Mercedes Deriada

About the Candidate

A B O U T M E
Highly motivated and results-driven professional with a decade of experience in the events industry
and expertise in operation, logistics, administration, accounting, and customer service in the UAE.
Known for meticulous attention to detail and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional service.
Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to excellence, backed by a strong work ethic.

S K I L L S
Management
Procurement
Booking(Resource Planning
Software) Sales
Service Industries
Organizational skills
Strong negotiation skills
Industry knowledge and experience
Strategic Thinking
Impeccable time-management

W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
EXHIBITION ADMINISTRATOR MANAGERADIPEC – dmg events / Abu Dhabi – UAE / Dec 2022 – Present

Financial Management:
Track finances and reports.
Organize financial reports into weekly, monthly, and annual folders.
Assist with preparing budgets and providing periodic progress reports to event leaders for the entire
project.
Keep track/reconcile the entire list of the event’s finances including check requests, invoicing, and
reports production on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
Sales and Country Agents:
Assign country coordinators for effective communication.
Customer Support and Satisfaction.
Set up a centralized support system for quick responses.
Conduct regular feedback surveys for improvements.
Assist special projects like trade show’s a feature with meeting setup material, follow-up calls,
RSVPs, AV follow-up, catering, etc.
Event Contracts:
In charge of creating and allocating space on the exhibition floor of one of the biggest trade shows in
the region, ADIPEC (over 140,000 square meters, over 150,000 attendees). Plan revisions/layouts of
ADIPEC events through AutoCAD and online software.
Develop standardized contract templates.
Use a contract management system for the organization.
Government Registrations:
Create a timeline for license processing. Appoint a compliance officer for registrations. Travel and
Accommodation Management:
Partner with a travel agency for arrangements. Maintain a centralized travel database.
Exhibitor Online Manual:
Collaborate with Marketing and Operations teams. Keep the manual regularly updated and
accessible.
Human Resources Management:
Utilize robust HRIS for employee records.
Designate HR representative for record maintenance.

Senior Exhibition Administrator
ADIPEC – dmg events / Abu Dhabi – UAE / Apr 2017 – Nov 2022
Exhibition Administrator (Permanent role)
ADIPEC – dmg events / Abu Dhabi – UAE / Oct 2011 – May 2017
Admin Temporary
ADIPEC – dmg events / Abu Dhabi – UAE / Jun 2011 – Sep 2011
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

IPSOS STAT / Abu Dhabi – UAE / Jul 2010 – Apr 2011
Raising Local Purchase Orders (LPOs).
Updating local and international transactions and marking
specifications for furniture, curtain, lights, & sanitary items for
each project.

Organizing staff bookings locally and internationally.
Professionally prepared and adjusted tailor-made
presentations for clients. Reviewed and analyzed general
layout drawings to identify source materials by their
constituent parts.

Responsibly managed the fabric library, books, and sample
materials, while meticulously preparing Bills of
Quantity(BOQs). Took charge of seamless communication
with suppliers, handling order processing, and managing
invoices.

Diligently maintained and updated client and administrative
documents, ensuring accurate daily project codes. Prepared
concise weekly reports based on sales and orders and skillfully
archived essential company documents and reports.
Efficiently managed agendas, travel arrangements, and
appointments. Proactively followed up with clients for payable
collections, ensuring smooth financial transactions.

PROCUREMENT & LOGISTIC/DOCUMENT CONTROLLER
Creation Line Decoration Inc. / Abu Dhabi / Aug 2009 – Feb 2010
Assisted the procurement department with various tasks, including:
– Raising Local Purchase Orders (LPOs).
– Reviewing and analyzing general layout drawings to identify source materials.
Took charge of seamless communication with suppliers by:
– Sending, confirming, and receiving orders.
– Preparing, sending, and receiving invoices.
Handled efficient document management by:
– Encoding, posting, and filing documentation with control numbers.
Responsible for preparing and updating:
– Weekly reports for clients.
– Administrative documents and daily project codes.
Ensured organized record-keeping by:
– Archiving company documents and reports.
Proficiently managed schedules and appointments, including:
– Agendas and travel arrangements.
Proactively followed up with clients for payment collection to maintain smooth financial
transactions.

R E F E R E N C E S
WEDAD ABBOUD
Arab Development Company
[email protected]
+97150 6121289
SANJAY SINGH
Expo Consult – India
[email protected]
+9198860 50823