Ram Nath
Riyadh,United Arab Emirates
Summary
High-performing Event Manager with extensive portfolio of international and domestic project accomplishments spanning 18 years. Worked in multiple divisions, countries, and positions in events including corporate events, commercial events, concerts, festivals, exhibitions, and roadshows both in the physical and the virtual realm. Seamlessly called, curated, planned, and executed both professional and social assemblages for a range of clients. Role varied from curating, planning, execution, marketing, technical support, stage management, artists hospitality, steaming and broadcasting support, talent management as well as 3D design for exhibition stands and stages.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certification
Work History
Senior Events Manager
MBC Group
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
01.2017 - 03.2025
- Managed over 300 events to date handling entire process of event development, production, and delivery from conceptualization to final execution
- Constructed and developed operational policies and procedures to ensure smooth operations
- Ability to generate and refine innovative ideas and abstract concepts for product development, marketing campaigns, and creative projects.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
Marketing & Events Consultant
Virgin Megastore
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Conducting strategic event planning through collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive event strategies
- Managed entire event management process for over 50 events annually, from conceptualization to execution, ensuring seamless operations and client satisfaction
- Provide Leadership to high-performing events team, fostering collaborative and inclusive environment that nurtures creativity, innovation, and continuous professional development
- Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.
Senior Cultural Practitioner
The Big Picture Art
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Curated over 20 art shows, talks, and seminars.
- Planned and designed unique experience journey for all exhibitions
- Managed installation and operational tasks all exhibitions and happenings
- Planned and executed local promotion activities, including launch exhibitions and artists open calls
- Preparing and delivering comprehensive proposals to stakeholders, generating financial reports, formulating financial objectives, establishing distribution channels, reporting to executives, assessing team progress, evaluating expenditures, and overseeing staff performance.
Country Manager
Alireza Holding Group
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Preparing and delivering comprehensive proposals to stakeholders, generating financial reports, formulating financial objectives, establishing distribution channels, reporting to executives, assessing team progress, evaluating expenditures, and overseeing staff performance.
- Devised promotional and advertising plans that increased product positioning and enhanced global brand marketing, leading to 25% increase in brand visibility across key markets
- Gathered information on competitor activities and market trends to enhance strategic decision-making
Accounts & Events Manager
Daxar Multimedia Limited
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Produced detailed proposals for events, using intricate market awareness and negotiating techniques to acquire best possible deals
- Managed event budgets and ensured cost-effective resourcing and planning
- Managed Artists hospitality and technical riders
- Delivered prompt payment for event services, including vendors, venues, staff and transportation providers
- Managed marketing budgets with data and results-driven decision making
- Planned and executed in-store activations over 5 countries, strategising multi-channel campaigns that boosted brand awareness, engagement, and sales by 30%
Education
Msc. Masters - Media Management
Middlesex University
Associate of Science - Marketing
Emirates Aviation University
Dubai01.2014
Diploma of Higher Education - Business Management
Dubai Computer College
01.2012
Skills
- Design concept verification
- Technical documentation drafting
- Cross-functional teams leadership
- New Business Development
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Certification
- 01/2007, Certificate of Completion: Independent Film Making, Hollywood Film Institute
- 01/2007, Executive Film Producer Diploma, Hollywood in Dubai Film Institute
- 01/2014, Engaging Audiences: Educational Programming in Curating, Node Centre
- 08/2023, Generative Ai & Prompt Engineering101 | Dubai Future foundation
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Personal Information
Nationality: British Citizen
Timeline
Senior Events Manager
MBC Group
01.2017 - 03.2025
Marketing & Events Consultant
Virgin Megastore
01.2015 - 01.2017
Senior Cultural Practitioner
The Big Picture Art
01.2013 - 01.2015
Country Manager
Alireza Holding Group
01.2009 - 01.2014
Accounts & Events Manager
Daxar Multimedia Limited
01.2005 - 01.2009
Msc. Masters - Media Management
Middlesex University
Associate of Science - Marketing
Emirates Aviation University
Diploma of Higher Education - Business Management
Dubai Computer College
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