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Abdelrahman ElDabaa

Abdelrahman ElDabaa

Jeddah

Summary

Experienced professional with strong communication skills in event management. Skilled in stakeholder management and coordination with creative, production, and operation teams for successful project execution. Proficient in budgeting, venue management, production, risk management, and making quick decisions under pressure.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Matchday Operation Manager

Al Ahli Saudi Club
06.2024 - Current

Matchday Operations

  • Oversee all logistical aspects of matchday operations, including stadium setup, crowd management, and coordination of support services.
  • Ensure the safety and security of players, staff, and spectators by coordinating with security personnel and local authorities.
  • Manage hospitality services, ensuring VIPs and player families receive exceptional service.

Financial Management and Cost Control

  • Develop and manage the operations budget (P&L), ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
  • Implement cost control measures to optimize operational efficiency.
  • Monitor and report on financial performance, identifying areas for cost savings and improvements.

Reporting

  • Prepare comprehensive reports for pre, during, and post-matchdays, highlighting key activities, issues, and resolutions.
  • Provide detailed analysis and recommendations to the Director of Operations.

Compliance and Regulations

  • Ensure all operations are conducted in accordance with Ministry of Sports guidelines and local regulations.
  • Stay up to date with changes in regulations and implement necessary adjustments to operations.

Best Practices and Innovation

  • Implement industry best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
  • Innovate and introduce new ideas to improve matchday experiences for fans, VIPs, and stakeholders.

Vendor and Contract Management

  • Manage relationships with vendors and service providers to ensure high-quality services are delivered.
  • Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and conditions.

Stakeholder Communication

  • Maintain open and effective communication with all stakeholders, including internal departments, external partners, and local authorities.
  • Address and resolve any issues or concerns raised by stakeholders promptly.

Ticketing Operation

  • Creating Ticketing Mechanism.
  • Ticket pricing.
  • Maintain the effective communications with relevant department of SPL for all matters of ticketing.
  • Handling all ticket operation(pricing, rolling out, sponsors ticketing delivery).
  • Supervise giveaway and obligated tickets for governmental and normal authorities.
  • Leading ticketing operations with Webook platform prior each match.
  • Weekly, monthly, yearly reports of ticketing operations and attendances.
  • Dealing with local and international federations as conducting of their regulations such as(SPL, AFC).

Project Manager

Sela
10.2022 - 05.2024
  • SuperCopa De Espana 2022: I had the chance to be one of the TLOs of Real Madrid team.
  • SuperCoppa italiana 2022: I had the chance to be the main TLO of AC Milan Team
  • Riyadh Season's Cup: I had the opportunity to be a member of the operation team on the field of play
  • Saudi School Tournament - Official Launching Ceremony: It was my pleasure to be the event Director
  • Volleyball Saudi School Tournament 2022 - Closing Ceremony: My role was to be the event Director
  • Basketball Saudi School Tournament 2022 - Closing Ceremony: My role was to be the event Director
  • Football Saudi School Tournament 2022 - Closing Ceremony: My role was to supervise all aspects of the final ceremony
  • Al-Hilal - New Players Reveal Ceremony: I was the project manager and supervised all aspects of the ceremony as well as dealing with the client.
  • ROSHN Saudi League - Official Launching Ceremony of season 2022/2023: I had the opportunity to be the Venue manager.
  • Women's Premier League season 2022/2023: My role is the Project manager to deal with the stakeholders and leading the operation and production teams during the whole season.
  • Saudi School Tournament - Draw Ceremony: I had the opportunity to be the event Director.

EP Assets Manager

Sela
09.2020 - 10.2022
  • Supervise, Planning, handling all assets matters of EP department, supervising for logistics of all department's projects, in addition to act as a project manager and lead the team members through the operation of the event
  • Football Saudi School Tournament: I was a member of the Closing Ceremony Crew
  • Women's Premier League 2021/2022: My role was the Project manager to deal with all stakeholders and leading the operation and production teams
  • Maradona's Cup: I had the opportunity to be a member of the operation team on the field of play
  • Jahiz Cup - Women's Futsal Championship: My role was the Project manager / Event director of the Opening Ceremony
  • Women's Premier League 2022/2023: My role was the Project manager / Event director of the Closing Ceremony and Coronation.
  • Diriyah's Cup 3 Newcastle United Vs Al Hilal - I was in charge to be director of the Coronation Ceremony.

Budget Controller

Sela
08.2018 - 09.2020
  • Handling projects, Budget controlling, Communication with suppliers, Local suppliers and international suppliers, Supervision and leadership to reach our target
  • WWE Super Done - Jeddah: I was in charge of the HIP seating map setup around the ring, also I had a task for flooring installation as per WWE standards as well, so there were dealing with WWE's Team requests
  • Zayed Championships Cup final ceremony at Al Ain, UAE: I was a member of the operation team on the field of play.
  • SuperCoppa Italiana - Jeddah 2019: I was a member of the operation team on the field of play
  • King Abdulaziz Camel Festival - Remah area, Riyadh: I had two tasks in the site of the festival, 1st one was allocate all the wayfinding through the whole festival area, 2nd task was acting as a site manager of 'Nomad Hotel compound'
  • Riyadh Season 2019: Budget Control Officer of Infrastructure & Constructions of 13 zones( such as Boulevard Zone, Winter wander land), also to follow up for the due payments of suppliers (Local & international)
  • SuperCopa De Espana - Jeddah 2019: I was a member of the operation team on the field of play

Senior Sales Coordinator

Jamjoom Medical Industries Co. Ltd.
05.2018 - 08.2020
  • Supervise, Follow up for the sales orders for its process through Oracle System, dealing with the clients and their invoices and inquiries, follow up with warehouse to ensure the delivery is on time without any delay
  • Making Sales monthly reports for sales team

Sales Coordinator

JoVi Tronix
09.2017 - 04.2018

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Higher Institute of qualitative studies
06.2012

Skills

  • PowerPoint
  • Excel
  • Good Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem Solving
  • Decision Maker
  • Project management
  • Project planning
  • Project planning and development
  • Project scheduling
  • Client relations
  • Stakeholder communications
  • Cost control

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 08/25/91
  • Nationality: Egyptian
  • Driving License: Yes

Languages

English
Professional Working
Arabic
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Matchday Operation Manager

Al Ahli Saudi Club
06.2024 - Current

Project Manager

Sela
10.2022 - 05.2024

EP Assets Manager

Sela
09.2020 - 10.2022

Budget Controller

Sela
08.2018 - 09.2020

Senior Sales Coordinator

Jamjoom Medical Industries Co. Ltd.
05.2018 - 08.2020

Sales Coordinator

JoVi Tronix
09.2017 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Higher Institute of qualitative studies
Abdelrahman ElDabaa