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Basil Saeed

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

21
21
years of professional experience
56
56
years of post-secondary education
11
11
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Associate Consultant

General Authority of Minors Affairs GAMA
Doha, Qatar
06.2025 - Current

Spearheaded the design and implementation of strategic programs
and partnerships such as ' البلیونیر الصغیر ' (financial literacy for
minors), ' نحو أثر أعظم ' (empowering female researchers), and ' 'رفیق الخیر
(volunteer club).

Developed sponsorship and partnership frameworks, KPIs, and
governance processes to ensure alignment with institutional
strategy and stakeholder interests.

Established and maintained partnerships with government entities,
private sector organizations, and financial institutions (QIB, QNB,
Ministry of Social Development) to deliver impactful initiatives.

Negotiated partnership terms, managed budgets, and delivered
program activations while ensuring compliance with organizational
policies and regulatory requirements.

Designed monitoring and evaluation systems to track ROI,
stakeholder engagement, and beneficiary satisfaction.

Presented performance updates and strategic recommendations to
senior leadership to support decision-making.

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.

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.

Festivals Manager

Freelance
06.2005 - 06.2014
  • 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.

Education

Master of Science - Entrepreneurship And Innovation Management

Northumbria University
Qatar
09.2024 - 07.2025

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

Interpersonal SkillsEvent ManagementMarketing Strategies

Attention to Detail

Decision-Making

Teamwork and Collaboration

Certification

NASPA Student Affairs Certificate (phase 1)

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Associate Consultant

General Authority of Minors Affairs GAMA
06.2025 - Current

Master of Science - Entrepreneurship And Innovation Management

Northumbria University
09.2024 - 07.2025

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 - 06.2014

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)
Basil SaeedProjects/Events Manager