Resume
Objective
To successfully apply my combined knowledge of Design and experience in fields of Business Management, Sales, Print, Web Design / Animation, and Teaching.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Graphic Design
California State University, Sacramento
Graduation: May ‘07
Overall GPA: 3.6
Deans Honor List, Spring ’03 to Spring ‘06
Work Experience
• Regional Marketing & Operations Manager at The Flying Biscuit Cafe. June 2014 to present
• Account Manager for Alphagraphics. Dealing with sales, marketing, and design. Projects range from print to web/digital design, develop customer relations, and strategic marketing. Projects include but not limited to: logos, brand identity systems, book and cover design, epubs, qr codes with graphics, tradeshow material, banners, brochures, billboards, menus, annual reports, signage, website design, email marketing, mobile websites, marketing campaigns, social media marketing, and much more. Working individually and managing teams. October '12 to December '13
• Business English ESL/EFL Teacher with LearnShip. June ’12 to June '13
• English Teacher for Scarsdale International School, Lahore, Pakistan. Taught Middle School English class as well as school design work. Designed school calendar (photography, copywriting, and design), graduation and prom invitations, various school trophies, organized and designed special events promotional campaigns (flyers, posters, t-shirts, greeting cards, and etc.), and coordinated the yearbook committee. Jan. ‘12 to June ‘12
• Design Lecturer at the University of the Punjab, Lahore for Graphic Design and Architecture Departments. Taught visual and verbal presentation and communication skills classes as well as prepared students for various final Thesis Displays. Covered Digital Software classes teaching numerous programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Flash, Adobe Reader and Writer, file preparation for print, and website designing as well as Design Studio classes, Magazine Illustration, and Art History. Part of the Publications committee, designed library card, college newsletter, thesis catalogue, and etc. Dec. ’09 to Sept. ‘11
• Business Development and Design Manager with SAS Global Investments LLC. Sole representative for U.S. based company in Lahore, Pak. Worked on developing business relationships for the company in accordance with its policies. Assisted and coordinated marketing programs as well as furniture design selection for international shipments. May ’10 to Nov. ‘10
• Designed web templates, identity systems, business systems, and promotional campaign materials for ITSS. July to Oct. ‘09
• Designed invitation cards for graduations, birthdays, wedding ceremonies and special events. On-going continuous freelance projects listed below. Jan. ’06 to present
Computer Skills
Mac and PC
Proficient with Adobe CC: Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Adobe Reader and Writer, Dreamweaver, Flash, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
Working knowledge of CSS, HTML, CPanel, E-commerce, and Wordpress.
Written English, Adobe Illustrator CS3, and MS PowerPoint 2010 certified.
Creativity & Design Experience
• Designed logo and identity system for Zoom Petroleum, Pakistan
• Designed logo and identity system for Global Brokerage Partners in Lahore, Pakistan
• Designed brochure for print and flash animation for HY Enterprises in Lahore, Pakistan
• Applied typographic design principles to create a book expressing a passage in time and utilized bookmaking techniques for the project in CA, USA
• Practiced production skills and familiarity with offset printing and special processes in CA, USA
• Designed “Happy Hour” campaign for a restaurant, El Patron Bar and Grill in CA, USA
• Designed identity systems for a communications and a plumbing company in CA, USA
Non-profit Service Work
Designed a logo and website for a non-profit organization located in CA, USA
Skills
• Able to take on new challenges and a deadline oriented, multi-tasking individual who delivers on time
• Exemplary English speaking and writing (copywriting) skills
• Team management, public speaking, communication, correspondence, and presentation skills
• Very dependable self-starter who executes with minimal guidance
Juried Exhibitions
Projects displayed in the CSUS Graphic Design Annual Spring Show:
Spring ‘07Complete portfolio displayed
Spring ‘06 Business System (Design Production Management)
Spring ‘06 Postcard, Brochure, Packaging (Production Management)
Sprint ‘05 Color Process Manual (Visualization)