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Elie Gebara

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My professional journey...so far

Event Operations Manager - Research & Development / Peach Society

November 2021 - Present 

• Planned execution of 250+ luxury events, resulting in decisive

brand visibility improvement.

• Steered in-house production unit for event fabrication, streamlining

production workflows and ensuring 100% on-time execution.

• Generated 50+ prospects through targeted event strategies,

converting a high percentage into active clients.

• Supervised the factory production for event setups, ensuring a

100% on-time delivery rate.

• Developed and maintained budgets for all events, achieving 5%-

15% increase in profitability margins.

• Led cross-functional teams to ensure 100% seamless coordination

between clients, designers, and manufacturers.

• Reduced production costs by an average of 10% through process

optimization and strategic sourcing.

• Shaped high-profile events for 50+ brands such as Audi, Sephora,

Etihad Airways, Du, and Google, enhancing brand recall.

• Implemented activities like live polling and Q&A sessions, which

resulted in a 40% increase in participant engagement.

• Devised new vendor partnerships, decreasing lead times by an

average of 20% and improving service quality.

• Trained and mentored a team of over 10 event coordinators,

boosting team efficiency.

Social Media & PR Manager - Freelance Project

July 2021 - October 2021 

• Administered social media for critically acclaimed "Al Taiq (On

The Road)" series, increasing social media engagement by 50%.

• Boosted Instagram followers by 40% in four months through

targeted social media campaigns.

• Co-ordinated with influencers and media partners to enhance

brand visibility, increasing viewership by 30%.

• Created and executed a content calendar that increased post

consistency by 60% and audience engagement by 20%.

• Analyzed social media metrics and adjusted strategies to

improve reach and engagement by 25%.

Channel Marketing Manager - TCL

February 2021 - June 2021

• Managed Channel Marketing for TCL across 2 areas - Levant &

Kuwait markets.

• Recruited, hired, and trained over 30 marketing and sales

specialists, increasing team productivity by 40%.

• Administered quarterly marketing budget, optimizing spend to

remain 100% within planned budget.

• Led 4 market research initiatives to identify growth opportunities,

resulting in increase of TCL market share.

• Guided product launches and events, achieving 95% attendance

from key stakeholders and customers.

Data Analyst - Wheelers.me

November 2019 - April 2020

  • Coordinated with marketing managers across 15+ car dealerships to streamline data acquisition and reporting.
  • Proposed and convinced company board to adopt weekly

mystery shopping that enhanced pricing strategy accuracy.

  • Corresponded with suppliers in 4 countries - UAE, Kuwait, KSA and Lebanon - ensuring up-to-date inventory data.
  • Conducted competitor analysis and market research, providing insights that led to a 15% increase in market share.
  • Synthesized business data into actionable reports, directly

influencing strategic decisions and operational improvements.

Band founder and Manager - Tokyo

October 2018 - October 2022

  • Created the band from restaurant gigs to private events and festivals 
  • Grew Insta fan base from 0 to 5000+ within the first 6 months of going live.
  •  Managed PR and social media growth while scheduling 100+ live.

On Site Manager - HORECA

April 2017/2018/2019

 Led a team of 50 cross-functional personnel while

handling logistics for 5

competition stations.

Liaised with 50+

international chefs as part

of the global event.

Sales Executive - Pepe Jeans

January 2015 - January 2016

• Assisted large lines of customers in a quick & efficient manner
• Reached the sales target monthly

Education & other interesting facts

University Degree

University Degree

University Degree

➢ B.A. Advertising & Marketing

Notre Dame University - Lebanon


➢ Google Certified: Fundamentals of Marketing 

Internships

University Degree

University Degree

➢ Eventis Marketing Dubai

➢ Al Wadi Al Akhdar Management Department 

Languages

University Degree

Languages

➢ Arabic: Native 

➢ English: Fluent 

➢ French: Fluent

Skills

University Degree

Languages

➢ Event Production

Management

➢ Event Planning

➢ Strategic Event Execution

➢ Cross-Functional Teams

➢ Budget Management

➢ Vendor Management

➢ Supplier Relationship

Management

➢ Social Media Management

➢ Digital Marketing

➢ Public Relations

➢ Client Relationship

Management

➢ Market Analysis

➢ Project Coordination

➢ Stakeholder Engagement

➢ Brand Activation

➢ Data Analysis

➢ ROI Optimization

Hobbies

Social work

Social work

➢ Fishing 

➢ Camping 

➢ Outdoor Activities

Social work

Social work

Social work

➢ Scout Member in the Lebanese Scout Association 2002 - 2021


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