Ahmad Assi
Paris,ON
Summary
Experienced Event Manager with proven success in planning and executing memorable events. Adept in managing multiple projects while maintaining Five Star client satisfaction from start to finish. Quick to build rapport with clients and accomplished in bringing vision into reality. High-performing Event Manager with extensive portfolio of international and domestic project accomplishments spanning twenty years. Outgoing, hands-on professional bringing valuable relationship building and retention skills, which amassed diversified network of service providers, ensuring optimal quality, and results for successful client events.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Meeting and Event Manager
Marriot Hotel Jeddah
Jeddah, KSA
11.2017 - 07.2019
- Coordinated all details and activities for VIP and professional athletic team visits, and high net-worth profile events.
- Analyzed event costs to identify areas of improvement and cost savings.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
- Maintained close communication with clients to mitigate service issues.
- Planned menus to align with event theme or budget, coordinated catering services and selected appropriate entertainment.
- Administered contracts to deliver outstanding vendor coordination, timeline development, budgeting and day of coordination services.
- Fulfilled contractual obligations for rehearsal and day of event coordination
- Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions
- Collaborated with sponsors to secure funding and support for high-profile events
- Managed budgets and negotiated contracts with vendors, ensuring cost-effective event execution
Senior Catering and Convention Services Manager
Hyatt Regency Riyadh
Riyadh, KSA
10.2010 - 06.2016
- Listened actively and responded quickly to client needs to handle any associated challenges.
- Exercised understanding of hotel offerings to plan, masterfully sell and detail all aspects of event orchestration for optimal guest experience.
- Managed all aspects of convention event details and related activities.
- Facilitated smooth and successful communication between client, hotel departments and external resources to meet expectations for exceptional guest experiences.
- Maintained close communication with clients to mitigate service issues.
- Implemented innovative marketing strategies to attract new clients while maintaining existing relationships for continued growth
- Managed a team of event staff, providing clear direction and fostering a positive work environment for maximum productivity
- Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business opportunities and positive referrals
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable pricing and terms, resulting in significant savings for clients
Senior Catering and Convention Services Manager
Hyatt Regency Sacramento
AL KHOBAR, KSA
10.2008 - 08.2009
- Organize and supervise all aspects for 60-70 groups per year including high profile clientele, executive and advisory boards, user groups, incentive, association and social events.
- Ensure all housing requirements and arrangements are completed and executed prior and during guests visit.
- Synchronize logistics of trade shows, audio visual services and all supporting vendors and services.
- Collaborate with client to design menus and create inspired environments to exceed event expectations while maintaining budget guidelines.
- Contract oversight to ensure accuracy of revenue, meeting space, and the proper management of guest room block and allowances to maximize group potential.
- Communicate needs and requirements to all operational levels to successfully achieve goals and exceed service levels.
- Anticipate needs, identify challenges and provide creative solutions to meet the goals and objectives for each event.
- Develop professional relationships and exercise highest level of customer service.
- Compile monthly and annual reports to ensure proper staffing.
- Achieve 100% of personal financial goals.
- Create procedures and maintain department training manual ensuring clear understanding of job responsibilities.
- Implement and train on operating systems.
- Expert in hotel management systems: Opera, Envision, Daylight, PMS and Passkey on-line reservations.
Education
Associate of Science Degree - Bussiness And Digital Marketing
CDI College
EdmontonBachelor of Science - Design And Architecture
Applied Since University
AMMAN, JoSkills
- Team leadership and supervision
- Contract negotiations and administration
- Time management
- Customer service-driven
- Project management
- Events requirements gathering
- Catering coordination
- Managing events start to finish
- Operations oversight
- Food service knowledge
Certification
Learning Environment Specialist/Hyatt Meeting Masters
Certified Meeting Planner
Harvard Leadership Training Course
Professional Sales Negotiation, Professional Selling Skills
Additional Information
- Awards Hyatt Regency San Francisco Manager of the Month Catering Team of the Year Hyatt Regency Sacramento Hyatt Masters Outstanding Performance and Production Manager of the Quarter Catering Team of the Year Outstanding Achievement Awards
Timeline
Meeting and Event Manager
Marriot Hotel Jeddah
11.2017 - 07.2019
Senior Catering and Convention Services Manager
Hyatt Regency Riyadh
10.2010 - 06.2016
Senior Catering and Convention Services Manager
Hyatt Regency Sacramento
10.2008 - 08.2009
Associate of Science Degree - Bussiness And Digital Marketing
CDI College
Bachelor of Science - Design And Architecture
Applied Since University
Learning Environment Specialist/Hyatt Meeting Masters
Certified Meeting Planner
Harvard Leadership Training Course
Professional Sales Negotiation, Professional Selling Skills
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