1. CURRICULUM VITAE
MAHMUD AL KHATEEB
EVENTS MANAGEMENT
Abu Dhabi - UAE - Phone +971 50 6813280
E-mail : mahmud8144@hotmail.com
PERSONAL SUMMARY
A well presented, highly personable and efficient events organizer with an ability to work
independently in a changing and multi-tasking environment with numerous and
competing deadlines. Having a strong customer service orientation and delivery focus
and a active commitment to continuous improvement and quality standards. Excellent
communication skills and comfortable working in a good paced.
Currently looking for a good position that offers variety and the opportunity to develop
both personally and professionally
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Name: Mahmud Al Khateeb
Nationality: Syrian
Date of Birth: 12 Apr, 1981
Marital Status: Single
Visa Status: Residence Visa
Address: Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Email: mahmud8144@hotmail.com, Mobile: (+971 50) 681 3280
D/L: UAE & Syrian Driving License.
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2. EDUCATION:
2001 – 2005 Bachelor of Economic, Damascus University.
WORK EXPERIENCE
 TOMOUH Advertising. Exhibitions & Conferences Organized - Abu Dhabi.
Events & Communications Manager (March 2009 - Present):
- Duties as the Events Manager:
 Responsible for revenue generation and also encouraging repeat business.
 Working closely with exhibition organisers, stand designers and contractors.
 Developing, implementing and managing events.
 Organising trade fairs, conferences, away days, product launches.
 Liaising with clients at a high level.
 Making sure that insurance obligations are adhered to.
 Overseeing procurement of catering, audiovisual, security & rental needs.
 Booking locations, halls, and equipments for new projects.
 Preparing delegate packs and promotional material.
 Maintaining a calendar of events for effective long term planning & management.
 Supervising & coordinate the activities of personnel, subcontractors & vendors.
 In charge of accommodation, schedules, travel, day plans and registration
procedures.
 Producing detailed proposals for events (e.g. timelines, venues, suppliers, legal
obligations, staffing and budgets).
 Coordinating venue management, caterers, stand designers, contractors and
equipment hire.
 Planning room layouts and the entertainment programs, scheduling workshops
and demonstrations.
 Coordinating staff requirements and staff briefings.
 Selling sponsorship/stand/exhibition space to potential exhibitors/partners.
 Liaising with PR colleagues to promote the event.
 Liaising with clients and designers to create a brand for the project and organizing
the production of branding, posters, catalogues and brochures.
 Overseeing the dismantling and removal of the event and clearing the venue
efficiently.
 Post-event evaluation (including data entry and analysis and producing reports for
event stakeholders).
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3. - Plus:
 Manage and coordinate all marketing, advertising and promotional staff and
activities.
 Conduct market research to determine market requirements for existing and
future products & services.
 Analysis of customer research, current market conditions and competitor
information.
 Develop and implement marketing plans and projects for new and existing
products & services.
 Manage the productivity of the marketing plans and projects.
 Monitor, review and report on all marketing activity and results.
 Determine and manage the marketing budget and deliver marketing activity
within agreed budget.
 Developing and implementing the long- and short-term marketing strategies.
 Develop pricing strategy.
 Researching markets to identify any new advertising or event opportunities.
 Liaising with clients to ascertain their needs.
 Work with marketing director in coordinating an overall marketing strategy and
supervise the creation of marketing material for the new projects.
 Operate everybody to identity guidelines and company communication standards.
 Responsible for the successful marketing and evaluation of the program of each
project.
 Process inquiries and bookings relating to the project’s program and manage
projects via progress, updating as necessary.
 Ensuring insurance, legal, health and safety obligations are adhered to.
 Establish and manage budgets and tracks spending for new projects, providing
quarterly analysis and review.
 Develop the communication strategy and plan for new projects.
 Communicate regularly with all team members and build a good working
relationship.
 Establish and manage service agreements with outside companies for completion
of projects.
 Liaise and manage relationship with vendors, including printing companies,
design houses and media agencies.
 Support special projects as required.
 Develop and maintain a strong professional network in the region.
