Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, MS Word, Flash, Excel, Power Point, or any related program • Fluent in SquareSpace, Word Press (CM) web site development and management • Polyglot: English, French, Hindi, Urdu and written Arabic

Work

Creative Services Lead
Dartmouth College - 2017-Present

  • Leading the visual design and production of a wide range of communications projects for the DH/Geisel Development and Alumni Relations program.

Designer Director
FRD Design - 2016-Present

  • Work as a consultant/art director and designer onvarious projects.

Senior Graphic Designer
Nomad Communication - 2007-2016

  • Worked as a senior graphic designer on most complex projects for the company.

  • Performed effectively within budgets and timelines in a fast paced, ever-changing task driven atmosphere.

  • Managed and work on several design projects simultaneously while under pressure to meet deadlines.

  • Took directions and execute requirements with strong attention to details.

  • Oversaw printing, attend press checks, Interact effectively with photographers, Web programmers, and other vendors.

Packaging Designer & Sales Rep.
Friend Box - 2005-2007

  • Developed and executed creative graphic design and provided final design and mechanical art files for custom packaging.

  • Produced marketing and promotional materials for the company.

  • Represented the company in packing trade shows and trade conventions.

  • Elevated overall sales for the company. Generated $600,00 in gross sales in 2006.

  • Developed and sustained client relations. Communicated with clients and senior management on daily basis. Served as liaison between clients and production team to ensure accuracy and quality of order.

 

 

 


 

Adjunct Professor
Colby-Sawyer College - 2016-Present

  • Developing my teaching skills by instructed design classes :)

Illustrator & Designer
Nomad Press - 2007-2016

  • Designed visually appealing and subject-related covers for non-fictional children’s books.

  • Laid out the interior pages of the non-fictional children’s books with a creative approach to entice the young audience.

  • Illustrated grayscale image for several published children’s books.

  • Managed and Interacting effectively with illustrators, editors and writers.

  • Stayed current with emerging book culture, style and design trend, especially for educational (non-fictional) children’s books.

Graphic Designer
Graphic Impact - 2004-2005

  • Designed marketing material, logos, brochures, posters and assisted in web sites development for various clients.

  • Communicated with clients directly to understand their design needs and participated in delivery of final products to them.

  • Worked cohesively with a team of designers. Contributed to artwork ideation and execution.

 

Education

Master of Fine Art, Graphic Design        
April 2013 to April 2015
Vermont College of Fine Arts

Online Class, Introduction to HTML and CSS         September 2009
Community College of Vermont

Bachelor of Fine Art, Graphic Design        
September 2001 to May 2005
Colby-Sawyer College

 

Skills

  • Graphic Design

  • Visual Identity/Branding

  • Packaging

  • Advertising

  • Marketing

  • Typography

  • Magazine

  • Art Direction

  • Adobe Creative Cloud

  • Publication

  • Illustration

  • Word Press platform

  • Responsive Web Design

  • Photoshoot Direction

Shows & Awards

Marian Graves Mugar Design Show – January 2016
Ta Da! Design Show – August 2014
Studio Place Art Show– June 2014
AIGA Boston, Annual Student Portfolio reviewer – 2006

 

Colby-Sawyer College Senior Thesis Award (2005), Merit Scholarships (2001, 2002, 2003, 2005), Fine Arts Scholarships Awards (2004, 2005), Graphic Design Awards – 2003, 2004, 2005