Art Director
Self Employed
All kind of designs & printing, Decoration, Website Design & Teaching Graphics.
Houssam Hawwa
- Jeddah Saudi Arabia
Work experience
Mar 2008 - Present
Feb 2007 - Mar 2008
Graphic Designer
HIGHER GRAPHICS
1. Designing books’ covers, flyers, logos.
2. Directing magazines & books.
3. Calligraphy scripting for book titles.
Jan 2006 - Jul 2007
Teacher & Salesman
ACT College - Grapheast Lebanon
1. Teaching Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign. 2. Teaching Microsoft Windows & Office for Beginner & Advanced classes. 3. Instructing MS Office for blind people. 4. Adobe products support & sale (Grapheast).
Jan 2006 - Jul 2006
Art Director
Jedian Co.
1. Supervising the “Printing & Designing” department. 2. Controlling all creative, media & printing products.
Mar 2005 - Dec 2005
Graphic Designer & Engraving Machines Operator
Roland Maher Adada
1. Designing & following up sign boards until they are completed. 2. Training clients on engraving, laser & printing machines.
Feb 2004 - Feb 2005
Graphic Designer
ALWAN Printing Press
1. Supervising the “Printing & Designing” department. 2. Controlling all creative, media & printing products.
Mar 2001 - Apr 2003
Graphic Designer
DOCULAND COPY CENTER
1. Designing books’ covers, flyers, brochures, signboards, posters & logos.2. Designing graduates’ senior projects.3. Directing magazines & books.
Jan 1998 - Feb 2000
Graphic Designer
LE MONDE WORLD PRINTING CENTER
1. Designing flyers, brochures, signboards, posters & logos.
Education
Jan 2007 - Apr 2007
Certification/diploma, Microsoft Unlimited Potential Certified Trainer
PICTA Academy
Microsoft Unlimited Potential Certified Trainer
Sep 2004 - Sep 2006
Bachelors in Business Administration
Schiller International University
Sep 2001
High school
Makassed Schools
Skills
Computer Software & Hardware
IBM
Macintosh
Quark Xpress
Corel Draw
Adobe (Professional):
Professional
Photoshop
InDesign
Illustrator
Macromedia (Intermediate):
Flash
Dreamweaver
Microsoft (Professional):
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Outlook
Access
Front Page
Pre-press working out files
3D Work (Professional):
Live Interior 3D - pro
Google Sketch Up - pro
Cinema 4D R12
Realflow 2012
Laser, Engraving and Printing Machines Skills
* EGX30
* EGX300
* MDX40
* LTTIII
* Jewella
* Vinyl Cutter
* All Roland Printing Machines
Free Hand Skills:
* Drawing
* Painting
* Calligraphy
Objective
Seeking a position to utilize my work experience skills where I can improve my prospects by working in a professional organization that would welcome growth & development.
Personal Qualifications
* Self-starter and productive even when working under pressure.
* Good overall communication skills (verbal & written).
* Competent in communicating with people at all levels.
* Capability of advancement & progress within the work environment.
* Ability of problem solving & understanding.
* Efficient in working independently & within a team.
* Experienced in managing public relations.
* Devoted to achieving all goals & aims.
* Posses a strong personality.
Languages
* Fluent in English & Arabic
* Beginner in French
Interest
* Photography
* Karate
* Body Building
* Playing lute (Oud)
* Playing guitar
* Writing
* Reading
Services
1- Interior Design
2- Web Design
3- Graphic Design:
- Books: cover, inside, editing..etc - Magazine - Corporate Identity - logo
- BC - Letter Head - Envelope - Folder - Flyer - Brochure - Packaging - Promotion Package - Stands - Signboard: 3D, Flex..etc - Mall - Campaign - Exhibition - Light & Laser Show
Portfolio
http://hotfile.com/dl/122294425/8fe218f/Portfolio_2011.zip.html
