I have worked on organising various exhibitions, a graphic design conference, and a design symposium.

My role as event organiser was hands-on. It did often involved working as part of a team. Event organisers must be able to complete a wide range of activities requiring clear communication, excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. I also managed the project of designing and constructing for Dar Al-Hekma College's Graphic Design Department permanent stands.

Responsibilities Included:

• The role of event organiser varies depending on the organisation and type of event involved. Typical activities include:
• producing detailed proposals for events (e.g. timelines, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, and budgets);
• working well under pressure, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of an event;
• agreeing to and managing a budget;
• ensuring insurance, legal, health and safety obligations are adhered to;
• coordinating venue management, caterers, stand designers, contractors and equipment hire;
• organising facilities for car parking, traffic control, security, first aid, hospitality and the media;
• identifying and securing speakers or special guests;
• planning room layouts and the entertainment programme, scheduling workshops and demonstrations;
• coordinating faculty and student requirements and their briefings;
• selling sponsorship/stand/exhibition space to potential exhibitors/partners;
• preparing delegate packs and papers;
• liaising with marketing and PR colleagues to promote the event;
• liaising with graduate design student to create a brand for the event and organising the production of tickets, posters, catalogues and sales brochures;
• coordinating suppliers, handling queries and troubleshooting on the day of the event to ensure that all runs smoothly;
• overseeing the dismantling and removal of the event and clearing the venue efficiently;
• post-event evaluation (including data entry and analysis and producing reports for event stakeholders).

Exhibitions:

Main organiser for the Graduate Graphic Design Exhibition, for Dar Al-Hekma College, Jeddah KSA:

- Spring 2009

- Fall 2008-2009

- Spring 2007

- Fall 2006-2007

Conference:

Main organiser of the first Design Conference 'Tawasul' in KSA that took place on May 16th, 17th, 18th 2009, for Dar Al-Hekma College, Jeddah KSA. Speakers were:

- Adbusters Magazine

- Tarek Atrissi

- Johnathan Barnbrook

- Mohammad Harib

- Nadim Karim

- Anja Lutz

- Teal Triggs

Symposium:

Main organiser of the first HSDA: Annual Design Symposium in KSA that took place on April 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 2011, for Dar Al-Hekma College, Jeddah KSA. It involved different design fields, including graphic design, interior design, product design, architecture, and design criticism. Speakers were:

1. Ahmed Angawi

2. Dr. Aleya Abdul Hadi

3. Hala Abdul Malak

4. Hiroko Machida

5. Miso

6. Mizuhodorotea Machida

7. Mohsen Angawi

8. Naif Al-Mutawa

9. Dr. Sami Angawi

10. Tarek Atrissi

11. Timothy Smits

12. Prof. Vibhavari Jani