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Nhonz Cervantes

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International Sales and Marketing Manager at Arabia Fairs, building global exhibitor networks and media partnerships for DUNES 2026.

United Arab Emirates
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At Arabia Fairs for Exhibitions and Conferences, I lead international exhibitor sales for DUNES 2026 and DEAL EXPO Riyadh 2026. I built a 370+ company exhibition agent database and manage media partnerships for both exhibitions.

At NeXTfairs for Exhibitions and Conferences, I managed the full project lifecycle for exhibitions including Build Your House and Big 5 Construct Qatar, alongside office operations, staff recruitment, and government tender proposals. I also worked across event coordination, marketing, and client account management at Qatar Expo, Foresight Communications Consultancy, and Three Group - Three Consultancy.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

AC
Current

International Sales and Marketing Manager

Arabia Fairs for Exhibitions and Conferences

Feb 2026 - Present (8 months)

Lead international exhibitor sales for DUNES 2026 and DEAL EXPO Riyadh 2026, executing targeted B2B outreach campaigns across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and the GCC. Built and manage media partner networks and developed extensive agent and member databases to drive global sales outreach.

FS

Freelance Event Specialist, Coordinator and Event Manager

Freelance - Self-Employed

Aug 2025 - Feb 2026 (6 months)

Delivered freelance event management, coordination, and specialist support services to clients across multiple industries via Upwork and Fiverr. Managed end-to-end event planning and execution including concept development, vendor sourcing, logistics coordination, and on-site management.

NC

Project Manager and Office Manager - Events and Exhibitions

NeXTfairs for Exhibitions and Conferences

Jul 2019 - Jul 2025 (6 years)

Managed full project lifecycle for large-scale B2B exhibitions of 10,000-25,000 sqm including concept planning, scheduling, vendor coordination, on-ground execution, budget management, and post-event reporting. Served as Office Manager overseeing day-to-day operations and led staff management and recruitment.

TC

Marketing and Training Coordinator

Three Group - Three Consultancy

Jun 2018 - Jul 2019 (1 year 1 month)

Designed, marketed, and coordinated corporate training programmes for financial and professional development sectors including scheduling, materials development, and trainer management. Prepared training proposals, managed client relationships, and tracked training ROI through performance metrics and feedback.

QE

Events Coordinator and Marketing Executive

Qatar Expo

Oct 2013 - Oct 2017 (4 years)

Coordinated local and international exhibitions including the International Wedding Exhibition and Fashion Show and International Furniture and Design Exhibition. Managed vendor and venue negotiations, event budgets, marketing collateral, social media campaigns, and on-site production and logistics.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Santo Tomas logoUT

University of Santo Tomas

Bachelor's Degree

2005 - 2009

Completed a Bachelor's degree at the University of Santo Tomas, Legazpi City, Philippines.

UI

UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry

Exhibition Management School Certificate

Earned the Exhibition Management School Certificate from UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry.

ZC

Zoho CRM

Zoho CRM Training Completion Certificate

Completed Zoho CRM training and received a completion certificate.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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