Experience

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  GFH Properties

  • Capital Governorate, Bahrain

  • Marketing Communications Officer

    • Jan 2022 - Mar 2023
    • Capital Governorate, Bahrain

    * Develop and uphold the corporate norms, branding, and identity for GFH.* Creating design briefs by gathering facts and data to define design concerns.* Upkeep of the GFH website and intranet's design and branding.* Create corporate profiles and brochures for GFH and the Group and stay current on brand requirements.* Help the department leader in meeting timelines for delivering departmental demands.* Adding concepts and creative effort to the overall directive.* Redefining a design brief with creativity to adhere to budget and time constraints.* Create all GFH advertisements, follow up on publication per the department head's media plan, and design and manufacture them all.* Create a wide selection of high-quality corporate, PR, and event management materials.* Assist in developing fresh concepts and ideas for all internal and external marketing and communications materials.*Work with internal and external partners to contribute to the design and graphic activities of the company.* Get the best estimates and pricing while providing the greatest level of design and production quality.* Employing a variety of media, such as photography and computer-aided design.* Multitasking: Graphic designers frequently work on multiple design briefs at once.*Meet with the department head regularly to discuss GFH's needs and to get briefs on the company's creative and production needs to support the communication and business goals.* Delivering accurate work of the highest caliber.* Meeting tense deadlines; * Doing other tasks and unique projects as needed.PROGRAMS USED*Adobe Suite (Photoshop/Illustrator/inDesign/Premiere/After Effects *Social Media Platforms

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  Freelance

  • Anywhere

  • Multimedia Designer & Media Planner

    • Mar 2008 - Apr 2022
    • Anywhere

    GRAPHIC DESIGNER* Produces final design work for motion design, video and digital graphics that is placed for display.* Designs the Interface QUsed for the Elevator LCD Ad Display for Summit TV * Estimates what is technically possible and its range and scope of the work.* Collaborates with other specialists.* Presents finalized ideas and concepts alongside account managers.* Evaluates contributes ideas and design artwork to fellow creative specialists.WEB / UI DESIGNER* Conceptualize and determines website framework and overall theme.* Wire frames initial design layout and make rough design layout studies.* Creates and designs overall theme.* Creates storyboards, and determines and foresees expected user flows, process flows and site maps to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas of the website.* Determining technical requirements along with developers for other technical consultation for the back-end.* Determines and solving code problems along with developers and other designers depending on intended function of the element in the design.* Executes inspections on visual designs from concept to final hand-off to development or engineering.MOTION DESIGN / VIDEO EDITOR* Capture and edit raw video footage and add effects/elements.* Inputting uncut rushes and sound, and synchronizing and storing them into files on the computer.* Creating a 'rough cut' (or assembly edit) of the captured digital clips.* Consulting the client throughout the post-production process.* Deliver Motion or Animated graphics.MEDIA PLANNER* Works with the client understand the client's business objectives and advertising strategy.* Making decisions on the best form of media for specific clients and campaigns.* Identifying target audiences and analyzing their media habits.* Recommends the most appropriate types of media to use* Work with media buyers.* Maintain client preference and trend in record.* Evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns.

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  Bin Faqeeh

  • Bahrain

  • Graphic Designer

    • Aug 2015 - Dec 2021
    • Bahrain

    *Develops design briefs.*Works with the engineering team for the creation of any environmental design out to be used in each building projects.* Estimates the time required to complete the work* Creates design concepts and artwork for marketing collaterals as needed.* Enhances images to be used in promotions*Edits and develops video and motion graphics outputs for social media ads and posts* Works on layouts and art working pages ready for print or upload to website or social media platforms.* Coordinates with suppliers with technical requirements for both print and digital.*Inspects and determines the quality of print or digital creatives and see if design and outputs are in accordance to the developed design brief or head’s instructionsProjects Involved: Bin Faqeeh Print and Digital Campaign Creatives for Corporate, Mid and High Rise Building and the “Limited 5” Building projects PROGRAMS USED*Adobe Suite (Photoshop/Illustrator/inDesign/Premiere/After Effects *Social Media Platforms *Autocad

