Portfolio
Mouhannad Qasemi
Objective:
To pursue a challenging career in communication, with the opportunity to be a part of a team to build a brand image, creating compelling concepts and solving challenging
problems.
Qualification:
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Proficient with Macintosh computers and relevant design related programs, including PhotoShop, Illustrator.
Experience in InDesign,3d MAX.
Experience with image setting, digital pre-press and direct-to-plate methods is preferred.
BS degree in Graphic Design.
17 years experience in graphic design, with a strong awareness of entertainment, and design trends.
Strong logo/property development skills.
Packaging experience in on-shelf product and marketing related materials
Strong organizational skills & ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
Strong Management Skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proofing, and spelling (English and Arabic).
Confident to take a project from concept to print.
Core competencies
Contact
Knowledge of workflow, and process management.
Dubai: 0097150 8768844
Familiarity with business practices and procedures.
P.O. Box 36331 Dubai UAE
Ability to work under pressure.
Date of Birth: March 20, 1973
Capacity to facilitate challenging tasks and manage conflicts.
E-mail:
mouhannad.qasemi@gmail.com
Work Experience
1994-2012
Advismint
Sep 2011 –2012
Creative Manager /Art Department
Advismint Advertising Agency is an integrated promotional advertising firm, offering a full range of services such as graphic design, marketing, website development, corpo-
rate branding and much more. We operate internationally reaching a wide variety of clientele and offering a unique blend of creative, marketing, advertising and technical
design talent
Responsibilities:
Directing the creative product for the company and to strive for excellence in every detail.
Be responsible for everything, from concept to completion of every project and to ensure that everything is always completed on schedule.
Solve marketing problems, through smart, well-designed advertising and collateral materials.
Lead and direct a team of nine staff, in order to ensure timely delivery for client review.
Oversee and sign-off on all client jobs, including, final art, color and press proofs.
Generate new business for the company, through effective networking and good use of contacts.
Represent the company at all creative meetings.
Concept
Sep 2010 –2011
Creative Manager /Art Department
A full advertising agency offering a broad band of professional services, this covers the entire scope of operations that a client requires to fulfill his marketing and advertising
objectives.
Responsibilities:
Directing the creative product for the company and to strive for excellence in every detail.
Be responsible for everything, from concept to completion of every project and to ensure that everything is always completed on schedule.
Solve marketing problems, through smart, well-designed advertising and collateral materials.
Lead and direct a team of three staff, in order to ensure timely delivery for client review.
Oversee and sign-off on all client jobs, including, final art, color and press proofs.
Generate new business for the company, through effective networking and good use of contacts.
Represent the company at all creative meetings.
http://www.concept-sy.com/
Work Experience
1994-2012
New Boy (Toys and Publishing Company)
August 1999 –2010
Manager /Art Department
http://www.newboy.com/
Job Responsibilities:
Extensive graphic design background and imaginative/creative talent. Awareness of current trends in the visual arts, working knowledge of the latest computer packages and
an understanding of material costs and time limits.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide guidance and support to Art Unit Supervisors and Designers throughout the development of all artwork orders.
Artistically checks completed artwork orders.
Lead and direct a team of nineteen staff, in order to ensure timely delivery for management review.
Responsible for all artwork orders that require a high level of creativity, including the development of style guides and specific assignments of creative nature.
Internally developing designers’ skills and knowledge in the Art department through regular workshops and training sessions. Also, and based on performance evaluation.
Adhere to artwork order schedules and deadlines.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the Operations Manager and artistically to the CEO.
Zoom Group (Design & Printing)
April 1998 – July 1999
ZOOM
G r o u p
Graphic Designer - Owner
Job Responsibilities:
Implemented designs for variety of projects such as corporate identity, stationary and Ad campaigns, and promotional items.
Directed advertising campaigns and events.
Following the production process.
Work Experience
TBZ (Greeting Card)
April 1994 – March 1998
Graphic Designer
Job Responsibilities:
Created new ideas for greeting cards.
Implemented final art work.
http://www.tbz-cards.com
Skills
Technical Advertising skills: Conceptual thinking, Familiar with the physical process of getting ads made print production.
Education
1996-Graduated from the university of fine arts, Damascus, Syria
1992 Syrian Baccalaureate
Languages:
Fluent in both Arabic and English
Other Interests:
Modern and classical art, Reading, Painting and Traveling.
References:
Upon Request
Logos
Global Network
Computer
Logos
EZDAN Real Estate
Originally known as Thani
Bin Abdullah Housing
Group, they became a
limited liability company
in 1993 which took an
excellent position to take
advantage of the new
opportunities developing in
Qatar.
In 2006 the Group’s real
estate investments were
transferred to a new entity
known as the Iskan Real
Estate Company. In 2006,
its name was changed to
Ezdan Real Estate Com-
pany and it became a
Qatari shareholding com-
pany, launching on the
Qatar Securities Market in
2008.
