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Led and served as the primary stakeholder in the successful execution of 43 international events across 27 countries, each attracting an average of 1,500 attendees since Sep 2022. Orchestrated coordination with vendors for event-related supplies, ensuring seamless management of logistics and cultural negotiations in diverse international settings. Directed a dedicated team comprising 35 full-time staff members and additional volunteers, providing leadership for each event. Supervised comprehensive logistics, including the transportation of participants and staff across various international locations. Responsible for venue selection, securing bookings, and conducting negotiations with venue providers to accommodate event specifications. Managed the end-to-end production of events, overseeing teams including laborers, audiovisual technicians, set designers, and various vendors. Continuously engaged in sales meetings, successfully onboarding hundreds of new clients and tens of thousands of participants, resulting in a 50% growth of the program since September 2022.

Spearheaded global outreach initiatives, successfully engaging with over 400 educational institutions across 65 countries, with a conversion rate that resulted in over 350 new institutional clients and generated revenues exceeding $15M. Played a pivotal role as a key stakeholder in the planning and execution of more than 400 events, with a focus on expanding the company's footprint in the Middle East and Asia. Undertook independent travel to 67 countries for client acquisition and event organization, showcasing exceptional self-management and strategic planning skills. Demonstrated extraordinary commitment by spending only one month at home over a three-year period, dedicating the remainder of the time to relentless travel for business development, event management, and sales predominantly on a solo basis.