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Sabina Farzaliyeva

Sabina Farzaliyeva

Baku

Summary

Results-focused individual prioritising customer satisfaction. Excellent sales ability and communication skills. Proactive, opportunistic worker, driven to continuously exceed sales targets.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Event sales coordinator

Hyatt Regency Baku
Baku
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Communicated effectively with clients to address concerns during events.
  • Conducted site inspections to verify suitability for specific events.
  • Sourced new clients to expand business opportunities.
  • Collaborated with departments to propose innovative ideas and enhance work models.

External Communications Specialist

ProFarma MMC
Baku, Azerbaijan
01.2022 - 06.2024
  • Managed communication with international partners of the company
  • Responded to communication-related issues promptly, devising strategies and action points for diffusing identified problems.
  • Cooperated with management to create communication procedures for different situations.
  • Built and maintained excellent relationships with key partners.

Buyer

SI Luxury Travel Agency
Cannes, France
12.2022 - 12.2022

ILTM Cannes 2022 (International Luxury Travel Market)

  • Participating at the ILTM (International Luxury Travel Market) Expo as a buyer in Cannes, France
  • Meeting over 35 hoteliers, exchanging business cards, and gaining new experience in the tourism industry
  • Being a representative of SI Luxury Travel Agency, Baku

Outdoor Event Coordinator

Azercell “Rəqəmsal Səma Altinda” Event
Baku, Azerbaijan
06.2019 - 07.2019
  • Backstage and Stage Coordinator
  • Collaborated event strategies, objectives, and program goals with the internal management team.
  • Participated in the development of project plans and schedules for the event
  • Communicator (Internal & External)
  • Organized event from conception to completion; arranged stage and program schedules; managed on site logistics, catering and directed sound/technical services

Event Specialist;

Amapola Exclusive Events
Baku, Azerbaijan
10.2016 - 01.2019

Hard Rock Café – Grand Opening Ceremony - Entertainment Coordinator:

  • Concept Developer
  • Communicator – Internal & External
  • Stage Coordinator

“Soyuq Əllər, İsti Ürək” Winter Fair – Entertainment Coordinator (2017-2018):

  • Communicator (Internal & External)
  • Concept Developer
  • Stage Coordinator

Formula 1 – Azerbaijan Grand Prix – 2017 & 2018- The Paddock Club – Event Coordinator:

  • Being in charge and control of all the requested services by the client
  • Being a representative of the Amapola E.E.
  • Communication and close cooperation with the representatives of the Paddock Club
  • Coordinating during all the event days

The gained and improved skills during the event:

a) Active Listening

b) Customer Service

c) Interpersonal Skills

d) Leadership

e) Management Skills

f) Problem-Solving

g) Time Management

“Soyuq Əllər, İsti Ürək” Winter Fair – Project Coordinator (2018-2019):

  • Communicator (Internal & External)
  • Being in charge and control of all the requested services by the client
  • Concept Developer - Recognizing the current values and norms for the professional field in which the client operates and act accordingly
  • Project Leader - Leader of a cohesive team, intertwined with various internal and external divisions, clients, partners, and vendors.
  • Event Coordinator at the venue

Projects

Inholland University of Applied Sciences
Amsterdam , Netherlands
09.2010 - 07.2016

Researcher (Research Plan)

Making a research plan, using quantitative and qualitative research methods, understanding statistical techniques related to basic business research, the aim of this project was to identify the weakness and strength of the company.

Representative

Acting as a communication consultant of EAGA (European Apple Grower Association), being a spokesperson in front of a fictional press audience.

Concept Developer

Developing a new concept in the Entertainment Sphere: Tourism and Hotels. Participating in Inholland University Fair Trade with a presentation of the concept of the new fictional hotel (creating visual and communication tools for this presentation).

Innovator

Creating a unique product by combining the products of two separate companies in such a way that both parties involved are satisfied.

Intern at Marketing and Communication department

ADA University
Baku, Azerbaijan
09.2014 - 12.2014

● Developing textual and visual messages for different target groups

● Maintaining contact with the stakeholders that the placement organization has

● Recognizing the current values and norms for the professional field in which the placement company operates, describe this field and act accordingly

● Acting as a representative of the placement organization

Education

Bachelor of Science - Creative Business: International Communication Management

Inholland University of Applied Sciences
Amsterdam
09.2010 - 07.2016

Skills

    Computer

    ● User of MS Windows & MS Office Applications

    ● Advanced internet surfing/searching skills

    ● WordPress


    Other

  • Logical thinking
  • Organizing ability
  • Creativity and initiative
  • Adaptability to new situations
  • Teamwork
  • Stress Resistance
  • Imaginative and quick thinking
  • Target-Driven mindset
  • Customer satisfaction focus

  • Attained skills

  • Efficient time management
  • Event coordination techniques
  • Budgeting sensibility
  • Event scheduling expertise
  • Contract review
  • B2B sales experience
  • Event planning
  • Sales negotiation

Languages

Russian
Native language
English
Advanced
Russian
Native

Languages

5,C1

Additional Information

INFORMATION ON THE CONTENTS AND RESULTS GAINED FROM THE COURSE

The graduate is able to perform as a:

Trendwatcher; Concept developer; Manager of a (multidisciplinary) team;

Implementer; Researcher; Innovator; Entrepreneur; Advisor/Consultant; Representative; Issue Manager; Media Manager/Planner; Project Leader/Organizer; Strategist; Corporate Communication Manager



Timeline

Event sales coordinator

Hyatt Regency Baku
09.2024 - 03.2025

Buyer

SI Luxury Travel Agency
12.2022 - 12.2022

External Communications Specialist

ProFarma MMC
01.2022 - 06.2024

Outdoor Event Coordinator

Azercell “Rəqəmsal Səma Altinda” Event
06.2019 - 07.2019

Event Specialist;

Amapola Exclusive Events
10.2016 - 01.2019

Intern at Marketing and Communication department

ADA University
09.2014 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Science - Creative Business: International Communication Management

Inholland University of Applied Sciences
09.2010 - 07.2016

Projects

Inholland University of Applied Sciences
09.2010 - 07.2016
Sabina Farzaliyeva