Lina Zoabi
Riyadh
Summary
Self-directed event coordinator with over Nine years of experience creating strategic alliances with organizational leaders to align with and support key business initiatives for on-time, under-budget event completion. Organized and ambitious planner with expertise in managing costs and budgets while establishing partnerships with vendors for optimal savings. Customer-oriented time manager and decisive leader.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Planner
Ideal Event
07.2018 - Current
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
- Developed detailed event reports, documenting all aspects of each event.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
- Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.
- Oversaw event registration process by collecting and tracking attendee information.
- Monitored and controlled event expenditures to meet budgets.
- Corresponded with clients to answer questions and resolve issues.
- Established working relationships with clients by organizing various events.
- Conferred with event staff at event site to coordinate details.
- Performed face-to-face meetings to finalize contract for services and event details.
- Supervised 8 helpers and co-workers.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Communicated with catering, lighting and sound companies to obtain price quotes.
- Created and maintained event expenditures, budgets and timelines in job-related software.
- Reviewed event bills to confirm accuracy and approve payment.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for events.
- Designed and implemented efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships.
- Evaluated and selected service providers and vendors according to customer requirements.
- Consulted with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events.
- Acquired contracts and agreements to finalize negotiations and obtain approval signatures.
- Developed post-event reports to determine effectiveness of each event.
- Inspected event facilities to confirm conformance to customer requirements.
- Attended conferences and events to stay up-to-date with industry trends and planning standards.
- Utilized internal databases to prepare and distribute guest lists, electronic invitations and registration processes.
- Arranged availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation and displays for various types of events.
- Hired, trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for events.
- Worked closely with couples to meet wedding goals, maintain deadlines and resolve complaints or service issues.
Interior Designer
Self Employer
03.2011 - 04.2017
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views, and material boards for review and presentation.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
- Determined personalized needs, tastes and design preferences through thorough client consultations.
- Illustrated visual concepts during client presentations through detailed plans and sketches.
- Defined space requirements from schematic design to construction phase and installation.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Transformed uninspiring areas into warm and inviting living spaces using various lighting fixtures, materials, and products.
- Produced detailed cost estimates and coordinated with vendors to deliver budget-friendly solutions.
- Communicated product information, installation methods and product upgrade options.
- Presented design proposals to clients to establish clear project expectations and goals.
- Devised project budgets to track expenses and avoid cost overruns.
Executive Checkup Coordinator
Consulting Clinics
02.2005 - 03.2008
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Balqaa Applied University
Jordan Amman07.2011
Skills
- Financial Transactions
- Business Management
- Florist
- Fruit Coordinator
- Food Connoisseur
- Risk Mitigation
- Dealing with Nature
- Team Meetings
- Client Meetings
- Staff Support
- Project Management
- Client Relations
- Food Service Oversight
Languages
Arabic
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Event Planner
Ideal Event
07.2018 - Current
Interior Designer
Self Employer
03.2011 - 04.2017
Executive Checkup Coordinator
Consulting Clinics
02.2005 - 03.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Balqaa Applied University
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