Wissam Sam Sabbagha
Event Operations Manager @Bollotta Entertainment
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WORK HISTORY
Event Operations Manager @Bollotta Entertainment
San Diego, CA, US
Plan and execute annual high-profile B2B conferences, including L\'ATTITUDE, SIGMA PI PHI Grand Boulé, Torch Awards, Prosperity NOW, and SSIH, supporting the full event lifecycle for attendees and ensuring alignment with stakeholder goals and brand strategy.• Lead and oversee production of multi-venue, multi-day conferences by managing schedules, AV workflows, run-of-show, and technical execution to ensure seamless, engaging events aligned with creative vision and strategic objectives.• Manage budgets exceeding $1M, including vendor sourcing, contract negotiation, venue coordination, room blocks, and F&B planning. Plan, track, and report financials while negotiating with vendors and suppliers to optimize costs, reduce variances, and minimize waste through streamlined procurement.• Drive speaker and VIP engagement strategies for C-suite executives and global leaders, including Tony Robbins and President Barack Obama; coordinate logistics, preparation, security, and backstage operations.• Curate entertainment and talent bookings, managing contracts, rider fulfillment, and event-day logistics to enhance brand messaging and attendee engagement.• Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership, creative teams, and vendors to ensure smooth production, mitigate risks, and meet event KPIs while developing and managing formalized event calendars and scalable workflows to optimize capacity planning and enhance team efficiency.
EDUCATION
University of San Diego
Certificate, Events Management
American University of Science and Technology
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
SKILLS
ABOUT WISSAM SAM SABBAGHA
Senior Event Producer | Global B2B & B2C Conferences & Events | Strategic Event LeadershipSenior event producer with 12+ years of experience delivering large-scale B2B and B2C conferences, branded events, and high-profile engagements across the U.S, Middle East, Gulf Region, and Europe. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage multimillion-dollar budgets, and align event strategy with business goals and brand positioning. Adept at stakeholder engagement, C-level client relations, and optimizing event KPIs across the full event lifecycle, from concept, and onsite coordination to post-event analysis. Cvent-certified and fluent in English, French, Arabic and Spanish.
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