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Mary Nacheri

Mary Nacheri

Dubai

Summary

Experienced in hospitality standards awareness, logistics management, and catering coordination. Adept at event planning and creative thinking, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Strong decision-making skills enhance the ability to deliver exceptional service and streamline operations. Career goal: to leverage expertise in a dynamic role within the hospitality industry.


Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Event producer

MOTUS ONE
Dubai
02.2025 - 03.2025
  • Defined the vision, theme, and goals of the event.
  • In collaboration with the creative team, I worked on branding, advertising, and social media campaigns for the event.
  • Designed thorough contingency plans to ensure minimal disruption during unforeseen circumstances.
  • Coordinated accordingly with caterers, entertainers, and the security teams.
  • Fostered strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of required materials and services.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, resulting in cost-effective event production.
  • Analyzed the event success, gathered feedback, and reported results.

Zone Manager

LINKVIVA
Abu Dhabi
11.2024 - 01.2025
  • Maintained compliance with health safety regulations whilst managing daily operations in the designated zone area.
  • Led disciplinary proceedings against non-compliant employees; resulted in fewer instances of rules violation.
  • Prioritised tasks effectively, resulting in increased productivity and efficiency in the zone operations.
  • Mentored staff members, enhancing their skills set for better task execution.
  • Supervised zone activities, rides, queueing systems, ticketing booths, etc, ensuring adherence to organisational policies and standards.

Zone Coordinator

Kaleidoscope Festival
Diani
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Managed logistics for over 12,000 visitors as well as artists optimizing travel routes for efficiency
  • Streamlined transit processes to minimize travel times, facilitating smooth and efficient movement for both visitors, artists and staff
  • Managed activation teams and various site and venue operations

Zone Operations Assistant

UEFA Euro2024
Hamburg
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Implement processes and procedures to maintain fleet operational readiness
  • Implement process for quality and cost control of all fleet support services
  • Apply and enforce UEFA EUROS 2024 fleet policies and procedures for staff and service providers
  • Oversee and coordinate the allocation of resources of the fleet compound

Venue Operations Manager

Asian Cup 2024
Doha
10.2023 - 03.2024
  • Managed the day-to-day operations of the depot
  • Ensured proper signage was placed in the depot to help drivers find their way back to the parking
  • Assisted in the recruitment and mentoring of all 110 support staff in the depot
  • Prepared the depot operational plan that had the depot standard operating procedures that were followed during the tournament

Scheduling Coordinator

FIFA Women's World Cup
Auckland
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • Assisted the Dispatch Manager in scheduling and Rostering of all fleet Involved in pre games time
  • Scheduling of bus itineraries and drivers Shifts (In cooperation with the Scheduling Manager), according to the demand
  • Monitoring cars and buses and handled any potential changes, delays or/and new demands on the daily on TMM (FIFA fleet scheduling tool)
  • Control the day-to-day implementation of the detailed program

Zone & Traffic Manager

Comic Con UAE
Abu Dhabi
03.2023 - 05.2023
  • Managed the day-to-day operations within the zone, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and efficiently
  • This included overseeing staff, resources, and facilities
  • Tracked and evaluated performance metrics for customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency
  • Ensured that all operations complied with company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements
  • Addressed and resolved operational problems and challenges that arose within the zone
  • This included troubleshooting issues and implementing solutions

Operations Manager

FIFA Men's World Cup 2022
Doha
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Oversaw the scheduling of over 950 drivers
  • Prepared daily reports as per the company policies and procedures
  • Ensured proper signage was placed in the depot to help drivers find their way back to the parking

Operations & Waste Manager

Nairobi Food Festival
Nairobi
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Supervise the day-to-day operations of all stores within the assigned zone
  • Created and implemented a system for tracking and managing inventory, resulting in a 70% reduction in food waste
  • Address escalated customer complaints and implement solutions to prevent recurring issues
  • Address and resolve any compliance issues in a timely manner

Deputy Manager - Operations Support

Expo2020 Dubai
Dubai
07.2021 - 04.2022
  • Developed an excellent working relationship with the contracted supplier for administrators, drivers and vehicles
  • Assisted the duty manager with the daily fleet office operations
  • Managing all bookings made on the Fleet Management System (software program) balancing the number of requests with driver availability and different shift patterns

Sales & Events Associate

Dubai Holdings
Dubai
05.2018 - 07.2021
  • Interacted directly with customers and listened to their concerns, resolved problems and recommended products and assets

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Aviation

Skylink Aviation School
Nairobi
08/2016 - 01/2017

Certificate of Higher Education - Secondary School

St. Ursula Girls High School
Kitui
01/2011 - 11/2014

Skills

  • Hospitality standards awareness
  • Logistics management
  • Catering coordination
  • Event planning
  • Creative thinking
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Decision making

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Event producer

MOTUS ONE
02.2025 - 03.2025

Zone Manager

LINKVIVA
11.2024 - 01.2025

Zone Coordinator

Kaleidoscope Festival
07.2024 - 08.2024

Zone Operations Assistant

UEFA Euro2024
05.2024 - 07.2024

Venue Operations Manager

Asian Cup 2024
10.2023 - 03.2024

Scheduling Coordinator

FIFA Women's World Cup
07.2023 - 09.2023

Zone & Traffic Manager

Comic Con UAE
03.2023 - 05.2023

Operations Manager

FIFA Men's World Cup 2022
08.2022 - 01.2023

Operations & Waste Manager

Nairobi Food Festival
05.2022 - 07.2022

Deputy Manager - Operations Support

Expo2020 Dubai
07.2021 - 04.2022

Sales & Events Associate

Dubai Holdings
05.2018 - 07.2021

Diploma of Higher Education - Aviation

Skylink Aviation School
08/2016 - 01/2017

Certificate of Higher Education - Secondary School

St. Ursula Girls High School
01/2011 - 11/2014
Mary Nacheri