Shadi Matar

Operations Manager – Project Coordinator

Address: *** ******** **. ********, ***** Carolina, USA Mobile: +1- 803- 5282545

E-mail: adljzs@r.postjobfree.com

Career Objective

A multi-skilled administrative, financial, communication and event management professional seeking a challenging position in relative fields in a multinational environment. Pro-active, analytical and reliable. Exposed to various sectors in business and media industry. Professional Experience

August 2011 – Current: Operations Manager and Project Coordinator Al Iktissad Wal Aamal Co. s.a.l –Beirut

(Event management and organizer, a publishing firm of Al-Ikitssad Wal-Aamal magazine, Al-Hasnaa magazine, Al Defaiya magazine, and Al-Aamal magazine)

Handling all the aspects of a conference and responsible for budgeting, purchasing services from contractors, negotiating with service providers, implementing safety measures, and meeting the clients' expectations, and meeting deadlines

Schedule speakers

Communication and follow up with speakers and participants

Create and monitor registration process for more than 200 attendees.

Negotiate hotel contracts; review and analyze bids; write proposals; book client lodging and meetings…

Manage all event operations

Monitor expenditures and manage budget and procurement for the event. Negotiate contract for venues and accommodations.

Do final checks at the day of the event to ensure everything meets standards and the proper delivery of service.

Train and supervise on-site staff

Negotiate with vendors to achieve the most favorable terms

Handling all the communications with the Hotels, Travel Agencies and third parties.

Plan event logistics and negotiate housing, transportation, meal plans, and equipment rental and set up and visa issuing.

Travel arrangements and handling travel expenses. June 2007-August 2011: Financial and Administration Manager Al Iktissad Wal Aamal -Dubai Office

Preparing all the payments, cheques, and bank letters and transfers.

Salaries chart

Collections.

Handling the Petty Cash

Handling all the communications with third parties and authorities.

Telemarketing.

Handling PR Communications.

July 2004 – June 2007: Senior Accountant

Al Iktissad Wal Aamal - Beirut Office

Daily entries and transactions, day to day operations

NSSF declarations and calculation

Regular checking, reconciliation and follow up of accounts

Daily entries and transactions

Handling accounts payable & receivable

Handling suppliers matters

Preparing regular & scheduled payments

Handling cash & bank deposits

Bank operations & reconciliation

Calculation & declaration of VAT

Payroll

Coordination with other departments and third parties

Handling the expenses of the regional offices

Organizing all the documents and files.

April 2003- June 2004: Showroom in Charge

Emirates Kitchen Equipment – Abu Dhabi

Education

2013 Master in Business Administration –MBA

M.U.B.S. University

1997-2001 BA in Business Administration (Accounting & Finance) with distinction

-Lebanese University

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