Basil Saeed
Projects/Events Manager
Doha
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
11
11
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Marketing Manager
AL-Sulaiteen Group
09.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented the landscaping & agriculture marketing campaign for projects with major companies and entities such as Ashgal, the World Cup committee (Stadiums), and Aspire Zone.
- Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents, planning, and creative material distribution.
- Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
Festivals Manager
Freelance
06.2005 - Current
- Led the planning and execution of large-scale music festivals, coordinating multiple stages, artists, and production teams.
- 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 event planning, booking, and promotions.
- Maintained and built a comprehensive database of industry contacts, vendors, and venues.
- Collaborated with AL-Qetaifan Fan Zones during the World Cup 2022 and Clubs in Qatar, bringing a lineup of Afrobeat artists and DJs such as AfroB, CKay, Oxlaide, DJ Karri, Costa Titch.
- Collaborated with Global DJs Premium company between 2010 - 2013, bringing a long lineup of artists such as Sean Paul, Akon, Kevin Lyttle, DJ Tiesto, and Armin Van Buuren.
Acting Section Head - Students Life & Services
College of North Atlantic - Qatar
06.2014 - 10.2021
- Led the development and implementation of the Student Life and Services Department’s business plan in alignment with CNA-Q’s strategy through departmental initiatives and projects.
- Supervised, encouraged, and evaluated cross-functional teams by coaching and empowering members to meet the college's vision, mission, and goals.
- Obtained and enhanced quality benchmarks and objectives by developing and implementing standard practices and control plans.
- Lead the development of a welcoming campus environment through the leadership, planning, and implementation of student activities and events that support student recruitment, retention, and achieving academic and career goals.
- Led the development and execution of various extracurricular programs (multi-cultural events and clubs) and student orientation to ensure a balanced educational and social environment.
- Led the development and enforcement of the Students’ Code of Conduct across the College in compliance with the State of Qatar's applicable laws and cultural imperatives.
- Develop and monitor the implementation of the Student Life and Services Department’s procedures, processes, and guidelines.
- Monitor the performance of the Student Life and Services Department-established KPIs regularly.
Education
Major Event Management Diploma - Events Manangement
Josoor Institute – Leeds Beckette University
Doha 04.2001 - 02.2018
BEng (Honor) Electronics & Communication -
Nottingham University – Malaysia Campus (TOP 70 On The World)
Malaysia Skills
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Certification
NASPA Student Affairs Certificate (phase 1)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Marketing Manager
AL-Sulaiteen Group
09.2023 - Current
Acting Section Head - Students Life & Services
College of North Atlantic - Qatar
06.2014 - 10.2021
Festivals Manager
Freelance
06.2005 - Current
Major Event Management Diploma - Events Manangement
Josoor Institute – Leeds Beckette University
04.2001 - 02.2018
BEng (Honor) Electronics & Communication -
Nottingham University – Malaysia Campus (TOP 70 On The World)
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