
Alaa Abdelrahman Allaithy
Head of Incentive Team - MICE Department at Blue Sky Travel
Heliopolis, Cairo, EgyptWork Experience
Project ManagerFull Time
Konzept Exhibitions & Event Managment
Sep 2019 - Jan 2022 -2 yrs, 4 months
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:Job Description: • Hosted buyer Program & B2B Meeting Manager (Food Africa & Pacprocess Middle East) • Event Management Main Tasks for Hosted buyer program & B2B Meetings: • Research, Data build and Identifying key regional buyers that match the hosted buyer program criteria • Following up the Exhibition campaign feedback • Receiving and revising the buyers profiles • Meet deadlines as assigned by the line manager • Arranging & Facilitating Air tickets reservation, Meet & Assist and accommodations. • Managing an online portal for scheduling One-on-one meetings with exhibitors & Matchmaking sessions by sector. Main Tasks for Event management: • Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each Event • Delegate Event tasks to staff members • Track Event performance, specifically to analyze the successful Meet completion of short- and long-term goals • Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to event constraints based on financial analysis • Develop comprehensive Event plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members • Designed, created, and implemented event-specific Excel checklists and worksheets detailing items needed for specific event pack out. • Contact point for all clientele; ensured host of event was pleased whilst building strong communication ties and excellent rapport. • Liaise with different departments to guarantee successful events; such as marketing, sales team, restaurant management team and lead chefs. • Responsible for all event staff, hires and trains new employees as well as provides leadership, motivation, direction and support to current team. • Assess needs of venue and facilitate clients’ needs to assure a successful event • Negotiate contracts with third-party vendors • Analyze event invoices to achieve savings
MICE Operations ManagerFull Time
Pioneer Events
Jan 2016 - Sep 2019 -3 yrs, 8 months
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:Responsible for preparing all event documentation and coordinates with Sales, property departments and customer to ensure consistent, high level service throughout pre-event, event and post-event phases of property events. Handles events of average complexity. Ensures their property events have a seamless turnover from sales to service back to sales. Recognizes opportunities to maximize revenue opportunities by up-selling and offering enhancements to create outstanding events.
Incentive Travel ExecutiveFull Time
Pioneer Events
Jan 2010 - Jan 2016 -6 yrs
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:• Manage trips from A to Z will all its details like choosing the trip destination, arranging the itinerary, selecting entertainment, procuring accommodations, selecting menus, and arranging transportation • Calculate the budget for the proposed trip • Monitor bookings throughout the working day, and ensure they are processed accurately • Advise on and organizing visas & passports • Coordinate every aspect of a trip to make sure that it occurs without a hitch. • Confirming customer names with airlines/hotels • Visit the destinations [if available] to ascertain accommodation quality and suitability • Liaise with coach operators, airlines, hoteliers and resort reps • Handle bookings, invoicing and issuing of tickets • Maintain the general filing system and file all correspondence • Maintain an adequate inventory of office supplies
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
German University in Cairo (GUC)Jan 2003 - Jan 2007 - 4 yr
Achievements
Trips organized by me: 1. Vodafone/USA / 100pax 2. Samsung/Italy /70 pax 3. Raya Holding Company RAC / South Africa / 210 pax 4. Raya Holding Company RAC / Italy / 230 pax 5. Raya Holding Company RAC /Romania /216 pax 6. Raya Holding Company RAC / Budapest / 220 pax 7. Raya Holding Company RAC / Munich / 210 pax 8. Samsung / Berlin -attend IFA Exhibition / 20 pax 9. Samsung/ Turkey-Antalya/ attend Forum / 30 pax 10. Samsung / London / 14 pax 11. Samsung / USA / Attend unpack Samsung S6 / 13 pax 12. Samsung / Thailand / 25 pax 13. HTC / Romania / 25 pax 14. Fourlink / Spain / 22 pax 15. Samsung / Las Vegas – attend CES / 20 pax 16. Samsung / New York – attend Galaxy Unpacked / 20 pax 17. Samsung / Paris – Attend QLED / 25 pax 18. Samsung / St.Petersburg – World Cup / 15 pax 19. Raya Aman / St.Petersburg – World Cup / 35 pax Hosted Buyer Program & B2B Meeting Manager for Food Africa: http://www.foodafrica-expo.com/ Pacprocess MEA: http://pacprocess-mea.com/
Languages
Arabic
FluentEnglish
Fluent
Training & Certifications
Marriott Meetings Professional
Marriott International·2019English Conversation Course
American University in Cairo·2010HR & Communication Skills Program
American University in Cairo·2009ICDL
2008