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  ADMANIC GmbH

  • Digital Campaign Manager and Publisher Acquisition

    • Mar 2015 - Aug 2015

    * Plan and execute all web, SEO/SEM, marketing database, email, social media and display advertising campaigns* Design, build and maintain our social media presence* Measure and report performance of all digital marketing campaigns, and assess against goals (ROI and KPIs)* Identify trends and insights, and optimize spend and performance based on the insights* Brainstorm new and creative growth strategies* Plan, execute, and measure experiments and conversion tests* Collaborate with internal teams to create landing pages and optimize user experience* Utilize strong analytical ability to evaluate end-to-end customer experience across multiple channels and customer touch points* Instrument conversion points and optimize user funnels* Collaborate with agencies and other vendor partners* Evaluate emerging technologies. Provide thought leadership and perspective for adoption where appropriatePROGRAMS USEDInhouse Developed CRM, SS and DS Ad Platforms

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  AdNubo

  • Media Buyer

    • Oct 2013 - May 2014

    * Contacting both web and mobile sites, negotiate with the web masters in order to get thebest deals possible to advertise on their inventory.* Optimize the site in order to expand the relation with the web master, get more traffic, abetter eCPM and improve the existing relation.* Identifying the target audience for a particular media campaign and deciding how best to communicate to that audience.* Negotiating with media sales companies.* Offer help and support to the web masters; advising them, etc.* Monitor collecting and analysing sales and consumer data.* Working on a range of client accounts at the same time, often juggling various projects and deadlines;* Supporting the media manager and other colleagues.PROGRAMS USEDInhouse Developed CRM, SS and DS Ad Platforms

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  GMA Network, Inc.

  • Philippines

  • Moving Image Editor

    • Apr 2013 - Sep 2013
    • Philippines

    MOTION AND VIDEO EDITOR* Edit Primetime Programs, and Promotional Plugs of GMA's various programs.* Capture and edit raw video footage and add effects/elements.* Inputting uncut rushes and sound, and synchronizing and storing them into files on the computer.* Creating a 'rough cut' (or assembly edit) of the program and determining the exact cutting of the captured digital clips.* Consulting with the director, producer and/or client throughout the post-production process.* Deliver Motion or Animated graphics for the program's press conference.* Work with producers and other editors to resolve technical and/or design issues.Projects Involved: GMA Primetime Show: Akin Parin ang Bukas, GMA Program Plugs (Local and International)PROGRAMS USED*Adobe Suite *FinalCut Studio

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  Affinity Express

  • Philippines

  • Multimedia Designer (Graphic Designer | Motion Editor)

    • Apr 2012 - Apr 2013
    • Philippines

    GRAPHIC DESIGNER* Do proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work.* Contributes ideas and design artwork to the overall brief.* Develops interactive design.* Works as part of a team with printers, copywriters, illustrators, other designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists.* Prepare design plan, concept and layout.MOTION EDITOR* Capture and edit raw video footage and add effects/elements to enhance motion graphics.* Assists in selecting audio, video, colors, animation, etc for graphic design.* Designs and create storyboards.* Deliver motion graphics in various media including web, mobile, etc.Projects Involved: Jivox Ad Campaigns, Grey Stripe Interactive Ad PromotionsPROGRAMS USED*Adobe Suite *FinalCut Studio *Jivox Interactive Video Ad Platform

