Ehab Elsaadi
Springtown,TX
Summary
Business Operations Executive offering 20-year history of leading strategic and tactical business initiatives. Senior Director driving proven results in Live Events and functions worldwide. Manages complex occupational issues while meeting business objectives. Strong operational skills and solid experience regulating policies, managing budget expenditures, global logistics, and partner/vendor relations. Strong creative and talented artist with vision towards compelling productions which directly speak to intended demographic groups. Collaborates with management teams, stakeholders and multi-billion dollar partners to uphold company and project vision. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Internationally savvy and understands customs, culture and nuance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director- International Tours / Production
Family Entertainment Holdings, LLC.
11.2018 - Current
- Directed design and execution of lighting and video system to streamline initiatives and drive performance, decrease expenditure and increase profit, which resulted in 500k savings to company. Model is currently being used globally with expected savings of 1.2 million in 2024.
- Spearheaded collaboration with Panasonic and other key developers to create interactive projection mapping shows to debut in 2025.
- Led development of business operation processes and policies.
- Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Direct report to CEO and communication with top-level Mattel and Live Nation executives.
Creative Director of Live Events
Feld, Inc. MX Sports Pro Racing
08.2010 - 05.2018
- Monitored industry trends to keep creative materials fresh and engaging.
- Designed innovative creative strategies to raise brand awareness and engagement for organization.
- Managed live event production with specific focuses in order to appeal to target market.
- Developed high-impact creative content from concept to completion.
Creative Consultant
Self-Employed
08.2002 - 11.2010
- Managed and mentored internal team of freelance designers in graphics, audio and video fields.
- Handled client creative.
- Oversaw technical production and implementation of online creatives.
- Wrote engaging and successful marketing, advertising, and website campaigns.
Creative Imaging Director
ABC Radio Network
03.1998 - 11.2002
- Imaged national and affiliate radio stations.
- Designed innovative creative strategies to raise brand awareness and engagement for various formats, including Classic Rock, Country, Hot Adult contemporary as we as others
- Selected to produce segments for the National Association of Broadcasters Convention.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT05.1983
Associate of Science - Sociology
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT05.1983
Skills
- Performance Tracking and Evaluations
- Operational Efficiency
- Team-Building Abilities
- Market Understanding
- Strategic Vision
- Creating Infrastructure
- Collaborative Leadership
- Coaching and Mentorship
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Technical Proficiency
- P&L Responsibility
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with company executives in the development of multi-million dollar worldwide live events, with Live Nation and Mattel as partners
- Wrote and produced audio and video content to enhance live events domestically and internationally.
- Hired and directed creative staff.
- Coordinated international logistics.
- Acted as Tour Director for a group of 30+ talent and operations staff throughout Eastern and Western Europe, The UK and the Middle East.
- Currently working on 2024 live events tour in the same regions as well as Australia and Southeast Asia.
Languages
Arabic
Limited Working
French
Elementary
Timeline
Senior Director- International Tours / Production
Family Entertainment Holdings, LLC.
11.2018 - Current
Creative Director of Live Events
Feld, Inc. MX Sports Pro Racing
08.2010 - 05.2018
Creative Consultant
Self-Employed
08.2002 - 11.2010
Creative Imaging Director
ABC Radio Network
03.1998 - 11.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Brigham Young University
Associate of Science - Sociology
Brigham Young University
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