Fawaz Altaher, PMP®
Event Operations Manager @ Plex experience
About
PMP® Certified Project Management Professional with over 10 years of hands-on experience across event operations, crowd management, safety, and large-scale project environments in Saudi Arabia.Throughout my career, I have contributed to the successful delivery of major events and operational projects, taking on responsibilities in crowd management, VIP operations, team coordination, stage operations, and on-ground execution within high-pressure environments.My professional background combines practical field experience with structured project management knowledge, supported by a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Level 5 Certification in Crowd Safety Management, in addition to IOSH and OSHA certifications.With the recent achievement of the PMP® certification from PMI, I continue to strengthen my capabilities in project planning, stakeholder management, risk management, team leadership, and operational execution — bridging the gap between field operations and professional project management practices.I am passionate about delivering safe, efficient, and high-impact operations while leading teams and contributing to complex projects and major events.Currently, I am focused on advancing into higher-level roles within event operations, project management, and large-scale production environments, with a long-term ambition to contribute to global mega events and strategic initiatives aligned with Saudi Arabia’s future vision, including Expo 2030 Riyadh.I am always open to connecting with professionals and organizations within event operations, project management, production, and large-scale infrastructure or operational projects.
Saudi Arabia
Jiddah
Events Services
Entertainment Management, Event Coordination, Operations Management, Team Leadership, Event Planning, Live Events, Event safety, Event Management, Operational Optimization, Crowd Control, Safety Management Systems, Crowd managment, Photography, Teamwork, Presentation Skills, Microsoft Word, Organization Skills, Critical Thinking, Process Engineering, Team Collaboration
Experience

Event Operations Manager
Jeddah
Responsible for leading and overseeing the full operational execution of live events and high-profile experiences, ensuring seamless coordination across all event phases from pre-production planning to live event delivery. Key responsibilities include: • Developing and implementing comprehensive operational plans and workflows • Managing on-ground event operations and real-time execution • Coordinating with production, logistics, vendors, and support teams • Supervising crowd management, guest flow, and VIP operations • Leading operational teams and ensuring alignment across departments • Monitoring timelines, readiness, and operational performance • Managing risk assessment, contingency planning, and escalation procedures • Supporting backstage operations, technical coordination, and event logistics • Ensuring high standards of safety, efficiency, and guest experience throughout the event lifecycle Focused on delivering premium event experiences through operational excellence, strategic coordination, and proactive problem-solving in fast-paced live event environments.

Site Engineer
Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Identified and resolved any issues that arose during the construction process. Supervised the installation of materials and equipment at construction sites. Collaborated with architects and other stakeholders to ensure that all design requirements were met. Established a safe working environment by developing and enforcing safety protocols.

Theatre Operation Team ( Cinema Rep )
Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Supervise set-up and strike of all ropes and posts and any signage for Ticket Holder queues • Work closely with the RSIFF Box Office staff and supervise Volunteers to ensure that they are conveying accurate information. • Implement procedures re Staff / Volunteer placement for each screening: queues, doors, Programmer and Filmmaker arrivals and dealing with latecomers • Check in with the RSIFF Box Office to see if any films have gone off sale (sold out) • Assist with crowd control and direct ticket buyers to the website or the Box Office on the Ground Floor • Maintain communications between Inside and Outside team: ticket sales, house open time and number of people in queue or lobby • Set up and supervise phone pouching if the screening requires it • Deal with security issues for special guests and supervise any area for media • Inform patrons of any film Ratings (R18, R15, R12, PG12, PG, G), especially if young children in the queue

Theatre operation team ( Cinema Rep )
Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Work to open the cinema on time and will receive the house from the Projectionist after any technical checks Provide customers with a clean, sate and secure environment Ensure seats are reserved for Juries, Filmmakers, Talent parties etc. Greet Programmers, film guests and possible translators Liaise with the Projectionist and any attending filmmaker to ensure that the screening presentation quality is what the filmmaker wants • Report the particulars of the screening: when the cinema opened, when the Intro started, etc

Security Supervisor
SECU
مكة جدة السعودية
Red Sea International Film Festival • Anticipated potential disruptive behavior and safety or security threats and took preventative action. • Permitted authorized persons to enter property and monitored entrances and exits.

Production Engineer
Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
I learned and knew a lot of useful information about this field and many things about my major, and I got the main purpose of this training. I hope this training helped me to improve my self and my skills to be ready to work efficiently inshallah.
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