ZIAD MOUTRAN

**** ****. ** *********** *****, Montreal, Quebec H3H 1K1 I C: 438-***-**** I e-mail: acexin@r.postjobfree.com

> BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES

> Bilangual Architect with varied experience in entertainment industry, events management and production.

> Accomplished various entertainment projects varying from concerts to street animations and outdoor events.

> Offer expertise at each stage of an event development cycle; from strategic advisory and venue assessment through to

concept development, business planning, and feasibility, to event management and operator procurement.

> My education and knowledge of architectural domain and construction processes were very helpful in the planning and

conception of events venues operations project while finding solutions to best use of space.

> Currently looking for managerial and operational positions in the entertainment industry that offers variety and

the opportunity to develop both personally and professionally.

> SKILLS

> Production Management Languages

> Entertainment > French, English & Arabic: fluent in writing, reading & speaking

> Live events Computer skills

> Corporate events > Microsoft Project

> Concerts > Comfortable working on Windows operating systems

> Stage Management > Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office

> Festivals Other

> Event Management > Excellent Management Skills

> Set Design > Team-Player with excellent communication skills

> Music Background > Flexible, reliable and dependable hard-worker

> HIGHLIGHTS

2006 > Conceived, designed, printed and distributed "No War" sticker during 2006 war in Lebanon. The sticker has succeeded to deliver

a peace message and was mentioned in many articles and blogs by international reporters and media:

- Reuters: "A Lebanese flag and "No war" stickers are placed on the Martyrs Statue during an anti-war protest in downtown

Beirut's Martyrs Square", by Jamal Saidi, 05/2012

- Fox News: "An American in Beirut: 'No War' and 'Summer Sale' Posters Are Signs of the Times", by Spencer Witt, 08/2006

- World Affairs: " The Middle East Journal", Dispatches Blog by Michael J. Totten, 12/2006

- Editor and Publisher: " Blogging from Beirut: The Search for 'Humanity ", by Greg Mitchell, 11/2006

2004 > Founder of a prominent electronic music community in Lebanon with expanded 2000 followers - Beirut, 2004

2003 > Completed art installation at Espace SD art gallery in Beirut, 2003: " Back to the Doors"

2000 > Organized and accomplished with a group of colleagues Graduation Party 2000 at the Lebanese American University, Lebanon.

> EDUCATION

2005 MBA, Master of Business Administration

Ecole Supérieure des Affaires – ESA, Beirut, Lebanon

2005 DESM, Diplôme d'Études Supérieures en Management

ESCP Europe, Paris, France

Thesis: “Building a conceptual framework for measuring business performance in construction".

2000 B.Arch, Bachelor of Architecture

Lebanese American University - LAU, Byblos, Lebanon

Thesis: “Conversion of an old silk factory into a youth hostel”.

1994 Preparatory Studies Certificate

Academie Libanaise des Beaux Arts - ALBA, Beirut, Lebanon

1992 Libanaise Baccalaureate - Experimental Sciences

College Saint Joseph - Aintoura, Lebanon

> PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

08/2013 Villa M Architects, Beirut - Lebanon

to 03/2014 Principal Architect

8 mths > Completed Concept Design and feasibility study for an oriental restaurant in Zouk, Lebanon - Area: 6000 sq.ft.

> Completed Concept Design a lounge in Beirut, Lebanon - Area: 1000 sq.ft.

> Prepared business plan, feasibility study and concept for extension of Dino City Prehistoric Park, Mount-Lebanon, Area: 1.2 ha

01/2007 SOLIDERE, The Lebanese Company for the Development and Reconstruction of Beirut Central District

to 07/2013 General Management For Development, Beirut, Lebanon

6 yrs. 7 mths Senior Architect - Entertainment and Events

>> Beirut Souks: project by Solidere - Design architects: Raphael Moneot and Kevin Dash - Area: 7 ha.

> SONICSOUK: interactive sound environments

> Managed and completed a proposal for background music for the Beirut Souks in Lebanon, one of the most important commercial

centers in the Middle East: SONICSOUK

> Prepared project brief covering program and requirements.

