Management
Collaborating with institutions to activate programs, promote creative growth, personal exploration, and expressive communication through art and culture.
Date
December 2023
Type
Project Management with The Barakat Trust
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Managed the operations aspect of the community engagement program at Sameem. Activated workshops that authentically showcased Emirati heritage to an international audience at COP28.
Coordinated with clients, workshop providers, operational, facilitators, logistics and media team to ensure seamless communication and experience of program excellence were consistently met.
Collaborated with the content development team and provided strategic input for program development based on audience feedback, resulting in a seamless execution and significant growth.
Noor Riyadh 2023
Date
July - December 2023
Type
Artist Liaison Management with Athr
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Acted as the primary point of contact between the curator and artists and their teams, provided support, and effectively communicated with relevant parties within the organization.
Collaborated with the curatorial committee to facilitate the process for artists and their artwork, ensuring that all necessary planning and information are effectively communicated and organized.
Coordinated with the finance, production, logistics, communications, operations, and partnership departments to integrate artist requirements into plans, strategies, and implementation.
Islamic Arts Biennale DBF
Date
November 2023 - July 2023
Type
Operations Management with Talents
Location
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Managing the operational aspects of the Ministry of Culture's first Islamic Arts Biennale's Public Program, which has welcomed over 600,000 guests to date.
Leading multiple teams, including operations, facilities, hosts, production, and technical personnel, to ensure the seamless and professional execution of more than 500 programming activities tailored to diverse audiences of various ages and levels of art knowledge.
Implementing digital systems and transforming spaces to accommodate activations, such as pop-up, exhibitions, creative experiences, workshops, and performances.
Contributing input for content development based on audience responses to ensure the successful
evolution of the program.
Artspace Gallery
Date
November 2016 - March 2019
Type
Managing Director
Location
Beirut, Lebanon
Directed the installation of artworks and curation of art exhibitions. Developed relationships with artists, clients, and guests. Worked closely with artists to prepare them for their opening night.
Managed budgets, negotiated contracts, and coordinated with various stakeholders such as vendors, sponsors, and exhibitors. Developed marketing strategies to promote events, and managed teams of staff and volunteers.
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