ISLAMAlAshqar - CV - EN - 23-4-2014

Lecturer |Interior Designer | Graphic Designer | Photographer PERSONAL PROFILE Marital Status: Single Date of Birth: July 6, 1985 Place of Birth: Tulkarm, Palestine Blood Category: B+ You may view some of my interior designs and graphic designs by clicking on the following links or seeking interview to show other works of mine: https://www.behance.net/ISLAMAlAshqar https://www.facebook.com/ialashqar http://www.artsmedia.ps/en http://alajneha.artsmedia.ps

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EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS  Bachelor in Interior Design, College of Fine arts, An-Najah National University, 2011  High School Certificate, Industrial Stream, Radio & TV, 2004 SPECIALIZED COURSES Arts:  Workshop on Mural Painting, done by Itlian Artist Duffy Demo Santos, 2013  Workshop by British Artist Anna Sharbani, 2011  Workshop on Comics, done by Artist Mohammad Saba’neh, 2010  Workshop on Japanese paper folding (Origami), 2009  Workshop on Graphic Novel (70 hours), done by American Artist Rebecca Cox, 2005.

THE MEDIA  Media Marketing, 18 hours, Media Developing Center, Birzeit University, 2013  Photography and Lighting, 60 hours, Birzeit University, 2013  Short YouTube video on good governance, 8 hours, Coalition for Accountability and Integrity (AMAN), 2013  Training of journalists for preparing accountability-related stuff, 8 hours, Coalition for Accountability and Integrity (AMAN), 2013  Movie Production, Society of the Arab Cinematographers, 2013  Training journalists for the preparation and implementation of accountability sessions, Coalition for Accountability and Integrity (AMAN), 2013  Enhancing Media Role in the Security Governance, Geneva Center (DCAF), Mada Center, 2012  Visual Media and the Right for Information, Palestinian Ministry of Information, Geneva Center (DCAF), 2012  Ameen Al-I’lami Training for Positive Change, 2012  Participating, coordinating workshops on press reports, Coalition for Accountability and Integrity (AMAN), 2012  Training on TV production and photography (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premier, Adobe After effext), 80 hours, 2004-2005 Professional Experience  Belad TV and Radio, Dec, 2010 – May, 2013  An-Nahda printing house and Company, June, 2009 – Nov, 2010  Working for several T-shirt clothing houses, June, 2007  Without Borders Design, June 2004 – June 2006  Designer and sales representative for Pal Host Advertising and Information Technology, 2002 – 2004 Teaching & Training I have worked as a part-time trainer for the following institutes:  Pioneers Training and Development, Ramallah, 2013  Elite Academy, Ramallah, 2013  Al-Manar Academy, Ramallah, 2013  Modern Arts & Sciences, Al-Ram, 2013  The World Educational Institute, Ramallah, 2013 4400/40

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National Center for Studies and Research, Ramallah, 2013 Teacher of fine arts at Najah High School, 2013 (four months) Teacher of fine arts at Al-Bireh Youth Center, 2012 (six months)

THE MEDIA  Broadcasting a radio presentation on decorative arts through several local radio stations, including Radio Baladna in Bethlehem, Radio Al-Balad in Jenin and Radio Sawt Felastine (The Sound of Palestine), 2013  Working as a photographer and news correspondent for Al-Belad Radio, 2012-2013  Presenting the Zedni (Tell me more) program through Kul-AlNas Radio Station, 2010  Photographer, College of Fine Arts, 2006-2010 Others  Working as an advertising representative for numerous dailies companies  Working as a manager and network maintenance officer for Al-Karmel Internet Coffee shop, 2003-2004  Sales representative for Ad-Dar weekly newspaper in Tulkarm, 2003  PC maintenance manager for Karmi Electronics, 2002-2004  PC maintenance manager at Afaq Computer Maintenance, 2000-2002 Exhibitions  Participating in the An-Najah National University’s chorus – team member, 2009-2011  Participating in the exhibition “Between Ebal and Gerizim – assistant artist, 2011  Presenting an artwork on the sideline of “Between Ebal and Gerizim” exhibition, 2011  Outfitting a car belonging to An-Najah National University with the most elegant graphics, together with other students, in preparation for Carnival Nablus,2009  Preparing an illustrated story named “Freedom of Movement” in Graphic Novel exhibition in Nablus, College of Fine Arts, 2009  Participating in a play named “Trial of an anonymous subject” in Najah National University, Nablus, 2008  Participating in a community activity which involved freehand drawing by children and families in the villages of Madama and Asira and-Qebliya near Nablus, 2008  Participating in the annual exhibition of the College of Fine Arts, Najah National University Artistic Production  Actor in “Zero II” movie, 2013  Production manager and filmmaker of the movie “24 hours in Abu Saqr Empire”, produced by Birzeit University’s media development center, 2013  Inventing the first Palestinian blouse brand “Nouh”, 2006-2007  Filming and recording interviews of an artwork by Artists Suleiman Mansour and Nabil Anani within the movie “Between Eibal and Gerzim”, 2011  Preparing a film on the city of Tulkarm for Falastine Al-Yawm TV, 2010  Production manager for the film “the First Photo”, 2004  Providing voice-over and filming within the movie “Studio”, 2004 Initiatives 4400/40

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Participating in the initiative “be a policeman to your driver” in 2012, which was launched after many traffic accidents occurred at that time, 2012

Publications  Publishing of a filmed story titled “Freedom of Movement”, together with other stories which were published in a book written in English, 2010  Publishing of a creative photo in Palestine Youth Journal, 2008 Activities  Director of Tulkarm city website and editor-in-chief of Tulkarm News (‫ )طولكرم اإلخبارية‬on facebook  Founder of Tulkarm Events website for announcements and news coverage of events and activities taking place in the city of Tulkarm  Supervising and managing several websites and art forums, including artists’ and music bands’ websites  Working as the official photographer of the College of Fine Arts  Covering news on the annual conference of the College of Fine Arts  Covering news on the annual exhibition of the College of Fine Arts  Covering news on the university’s music band  Covering news on all events and activities of the college throughout the year  Member of the chorus of Najah National University, 2009-2011  Member of the Najah National University’s Theater (actor), 2007-2009  Member of the Bawareq art group (designer and information manager), 2006-2007  Member of the press committee of Dar-Qandeel Culture and Arts (cameraman), 2001 Acquired Skills  Communications skills in the media and public relations  News writing and editing  Usage of the computer, internet, email, networking and others  Adobe Photoshop - Adobe InDesign - Adobe Illustrator - AutoCAD - 3DMa  Adobe Dreamweaver - Adobe Premiere - Adobe After Effect  Static and mobile photography and production of films  Computer maintenance (hardware + software)  Usage and maintenance of document imaging machines Hobbies Photography, swimming, freehand drawing and computerized drawing.

Languages  Arabic - mother tongue  Very good command in English

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