Ahmed Hamad
Jamaica,New York
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Tour Manager at Dreamville/Cole World Touring, adept at logistics management and client relations. Successfully organized DJ lineups and enhanced guest experiences through strong vendor partnerships. Proven ability to adapt itineraries and implement safety protocols, ensuring seamless travel and high customer satisfaction. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills and effective problem-solving.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Tour Manager
Dreamville/Cole World Touring
04.2010 - Current
- Organized DJ lineups for Dreamville artists including J Cole and Bas.
- Partnered with various artist management teams to ensure seamless guest artist experiences on and off stage.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, securing competitive rates and high-quality services for tours.
- Leveraged local knowledge to recommend authentic cultural experiences.
- Maintained up-to-date records of all tours details including bookings, payments received or pending invoices.
- Implemented safety protocols during tours, minimizing risks and ensuring the well-being of all participants.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional travel assistance and itinerary management.
- Adapted itineraries flexibly in response to unexpected challenges or opportunities, ensuring maximum satisfaction throughout the journey.
- Assisted Tour Manager in logistical aspects of trip planning, resulting in smooth travel experiences for clients.
- Supported Tour Manager with administrative tasks such as booking accommodations or arranging transportations.
- Streamlined tour operations for increased efficiency and improved guest experiences.
Assistant Director of Admissions
SAE
02.2008 - 08.2013
- To grow the schools number of graduates via campus tours and identification of the right program for potential students.
- Reduced application processing times by identifying areas of inefficiency and implementing procedural improvements within the office workflow.
- Analyzed applicant data to identify trends in demographics, enabling more targeted outreach efforts to underrepresented populations.
- Organized successful open house events that showcased campus facilities and programs, attracting a larger pool of potential applicants.
- Established partnerships with local high schools and community colleges to promote transfer opportunities, increasing incoming transfer student numbers.
Education
N/A - Speech Communication
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WVSkills
- Strong organization
- Logistics management
- Language proficiency
- Client relations
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
Assisted in organising all major J Cole tours. As well as several Dreamville acts. Booked DJs for tours as well as festivals. Organized the biggest hiphop show in History of Sudan right after the revolution with a strong line up of local talents as well as bigger names like Bas.
Affiliations
Dreamville Records President Ibrahim Hamad and rapper Bas are both my siblings as is DJ Moma of Everyday People (The international party collective).
I am also the curator for a series of mixtapes that highlight Sudanese artists.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Tour Manager
Dreamville/Cole World Touring
04.2010 - Current
Assistant Director of Admissions
SAE
02.2008 - 08.2013
N/A - Speech Communication
Fairmont State University
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