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Yehia Ahmed

Yehia Ahmed

Riverforest,IL

Summary

Self-directed Event Designer with over 14 years of experience creating strategic alliances with organizational leaders to align with and support key business initiatives for on-time, under-budget event completion. Organized and ambitious Designer with expertise in managing costs and budgets while establishing partnerships with vendors for optimal savings. Customer-oriented time manager and decisive leader.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Designer /Event Manager

Lavish Weddings
Lyons, IL
07.2021 - Current
  • Delivered smooth training execution by coordinating site selection, event management and follow-up.
  • Performed event Design & coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
  • Recommended workflow and budget improvements, resulting in savings per event.
  • Executed on-time and under-budget project management on complex issues for senior leadership.
  • Supervised facility management.
  • Coordinated schedules and production for events.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Organized, coordinated and deployed events while focusing on delivering superior customer service.
  • Offered input for complex setup to support client-ready final versions.
  • Collaborated closely with upper management to drive strategy through development and implementation of new processes.
  • Developed flowcharts and diagrams to describe and lay out logical operational steps.
  • Communicated and explained to team members to understand and implement functional demands for setups.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Interfaced effectively with contractors and vendors to resolve issues and discuss ideas..
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.

Event Designer /Production Manager /Small Business Co-Owner

Divine Designs & Events
Franklin Park, IL
05.2011 - 12.2020
  • Evaluated existing plans, processes and events designing services to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Supervised onsite team members & facility management team.
  • Organized logistics and materials for each event, arranged spaces and took detailed notes for later dissemination.
  • Fulfilled contractual obligations for day of event setup.
  • Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to organizing production scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation and proposal development for various events.
  • Recommended workflow and budget improvements, resulting in savings per event.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction ratings by scheduling on-site service requests, managing logistics and the needs to meet demands.
  • Generated client retention by accurately organizing and executing events.
  • Fostered relationships with local and national wedding & event suppliers to obtain best price, quality, and delivery of products.
  • Interviewed clients to understand event scopes of work, establish budgets and determine timelines for venue selection, & design finalization, and execution.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events , event booking and event promotions.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving product & service issues.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
  • Used coordination and organizational skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Managed team of 10 or more employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.
  • Saved budgets cost by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems.
  • Carefully prepared design layouts.
  • Met with customers and clients to determine project needs and prepared proposals incorporating production schedules, scopes of work and budgets.
  • Gathered and bought materials needed to successfully complete projects.
  • Planned project concepts by researching and studying information.
  • Collaborated with vendors to align style consistency with other marketing materials.
  • Maintained design knowledge by attending various workshops, professional society gatherings, and meetings.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Hair Stylist

Yehia & Company Hair Design
Chicago, IL
05.1998 - 08.2010
  • Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
  • Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
  • Sourced materials and props for photo shoots to enhance products and appearance of subjects.
  • Handled payment transactions to maintain accuracy and payment processes.
  • Helped clients achieve desired looks for daily wear and special events by designing strategies for each scenario.
  • Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
  • Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
  • Assessed customer hair texture, treatment history and desired outcome to determine services required.
  • Organized sales area and work station to showcase products and boost sales.
  • Recorded notes for future reference about customer preferences and services delivered.
  • Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
  • Kept work areas, tools and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
  • Worked on customers daily while maintaining distinguished cleanliness and organization of work areas.
  • Designed individualized plans to assist customers in healing damaged or dry hair.
  • Worked with men, women on daily basis.
  • Monitored current trends to understand fashions and better serve customer needs.
  • Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments and collecting payments for services rendered.
  • Updated customer service standards to increase number of return customers and overall company profits.
  • Completed wet styling, thermal styling, permanent waving and hair relaxing services.
  • Styled hair for large events such as annual fashion shows and special hair expos.
  • Shampooed, conditioned and rinsed guests' hair using salon-exclusive products while educating clients on product benefits to increase product sales.
  • Trimmed, cut and shaped hair and hairpieces based on customer preference.
  • Used scissors, trimmers, clippers, razors and brushes on customers with customer satisfaction rate.
  • Introduced salon to alternative hair therapies involving natural products to bring in new clients.
  • Initiated and engaged clients in conversations as part of personalized service.
  • Promoted and sold service treatments, enhancements and upgrades to maximize revenue.
  • Investigated and resolved complaints to satisfy guests and maintain good business practices.
  • Offered professional cuts, color services and extensions to salon customers.
  • Trained salon staff in traditional and innovative haircutting techniques and salon management.

Education

Event Design-Floral-Business - Business

Wedding MBA Classes
Las Vegas, NV

Master Class of Design - Business Education

Preston Bailey Experience
New York, NY

Cosmetology License - Cosmetology Education

Pivot Point Academy -Evanston
Evanston, IL
02.1999

High School Diploma -

Evanston Township Highschool
Evanston, IL
05.1998

Skills

  • Floral Design
  • drape designer
  • fabrication
  • Budget Planning and Administration
  • Program Planning and Development
  • Facilities Management and Maintenance
  • Client Relations
  • Accommodation Organization
  • Staff Leadership
  • Complaint Resolution
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Service Coordination
  • Administrative Recordkeeping
  • Meeting Trends Analysis
  • Time Management
  • Team Leadership and Motivation
  • Employee Training
  • Communications and Media
  • Independent Thinking
  • Clear Communication
  • Quality Assurance
  • Critical Thinking
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Decision Making
  • Creativity and Adaptability
  • Event Billing
  • Staff Training

Languages

Arabic
English

Timeline

Event Designer /Event Manager

Lavish Weddings
07.2021 - Current

Event Designer /Production Manager /Small Business Co-Owner

Divine Designs & Events
05.2011 - 12.2020

Hair Stylist

Yehia & Company Hair Design
05.1998 - 08.2010

Event Design-Floral-Business - Business

Wedding MBA Classes

Master Class of Design - Business Education

Preston Bailey Experience

Cosmetology License - Cosmetology Education

Pivot Point Academy -Evanston

High School Diploma -

Evanston Township Highschool

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