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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).
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Developed sponsorship and partnership frameworks, KPIs, and
governance processes to ensure alignment with institutional
strategy and stakeholder interests.
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Established and maintained partnerships with government entities,
private sector organizations, and financial institutions (QIB, QNB,
Ministry of Social Development) to deliver impactful initiatives.
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Negotiated partnership terms, managed budgets, and delivered
program activations while ensuring compliance with organizational
policies and regulatory requirements.
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Designed monitoring and evaluation systems to track ROI,
stakeholder engagement, and beneficiary satisfaction.
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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