 Identifying, negotiating and managing significant strategic partnerships, alliances,
and relationships that support the organization’s current and emerging directions.
 Manage relevant reporting of management and financial information for the sales
and marketing departments.
 Select and manage external agencies.
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4.  Studying the complains monthly to figure out where the problems and mistakes
were made.
 Designs, negotiates, and buys advertising in local & international media.
 Maintaining comprehensive records and forwarding materials to successor.
 Al Hader Exhibitions & Conferences Organized - Abu Dhabi.
Sales & Marketing Coordinator (March 2006 – February 2009):
- Duties:
 Assisting in developing and providing marketing and public relations programs
that promote regional events.
 Assisting Marketing Manager in coordinating various integrated communication
and marketing activities.
 Developing and maintaining sales proposals and collateral, desktop publishing,
rate cards, newsletters, brochures, and many other materials related to marketing.
 Executing a wide variety of details that involve direct mail, email broadcast
campaigns, outbound calls, marketing trade shows and events, public relations,
customer communications, media advertisements, promotions, and other
marketing plans.
 Tracking campaigns, preparing performance analysis reports of post campaign
and making recommendations to concurrent programs for corrective
modifications.
 Maintaining communication open lines with all organizations and providing
prompt answers to requests in order to determine how to convey concise, clear,
and timely selective information.
 Developing standardize presentations, sales scripts, proposals.
 Attending trade shows, company sponsored promotions and events, city tours.
 Maintains database of all events contacts.
 Invites media to regional events and serves as onsite media contact.
 Provide excellent customer service.
 Continuously monitor customer satisfaction.
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5.  Al Neser Gift Items – Damascus, Syria.
Sales & Marketing Executive (March 2005 – December 2005):
- Duties:
 Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
 Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment
from the suppliers.
 Attending meeting with our and new clients.
 Prepared and follow the orders and request.
 Prepared the quotations.
 Collecting payments.
ORGANIZED EVENTS (UAE):
 Abu Dhabi International Sports Exhibition ADISE 2012
 Hala Al Turk (Kids Festival) – Abu Dhabi 2012
 Intel Competition – Al Sharjah 2011
 Al Ain Motor Show – Al Ain 2011
 Elite & Academic Education Exhibition – Al Fujairah 2011
 Shopping Malls Bridal Shows (Marina, Khalidiyah, Mazyad) – Abu Dhabi 2010 &
2011
 Krameesh (Kids Festival) – Abu Dhabi 2010
 Alternative Investment strategies AIS Conference – Abu Dhabi 2010
 International Banking & Finaincial Services technology Conference - Abu Dhabi
2010
 International Banking & Finaincial Services technology Exhibition - Abu Dhabi
2010
 Toyour Al Janah (Kids Festival) – Abu Dhabi 2010
 Etislat & Huawei Conference (Emirates Palace) - Abu Dhabi 2009
 Minsitry of Education Show (Elite 2009) – Abu Dhabi 2009
 Abu Dhabi Recruitment Show (Tawdheef) – Abu Dhabi 2007, 2008 & 2009
 2nd Education & Training Exhibition (EDUTECH) – Al Ain 2008
 Real Estate & Finance Exhibition (REFEX) – Al Ain 2007
 Al Ain Bride Show – Al Ain 2007 & 2008
 Al Ain Furniture Show – Al Ain 2007
 Abu Dhabi Engineering and Development Exhibition (ADEDEX) – Abu Dhabi
2006
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6. SKILLS:
 Multitasking
 Excellent time management and organizational skills
 Enthusiastic, self-motivated and outgoing
 Able to establish productive relationships with people at all levels
 Good communication and presentation skills
 Able to gather and interpret information for business research
 Commercially aware and customer-focused
 Positive and adaptable approach to problem solving
 Innovative and creative to distinguish the event from the competition
 Knowledge of sales and marketing
 Understanding of budgeting and financial management
 Able to work as part of a team
 Possess an eye for detail
 Fluent English and Arabic.
 Quick learning and updating my knowledge.
 Good analytical & interpersonal skills.
 Prompt and work well under pressure.
BEST REGARDS
MAHMUD AL KHATEEB
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