Graphic Designer, Marketing, Events Plannerd in Kurdi Group

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, Emiratos Árabes Unidos
Current:Kurdi Group
Past:October Blue
Education:Graphic Design

Job Experience

Graphic Designer, Marketing, Events Plannerd

Kurdi Group

October 2013 to July 2015

? Event planner
- Drawing promotional and marketing plan as well as planning of the advertising campaigns
- Monitor the implementation process.
- Participation in the campaign of (10 years for opening the Mecca Mall).
- Coordinating and contracting with shops or companies for sponsorship events
- Coordinating and contracting with video and audio medias.
- Carrying out the process of purchasing the prizes and special gifts for different occasions.
- Preparing the questions and arranging the competitions as well as drafting the opening speech.
- Arrange security and advise on health and safety issues.
- Take photo for the events for PR & Social Media.
- Make the reports about every events and send it for manager.
- Developing, organizing, planning and promoting a range of large scale events.
- Reviewing and sourcing the locations where the event is to be held.
- Creating promotional material for the event & distributing it to the target audience.
- Liaise and negotiate with suppliers such as florists and external caterers.
- Assisting with direct marketing initiatives and promotional activities.
- Conducting a follow up analysis of events.
? Marketing coordinator & PR
- Setting promotional and marketing plans and selling as well as renting the internal and external designs for shops and companies
- Engaging and supporting the charities and nonprofit as well as the government sector in many activities
- Reviewing the newspapers, magazines and websites for any economic developments which may affect the Business on all aspects
- Conducting a Business Intelligence through following-up competitor?s news and activities.
- Coordinating the distribution of mail shots and newsletters.
- Managing and recording all sales enquiries via an electronic logging system.
- Organizing the preparation, printing and distribution of promotional materials.
- Tracking product line sales and costs by analyzing raw sales data.
- Managing direct marketing campaigns right from their initial planning to delivery.
- Coordinating activities with event organising companies.
- Assisting in the planning and production of special offers.
- Attending industry trade shows and events
? Mall decoration
- Designing internal and external designs for various public and special events and seasons, such as the Islamic feasts and Sales... Etc.
- Coordinating and purchasing the relevant decorations.
? Graphic designer
- Participation in drafting the print ads in newspapers, magazines and electronic ads (e-mail, Social Media such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) as well as large prints for special occasions.
- Managing, producing and designing projects from brief to fulfillment.
- Designing & creating marketing & e-marketing materials on a range of projects.
- Ensuring consistency in client?s corporate and promotional brands.
- Presenting finalized ideas & concepts to clients, colleagues and senior managers.
- Answering queries from clients.
- Creating original artwork for short and long term projects.
- Involved in designing advertisements, brochures, handouts, flyers and online graphics.
- Working with a range of media, including photography, to create final artwork.
- Designing pitches and presentations for the sales teams.
- Keeping up to date with new software, post-production techniques & industry trends.

Junior Graphic Designer & Event executive

October Blue

December 2011 to July 2013

? Event executive :
- Working closely with exhibition organizers, stand designers and contractors.
- Developing, implementing and managing events.
- Managing all group rooms and banqueting processes and procedures.
- Liaising with clients at a high level.
- making sure that insurance obligations are adhered to.
- Overseeing procurement of catering, audiovisual, security & rental needs.
- Maintaining a calendar of events for effective long term planning & management.
- Supervising & coordinate the activities of personnel, subcontractors & vendors.
? Graphic Designer :
- Supervisor Offset printers & Graphic Designer
- Create & Develop graphic elements for various web, print and multimedia formats, including web pages, banner ads, email campaigns, sales collateral, landing pages, trade show booths, PowerPoint presentations, brochures, signage, misc. Web assets, etc.
- Assist in every phase of a project, including the creation and design of web page layouts, product page layouts, social media campaign visuals, email templates and visuals to communicate product features.
- Assist in maintaining graphic library.
- Support other graphic and video needs as required
- Coordinate with project managers and other designers on on-going projects.
- Edit photos for use in print and digital.
? Marketing :
- media advertisements, field promotions, customer communications, and other marketing plans.
- Sales and advertising company work and products.

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Education

Graphic Design

Ahliyya Amman University

Currently studying

Languages

Arabic

Bilingual / Native

English

Advanced

IT skills

Outlook and emails

Advanced

MS office

Advanced

Adobe Indesign

Advanced

Adobe illustrator

Advanced

Adobe photoshop

Advanced

Other Skills

More Hussam

Career Goals

Industries of interest

Areas of interest

Availability to travel and work outside the city

No

Interests and hobbies