ZAK MEDDOUR

Events & Project Coordinator | Creative Enthusiast | Logistic Advisor

A highly organised and commercially driven event & project coordinator with practical experience across venue programming, festival ticketing, logistics operations, and artist management. Founder of Manchester based, Blendr Events, that successfully programmed and packed out multiple music venues through targeted social media marketing, community building, and line-up curation. Combines festival experience at Parklife with operational logistics coordination at Switch and a First-Class Honours creative background.

Exeter, Devon
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Logistics & Client Advisor
Deliver professional consultations for elite clients, including England Rugby and Burnley FC, managing the complete end to end customer experience
2026 — PresentCurrentSwitch Car Rental, Exeter, Devon
  • Coordinating movements of premium vehicles like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Land Rover across a 90-branch UK network.
  • Overseeing 100 active vehicles weekly, managing the complete end-to-end customer experience through emails, Excel, calls, and CRM software.
Retail Sales & Hospitality
Five years' experience in high-volume hospitality and retail, delivering elite service and driving sales across retail shops, bars, and a 5-star hotel
2020 — 2025Various Establishments, Exeter & Manchester
  • Built relationships with VIP guests at Hotel Gotham (5-star hotel), while earning record tips as a direct result of highly attentive customer care.
  • Drove sales of high-end wines and spirits across fast-paced, high-volume hospitality venues in Manchester and Exeter, including On The Waterfront and Mackie Mayor.
Projects
Self-Directed Documtary

Self-directed, filmed, and edited a 12-minute mini-documentary exploring the realities of UK artists in 2025, diving into the hardships of modern streaming and questioning if the dream of a music career is still worth pursuing. Managed the entire creative workflow from conducting live interviews to utilizing Adobe Premiere Pro and FL Studio to cut over 20 hours of raw footage into a polished final narrative.

E-COMMERCE

Generated £1000s in revenue on Depop, Vinted, and eBay selling laptops, jewellery, and clothing using high-quality photography and professional online store aesthetics to maximise earning potential.

SOLD-OUT EVENTS

Managed full creative direction and targeted sales campaigns to deliver 3 sold-out events inspired by 90s raves focused on getting young people outside, off their phones, and enjoying music.

TARGETED SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING

Achieved 100,000+ Spotify streams and 150,000+ social media views through a targeted brand image and cinematic social media content.

SOLD AUDIO PACKAGES

Negotiated with over 30 industry professionals to successfully sell 50+ specialized audio mixing packages.

Skills
Event ProgrammingOperations & LogisticsBudget ManagementContent CreationTicketing OperationsAdobe Creative CloudOnline Revenue GenerationDirector & VideographerProject Creation & ManagementCustomer Experience Specialist
Education
Bachelor of Arts (First Class), Music Management & Creative Business
University of Salford
2022 — 202587 (Highest in module)
Diploma, Live Events & Sound Design
BIMM Institute
2020 — 2022Distinction*
Certifications
Certificate in Sales & Closing Strategies
LinkedIn
Certificate in Sales CRM
OPCRM Sales Academy
EVENT & Project experience
Event Founder & Coordinator
Directed multiple packed out raves, overseeing creative marketing, lineup programming, venue contracts, and live operations - Blendr Events - Manchester, Greater Manchester
2022 - 2026

Managed full creative direction and targeted sales campaigns to deliver 3 sold out events inspired by 90s raves focused on getting young people outside, off their phones, and enjoying music. Sold tickets on student campuses and online, while creating posters, logos, prints, and social media campaigns. Negotiated venue arrangements and managed end-to-end administration, including artist contract terms, financial settlements, and budget tracking to maximize profitability.

Creative Project Director
Directed, filmed, and edited an award-winning music documentary, managing 20 hours of raw artist interviews from pre to post-production - University of Salford
2024 - 2025

Managed the end-to-end project logistics, artist liaison, and production of a 12-minute documentary exploring the question 'Is the dream of music still worth it?'. Coordinated live artist scheduling, location management for 10 successful artists, directing the workflow from initial interviews through post-production. Utilized Adobe Premiere Pro and FL Studio to process 20 hours of raw footage under strict deadlines, earning the University of Salford’s Contemporary and Contextual Study Award.

Ticket Operations
Managed high capacity ticketing at Manchester's biggest festival. customer service to ensure rapid, safe venue entry - Parklife
2025

Managed high-volume gate operations and access control within the dedicated VIP ticketing section, delivering premium customer service to high-profile attendees. Participated in daily operational pre-briefings with venue managers to align on safety protocols and ticketing systems.