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  Mercola.com

  • Philippines

  • Motion Graphic Designer | Video Editor

    • Aug 2011 - Feb 2012
    • Philippines

    MOTION GRAPHIC DESIGNER* Brainstorms with the US team to share new design perspectives and ideas.* Assists in designing and creating storyboards.* Prepare design plan, concept and layout for motion graphic project.* Design and create enticing motion graphics for video deliverables (corporate videos, eLearning, websites, marketing demos, etc.)* Work with art and creative teams to understand project scope and objectives.* Assist in selecting audio, video, colors, animation for the graphic design output.* Work with onshore editors, producers and other designers to resolve technical and/or design issues.* Edit raw video footage and add effects/elements to enhance motion graphics.* Research and analyze best design techniques and solutions to create motion graphics.* Create and deliver motion graphics in various media including web, mobile, etc.VIDEO EDITOR* receiving a brief, and maybe an outline of footage and/or a shot list, script, or screenplay;* assembling all raw footage, with camera shots either recorded or transferred onto video tape in preparation for inputting into the computer;* inputting uncut rushes and sound, syncing and storing them into files on the computer;* digitally cutting the files to put together the sequence of the film and deciding what is usable;* creating a 'rough cut' (or assembly edit) of the program/film and determining the exact cutting for the next and final stages;* reordering and tweaking the content to ensure the logical sequencing and smooth running of the film/video.Projects Involved: Doctor Mercola Medical Video Campaigns (Product Marketing Materials and Movement Campaigns)PROGRAMS USED*Adobe Suite *FinalCut Studio

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  Summit Media (Summit Publishing Co., Inc.)

  • Philippines

  • Sr. Multimedia Designer | OOH Business Dev Media Planner

    • Jun 2010 - Aug 2011
    • Philippines

    OOH BUSINESS DEV MEDIA PLANNER* Locates or proposes potential business deals by contacting potential partners.* Internally participates in developing and negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations.* Examines the risks and potentials by estimating the needs and goals of the team and partners.* Works with the sales team to understand the client's advertising strategy.* Making and maintaining good contacts with media owners, such as newspapers, magazines and websites.* Evaluates the effectiveness of campaigns in order to innovate or improve future campaigns.MULTIMEDIA DESIGNER* Produces final design work for motion design, video and digital graphics that is placed for display.* Designs the Interface QUsed for the Elevator LCD Ad Display for Summit TV * Estimates what is technically possible and its range and scope of the work.* Collaborates with other specialists.* Presents finalized ideas and concepts alongside account managers.* Evaluates contributes ideas and design artwork to fellow creative specialists.Projects Involved: Summit TV Display Creatives, Summit Media Publishing Creative AssistancePROGRAMS USED*Adobe Suite *FinalCut Studio

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  Thinkpadd, Inc

  • Philippines

  • Multimedia Designer

    • 2009 - 2011
    • Philippines

    * Meeting with the clients in establishing their expectations and needs.* Advises clients on what is technically possible and producing to clarify the range and scope of the work and realistic timescales of output delivery.* Works alongside a development team and keeping them updated on the project.* Collaborates with other specialists, writers, animators, artists, sound engineers and programmers.* Produce finished design work and presenting final designs to clients.* Produce design works for multiple mediums (digital ad, web design, print, and video/motion). * Works with the client on revamping existing campaign materials and artworks.Projects Involved: Product Display Creatives and Store Displays (Unilever Products and Corporate Presentations)PROGRAMS USED*Adobe Suite *FinalCut Studio

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  Scan Livingston Graphics Inc.

  • Philippines

  • Graphic Designer | Media Planner

    • Sep 2009 - Apr 2010
    • Philippines

    RESPONSIBILITY as MEDIA PLANNER* Works with the client understand the client's business objectives and advertising strategy.* Making decisions on the best form of media for specific clients and campaigns.* Identifying target audiences and analyzing their characteristics, behavior and media habits.* Recommending the most appropriate types of media to use* Presenting proposals* Works with media buyers either in-house or in a specialist agency.* Maintain client preference and trend in record.* Evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns in order to plan future campaigns.RESPONSIBILITY as GRAPHIC DESIGNER* Meets with account managers to discuss the business objectives and requirements of the visual creatives.* Interprets the need of the clients by developing graphic design concept.* Estimates the time required to complete the work.* Thinks creatively to produce new ideas and concepts.* Works on visual layouts and pages ready for both standard and large format prints.Projects Involved: Tom Yum Thai (by Jatujak), Product Display Design Concept (Unilever Products, Johnny Walker)PROGRAMS USED*Adobe Suite * 3DS Max

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  Unilab, Inc.

  • Philippines

  • SAP UI Designer

    • Jun 2008 - Aug 2009
    • Philippines