I am Abdulaziz Sharif, a dynamic and results-oriented hospitality and events leader with over a decade of experience in creative direction, team leadership, and venue operations across hospitality, education, and cultural sectors. I bring a strong design background together with strategic management to deliver exceptional guest experiences, high-impact events, and seamless operations. I am known for guiding multidisciplinary teams, optimizing event flow, and ensuring excellence in brand presentation, service quality, and stakeholder satisfaction. I thrive on turning creative concepts into cohesive, on-brand experiences across multiple touchpoints—from visual branding and décor to guest flow and production logistics. My goal is to elevate guest experiences while driving operational efficiency and cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring every event feels polished and memorable.

Abdulaziz Sharif

I am Abdulaziz Sharif, a dynamic and results-oriented hospitality and events leader with over a decade of experience in creative direction, team leadership, and venue operations across hospitality, education, and cultural sectors. I bring a strong design background together with strategic management to deliver exceptional guest experiences, high-impact events, and seamless operations. I am known for guiding multidisciplinary teams, optimizing event flow, and ensuring excellence in brand presentation, service quality, and stakeholder satisfaction. I thrive on turning creative concepts into cohesive, on-brand experiences across multiple touchpoints—from visual branding and décor to guest flow and production logistics. My goal is to elevate guest experiences while driving operational efficiency and cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring every event feels polished and memorable.

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I am Abdulaziz Sharif, a dynamic and results-oriented hospitality and events leader with over a decade of experience in creative direction, team leadership, and venue operations across hospitality, education, and cultural sectors. I bring a strong design background together with strategic management to deliver exceptional guest experiences, high-impact events, and seamless operations. I am known for guiding multidisciplinary teams, optimizing event flow, and ensuring excellence in brand presentation, service quality, and stakeholder satisfaction.

I thrive on turning creative concepts into cohesive, on-brand experiences across multiple touchpoints—from visual branding and décor to guest flow and production logistics. My goal is to elevate guest experiences while driving operational efficiency and cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring every event feels polished and memorable.

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Work Experience

Senior Creative Graphic Designer at Areen Hospitality Bahrain
September 1, 2025 - October 18, 2025
Led creative team and operational planning for hospitality events, visual branding and marketing activations. Managed cross-functional teams between marketing, design and operations to deliver cohesive event experiences. Oversaw venue setup, décor and guest flow to ensure smooth execution aligned with brand and client objectives. Directed design and visual communication initiatives for hospitality projects ensuring brand consistency across campaigns and guest touchpoints. Supervised production schedules, vendor coordination and event logistics from conception to delivery. Introduced AI-driven creative tools and digital innovations to improve team efficiency and engagement.
Art Teacher at Ministry of Education Bahrain
August 1, 2024 - October 18, 2025
Managed art education and cultural event initiatives for multiple schools enhancing community engagement. Led creative projects, exhibitions and training workshops showcasing student and staff achievements. Coordinated large-scale events, competitions and talent programs ensuring excellence in planning and execution. Mentored teachers and students in presentation set design and event management skills.
Theatre Specialist at Ministry of Education Bahrain
September 1, 2023 - October 18, 2025
Supervised planning and logistics for national events, festivals and theatre productions within the Ministry. Coordinated between internal departments, artists and external partners to deliver high-quality cultural events. Trained staff and educators in stage, lighting and set design for live and digital performances. Led community engagement programs and represented the Ministry in national initiatives and public partnerships.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Set Design at Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts
September 1, 2013 - October 1, 2017
Technical Secondary School Certificate at Sheikh Abdullah Bin Isa Al Khalifa Technical Secondary Boys School
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

UX Design Certification
January 1, 2018 - October 18, 2025
Autodesk Revit
January 1, 2018 - October 18, 2025
Fashion & Visual Design
January 1, 2018 - October 18, 2025

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Education, Media & Entertainment