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Maryam Shafik

@maryamshafik

Program Manager at Cairo Arts Technical Program, coordinating training in audio, lighting, and video projection and creating employment pathways.

Egypt

Message

At Cairo Arts Technical Program (CAT), I manage technical training across audio, lighting, and video projection, from curriculum development and participant onboarding to graduate follow-up. I also build partnerships that support professional placements and employment opportunities.

At Cairo Jazz Festival, I led operational planning and delivery, coordinating teams, venues, suppliers, artists, and production requirements. For Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival, I coordinated end-to-end logistics for more than 200 international artists, performers, speakers, and delegates.

My work also spans theatre, film, and voice acting. I directed Ancient Games and No Exit, and have worked as an Assistant Director and Voice Over Artist on productions including Chasing Shadows and Teeko.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Program Manager

Current

Cairo Arts Technical Program (CAT)

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Managed planning, implementation, and monitoring of technical training programs in Audio, Lighting, and Video Projection. Developed partnerships and managed budgets, logistics, and reporting.

Program Management Curriculum Development Partnership Development Budget Management Monitoring and Evaluation Logistics

Current

Voice Over Artist

Current

Various Production Companies

Jan 2010 - Present (16 years 10 months)

Performed voice over and dubbing roles in Arabic and English for animations, TVCs, and series, including roles for MBC3, Shahid, and Netflix.

Voice Acting Dubbing Arabic English

Logistics Coordinator

Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025 (11 months)

Coordinated end-to-end logistics for 200+ international artists and delegates. Managed travel, accommodation, and vendor negotiations, and resolved travel disruptions.

Logistics Travel Coordination Vendor Management Budget Monitoring Communication Skills

Workshops Coordinator

Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theatre

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 (11 months)

Coordinated and oversaw delivery of workshops, masterclasses, and training sessions. Managed schedules, participant registration, and logistical requirements.

Workshop Coordination Scheduling Participant Management Logistics

Events Operations Manager

The American University in Cairo

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 (11 months)

Led operational delivery of conferences, lectures, festivals, and live performances. Developed event timelines, coordinated logistics, and supervised event staff.

Event Operations Production Management Team Supervision Safety Compliance Contingency Planning

Program Coordinator

Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 (11 months)

Coordinated training programs, workshops, performances, and talks. Managed artist onboarding, schedules, and documentation, and supported on-site operations.

Program Coordination Artist Management Scheduling Documentation Event Support

Quality Control Supervisor

Pro Productions

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)

Cast actors for dubbing roles and reviewed/edited scripts and adaptations. Reviewed picture and sound edits in animation projects.

Casting Script Editing Quality Control Animation

Director

The American University in Cairo

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Directed theatre productions including 'Ancient Games' (2022) and 'No Exit' (2023) at AUC.

Directing Theatre Production

Assistant Director

Various Production Companies

Jan 2020 - Dec 2023 (3 years 11 months)

Served as assistant director on multiple TV commercials, TV series, and film productions, including roles as 3rd AD, 2nd AD, and 1st AD.

Assistant Directing Production Coordination Film TV

Academic Coordinator

The American University in Cairo

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)

Coordinated and scheduled delivery of courses, workshops, rehearsals, and performances. Developed academic calendars and liaised with instructors and technical teams.

Academic Coordination Scheduling Logistics Communication Skills

Operations Manager

Cairo Jazz Festival

Jan 2026 - Present (10 months)

Led operational planning and execution of festival activities, coordinating teams, venues, suppliers, and service providers. Oversaw logistics, scheduling, and on-site arrangements to ensure efficient operations.

Operations Management Logistics Event Planning Team Coordination Budget Management Stakeholder Communication

Program Manager (Rwanda)

Cairo-Kigali Express

Jan 2026 - Present (10 months)

Managed planning, implementation, and monitoring of the Cairo Kigali Express program in Rwanda. Coordinated logistics, liaised with partners, and resolved challenges throughout implementation.

Program Management Logistics Stakeholder Management Budget Monitoring Coordination