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ESSAM GAWISH
PROFILE
Events Management, Client relationship and advertising professional.
Managed various advertising accounts, exhibitions, corporate (industry focused) and musical events.
Experience in account management, strategic & market planning, P&L management, Marketing & Events management, Print, TV Commercials, brand activations & digital.
Key accounts managed to name a few are Mars Inc, British American Tobacco, Visa International, Sony Electronics, Virgin Megastores and Nokia Siemens.
WORK EXPERIENCE
August 2016 – Present CES Consultants
Project Community Manager
-Act as liaison between project team and project stakeholders.
-Establish effective communications with the community represented by the community boards and other various entities such as MTA, NYPD, FDNY, Parks & utility companies specifically Verizon, ConEd & National Grid.
-Address & solve the community issues and concerns to ensure that project work schedule is intact.
-Coordinate daily work to inspection team based on verified schedule with contractor.
-Assist in preparation of change order estimates.
-Keep stakeholders informed on project progress and possible impacts through different communications tools such as newsletters, advisory notices & attending district services meetings.
August 2014 – July 2016 Gedeon Consulting
Project Community Manager
-Act as liaison between project team and project stakeholders.
-Establish effective communications with the community represented by the community boards and other various entities.
-Address & solve the community issues and concerns to ensure that project work schedule is intact.
-Coordinate daily work to inspection team based on verified schedule with contractor.
-Keep stakeholders informed on project progress and possible impacts through different communications tools such as newsletters, advisory notices & attending district services meetings.
April 2006 – May 2013
Mobiserve Holding
Marketing Communications and Events Manager
-Managed corporate branding, advertising, identity, and public relations for Mobiserve.
-Developed, managed, and coordinated advertising print production of collateral and sales material.
-Ensure all content and communications are on brand.
-Project management including budget management, vendor sourcing and management, project plan management, prioritization and issue escalation
-Work closely with core product management teams, integrated marketing, and field marketing teams to develop and align experiential marketing programs
-Manage event logistics, creative design, content development, budget management and reconciliation
-Analyzes program impact and metrics for projects and/or launches. Provides recommendations and creates plans for continuous improvement
Nov 2003 – April 2006 Eden Productions & Entertainment
Co-Founder & Operation Director
Eden is an events & artists’ management agency specialized in electronic music. Eden has managed Club Vybe with steady operation for 3 years bringing the top international artists and shows.
-Managed events productions including venue selection, venue preparation, staging, sound & light, decorations and events security.
-Managed artist bookings and related logistics (flights, hotels, transportation and artist rider requirements).
-Managed the events marketing activities including print, online executions and promotion team.
-Managed all finances and invoicing related to vendors and different service providers.
Dec 2004 – March 2006 90 Degrees Advertising
Account Director
-Develop and implement marketing communications strategy, plans and programs that support day-to-day account activity and long-term business objectives
-Manage all events logistics for GN4ME and Virgin Megastores launch to include budget management, promotion and marketing, sponsorship, artist and acts bookings as well as supervising production.
-Developing marketing strategies for social media platforms to drive online traffic to event page. Negotiate contracts to ensure cost efficiency and quality.
-Help manage finances including budget forecasting, estimating, monitoring project budgets and ensuring timely billing of accounts.
-Oversee development of project timelines
May 2001– December 2004 Grey Worldwide
Senior Account Executive
Account Manager
Managed the multinational accounts of Mars – Visa International – British American Tobacco (Kent – Lucky Strike) – Nokia – Sony.
-Responsible for project management and meeting day-to-day needs of client.
-Assist in creative development process by coordinating activities of creative, production and client; provides feedback for revisions as needed.
-Prepares production plans and timelines.
-Develops media briefs and oversees plan development, execution and follow-up.
-Assist in developing advertising strategies and understands
LANGUAGES, SKILLS & TRAINING COURSES
-Fluent spoken and written French & Arabic.
-Word, Excel, Power point & Visio.
-Social Media management skills.
-Google Adwords Certified 2016.
-PMP Certification (In Progress)
Professional Trainings:
-Leadership & Management Skills
-Team Building & Coaching with Emotional Intelligence
-Creative Thinking & Problem Solving
-Group Presentation Skills
EDUCATION
Cairo University - Egypt
Bachelor Degree in Business Administration & Management 2001