> Researched and briefed related consultants and suppliers for project assessment.

> Managed and coordinated among appointed consultants: Communication and PR agency, sound sculptor, sound equipment

suppliers and artists.

> Analyzed site and retail repartition for the souks with major focus on pedestrian and public spaces.

> Identified key spots and proposed an interactive sound trail.

> Identified venue for event planning and prepared entertainment program and weekly schedules as well as festivities.

> Prepared concept development and project implementation.

> Defined project development milestones and timelines.

> Prepared project budget and core costs.

> Defined project resources and scope of service.

> Proposed marketing strategy through SONICSOUK annually or quarterly compilation.

> Contacted American composer and artist: Bill Fontana (USA)

> Prepared launch program and budget.

> Concert at The Venue located in Beirut Souks - 01/2012

> Accomplished a concert at The Venue industrial space with a capacity of 1000 attendees.

> Developed event concept and identity with in-house communication and PR team.

> Contacted and appointed four mainstream local and international performers: Maryam Saleh (Arabic classics on electro

orchestrations - Egypt) - Zeid Hamdan (Arabic folk, reggae, rock and electro - Lebanon) - LUMI (electro pop / glam punk - France) -

Miles Jay (R&B and jazz singer, jazz violinist - USA)

> Managed and insured all artist contracts and rider specifications.

> Managed all contractual arrangements agreed to by purchaser and producer including flat fee deals as well as split deals.

> Managed all on-road expenses and submitted all receipts with detailed reports.

> Acted as a liaison between performers and Solidere in regards to company procedures, payroll and schedules.

> Managed transport vehicles from airport to hotel and venue.

> Provided practical and organizational support to stage crew and technicians throughout every phase of the production process.

> Maintained stage management cue performers consistent to the timing and type of cues as established in the program.

> Scheduled and run performance rehearsals for all artists at concert stage.

> Communicated with the Venue House Manager with respect for security and cleaning services.

> Managed and participated in event's graphics and marketing plan and PR.

> Beirut Jazz Festival - 10/2010

> Participated in the planning of the annual Beirut Jazz Festival organized by Solidere at Beirut Central District.

> Established liaison among organizers and clubs and bars for event catering.

> Managed bar and food services during event period.

> Fête de la Musique - 06/2009

> Assisted to organization and planning meeting with Ministry of Culture, French Cultural Center and other sponsors and participants.

> Managed Samir Kassir Garden stage from planning to implementation and through event happening.

> Scheduled and run performance rehearsals for all artists at concert stage.

> Maintained stage management cue performers consistent to the timing and type of cues as established in the program.

>> Beirut New Waterfront District by architecture firms SOM and Sasaki - Area: 72 ha

> Participated in the conception of a temporary land use area within the Beirut New Waterfront District.

> Participated in the design and implementation of a bike trail for the Beirut New Waterfront District.

04/2007 DSOB Events

to 12/2010 with B018 club, Beirut, Lebanon

3 yrs. 8 mths Event Organizer and Promoter

> SCRAMBLED EGGS Concert, Lebanon – S.E. are one of the most active rock groups in Lebanon today – 10/2010

> DJ Chris Fortier, New York: B018 club 15th birthday party - 04/2009

> DJ Big Al, Montreal: Christmas Eye party - 12/2008

> DJ Kaa, Paris: Label Party – Air Snare Records electronic music label based simultaneously in Bombay, Paris and Beirut - 08/2008

> DJ Big Al, Montreal: Label Party - The Ready Mix Sessions V2 with label Ready Mix Records based in Montreal – 08/2008

> Mashtronic, Germany & Finland – House/Electro DJ & producer duo first appearance in Beirut - 07/ 2008

> DJ Big Al, Montreal: Easter Party, monthly residency event - 03/2008

> The Photography of Marwan Nahle – Photography and sounds installation -

> DJ Chris Fortier, New York: part of album too “as long as the moment exists” - 08/2007

> DJ Big Al, Montreal: Easter party - 04/2007

> END

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