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Nadeem Nawaz | +965 900 4252 2 | nad@nad.cc | nadphoto.com
> cover letter
Dear Sir / Madam, I am a bright, experienced, energetic, creative, highly motivated and goal-orientated professional committed to pursuing a fulfilling career, which utilizes my many skills. I love the conceptual side of things, there’s nothing better than coming up with a good ideas. I offer a track record demonstrating strong design, photography and problem solving skills. I have a high level of computer proficiency, and wealth of experience in above, below and through-the line advertising and the ability to follow through with projects from inception to completion. I work as both member and leader of the team of Art Directors, Graphic Designers and Editors, with management role. I am an experienced and knowledgeable Information individual. I have been responsible for budget, time line creation, ensuring that projects then operate within these constraints. My Computer Science degree has provided me with a technical background, my visual mindset allows me to bridge the gap between developmental and creative components of online production, and time spent in advertising and management has allowed me to evolve my skill set beyond solely technical or design roles, into that of Project Coordinator. Best Regards... Nadeem Nawaz Snr. Graphic Designer/Photographer
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Nadeem Nawaz | +965 900 4252 2 | nad@nad.cc | nadphoto.com
> professional summary
Advertising & Design: Over 15 years of corporate advertising experience, creative graphic design, corporate campaigns & promotions, design management, print media, production, media budgeting & planning (magazines, newspapers, TV, radio & outdoors), brand building & awareness in different industries (Food, Entertainment, Education, Retail... etc...), Annual reports, private placement memorandum, company profile, logos, packaging, corporate identity. Internet Development: Planning & development, web design, Internet marketing, strategic planning, sales presentation and customer services. Software Expertise: Very well versed with all industry graphic designing software – Adobe Creative Suits (all versions), Freehand, Quark Xpress, Page Maker, CorelDraw, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Front Page, Adobe Dreamweaver, Flash, Adobe Lightroom, third party plug-ins, Utilities. etc... Programming: dBase, Access, Visual Basic Operating Systems: Mac OS X (all systems), DOS, Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista & Windows 7, Windows Servers. Networking: TCP/IP, SMTP, POP3, AppleTalk, Networking (Installation and administration). Hardware: Macintosh G4’s & G5’s, Intel-base Mac’s, Pentium PC’s, HP & Agfa Flatbed Scanners, HP, Tektronix & Xerox Color Laser Printers, Optical & Backup Drives, CD/DVD Writers, Large Format Color Printers, Vinyl Sticker Cutting, Fax Server for fax marketing, SLR, Medium & Large format cameras, Darkroom Equipment, Mini Lab Printers, Digital Printing, Studio Equipment, Color photocopiers.
Explore Kuwait in as never before. Visit http://www.kuwaitphoto.com by Nadeem Nawaz since 1998 The first online photo gallery of Kuwait
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Nadeem Nawaz | +965 900 4252 2 | nad@nad.cc | nadphoto.com
> career details
Xpand Marketing Consultants (previously Fine Graphics) – Kuwait (July 2010 - present) - Art Director/Studio Manager Team Leader of 1 Senior Graphic Designer and 2 Graphic Designers, Getting direct brief from clients, creative conceptualizing & execution, print, web, presentations, advertising concepts, themes, slogans, campaign design, image creation and image manipulation for ads- brochuresposters etc… etc.., commercial and event photography, exhibition booths design, technical support, direct client contact, event management and execution and production supervision.
Fine Graphics Marketing Solutions – Kuwait (Oct. 2002 - June 2010) - Senior Graphic Designer Team leader of 3 Graphic Designers, creative ideas creation & execution for print, web, presentations, advertising campaigns design, themes, slogans, image creation and image manipulation for ads-brochures-posters etc… etc.., commercial photography, exhibition booths design & manufacturing, technical support, direct client contact, event management and production supervision.
Gemini Marketing, Advertising & International Entertainment – Kuwait (Nov. 2000 - Sep. 2002) - Managing Partner / Creative Director Managing the company’s day-to-day operations, clients handling, creative conceptualizing & execution for print, presentations and web, advertising concepts, slogans, campaign design, image creation and image manipulation for ads-brochures, posters etc…etc.., technical support, event management and execution, team building, staff training.
Explore Kuwait in as never before. Visit http://www.kuwaitphoto.com by Nadeem Nawaz since 1998 The first online photo gallery of Kuwait
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Nadeem Nawaz | +965 900 4252 2 | nad@nad.cc | nadphoto.com
> career details (cont.)
