MARYAM ABDIKER
Nairobi
Summary
Event management professional prepared for this role. Proven track record in planning and executing successful events, showcasing ability to handle logistics and client relations effectively. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Skills include project management, vendor coordination, and budget oversight.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
EVENT MANAGER
DIVINE EVENT
01.2022 - Current
- I opened my own event company in 2022 as an event pla
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
- Collaborated closely with clients throughout the planning process to ensure their vision was accurately reflected in the final event layout.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for events.
- Established relationships with key stakeholders, fostering long-term partnerships for future collaborations.
- Conducted post-event evaluations to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes in future planning efforts.
- Recruited trained, and managed teams of volunteers to assist with event operations and logistics.
- Increased client satisfaction by consistently delivering well-executed events within budget constraints.
- Developed marketing materials and promotional campaigns to maximize event attendance and visibility.
- Monitored and controlled event expenditures to meet budgets.
- Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
HR MANAGER
Vivacom LTD
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Manage the staffing process, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring and on boarding
- Ensure job descriptions are up to date and compliant with all local, state and federal regulations
- Develop training materials and performance management programs to help ensure employees understand their job responsibilities
- Investigate employee issues and conflicts and brings them to resolution
- Ensure the organization’s compliance with local, state and federal regulations
- Use performance management tools to provide guidance and feedback to team
- Ensure all company HR policies are applied consistently
- Partner with management to ensure strategic HR goals are aligned with business initiatives
- Maintain HR systems and processes
- Conduct performance and salary reviews
- Provide support and guidance to HR staff
- Analyze trends in compensation and benefits
ADMINISTRATOR
VIVACOM LIMITED
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Answering incoming calls; taking messages and re-directing calls as required
- Dealing with email enquiries
- Taking minutes
- Diary management and arranging appointments, booking meeting rooms and conference facilities
- Data entry (sales figures, property listings etc.)
- General office management such as ordering stationary
- Organizing travel and accommodation for staff and customers
- Arranging both internal and external events
- Possibly maintaining the company social media accounts
- Providing administration support to Sales Reps, Property Managers and Senior Management
SALES MANAGER
ASILI PURE SKIN CARE
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Achiev1ement of planned sales targets and leading operation of the sales team in delivery of excellent customer service, through promptly and efficiently managing the following:
- Build and maintaining client relations
- Meet and exceed KPIs and sales targets
- Possess deep knowledge of business product offering and value proposition
- Follow organizational policies and regulations that affect the Sales department
- Proactively pursue new business and sales opportunities
- Solve problems for clients and customers by developing innovative and tailored sales solutions
- Be a brand ambassador and reflect company values at all times
Education
Diploma - International Relations
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
01.2019
KCSE - C
pangani secondary school
01.2016
Technical Skills -
EASTLEIGH HIGH PRIMARY school
01.2012
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Internet
- Good interpersonal skills
- Organization and planning
- Problem solving
- Creativity and innovation
- Team leadership and supervision
- Guest relations
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
EVENT MANAGER
DIVINE EVENT
01.2022 - Current
HR MANAGER
Vivacom LTD
01.2021 - 01.2024
ADMINISTRATOR
VIVACOM LIMITED
01.2020 - 01.2024
SALES MANAGER
ASILI PURE SKIN CARE
01.2017 - 01.2018
KCSE - C
pangani secondary school
Technical Skills -
EASTLEIGH HIGH PRIMARY school
Diploma - International Relations
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
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