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Q-LIVE Events | Doha, Qatar
- Business Development Director
2012 - 2013
* In charge to develop the entire company with the vision of Qatar 2030 by creating a new business plan with a proper vision, concept, structure and sales & marketing approach.
* Implement the above said business plan with the sales & marketing strategy.
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DOHA FASHION WEEK (part of Q-Live Events) | Doha, Qatar
- Director, Creative & Strategy | Co Founder
2012 - 2014
* Creating the vision, objectives and concept of the Doha Fashion Week encompassing Qatar 2030 Vision in order to build a national and international recognized event;
* Developing the research & development, sponsorship/ sales & marketing, PR, communication & advertising departments of DFW;
* Linking with all local and international institutions;
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FLYING ELEPHANT | Event Production & Entertainment | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- General Manager - Sales & Marketing
2011 - 2012
* In charge to re-organize the entire Sales & Marketing division to optimize and stimulate the sales
* Developing strategies to open new markets in 2012: Qatar, KSA, Oman & Barhain
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DOMINA Shopping | THROWN's client | Riga, Latvia
- Marketing & Communication Director
2007 - 2011
• Redefined marketing strategies & retained the performance of mall during global economic crisis
• Streamlined marketing department, undertook promotional campaigns and stabilized operations
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THROWN Consulting & Management | Qatar, Belgium, United Arab Emirates
- Managing Director
2007 - maintenant
* Responsible for managing brand promotional events including organising marketing events and PR campaigns for major fashion brands, retailers, shopping centres and restaurant groups
* Provided consultancy services pertaining to business development and marketing for various enterprises
* Created branches of Thrown Latvia offering services such as business development & consultancy, retail solutions, marketing & communication and event management, production
* Development of the company within the GCC with a focus on UAE, Qatar & KSA.
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MOMENT| Society, Riga, Latvia
- Founder
2006 - maintenant
• Organizing workshops, lectures & seminars inviting international specialists
• Forecasting strategies pertaining to sales & production and identifying opportunities for fashion designers & artists
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GUNomad Ltd, Riga, Latvia
- CEO
2004 - 2007
• Successfully achieved franchise of OKAIDI, French upscale children’s retail brand in the Baltic States (Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania) through effective negotiation
• Accountable for retail management, business development and overseeing the entire operations of the region
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MARCO Ltd. | MOS Retail | Riga, Latvia
- Chief Commercial Officer
2002 - 2004
* Pioneered a client service program comprising of a fidelity card and managed numerous brands including Esprit, Lee, Wrangler, Diesel, Miss Sixty, Energie, 4You and Converse
* Established satellite office in Russia, introduced new brands and international franchises consisting of Promod, Mango & Jennyfer into the Russian market
* Reorganized the company and retail network as well as recruited new management across the entire operations
* Redesigned shops, launched marketing campaigns and recorded exceptional performance
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AL SAWANI Group | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Group Division Manager | Consultant
2001 - 2002
* Implemented RetailPro software for stock management, introduced famous brands, renovated stores and stabilized sales during declining market conditions
* Streamlined the company process, revived underperforming products, overhauled product mix, enhanced merchandising strategies
* Reorganized territories and launched advertising & marketing campaigns
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MAHMOOD SAEED COLLECTIVE COMPANY | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- General Manager | Retail fashion division
2000 - 2001
Leading business group specializing in manufacturing, wholesale & retail
General Manager, Fashion Division
* Reorganized the company by introducing innovative technology and establishing specific departments for functions consisting of IT, Marketing, Accounting and Commercial
* Adhered to international standards of fashion and made transformations resulting in quality service, controlled costs enhanced sales as well as increased market share & profits of a previously deteriorating company
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ARGO Trading | Kiev, Ukraine
- Commercial Director
1998 - 2000
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URANIO OVERSEAS FZE | Jebel Ali - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Managing Partner
1995 - 1998
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RUSHDI MALHAS - BAJRAI Group | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- General Manager
1992 - 1997
