Experience

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  Red bull

  Apr 2011 - Sept 2014

  • Interviewing and recruiting team members for The North and Scotland Region.• Developing induction plans and training for new starters.• Mentoring and developing existing team members.Responsible for driving image, volume, visibility and consumption of the brand. • Developing positive relationships with key retailers and achieving sales volumes for all routes to market.• Achieving KPI’s through negotiating, educating and marketing on a daily basis.• Responsible for driving image, volume, visibility and consumption of the brand. • Developing positive relationships with key retailers and achieving sales volumes for all routes to market.• Achieving KPI’s through negotiating, educating and marketing on a daily basis. Show less

  • Regional Sales Manager

    Dec 2012 - Sept 2014

  • Senior Brand Development Executive

    Apr 2011 - Nov 2012
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  Abu dhabi saracens rugby club

  Sept 2014 - Apr 2015

  Head of marketing / coach

  Manage the Sales and Marketing Campaign for Abu Dhabi Saracens. This includes marketing both the Senior and Junior Squads of Abu Dhabi Saracens, as well as marketing the Little Rucker’s program and Junior Activities.Actively demonstrate and showcase the attributes of our sporting activities. This includes driving forward the theme of Health and Wellbeing within the UAE, as well as instilling the core principle of Teamwork, Respect, Discipline and Enjoyment to all our participants.Leasing with the Saracens Global Network, which consists of 9 Clubs across the Globe, including, Moscow, Sao Paulo, Kuala Lumpur and Seattle. Working very closely with the UK Saracens team to drive participation forward in the UAE, as well as market the various training camps Saracens deliver.Within 6 months in role I have expanded our Junior network from 6 children per week to over 200 children per week. Show less

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  Discover sports abu dhabi

  Apr 2015 - Jan 2018

  Business development and events manager

  Discover Sports is an all inclusive sports and activity provider based in Abu Dhabi.From introducing toddlers to new skills and activities through to hosting adult sports fixtures and training sessions, Discover Sports ensures that every experience with us is as much educational as it is fun! Based on the principles of Respect, Teamwork, Discipline and Enjoyment, Discover Sports encourages all participants to take their learnings from the field into their day to day lives!Discover Sports - Discover a Healthier You! Show less

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  Unicef road to awareness

  Jun 2015 - Oct 2015

  Event organiser

  *********JOIN THE CHALLENGE....DON'T MISS OUT**********Everyone Keep the 6th of November free....you don't want to miss this opportunity......Follow Ross Davenport, a British Triple Olympian and Common Wealth Gold Medalist on a 1km Swim at Le Meridien Abu Dhabi.Play your part in raising money and awareness for UNICEF's Road to Awareness as well as being a great fun day for all involved. This event will see participants of all ages and abilities swimming 1k from the beach of Le Meridien Hotel Abu Dhabi to Al Maryah Island and back.With state of the art timing technology available to all swimmers, see what time you can get…If you are looking for a new challenge, fancy an enjoyable morning at the beautiful setting of Le Meridien Abu Dhabi Beach and want to swim with the best then this is the event for you! Show less

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  Yas marina circuit - the meeting place of champions

  Oct 2016 - Dec 2016

  Hospitality manager

  Manage 2 of the VIP hospitality products as well as Marina Grandstand across all catering and hospitality for the F1Liaise with outside catering companies, Florists and FF&E departments.Front of house for F1 in Marina grandstand and point of contact for all involved.Managing branding and entertainment for all mentioned suites.Leasing with the client’s for VIP suite to ensure all requirements are met

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  Discover sports

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  Events freelancer

  Formula 1 2017 - Entertainment Associate and Oasis ManagerBuild a Live Entertainment brief and work with ADMM procurement team to evaluate proposals.Work closely with the winning Entertainment suppliers to establish an extensive Live Entertainment offering, inclusive of schedule, travel plan and live event delivery.Work closely with the marketing team to ensure they have all relevant information on planned entertainment to promote the event. Manage all HSE requirements, accreditation requirements and build effective relationships with internal and external departments. Contribute to the creative concept and look and feel of each oasis area.Main point of contact across all live entertainment, their supplier as well as manage the Oasis areas across the live weekendEvents coordinator for the Womens Heritage Walk Training:Develop a 3 month training program for the WHW ladies to allow them to reach peak fitness before their 5 day trek in the desert.Oversee the full training team across the 3 months and attend the 5 day event to motivate and guide the ladies on their journeyWedding Manager for Royal Wedding: Manage the VIP area for a Royal Wedding held at ADNEC. Ensure my area was of the highest standards with regards to comfort, food and service. Manage between 14-20 waiting staff and ensuring they met the required timings and service.Front of house and client facing, therefore ensuing professionalism at all times.Formula 1 2016 - Catering and Hospitality Manager:Manage 2 of the VIP hospitality products as well as Marina Grandstand across all catering and hospitality for the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi 2016Liaise with outside catering companies, Florists and FF&E departments.Front of house for F1 in Marina grandstand and point of contact for all involved.Managing branding and entertainment for al mentioned suites.Leasing with the client’s for VIP suite to ensure all requirements are met Show less

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  Q communications

  Jan 2018 - Feb 2019

  Account executive

  PR and digital support to lifestyle and consumer-focused clients, including Yas Marina, Rosewood Abu Dhabi and Cipriani Yas Island • Researching and preparing written communications for an array of audiences, including mediareleases, website and social media content in consultation with clients and senior management.• Managed client's social media channels, which included planning and directing the creationof visual content at regular photoshoots.• Responsible for managing local events, including Yas Marina's yearly events program• Liaising with journalists and social media influencers on a daily basis, including top tierpublications and online platforms ranging from The National, Khaleej Times, and Gulf News toTime Out Abu Dhabi and Simply Abu Dhabi to secure feature, interview, and review opportunities. Show less

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  Canadian international school abu dhabi

  Aug 2019 - Mar 2021

  Administrative coordinator

  - First point of contact for two School Principals including internal communications, diary management, organising meetings, appointments, events and conferences.- Implementing and maintaining procedures/administrative systems.- Typing, compiling and preparing reports, presentations and correspondence.- Liaising with staff, suppliers and parents- Managing the staff members and comms on the reception - Miscellaneous tasks to support the management team.

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  New york university abu dhabi

  Jun 2021 - now

  Manager student affairs & ea to the avc of student affairs and the dean of students

  - Administrative and operational functions for the Dean of Students Office - Assist with planning and execution of large-scale events and programs- Assist with Dean of Students Office financial operations and budgetary planning.- Provide comprehensive executive-level support to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students- Proactively troubleshoot and resolve logistical issues, including ad-hoc requests- Manage and provide a high level of communication support, both written and verbal- Assist with planning and execution of a wide range of Dean of Students Office and AVC/DOS initiated events and activities. Show less