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I am Ahmad Khalid, a results-driven Events & Operations Executive with 14+ years of international experience delivering large-scale conferences, award ceremonies, and live events across Europe and the Middle East (TEDx, Dubai Government Summit, Arab Journalism Awards). I excel in end-to-end event management, logistics, vendor negotiations, restaurant operations, and cross-functional team leadership. I have a track record of managing events for 500+ attendees, reducing operational costs by 10-15%, and building long-term stakeholder partnerships. I am highly adaptable, solution-oriented, and hands-on. I thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy building strong relationships with diverse teams and partners, and I'm open to relocation to support ambitious projects. Bereid overal naartoe te verhuizen.…I am Ahmad Khalid, a results-driven Events & Operations Executive with 14+ years of international experience delivering large-scale conferences, award ceremonies, and live events across Europe and the Middle East (TEDx, Dubai Government Summit, Arab Journalism Awards). I excel in end-to-end event management, logistics, vendor negotiations, restaurant operations, and cross-functional team leadership. I have a track record of managing events for 500+ attendees, reducing operational costs by 10-15%, and building long-term stakeholder partnerships. I am highly adaptable, solution-oriented, and hands-on. I thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy building strong relationships with diverse teams and partners, and I'm open to relocation to support ambitious projects. Bereid overal naartoe te verhuizen.

Ahmad Khalid

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I am Ahmad Khalid, a results-driven Events & Operations Executive with 14+ years of international experience delivering large-scale conferences, award ceremonies, and live events across Europe and the Middle East (TEDx, Dubai Government Summit, Arab Journalism Awards). I excel in end-to-end event management, logistics, vendor negotiations, restaurant operations, and cross-functional team leadership. I have a track record of managing events for 500+ attendees, reducing operational costs by 10-15%, and building long-term stakeholder partnerships. I am highly adaptable, solution-oriented, and hands-on. I thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy building strong relationships with diverse teams and partners, and I'm open to relocation to support ambitious projects. Bereid overal naartoe te verhuizen.…I am Ahmad Khalid, a results-driven Events & Operations Executive with 14+ years of international experience delivering large-scale conferences, award ceremonies, and live events across Europe and the Middle East (TEDx, Dubai Government Summit, Arab Journalism Awards). I excel in end-to-end event management, logistics, vendor negotiations, restaurant operations, and cross-functional team leadership. I have a track record of managing events for 500+ attendees, reducing operational costs by 10-15%, and building long-term stakeholder partnerships. I am highly adaptable, solution-oriented, and hands-on. I thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy building strong relationships with diverse teams and partners, and I'm open to relocation to support ambitious projects. Bereid overal naartoe te verhuizen.

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I am Ahmad Khalid, a results-driven Events & Operations Executive with 14+ years of international experience delivering large-scale conferences, award ceremonies, and live events across Europe and the Middle East (TEDx, Dubai Government Summit, Arab Journalism Awards). I excel in end-to-end event management, logistics, vendor negotiations, restaurant operations, and cross-functional team leadership. I have a track record of managing events for 500+ attendees, reducing operational costs by 10-15%, and building long-term stakeholder partnerships.

I am highly adaptable, solution-oriented, and hands-on. I thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy building strong relationships with diverse teams and partners, and I’m open to relocation to support ambitious projects. Bereid overal naartoe te verhuizen.

Skills

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Experience Level

Leadership

Expert

Microsoft Office

Expert

Language

Dutch

Advanced

English

Advanced

Arabic

Advanced

Work Experience

Restaurant Manager at Markthal Rotterdam

January 1, 2022 - December 1, 2025

Managed day-to-day operations of a high-volume restaurant in Rotterdam's Markthal. Coordinated procurement of ingredients and equipment with strong vendor relationships. Led staff scheduling, onboarding, and training to ensure consistent service quality. Implemented inventory control and cost-management systems to improve margins. Oversaw financial administration, budgeting, and reporting. Ensured full compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations.

Operations & Events Executive at Government of Dubai Media Office

January 1, 2016 - December 1, 2021

Planned and executed 20+ annual flagship projects, including the Emirati Media Forum. Coordinated event communications across internal teams, media partners, and external stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging and timely information flow. Supported content planning, speaker coordination, briefing documents, and run-of-show scripts for conferences, forums, and award ceremonies. Managed end-to-end logistics for 100+ high-profile delegates, improving satisfaction scores by 30%. Negotiated with venues and suppliers, achieving 10% cost savings.

Head of Events at TEDxMalmö

May 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020

Led event concept development and execution, increasing audience engagement by 40%. Collaborated with marketing and social media teams, driving a 25% rise in registrations. Managed 15+ third-party vendors, reducing logistical costs by 15%. Directed live event operations for 500+ attendees with zero service disruptions.

Projects Executive at Dubai Press Club / Government of Dubai Media Office

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2016

Coordinated logistics for 15+ major conferences and events, including venue sourcing and booking. Designed and maintained a database tracking 500+ members, vendors, and venues. Increased membership by 35% through data-driven segmentation and outreach. Reduced booking conflicts by 90% by implementing a digital scheduling system.