Logos
Emirates
Urological
Society
The Emirates Urological
Society (EUS) is a
non-profit organization as
a part of the Emirates
Medical Association (EMA)
established in May 2011.
Logos
Allayali al Halabia
Restaurant
A chance to sample Syrian
food in Dubai.
Cheerfully decorated with
framed, illuminated
transparencies of Syrian
vistas, the restaurant is
known for the high quality
of the authentic Syrian
food, affordable prices and
friendly staff.
The relaxing atmosphere
and the excellent food
make Abu Zaad restaurant
an ideal place for lunch
and dinner for the entire
family.
Logos
ALHAMWI
Coffee
Damascen Coffee,
Standard Coffee Service
Company is committed to
providing the total
brewed-beverage solution
for your office, restaurant
or foodservice
organization.
ther product menu offers
the brands preferred by
your employees, customers
and guests, no matter the
market.
This broad product mix,
combined with our
nationwide route system,
allows you to enjoy your
beverages of choice.
Logos
Hand in Hand
For Syria
is a UK registered charity
that was established in
2011 at the start of the
Syrian uprising.
They are a non-political
organisation funded by
individual donations.
There aim is to provide
medical and humanitarian
assistance to civilians
affected by the uprising in
Syria, this includes people
still inside Syria as well as
those who have fled to
neighbouring countries.
Logos
Ascend
is a leading expert in
People Capital Manage-
ment. they help organisa-
tions leverage their most
valuable asset, their
people, to improve perform-
ance and grow competitive
advantage. they achieve
this by bringing together
there experience and
understanding from across
the employment lifecycle
in a way that enables us to
develop unique solutions
to specific organisational
challenges.
Logos
GNC
heavy truck
transport
The transport company
committed to safe, prompt
delivery for all your heavy
haul and long haul truck-
ing needs.
Logos
UNOSPRESSO
Espresso is the major kind
of coffee in various parts of
the world, though it is a
relatively recent phenom-
enon. With the increase of
many chains in the 1990s,
espresso-based drinks
became more popular
around the world.
Logos
Al Zahra Hospital
was established in 1981 by
Gulf Medical Projects
Company. This 100 bed
hospital is the first and th
largest private general
hospital in the UAE. Both
inpatient and outpatient
treatment is of an interna-
tional standard, and is
backed by the latest radiol-
ogy and laboratory facili-
ties.
At Al Zahra Hospital, the
development of a personal
relationship between the
patient and doctor is of
fundamental importance.
This philosophy, combined
with the easy accessibility
of our senior medical staff
for advice and discussion,
makes Al Zahra a more
caring hospital.
Logos
ALARABI
Facility was established
Arab Food Industries in
1970 and started produc-
tion since that date the
management of its founder
Mohammed Khair
almounajed in chocolate
industry .. And after 5 years
of success and develop-
ment have been added
(Alpfk) Appetizers food
industry Was the introduc-
tion of new machinery and
production equipment
based on its work on
product development and
is worth mentioning that
the raw materials were
carefully pick which led to
the acquisition of the
company's good reputation
with customers.
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Global Emirates
Gate
Investment LLC (GEGI) is a
'Gateway to Success'
company that has come a
long way today handling
specialized development
projects and a number of
impressive upcoming
industrial projects in
addition to freehold prop-
erty developments.
Logos
EZDAN Real Estate
Gulf Express International,,
a multinational company
in the business of purchas-
ing, logistics, and trade.
We have offices in the USA
as well as agents in the
UAE and Saudi Arabia. We
are in the process of expan-
sion internationally. Gulf
Express International is one
of the fastest growing
general trading companies
for export and imports
globally. Gulf Express
International supplies
organization dealing with
worlds best known brands
& products for various
industrial.
Logos
EZDAN Real Estate
Venture LLC. for
Consulting & Business
Development is a full
service consulting firm.
they believe in building
strategic partnerships with
their clients that leads to
mutual reward. and deem
sharing ther clients’ vision
as the key to enable serve
them in the best way to
help them turn their visions
into realities. Delivering
results is their focus, and
hence was their slogan:
“Sharing Visions, Building
Realities”, as we
accompany our clients in
their journey to success.
Corporate Identity
EZDAN Real Estate
Originally known as Thani
Bin Abdullah Housing
Group, they became a
limited liability company
in 1993 which took an
excellent position to take
advantage of the new
opportunities developing in
Qatar.
In 2006 the Group’s real
estate investments were
transferred to a new entity
known as the Iskan Real
Estate Company. In 2006,
its name was changed to
Ezdan Real Estate Com-
pany and it became a
Qatari shareholding com-
pany, launching on the
Qatar Securities Market in
2008.
Corporate Identity
EZDAN Real Estate
Originally known as Thani
Bin Abdullah Housing
Group, they became a
limited liability company
in 1993 which took an
excellent position to take
advantage of the new
opportunities developing in
Qatar.
In 2006 the Group’s real
estate investments were
transferred to a new entity
known as the Iskan Real
Estate Company. In 2006,
its name was changed to
Ezdan Real Estate Com-
pany and it became a
Qatari shareholding com-
pany, launching on the
Qatar Securities Market in
2008.
