events production (entertainment) for indoor and outdoor venues
- Electroacoustic design and field testing, system installations and configuration for medium to large scale installations (300- 3000 attendees)
- O University of Tabuk Mosque – 25,000 Watts DSP controller sound system (installation, configuration, testing and commissioning) o KAP2 – Arafat – Multizone PA address system (design, testing and commissioning) o KAP2 Auditorium, Mosque and Marching band musical room (acoustical and audio system design with acoustical reports) o New SEC headquarter audio system design to fit the retro 3D prism wooden architecture
- Immersive sound system designer [EIT] - Atmos based design and augmented audio experience
- Acoustical designs, specifications and rectifications for broadcasting rooms, studios and multipurpose spaces:
- Technical and commercial compliance
- Managed governmental and high-profile accounts
- RCF (IT) Saudi Arabia representative and Product specialist
- O Audio management and supply for retail clients o Audio design and supply for the biggest aquatic theme park in Abhur - June, 2019 o Achieve sales target for Line array model (HDL 20) and portable speakers (EVOX models) by End of
- Q2
- Low current systems R&D
- Sound engineering management & services for stage and live performances o Managed and mixed a performance of an 8 piece orchestra for Cartier’s event (King Faisal’s palace – Riyadh 2018 - Time Entertainment o Audio management for all performers of Time Entertainment’s stage during the cirque du soliel showcase (Riyadh 2018)
Low Current Systems Engineer
Khaldi Establishment
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Architectural Acoustics solution provider
- Audio systems customer advisory
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- Low current (AV) integrated system designer
- Electroacoustic studies & solutions provider
- Sales training & development
- Regional retail marketing assistant
- Business development (B2C)
- Key accomplishments:
- Initiating a new business strategy and establishing new commercial ventures for the business that lead to the increase of sale on a B2C level
- Designing and justifying more than 13 auditoriums from an architectural acoustic and electroacoustic perspective
- Leading to a closer cooperation with major consulting firms and adding more value to the study and design section, and the company itself (from an engineering and sale point of view)
- Establishing a fluid network with the majority of sound system suppliers that are heavily involved in the entertainment market in the central region.
Technical Advisor (Engineer
Sqwench Collective
04.2014 - 12.2015
- Hardware technical support
- Signal routing
- Structural mapping and implementations
- Audio system rigging
- Sound design
- Audio mastering
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
01.2010 - 04.2016
Licenses & Certifications WHO COVID-19 Mass Gatherings Risk Assessment Training - World Health Organization The Tactical Crowd Safety Manager - The Square Metre Group - undefined
Managing Covid 19
Risks on Production - First - undefined
Skills
Operations Management
Active Member of the Acoustic Division of the Saudi Umran Society
Active artist and industry professional
AcousticsProject Management
Budget development
Client account management
Effective leader
Efficient multi-tasker
Coaching and mentoring
Relationship building
Business Development
Performance improvement
Certification
Khaled AlKhaldi - page 3
Timeline
General Manager - AMWAJ أﻣﻮاج
04.2022 - 12.2022
Production Manager - MDLBEAST
02.2020 - 04.2022
Senior Design Engineer - Khaldi Establishment
01.2018 - 12.2019
Low Current Systems Engineer - Khaldi Establishment
08.2016 - 12.2017
Technical Advisor (Engineer - Sqwench Collective
04.2014 - 12.2015
Carleton University - Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
01.2010 - 04.2016
- Licenses & Certifications
WHO COVID-19 Mass Gatherings Risk Assessment Training - World Health
Organization
The Tactical Crowd Safety Manager - The Square Metre Group,
- Risks on Production - First,