Fadi Ghazal
Event Producer
Summary
Encouraging leader and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Festival Logistics Manager
Just For Laughs
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Built strong relationships with artists and management teams, fostering a positive working environment.
- Managed communication between artists, management teams, and internal departments to ensure a smooth workflow during project development.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with artists, vendors, sponsors to ensure mutually beneficial agreements that contributed to overall success of the festival.
- Acted as a liaison between venue management, artists, and technical staff to ensure all parties were working together efficiently for the best possible outcome.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Established a solid track record of meeting deadlines and achieving project milestones through effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Directed and supervised team of 7 engaged in artists' festival logistics, communications and experience
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
- Fostered a collaborative work environment among festival team members, promoting open communication and shared responsibility.
- Maintained excellent time management skills to ensure adherence to scheduled appointments while maintaining high-quality artistry standards concurrently.
- Streamlined festival logistics for improved efficiency by coordinating with vendors, sponsors, and internal departments.
- Developed strong relationships with local businesses for sponsorship opportunities, contributing to increased funding.
- Contributed to long-term growth by identifying areas of improvement from post-festival evaluations and implementing necessary changes.
- Managed volunteer recruitment, training, and supervision to provide optimal support during the festival period.
- Communicated with catering, lighting and sound companies to obtain price quotes.
- Optimized budget allocation by conducting regular financial tracking and analysis to maximize resources effectively.
- Reduced operational costs with effective budget management, optimizing resource allocation and expenditure tracking.
- Established efficient communication channels between staff members using digital tools for better coordination during events.
- Maintained positive community relations through proactive engagement with local organizations before, during, and after the festival.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for festivals.
- Created and maintained event expenditures, budgets and timelines in job-related software.
- Developed post-festival reports to determine effectiveness of each event.
- Reviewed festival bills to confirm accuracy and approve payment.
Senior Sales & Events Manager
a la Carte Kitchen inc.
10.2009 - 03.2020
- Protected top-priority accounts by employing effective sales and marketing techniques.
- Sold catering and event planning services to new and established customers.
- Utilized multiple marketing strategies to improve profitability.
- Shaped sales approaches to individual clients, facilitating relationships with customers and driving revenue to exceed target.
- Created prospect rapport by approaching leads and cultivating strong business relationships through sales.
- Analyzed market trends in consumer industries to implement appropriate marketing and sales methods.
- Demonstrated products and features to customers, answered questions and overcame objections.
- Managed digital marketing initiatives in accordance with consumer targets and needs.
- Employed effective problem-solving techniques, increasing client satisfaction ratings.
- Recognized and resolved compound problems that effected upper-level management and business initiatives.
Event Producer
OrangeRed
03.2004 - 06.2009
- Fulfilled contractual obligations, including communications, vendor coordination, schedule creation, budget administration and rehearsal and day of event coordination.
- Generated client retention by accurately organizing and executing cultural trade shows and events.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, including contract signing, fee collection, event booking and event promotions.
- Liaised with marketing and PR colleagues to promote special events in social calendars.
- Solicited feedback from clients to assess event success and uncover opportunities for improvement.
- Planned large-scale events such as trade shows, conferences, and meetings.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for all events.
- Managed event logistics and operations, including support staff, vendor services and volunteers.
- Managed volunteer teams effectively, providing clear direction and support as needed throughout each event.
- Generated increased attendance to events by implementing targeted marketing strategies and promotional campaigns.
- Ensured successful events through thorough pre-event site inspections, risk assessments, and contingency planning measures.
Education
Certificate - Event And Meeting Management Program
George Brown College
Toronto, ON 01.2019 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Ryerson University
Toronto, ON 09.1995 - 06.1999
No Degree - Political Science With International Relations
American University of Beirut
Beirut , Lebanon 09.1993 - 09.1995
High School Diploma -
Lorne Park Secondary School
Mississauga, ON 09.1988 - 06.1993
Skills
- Stakeholder Communication
Schedule Management
Event Setup and Breakdown
Contract negotiation skills
Contract Execution
Locating venues
Venue Selection
Workflow Management
Operations Oversight
Event Planning
Expense Tracking
Vendor Sourcing
Business Growth
Logistics Management
Technical production
Stakeholder Communication
Timeline
Festival Logistics Manager
Just For Laughs
03.2022 - 03.2024
Certificate - Event And Meeting Management Program
George Brown College
01.2019 - 09.2022
Senior Sales & Events Manager
a la Carte Kitchen inc.
10.2009 - 03.2020
Event Producer
OrangeRed
03.2004 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Ryerson University
09.1995 - 06.1999
No Degree - Political Science With International Relations
American University of Beirut
09.1993 - 09.1995
High School Diploma -
Lorne Park Secondary School
09.1988 - 06.1993
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