Corporate Identity
iTECH
is one of the leading IT
solution providers in Syria.
With a team of over 70 IT
professionals, iTECH offers
a wide range of high
quality IT services tailored
to the needs of the Syrian
market and delivered
according to international
standards. Our main aim in
iTECH is to create value for
our clients; we build on
our knowledge and experi-
ence to advice our clients
on the best route when it
comes to IT investments.
With our geographical
presence in all Syrian
governorates, iTECH has
been able to support its
clients
Packaging:
Vill Products
This product is a perfect
bread alternative, free of
yeast, egg, and dough
ingredients; with a low-fat
content. It is completely
made of natural grains and
seeds. Magro toast helps in
maintaining weight via
healthy and balanced food
without losing the flavor or
avoiding bread. Magro
toast gives a delicious
healthy snack by preserva-
tion of the products’ nutri-
tional values during the
process of manufacturing;
at any time of the day, at
office, school or on the
road.
Packaging:
KATAKIT Products
The confectionery
development industrial
company – Katakit is a
group of individualized
operations each working
for the success of the
brands it produces through
carefully planned programs
of market identification
and product integration.
Their client-oriented
philosophy is focused on
satisfying our customers,
fulfilling their expectations,
anticipating and meeting
their needs.
Packaging:
NEWBOY Products
NewBoy FZCO engages in
the marketing and
distribution of various toys,
food and stationery
products in the Middle East
and North Africa.
NewBoy acquires, sells,
and markets licenses for
some of the hottest cartoon
characters.
Since establishment,
NewBoy has been
developing its own label
ranges. In particular, the
company developed a
fashion doll called Fulla®
which became the
best-selling fashion doll
throughout the Middle East
and North African regions.
Packaging:
NEWBOY Products
NewBoy FZCO engages in
the marketing and
distribution of various toys,
food and stationery
products in the Middle East
and North Africa.
NewBoy acquires, sells,
and markets licenses for
some of the hottest cartoon
characters.
Since establishment,
NewBoy has been
developing its own label
ranges. In particular, the
company developed a
fashion doll called Fulla®
which became the
best-selling fashion doll
throughout the Middle East
and North African regions.
Decorations:
Decorations:
NEWBOY Products
NewBoy FZCO engages in
the marketing and
Exhibition & Stand
distribution of various toys,
food and stationery
products in the Middle East
and North Africa.
NewBoy acquires, sells,
and markets licenses for
some of the hottest cartoon
characters.
Since establishment,
NewBoy has been
developing its own label
ranges. In particular, the
company developed a
fashion doll called Fulla®
which became the
best-selling fashion doll
throughout the Middle East
and North African regions.
Commercial
Creative:
Novartis
is committed to developing
new drugs for the treatment
of diabetes and has one of
the most robust and
extensive research
programs focused on
cardiovascular and
metabolic diseases in the
world.
In addition to conducting
groundbreaking research,
Novartis created the
international Novartis Prize
in Diabetes to help
increase the awareness of
and urgency for innovation
in diabetes clinical
research. This annual
award program recognizes
outstanding individuals
who have dedicated
themselves to improving
the lives of people with
diabetes.
Creative:
Al Zahra Hospital
was established in 1981 by
Gulf Medical Projects
Company. This 100 bed
hospital is the first and th
largest private general
hospital in the UAE. Both
inpatient and outpatient
treatment is of an interna-
tional standard, and is
backed by the latest radiol-
ogy and laboratory facili-
ties.
At Al Zahra Hospital, the
development of a personal
relationship between the
patient and doctor is of
fundamental importance.
This philosophy, combined
with the easy accessibility
of our senior medical staff
for advice and discussion,
makes Al Zahra a more
caring hospital.
Creative:
Aabar
Headquartered in Abu
Dhabi, Aabar Properties
LLC is a real estate
development, management
and investment company. It
is a subsidiary of Aabar
Investments, which is
owned by International
Petroleum Investment
Company (IPIC).
Building on Aabar’s
heritage as one of the Abu
Dhabi’s leading investment
companies and developing
its existing real estate
portfolio, Aabar Properties
is establishing itself as a
market leader in the real
estate sector – both
domestically and
internationally - through
its core strategy of
collaborative partnerships
with investors and end
users alike.
Websites
Branding:
Daaboul
Industrial Group considers
one of the biggest
Industrial groups in Syria
and the region. It contains
of five big companies
(Madar Aluminum
Extrusion, Madar Glass,
Madar Coil Coating, Madar
Shutter and SAMA) and
other small ones.
Illustrations /air Portfolio brush
Illustrations /air Portfolio brush
Cards
TBZ (Greeting Card)
TBZ INTERNATIONAL is a
world-leading company in
producing and marketing
business cards, invitation
cards, and stationery, was
founded in 1979 with the
object of developing the
card industry for all occa-
sions and meeting the
needs of the international
market and its developing
requirements.
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