Rafeh Hamid Khan - Manager Communication

Work experience

Dec 2014 - Present

Manager-Communications

Don Rite Consultancy & Design (Abu Dhabi)

Responsible for editorial direction, design, production and distribution of all Organization publications.
Act as the Organization’s representative.
Coordinate the appearance of all Organization print and electronic materials such as letterhead.
Maintain a climate that attracts, retains and motivates top quality personnel.
Recruit, train, appraise, supervise, support, develop, promote and guide qualified personnel.
Ensure effective management within the marketing, communications and public relations function, with provision for succession.
Design, support and oversee cross-functional teams throughout the Organization.
Generating leads and efficiently keeping in regular contact with existing prospects
Identifying areas for expansion and development.
Working closely with the marketing department to develop bespoke campaigns to relevant prospects.

Dec 2012 - Nov 2013

Asst Director and Project Manager

Black Mug Production

Working with the director to break the script down into a shot-by-shot ‘storyboard’ and decide the order of shooting
Planning a filming schedule, taking into account the director’s ideas and the available budget
Overseeing the hiring of locations, props and equipment
Recruiting the cast and crew
Making sure that project stays on schedule
Motivating the cast and crew
Responsible for health and safety on set
Producing each day’s 'call sheet' (list of timings and logistics for the following day's shoot)
The link between the set and the production office
Distributing call sheets, so that the cast and crew know exactly when they are needed on set
Dealing with paperwork
Arranging transport and hotels
Making sure that cast members are in make-up, wardrobe or on set at the right time
Finding and supervising extras on productions

Jan 2012 - Nov 2012

Event Coordinator

Retro Event Management Company

Talking with clients about events and offering suggestions to ensure their requests can be met
Organizing the venue and ensuring that it is appropriately set up, with regard to seating and decor
Consulting with the management to ensure adequate staff members are assigned for duty, and with catering staff to plan the menu
Consulting with service providers such as entertainers and transport companies
Coordinating with staff to ensure the program of events occurs on time (for example, speeches and the serving of food and refreshments)
Overseeing work by contractors and report on variations to work orders
Finding solutions to any problems that arise concerning services or program provided
Advising senior management on matters, requiring their attention and implementing their decisions
Following up with clients to arrange payment and, after the event, to evaluate the service provided
Collecting and analyzing data on projects undertaken, and report on project outcomes.
Providing assistance and information to faculty, staff and outside organizations regarding facility use and capabilities.
Maintaining contact with patrons of clients via telephone or written correspondence.
Representing university in public relations/liaison capacity on matters relating to events and at departmental meetings.
Attending events to facilitate operations and responds to emergencies, problems, etc.
Ensuring all aspects of events are implemented and controlled according to the plan

May 2010 - Jul 2010

Client Service Internee

Creative Junction Advertising Company

Meeting and liaising with clients to discuss and identify their advertising requirements;
Working with agency colleagues to devise an advertising campaign that meets the client's brief and budget;
Presenting, alongside agency colleagues (particularly the account manager), the campaign ideas and budget to the client.

Education

Aug 2009 - Jan 2011

MASTERS

The Superior University Lahore

Mass Communication Management (UAE Attested)

Mar 2006 - Apr 2008

BACHELOR IN ARTS

Punjab University

Psychology, Political Science and Persian

Objective

To contribute effectively to the organization putting to use the skills and competencies I've acquired. Being part of a team and leading them towards greater organizational objective.

SKILLS

Skills

EVENT MANAGEMENT

Planning and executing any kind of event from scratch and maintaining a good relation with lower staff

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

Motivating team members, working in a friendly environment that serves as a confidence booster and produce effective results.

LEARNING APTITUDE

Eager to learn new things by taking initiative and not scared of getting my hands dirty

COMPUTER SKILLS

Ms. Word, Power Point, Excel, Photo shop, Corel Draw

PROBLEM SOLVING

Solve difficult problems and handle difficult situations with ease and calm by using my experience

CREATIVITY

Can come up with unique ideas to promote business or campaign or event

COMMUNICATION

Can convey information to others effectively and efficiently through verbal, non verbal and written communication skills. And help in facilitating the sharing of information between people within the company and clients

ADAPTABILITY/FLEXIBILITY

Can adapt to any situation and flexible enough to fit in any kind of environment