Leading a creative team in direction, design and marketing for global events and initiatives, investor and positioning presentations; branding consultant

Art Direction, design and marketing for global events and initiatives, investor and positioning presentations; branding consultant

Designing for broad range of internal and externally-facing print collateral and digital assets for global clientele at all levels of the organization• Team lead on high-profile, public-facing projects• 360° design and project management, including client consulting, estimating, scheduling, communications, concepting, pitching, vendor management, press checks and cost reporting

2011Three Parts/More Harmony
Durban Art Gallery, Durban, South Africa 3Keez of IllustrationRotunda Gallery, American University in Dubai, UAEMinD — City’s Dialogue
Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre, Dubai, UAE2008 Villa 111Creek Contemporary Art Fair, Bastakia, Dubai, UAE2007Villa 111
Creek Contemporary Art Fair, Bastakia, Dubai, UAE2007 Do not forget — LebanonThe Freedom Theatre, Jenin, Palestinian Territories2006 4 + 4
Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre, Dubai, UAE
Prisons, Visages de PalestineFurib’arts, Lyon, France6 graveursL’Auberge des Arts, Givors, France2005 around sevenTotal Arts Gallery, Dubai, UAEJenin imPrints (solo)Bethlehem Peace Center, Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories2003 Objects of InterestOmni Gallery, Uniondale, New York, USA2002 Faculty ExhibitionSuffolk County Community College, Selden, New York, USA2001 Subway Narratives (multimedia performance)Club Fun, New York, New York, USA

Providing digital and print solutions for branding, design, production, copywriting and editingSelect Clients:• Bigs & Littles Mentoring NYC• Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals• Krush Brands• The Ritz-Carlton• Open Hearts Art Center• Outcast Interiors• Omnia• Avantgarde Brand Services• Paraguas Books• Altamash Urooj fotografía• BIN 41 Wine Bar• Sorbonne University & University of Montreal

• Design and develop in HTML, CSS, WordPress• Execute site mapping and architecture, file optimization, functionality, testing, launch and updating of all features• Review all submissions• Edit accepted works• Direct and manage correspondence

Active member of the faculty and creative community at large. Served by:• Engaging Creative Directors in Portfolio and Senior Project reviews• Inviting Christie's to campus for insider look at the Art Auction business and careers• Volunteering with Art Dubai and Non-profit benefits• Writing for SIKKA Art Fair• Acting on search committee• Participating in Curriculum Development and Student AdvisingCourses:• History of Advertising, VCAD 202• Visualization in Advertising, VCAD 251• Layout in Advertising, VCAD 302• Copywriting in Advertising, VCAD 351• Alternative Advertising, VCAD 451• Graphic Design I, GRAD 251• Graphic Design II, GRAD 351• Book Design, GRAD 454• Principles of Advertising and IMC, MCOM 301• Copywriting for IMC, MCOM 311• Creative Execution for IMC, MCOM 401• Production Design, VICD 453• Senior Project, VICD 455• Business Practices and Final Portfolio, VICD 456 / VCCC 485• Introduction to Visual Communication, VCCC 100• 2D Design, DESI 201• Color Theory & Practice, DESI 203• Foundations of Drawing I, DESI 204

Worked closely with boutique agency Ru Concept to deliver bespoke solutions, including brand diversification, new product plans and roll-outs, web and social media development and content management. Helped write and manage C-level B2B and B2C crisis communications.A few accomplishments:• Saved Cynergy Data $50K in printing on just one project by my initiative of interviewing stakeholders on real need (one-sheets) versus perceived need (booklets) and designing to that spec• Managed a crisis communication to over 80,000 segmented customers• Earned an 8 percent increase in my first reviewDesign:• Designed and managed corporate site, intranet, social media and eblasts• Designed and executed animated shorts and banners for new products and services, corporate site and online publications• Developed web icons for new products and services• Designed reference guides, posters, sell sheets, merchant materials, instructional booklets, forms and direct mail• Designed corporate presentations• Prepared advertisements for print • Wrote and edited copyProject management:• Coordinated scheduling of marketing creative projects, including advertising and print collateral, promotionals, and internal and external communications• Liaised with internal departments, printers, mail houses, promotions and publications• Directed and supervised interns

• Prepared a diverse international student body for careers in advertising, graphic design, illustration and photography• Emphasized fundamentals of fine arts and digital media, critical thinking and professional practices required within the creative workplace• Motivated students to take internships and permanent positions with such agencies as BBDO, Grey Worldwide, Leo Burnett, and Saatchi & Saatchi• Researched, designed and proposed curriculum for emerging concentrations• Advised professional student projects: BBC/CNBC and NOKIA campaigns• Designed departmental web pages • Liaison to ArtWorks, a Dubai public arts initiative, managing student participants in the Flight of Falcons Public Art Program• Faculty administrator of the student gallery, including acquisition and installation of exhibitions, and advisor to Animation Club Courses:• Color Theory & Practice, DESI 203• Freehand Drawing I & II, DESI 204 & 205• Illustration I, ILLS 251• Computer Graphics I & II, VICD 206 & 207• Business Practices and Final Portfolio, VICD 456• Multimedia, VICD 459 (Flash, Final Cut Pro)• Web Design, WEBD 452 (HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver, Flash)

Kitabat, Arabic Calligraphy and Typography Conferencehttp://www.kitabat.org• Converted layout from Adobe Illustrator files to Photoshop and Dreamweaver• Designed and coded in HTML• Executed site mapping and architecture, file optimization, functionality, testing, launch and updating of all features• Co-managed and facilitated conference registration, audiovisual presentations, guest speaker scheduling, and student volunteers

• Designed bilingual brochure and website highlighting programs and target communities• Researched and assessed local technology needs• Designed and trained volunteers to teach a community-centered courses on internet-based research• Supervised design of software skills assessment for staff and community

• Co-authored courses for new program in Visual Communication• Designed the Design for IT course for the Said Khoury IT Center for Excellence to promote visual literacy in students of Information Technology• Designed cooperative programs between Al-Quds University, Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, and Jyväskylä Polytechnic in Finland to promote the interchange of ideas and culture, joint projects, student internships, study abroad programs and faculty exchangesVisual Communication Courses:• Computer I & II (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)• Color and Composition I & IIIT Courses:• Creative Design for IT (InDesign, Photoshop, Freehand)• Macromedia Flash

Courses:• Introduction to Computer Design, VIS 1064• (Quark, Photoshop, Illustrator)• Introduction to Painting, VIS 2011• Introduction to Ceramics, VIS 1016

• Developed and managed monthly exhibitions, including procurement of professional jurors, curating, layout and installation supervision• Wrote grants and project proposals for township and county funding• Developed poetry series, featuring NYFA fellows and community writers• Managed Jazz in the Living Room series, featuring local and regional musicians• Developed cabaret series, featuring local and regional musicians• Co-managed community arts courses• Coordinated music festivals and special events

Courses:• Introduction to Computer Animation, CA 86 (Flash)

Courses:• Foundations of Drawing, ARS 154

Courses:• Foundations of Drawing, ARS 154

Helped manage benefits administration and recruiting for an office of 250 employees with 2 global branch offices (Bracknell, UK, and Wuppertal, Germany)Responsibilities included: • Recruiting: candidate screening, scheduling and interviewing; career fair scheduling• Benefits administration: liaison to all departments and benefits suppliers (medical, dental, vision, 401K, profit-sharing)• Affirmative Action compliance• Professional Development administration• Visa processing for foreign-born employees• Monthly report generation, management and delivery to HR Manager

• Wrote and edited copy for client correspondence and promotional materials