Target Advertising Est. (Publisher of Target Business News) – Kuwait (Sep. 1996 – Sep. 2000) - Director Of Design & Photography I was responsible for in-house publication, Gulf’s leading newspaper (Target Business News), my duties includes layout, design, implementation, adverts design, client follow-up, deciding upon the information to be publish, distribution plan, special software design for newspaper distribution, design and upgrade of the newspaper website on regular basis, project management, introduced the idea of publishing the one of its kind publication in the Arab World, named as “The Arab Millennium”, creating publicity & promotional material for other clients and created the special software for Account Number & Password printing on the Prepaid Telephone Cards. I was managing the team of 2 graphic designers & co-ordination with the editorial department.
Pro Media Advertising – Kuwait (Mar. 1995 – Aug. 1996) - Head Of Art Department Managing & running the Art Department and day-to-day operations.
Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) – Kuwait (May 1992 – Feb. 1995) - Industrial Photographer Oil fields & Rig’s Photography, covering events, aerial photography, photographing happenings in Kuwait (general and KOC visitors) for 2 in-house magazines and 1 newsletter.
Foto Image Photography & Advertising Services – Pakistan (Nov. 1990 – Mar. 1992) - Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Boushahri Group – Kuwait (Sep. 1984 – May 1989) - Commercial Photographer Explore Kuwait in as never before. Visit http://www.kuwaitphoto.com by Nadeem Nawaz since 1998 The first online photo gallery of Kuwait
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Nadeem Nawaz | +965 900 4252 2 | nad@nad.cc | nadphoto.com
> education
1992 Bachelor of Fine Arts - NCA, National College of Arts – Pakistan Major: Advertising Design Communications 1990 Bachelor in Computer Sciences - Punjab University – Pakistan Major: Computer Sciences 1985 High Secondary School Certificate - Pakistan School & College – Kuwait Major: Humanities (ARTS) 1983 Secondary School Certificate - Pakistan School & College – Kuwait Major: Sciences
> qualifications
Lotus 123 Programming, 1988 National Institute of Kuwait – Kuwait Advance Basic Language Programming, 1988 National Institute of Kuwait – Kuwait O’ Level English Language Course, 1986 British Council of Kuwait – Kuwait English Typing Course (40 wpm), 1984 National Institute of Kuwait – Kuwait Basic Language Programming, 1983 Pakistan Students Science Club – Kuwait (Supported by Pakistan Embassy of Kuwait)
Explore Kuwait in as never before. Visit http://www.kuwaitphoto.com by Nadeem Nawaz since 1998 The first online photo gallery of Kuwait
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Nadeem Nawaz | +965 900 4252 2 | nad@nad.cc | nadphoto.com
> expertise
Professional Photography - Creative Direction - Event Management - Networking - Intranet Technical Support - Software Expertise - Contract Negotiation - Team Building - Campaign Development - Client Relations - Image Building
> events manages (from concept to implementation)
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Mercedes-Benz C class launch and new Pepsi street Showroom launch Marina Mall opening launch Merceds-Benz E class launch Virgin Megastore launch Mazda 626 car launch Porsche New Center launch Al-Koot & Manshar Presentation to investors Home Selection Department Store launch
> corporate training 1996 Selected by USIS department (US Information Service, U.S.A. Embassy, Kuwait) Trained 3 of the staff members for graphic designing software.
Explore Kuwait in as never before. Visit http://www.kuwaitphoto.com by Nadeem Nawaz since 1998 The first online photo gallery of Kuwait
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Nadeem Nawaz | +965 900 4252 2 | nad@nad.cc | nadphoto.com
> member MOI (Ministry of Information) as photographer since 1996 - Kuwait Chairman of PAPC (Pakistan Amateur Photographers Club) since 1990 - Pakistan IFPO (Int’l Freelance Photographers Organization) since 1985 - U.S.A. PSA (Photographic Society of America) since 1998 - U.S.A. PSP (Photographic Society of Pakistan) since 1990 – Pakistan
> publications Director of Design & Photography “Target Business News”, Kuwait Editor/Publisher of monthly “Popular Photography” magazine, Pakistan Senior Photographer “Leather Journal” magazine, Pakistan
> interests Photography, Motorcycling, Tennis, Reading, Traveling
> License Valid Kuwaiti Car and Motorcycle Licenses
> languages Arabic, English (speak, write, read)
Explore Kuwait in as never before. Visit http://www.kuwaitphoto.com by Nadeem Nawaz since 1998 The first online photo gallery of Kuwait