# Pascal Yasoo Pascal Yasoo is a remote worker on Himalayas, Manager – MICE & Cruises at Destination Arabia Tourism LLC, based in United Arab Emirates. Source: https://himalayas.app/@pascalyasoo ```text Project & operations professional with 16+ years’ experience across project delivery, client management, operations and team leadership. ``` | Detail | Value | | --- | --- | | Availability | Looking for a job | | Location | United Arab Emirates | | Authorized to work in | United Arab Emirates, Mauritius | | Salary expectations | 60k+ USD | | Job categories | Project Manager, Program Manager, Operations Manager, Client Services Manager, Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Event Manager, Implementation Manager, Customer Success Manager | | Skills | Project Management, Budget Management, Team Leadership, Operations Management, Stakeholder Management, Sales And Client Relationship Management, Vendor Management, Business Development, Data Analysis, Power BI | | LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/pascal-yasoo-95566841 | ## What I'm looking for ```text I’m looking for a role where I can use my experience in project management, operations and client management while continuing to grow professionally. I enjoy taking ownership, solving problems and working with teams across different markets. I’m particularly interested in project management, operations, client services and account management roles. ``` ## About ```text I’ve spent the last 16+ years working in MICE, events and project operations, managing everything from smaller executive programmes to large international projects with 1,000+ participants. My work involves managing multiple projects at the same time, coordinating teams and suppliers, working directly with clients, managing budgets and timelines, and solving the inevitable last-minute problems that come with complex projects. I’m currently based in Dubai and looking to expand into remote opportunities in project management, operations, client services and account management. I’ve also been developing my skills in data analytics, Power BI and project management, and I’m currently working towards my PMP certification. I’m comfortable working independently, dealing with people across different countries and time zones, and taking ownership of a project from start to finish. I speak English and French fluently. ``` ## Experience ### Manager – MICE & Cruises (current) Destination Arabia Tourism LLC. Nov 2021 - Present ```text Lead complex projects and client programmes across the UAE and GCC from initial brief and planning through delivery and closeout. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, lead a team of Project Managers and work directly with international clients. Responsible for budgets, timelines, suppliers, stakeholder coordination, proposals, commercial negotiations, delivery and resolving operational issues. ``` Skills: Client-Management, Project-Management, Budget-Management, Vendor-Management, Team-Leadership, Operations-Management, Stakeholder-Management, Negotiation ### MICE & Groups Manager Travco LLC. Jan 2018 - Oct 2021 ```text Managed annual portfolio of corporate events and international programmes across Europe, CIS, Israel and GCC markets. Led a team of 6 Project Managers and Executives while overseeing multiple projects simultaneously. Managed client relationships, budgets, forecasting, suppliers, proposals, commercial negotiations and operational delivery from initial brief through completion. ``` Skills: Client-Management, Project-Management, Budget-Management, Vendor-Management, Team-Leadership, Operations-Management, Account-Management, Third-Party-Vendor-Management, Business-Development ### MICE Supervisor SNTTA Emir Tours LLC. May 2011 - Dec 2017 ```text Managed international group and event programmes from initial enquiry and proposal through planning and operational delivery. Supervised a team of 2 MICE Executives, coordinated clients, hotels, venues and suppliers, prepared quotations and operational plans, negotiated rates and services, conducted site inspections and managed timelines, on-site requirements and last-minute changes. ``` Skills: Project-Planning, Operations-Management, Negotiation, Customer-Service, Client-Management, Vendor-Management, Team-Leadership, Contract-Negotiation ### Sales Executive Vertical World Ltd. May 2010 - Apr 2011 ```text Managed sales activities and client relationships, identifying new business opportunities while supporting and developing existing accounts. Worked directly with customers to understand their requirements, prepare proposals and recommend appropriate solutions. Supported the sales process from initial contact through follow-up while building and maintaining long-term client relationships. ``` Skills: Sales, Business-Development, Account-Management, Sales-And-Client-Relationship-Management, Negotiation, Customer-Service ### Groups & Incentives Coordinator Solis 360. Oct 2008 - Apr 2010 ```text Coordinated group and incentive programmes, managing client requirements, quotations, suppliers and operational arrangements. Supported projects from initial enquiry and planning through delivery, coordinating with clients and service providers to ensure accommodation, transportation, activities, timelines and other programme requirements were properly organized and delivered. ``` Skills: Project-Coordination, Operations, Client-Management, Vendor-Management, Customer-Service, Event-Management ## Education ### Project Management Institute Project Management Professional (PMP)®, Project Management. Grade: Pass Activities and societies: PMP exam preparation covering predictive, agile and hybrid approaches; team leadership; stakeholder engagement; risk management; and project planning, execution and governance. ```text Earned the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and builds on 16+ years of experience leading complex programmes, coordinating teams and suppliers, and managing budgets and stakeholder expectations across the UAE and GCC. Strengthens my ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, align delivery with business priorities and support effective operations across industries. ``` ### University of Technology, Mauritius Bachelor of Science (Honours), Tourism and Hospitality Management. 2004 - 2008 ```text BSc (Hons) in Tourism and Hospitality Management from the University of Technology, Mauritius, completed in 2008. ``` ### Google Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate, Data Analytics ```text Professional certificate in data analytics from Google. ``` ### Excel Skills for Business Excel Skills for Business Certificate, Excel ```text Certificate in Excel skills for business. ``` ### Microsoft Microsoft Power BI Certificate, Power BI ```text Certificate in Power BI from Microsoft. ``` ## Tech stack - Salesforce - Microsoft Office 365 - Microsoft Excel - Juniper - Microsoft Power BI - Zoho Books - Microsoft Outlook - Microsoft PowerPoint To contact Pascal, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire). ## People also viewed - [Fardeen User](https://himalayas.app/@fardeenuser): Luxury Travel Advisor, Amira Africa - [Shahrukh Sharif](https://himalayas.app/@shahrukhsharif): Project Manager, Safinat Al Sahara - [aanshi sharma](https://himalayas.app/@aanshisharma): Project Manager & Operations, SEVA Project Management Consultancy - [Mansour Farokhi](https://himalayas.app/@mansourfarokhi): Real Estate Consultant, Maxor Real Estate - [Ronald Peris](https://himalayas.app/@ronaldperis): Lead Project Manager, Electra Exhibitions LLC - [Madhureema Verma](https://himalayas.app/@madhureemaverma): Freelance Event Consultant, Sapphire Events & Vivaah Weddings - [Andreea Nita](https://himalayas.app/@andreeanita): Projects Lead, E& (Etisalat) - [Yash Porecha](https://himalayas.app/@yashporecha): Supply Excellence and Project Manager, Reckitt - [Samar Winship](https://himalayas.app/@samarwinship): Project / Program Manager, INSEAD - [Robert Metzger](https://himalayas.app/@robertmetzger): Visitor Experience Lead – Sales & Events, Louvre Abu Dhabi