ABDULRAHIM INDIMULI WEKU
PROJECT MANAGER
Nairobi
Summary
Joining a reputable group as an events manager, where I can manage and execute all events by utilizing my creativity, more than 12 years’ experience and excellent management skills to ensure that the events reach their required goals.
Faultless record of corporate event planning combined with discerning experience in planning, designing, arranging and coordinating every detail of various types of events such as conferences, client appreciation events, road shows, promotional trade-shows, business meetings, exhibitions and social events (media).
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Events / Project Manager
PROEM Limited
01.2019 - Current
Events / Project Manager
Emerald Touch Limited
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Plan and implement projects
- Help define project scope, goals and deliverables
- Define tasks and required resources
- Collect and manage project team
- Manage budgets
- Proposal writing
- Allocate project resources
- Create schedule and project timeline
- Track deliverables
- Support and direct team
- Lead quality assurance
- Monitor and report on project progress
- Present to stakeholders reports on progress as well as problems and solutions
- Implement and manage change when necessary to meet project outputs
- Evaluate and assess result of project
Events / Projects Manager / Special Events Coordinator
Twelve Marketing Limited
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Conducted research to identify new opportunities for bringing about innovation in events.
- Discussed specific requirements and expectations concerning the event with clients.
- Managed and developed a strategic plan of action to ensure that the cost of the event remains under the pre-determined budget.
- Searched and negotiated suitable venues or locations as per the requirement and budgetary constraints of client.
- Carried out all the functions as per legal guidelines and regulations.
- Worked on determining a suitable layout and theme for the event as per client’s specifications.
- Facilitated communication with professionals, including venue management, stand designers, caterers, contractors and equipment rentals to ensure efficient running of an event.
- Developing, implementing and managing events.
- Trained new and existing staff prior to the event so that all operations and duties were executed smoothly and as per clients’ guidelines.
Events Manager / Special Events Coordinator
Evolution Events LLC
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Company Overview: Dubai, U.A.E
- Facilitated communication with professionals, including venue management, stand designers, caterers, contractors and equipment rentals to ensure efficient running of an event.
- Responsible for revenue generation and also encouraging repeat business.
- Working closely with exhibition organizers, stand designers and contractors.
- Developing, implementing and managing events.
- Organizing trade fairs, conferences, away days, product launches.
- Managing all group rooms and banqueting processes and procedures.
- Liaising with clients at a high level.
- Making sure that insurance obligations are adhered to.
- Overseeing procurement of catering, audiovisual, security & rental needs.
- Managing relationships with sponsors.
- Preparing delegate packs and promotional material.
- Maintaining a calendar of events for effective long term planning & management.
- Supervising & coordinate the activities of personnel, subcontractors & vendors.
- In charge of accommodation, schedules, travel, day plans and registration procedures.
- Dubai, U.A.E
Events Coordinator
The Event Factory
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Planned, coordinated and executed events – Oversaw the planning and execution of logistics and operations for private meetings, conferences, road/trade shows and special events.
- Managed all sort of the event operations – The facility selection, contracting, pricing, transportation, accommodations, food and beverage selections and audio/visual service arrangements.
- Supervised production of events – Worked with event sponsors and internal/external teams on all aspects of planning the event.
- Planned the event floor plan and its budget and produced the event materials and accessories.
- Re-assessed the communication plans, special packages, processes, and look-and-feel appeal in collaboration with cross-company teams.
- Assisted in achieving business objectives through leads generated from seminars, special events and trade shows.
- Negotiated and managed contracts with sub-contractors and vendors.
Events Coordinator
Centre Stage Marketing/ Insyder Magazine
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Conducted research to identify new opportunities for bringing about innovation in events.
- Discussed specific requirements and expectations concerning the event with clients.
- Managed and developed a strategic plan of action to ensure that the cost of the event remains under the pre-determined budget.
- Searched and negotiated suitable venues or locations as per the requirement and budgetary constraints of client.
- Carried out all the functions as per legal guidelines and regulations.
- Worked on determining a suitable layout and theme for the event as per client’s specifications.
- Facilitated communication with professionals, including venue management, stand designers, caterers, contractors and equipment rentals to ensure efficient running of an event.
- Developing, implementing and managing events.
- Writing magazine articles.
- Magazine sales and distribution and looking for new business avenues.
Education
Events and Project Management -
EMDI Institute of Media and Communications
Business Management Diploma - undefined
Kenya Institute of Management
City and Guilds Diploma in Hotel Management - undefined
Career Training Centre
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Jamhuri High School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - undefined
Moi Forces Academy
Skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Outcome-oriented
Proactive self-starter
Persuasive presenter
Innovative thinking
Effective verbal communication
Strong organizational abilities
Proficient in prioritizing tasks
Effective multi-tasking
Proven leadership ability
Project management expertise
Skilled in analytical problem resolution
Timeline
Events / Project Manager
PROEM Limited
01.2019 - Current
Events / Project Manager
Emerald Touch Limited
08.2017 - 10.2018
Events / Projects Manager / Special Events Coordinator
Twelve Marketing Limited
01.2010 - 01.2017
Events Manager / Special Events Coordinator
Evolution Events LLC
01.2009 - 01.2012
Events Coordinator
The Event Factory
01.2006 - 01.2008
Events Coordinator
Centre Stage Marketing/ Insyder Magazine
01.2002 - 01.2006
Business Management Diploma - undefined
Kenya Institute of Management
City and Guilds Diploma in Hotel Management - undefined
Career Training Centre
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - undefined
Jamhuri High School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - undefined
Moi Forces Academy
Events and Project Management -
EMDI Institute of Media and Communications