Christian Houjeij

Events Planning and Execution Professional

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

An entrepreneurial marketing and communication strategist with extensive international events planning, and public relations experience. Multilingual communicator with strong cultural sensitivity seasoned through global travel and enhanced by an inclusive, curious nature. A desire for continuous improvement solidified and systematized through proven project management experience guaranteeing results and efficiencies. PUBLIC RELATIONS EXPERIENCE

2016 Communications Specialist

Dooley Communications (Winnipeg, Manitoba)

• Developed corporate communications strategies to promote positive two way communications between clients and public

• Maintained and updated media lists and draft content for mass media and client websites

• Created and pitched PR plans, strategies and tactics to current and prospective clients

• Organized initiatives and planned events to promote corporate social responsibility for Ford Canada, such as Drive 4 UR School/Community program

• Designed and managed social media channels posts and monitored public engagement, increasing social media following by 10% in 6 weeks

• Created monthly and annual metric reports and ROI for clients 2013 – 2015 Special Events Manager

Snowball Productions (Doha, Qatar)

• Sourced and purchased special effects requirements

• Supervised event crew shift and activities to ensure timely deliveries

• Ensured build-up in accordance with technical riders and requirements

• Leveraged endorsement by the royal family to secure financial backing for a $400K+ USD international theatre production, Slava’s Snowshow

• Landed a major telecommunications and social media endorsement and a

$50K cash sponsorship with Ooredoo, the national service provider

• Secured free media coverage and a magazine cover with a national lifestyle publication with a reach of 200,000+ subscribers

• Negotiated ticket sales and promotional campaign with Virgin Megastores

• Acted as a lead supporting publicist for Manny Pacquiao’s social outreaches in the GCC for his presidential race

• Managed stakeholder communication with members of Pacquiao’s entourage for a fight in Las Vegas

Winnipeg, Manitoba

+1-204-***-****

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COMMUNICATION

PROFICIENCY

• Public relations

• Social media

management

• Events management

• Directions & execution

of promotional

campaigns

• Client relationship

management

• Sports management

• Project management

• Translation

DIGITAL

LITERACY

Microsoft Office

Word Press

MS Projects

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe In design

Adobe Illustrator

LANGUAGE

SKILLS

English

French

Arabic

TRAINING &

CERTIFICATES

Organizational Behaviour

Management

Graphic Design

Cultural Studies

Project Management

Linguist of the Month

2014 – 2015 Project Manager – Uniform Unit

24th Men’s Handball Championship

Qatar Olympic Committee (Doha, Qatar)

• Budgeted, procured and followed-up distribution of uniforms for an estimated 4,000 event workforce

• Created and monitored project plans, timeframes, budget and deliverables using MS Project

• Coordinated a $1mil USD uniforms sponsorship deal with Adidas

• Liaised with suppliers to ensure all projected key performance indicators (KPIs) were in accordance with the project plan

• Drafted Uniform Unit policies and procedures including the 10 days distribution plan and workforce entitlements

• Established plans for donation of extra uniforms with local communities and charitable organizations

• Supervised the build-up and dismantling of the distribution center

• Prepared tender documents: requests for proposals (RFPs), technical and commercial evaluations

• Composed/translated Uniform Unit communication for management approvals in Arabic 2013 – 2014 Assistant Operations Manager - Filmmaster MEA IGo Katara Sports Park (Doha, Qatar)

• Coordinated with the production team and client about the event milestone and logistical needs.

• Ensured all attractions are up to safety codes in coordination with the maintenance team

• Developed training plans, trained and supervised 40+ daily park staff, to maintain safety in the workplace and ensure they have the tools needed to operate efficiently

• Oversaw third-party (contractor) operations, including concessions, maintenance and equipment supply

• Completed and submitted daily, weekly and monthly reports, containing major KPIs and statistics

• Ensured proper storage of equipment in the warehouse, labeling and implemented guidelines for equipment transport and shipping.

• Capitalized on special events and occasions to attract more traffic to the facility. EDUCATION

2015 – 2016 University of Winnipeg - Manitoba, Canada PACE - Public Relations, Marketing and Strategic Communications 2008 – 2010 College of the North Atlantic – Doha, Qatar (CNA-Q) Diploma in Business Management – Marketing

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

2012 – 2013 Project Manager – FischerAppelt Komunication- Qatar National Day Festivities 2011 – 2012 Promotions and Community Relations Specialist – Volunteers Program Arab Games Organizing Committee

2010 – 2011 Client Relationship Manager - Bayt.com (Doha, Qatar) 2008 – 2010 Brand Manager – Student Segment RedBull (Doha, Qatar) 2006 – 2007 Media Production Coordinator, NHK Japanese National Television - 15th Asian Games Doha 2006 (Doha, Qatar)

2004 – 2006 English Linguist, Iraqi Survey Group (ISG) Qatar International Trading Co. (QIT)

- Combined Media Processing Center – Qatar (CMPC-Q) (Doha, Qatar) VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

2016 Volunteer – Winnipeg Harvest Annual Gala dinner and Soup fundraisers 2016 – 2017 Director of Events - Canadian Association of Business Students Roundtable 2017 2015 General Volunteer - Grey Cup 2015 (Winnipeg, MB)

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