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Maisarah Rashid

Maisarah Rashid

Summary

Dedicated Event Manager with over 10 years of expertise in planning, coordinating, and executing diverse corporate events. Proven track record of delivering high-quality events on time and within budget. Skilled in strategic event marketing, vendor negotiation, and client relationship management. Adept at leading cross-functional teams to ensure seamless event experiences that exceed client expectations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

SENIOR EVENT MANAGER

Now Comms Asia
03.2019 - 06.2024
  • Extensive experience working on diverse projects, including exhibitions, live events, and conferences, showcasing versatility and adaptability
  • Trained junior team members on best practices in event management, fostering professional growth within the organization.
  • Established strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, ensuring seamless event execution.
  • Led cross-functional teams to successfully plan and execute large-scale corporate events.
  • Streamlined event management processes for increased efficiency and cost savings.
  • Produced detailed proposals for events to document timelines, suppliers and budgets.
  • Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.

FREELANCE EVENT MANAGER

Agog Expo Pte Ltd
04.2018 - 03.2019
  • Maintain and cultivate relationships with existing clients and lead projects from conception to completion while actively liaising with an extensive network of vendors locally and overseas.
  • Managed budgets and negotiated contracts with vendors, ensuring cost-effective event execution.
  • Nurtured and built relationships with vendors, venues and industry contacts to obtain best pricing and services for events.
  • Recruited trained, and managed teams of volunteers to assist with event operations and logistics.
  • Oversaw logistics for multi-day events, including accommodations, transportation, and scheduling.

COMMUNICATIONS & SOCIAL MEDIA EXECUTIVE

Fluff Bakery Pte Ltd
10.2017 - 02.2018
  • Responsible for maintaining the daily social activities online to engage with customers and managing the brand's presence across our social media platforms that has more than 90,000 followers.
  • Enhanced online presence for clients through strategic content development and curation.
  • Coordinated promotional partnerships with other brands to leverage shared audiences for mutual growth opportunities.
  • Fostered a sense of community among followers by engaging consistently in conversations across all channels.
  • Crafted compelling copy for social posts that resonated with target audiences, generating shares and comments.

SENIOR EVENT SERVICES SPECIALIST

George P. Johnson Singapore
04.2012 - 06.2015

Working in a multi-national marketing agency, the position here widened my experience through producing small to large scale projects across many different roles and clientele.

  • Built and managed relationships with key clients and partners to drive growth.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
  • Created and delivered presentations to internal and external stakeholders to showcase work.
  • Monitored industry trends to adapt strategies accordingly.
  • Organized large-scale events, ensuring seamless execution of logistics, registration, catering, and venue management.

Education

Diploma in Integrated Event Management -

Republic Polytechnic
04.2012

Skills

    • Conference & Meeting Planning
    • Event Production & Logistic Management
    • Registration Management
    • Venue & Travel Coordination
    • Budgeting & Cost Controls
      • Vendor Negotiations
      • Brand Awareness
      • Creative Direction
      • Vendor Relationship Management
      • Team leadership and supervision

Notice Period

2 weeks

Timeline

SENIOR EVENT MANAGER

Now Comms Asia
03.2019 - 06.2024

FREELANCE EVENT MANAGER

Agog Expo Pte Ltd
04.2018 - 03.2019

COMMUNICATIONS & SOCIAL MEDIA EXECUTIVE

Fluff Bakery Pte Ltd
10.2017 - 02.2018

SENIOR EVENT SERVICES SPECIALIST

George P. Johnson Singapore
04.2012 - 06.2015

Diploma in Integrated Event Management -

Republic Polytechnic
Maisarah Rashid