sbaccalita

Project & Event Management Professional

In the dynamic landscape of event production and strategic brand amplification, my career has been a testament to pioneering innovation, multicultural insight, and a passion for transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. As an entrepreneurial event strategist, I've led the evolution of poker events with PokerStars, turning traditional gatherings into global phenomena, and spearheaded groundbreaking NFT events with AtomicHub.io, redefining engagement in the digital space. My expertise lies in visionary event creation and execution, strategic brand amplification in gaming and NFT spaces, and profit-driven negotiation and financial stewardship.


At PokerStars, I was instrumental in rebranding and global marketing for PokerStars Live Events, launching the Estrellas Poker Tour and transforming the EPT Barcelona into the richest poker festival outside the USA. My work didn't just elevate the brand; it set new benchmarks for the industry, turning what were traditionally cost centers into profitable ventures.


Transitioning to the cutting edge of NFTs with AtomicHub.io, I led event strategies that blended the digital with the tangible, creating immersive experiences that positioned AtomicHub as a beacon for innovation in the blockchain community. My strategic approach at global NFT conventions like NFT.NYC helped solidify our position as industry thought leaders.


As a freelance event producer, I've continued to push boundaries, specializing in bespoke experiences that resonate on a deeply personal level with participants. My work is characterized by meticulous customization, from culinary excellence to integrating local cultures and sustainable practices, ensuring every event is not just memorable but leaves an indelible mark on attendees.


Fluent in six languages and with a globe-trotting spirit, I bring a rich multicultural perspective to my work, enhancing projects with a global vision and local sensitivity. My technical proficiency spans across Google Suite, Microsoft Office, project management tools like Slack and Asana, and community engagement platforms such as Discord and Telegram, enabling seamless execution of complex projects.


I am now seeking to leverage this unique blend of creative ingenuity, strategic acumen, and entrepreneurial spirit in a senior role within an organization that values innovation, strategic growth, and transformative event experiences. Let's create something legendary together.


Experience: 11 years

Yearly salary: $68,000

Hourly rate: $40

Nationality: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Residency: 🇹🇷 Turkey


Experience

Head of Events
AtomicHub.io
2022 - 2023
Overall, as the Head of Events at AtomicHub, I played a vital role in shaping the company's event strategy and delivering exceptional experiences for our audiences. By combining strategic planning, meticulous execution, and a keen eye for emerging opportunities, I helped AtomicHub establish itself as a leading player in the Web3 industry.
Event Supervisor
Pinnacle Event Staff
2021 - 2022
As a hyper-polyglots event professional I provide event support in several capacities, including but not limited to: Event registration, Event session scanning, Event directional, Event host
Product Specialist
Ä°SKO Vitalâ„¢, Bursa, Turkey
2019 - 2020
Designed and developed business/revenue generation strategies by analysing competitive marketplace and industry trends. Suggested appropriate product revisions by obtaining customer feedback. Identified new business opportunities by recommending product enhancements and updates. Maintained complete documentations of product related activities. Organised profitable sales/marketing strategies and provided effective support for marketing collaterals, advertising materials, marketing campaigns, tradeshows, and promotional activities. Trained, mentored, and guided different business units, including upper management, marketing and sales teams. Achieved company goals by working with business units and structuring business processes. Efficiently addressed customer issues and concerns in a timely fashion to ensure customer satisfaction. Provided product engineering, development, management and sales solutions in product development activities by collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams.
Senior Marketing and Communications Manager
PokerStars Live Events Marketing Servicer, London, UK
2015 - 2019
Administered marketing team in live events to ensure seamless work flow. Spearheaded production and coordination of global marketing/communications plans and marketing activities/media contracts respectively. Planned event execution planning, logistics and de rig operations, including event setup, entertainment programme, staffing requirements, sponsorship space, and branding production. Played an active role in implementation of gained insights and evaluation of post-event analysis. Accomplished expected business development KPIs by streamlining working processes and communicating with PR team.
Events and Tour Manager
PokerStars Live Events Marketing Servicer, London, UK
2009 - 2015
Conducted event de-rig and post analysis to set up different type of event equipment on a variety of event structures. Developed detail proposals of events in accordance with customers’ need. Delivered numerous project within defined deadline, restriction, and budget constraints through management approaches. Planned, designed, and executed complete project lifecycle of all live events from conception to completion. Confirmed global, regional, and government regulations obedience of licensed event operations. Coordinated with internal and external business partners to ensure compliance of insurance, legal, health and safety obligations. Achieved more than 5K KPIs participation by managing marketing and communications plans. Enhanced event and brand profile in global and regional media activities by identifying and securing appearances of special guest. Increased revenue and brand awareness by detecting new regional event opportunities and directing business development of live events in Iberian Peninsula.

Skills

marketing
english
french
italian
spanish
turkish