Sidewalk SaidaCo-Founder and Manager
Dec. 2018 - Apr. 2022Saida District, Lebanon-Communicate with the community to understand their wants, needs, and special requests for the event.
- Plan and organize the event from concept to finish in accordance with the preference of the community.
- Work with limited to no budget.
- Select the most suitable location or venue; book, prepare, and arrange it for the event.
- Find and contact local artists to feature the event.
- Design a layout and agenda of the event; create a social media campaign to promote the event.
- Recruit and manage key volunteers, as well as special guest appearance, MCs, anchor or any other suitable entertainer for the event.
- Attend event to oversee activities and ensure details are handled as planned.
- Address any dispute that may arise, and remain on site after the event is over to ensure proper clean up.
- Work with and give guidance to volunteers and staff involved in event planning and execution.
- Negotiate and contract with vendors such as photographers, florists, caterers, technical and transportation services on a variety of goods and services like security, lighting, sound equipment, displays, stages, parking, food and drink and any other essential item to ensure the success of the event. (usually in the form of “sponsors” of the event).