Marium Javed Rizvi
Currently In Hamilton,NZ
Summary
Dynamic and award-winning events manager with extensive experience delivering high-impact events for leading local and global brands across diverse industries, including finance, FMCG, electronics, entertainment, luxury, automotive, and hospitality. Recognized for exceptional productivity and efficient task execution, I possess specialized skills in event planning, budget management, and vendor negotiations.
With a proven track record in managing events of all sizes and coordinating logistics, I excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving, ensuring seamless execution and exceptional guest experiences and business growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Events Manager
International Free Zone Authority (IFZA)
Dubai, UAE
09.2023 - Current
- Developed and executed detailed event plans, including timelines, budgets, staffing requirements, and logistics.
- Organized and facilitated vendor meetings to ensure successful execution of all events.
- Coordinated with marketing team for promotional materials for each event.
- Cultivated relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure proper communication between departments.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure best pricing and services.
- Monitored event progress by tracking expenses against budget and adjusting as needed.
- Identified potential risks associated with each event and developed contingency plans accordingly.
- Designed surveys to collect feedback from attendees after each event.
- Collaborated with IT teams to troubleshoot technical issues related to audio and visual equipment.
- Created post-event reports summarizing key metrics such as attendance numbers and ROI.
Business Marketing - Events & Sponsorships
Dubai International Financial Centre (Government of Dubai)
Dubai, UAE
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Planned and implemented 48 events within a 6-month timeframe for DIFC along with lead generation digital and account-based campaigns
- Developing growth strategies and plans for FinTech and Innovation and International Markets for DIFC
- Having an in-depth knowledge of business products and value proposition
- Supporting a 360 marketing plan to support DIFC to become the leading financial centre globally
- Develop and execute channel marketing programs for the BD sector (Wealth and Asset Management, Insurance, FinTech, Banking, Strategy, Legal and Academy)
- Manage digital, social and performance campaigns for the BD sectors to get leads and optimum business support
Marketing & Events Manager - MEASA
Riversong Technology DMCC
Dubai, UAE
04.2018 - 02.2022
- Working closely with agencies to deliver effective media campaigns along with working on the press release, product reviews PR events, etc
- Selecting an apt medium for advertising and using a combination of different kinds of media to reach the TG
- Working out participation in International events like MWC, DISTREE, GITEX etc
- Preparing marketing campaigns and maintaining contact with HQ office
- Aligning with HQ office for product launch strategies, brand events, and building local strategy
- Work closely with the Sales team, to convert brand awareness to a product purchase
- Driving retail improvements to completion by coordinating with designers, product managers, and distributors
- Initiate new product launches across retailers
- Developing strong BTL promotional campaigns
- Strategize, develop and execute brand marketing and promotional campaign
- Building a content or activation plan in order to achieve higher engagement on platforms
- Managing Facebook, Instagram, and other Social Media presence to build brand awareness
- Preparing weekly reports on Social Media Insights and campaigns
Marketing & Advertising Specialist
Stories Advertising
Dubai, UAE
09.2015 - 01.2018
- Working with the client and the account team to understand the client's business objectives and advertising strategy
- Follow media trends of online and offline outlets (TV shows, print, radio programs)
- Building relationships and collecting information from media suppliers
- Selecting an apt medium for advertising and using a combination of several different kinds of media to reach the TG
- Assist with digital trafficking and implementation process, as well as monitor campaign delivery, reporting and optimization
- Develop agency point of views (POVs) on media opportunities for submission to the client
- Study demographic data and consumer profiles to identify desired target audiences for specific media vehicles, including lifestyles and psychograph's
Marketing Executive
Purpose of Life TV Production
Dubai, UAE
01.2014 - 08.2015
- Managing Facebook, Twitter, and other Social Media presence
- Create and implement a social media marketing plan and editorial calendar
- Track and analyze analytics reports to gain insight on traffic, demographics, and effectiveness; utilize this information to positively affect future outcomes
- Preparing weekly reports on Social Media Insights
- Check and comment on social media regularly
- Use tagging to encourage individual members (including exec) to participate
Education
MBA - Marketing Management
Geneva Business School
Geneva/UAE09-2024
Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma - Business Management
Qualifi Ltd UK
United Kingdom07-2024
Course - Project Management
PMP/LinkedIn
Online07-2024
Scholarship - Marketing And Communications Scholarship
The Marketing Society UK
Dubai, United Arab Emirates01-2023
Diploma - SEO and Digital Marketing
One Academy UK
10-2020
Diploma - Social Media Marketing
Shaw Academy
02.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture
University of Karachi
Pakistan01.2014
Skills
- Lifestyle, Corporate, Luxury, ESG and Community Events Management
- Project Management
- Attendee Management
- Event Coordination
- Event Marketing
- Exhibition and Booth
- Vendor Negotiation
- Venue & F&B Selection
- Transportation and logistics coordination
- Budget Management
- Leadership
- Branding & Communications
- Concept and Strategy Building
- Business Marketing
Certification
Microsoft Office
Eventbrite
Salesforce CRM
Trello
Zoho Backstage
Buffer Tool
Salesforce Marketing Cloud
HubSpot
Monday.com
Asana
Slido
MailChimp
Canva
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Professional
Urdu
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Personal Information
- Residence: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Date of Birth: 08/19/1992
- Driving Licence: UAE Driving Licence
Timeline
Events Manager
International Free Zone Authority (IFZA)
09.2023 - Current
Business Marketing - Events & Sponsorships
Dubai International Financial Centre (Government of Dubai)
11.2021 - 09.2023
Marketing & Events Manager - MEASA
Riversong Technology DMCC
04.2018 - 02.2022
Marketing & Advertising Specialist
Stories Advertising
09.2015 - 01.2018
Marketing Executive
Purpose of Life TV Production
01.2014 - 08.2015
MBA - Marketing Management
Geneva Business School
Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma - Business Management
Qualifi Ltd UK
Course - Project Management
PMP/LinkedIn
Scholarship - Marketing And Communications Scholarship
The Marketing Society UK
Diploma - SEO and Digital Marketing
One Academy UK
Diploma - Social Media Marketing
Shaw Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Architecture
University of Karachi