Salwa Awaida Braich

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES I'm responsible for designing and creating various print materials for a multitude of projects. Work with various departments in the development and presentation of print materials. Special event photo taking is another responsibility. ESSENTIAL TASKS • Log incoming projects and establish a work schedule. • Design and create print materials for the department, such as: yearly School Guide and media kit, Quarter basis newsletter, Yearbook, School Report Card supplement. • Design and create brochures, such as: Student Conduct, Standards of Learning, and Technology Standards for Instructional Personnel. • Design and create print material for special events, such as: National Day, 100 days at school, Mother's Day,Hajj Day, Winter Day etc... • Design and create print material such as: Annual Reports, Brochures, Newsletters and posters. • Provide photography services at various special events. • Maintain and troubleshoot graphic equipment, such as HP scanner and printer, along with various software products. • Provide graphic support to many departments. • Perform related work as required.

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• Designing billboards, posters, flyers, press ads, corporate Identities, logos, packages, promotional items, animations & websites. • Performing thorough pre-concept researches. • Connecting the designs to the costumers through innovative and meaningful concepts. • Handling everything from contacting and engaging potential customers, planning and meeting deadlines, to overseeing and artwork finalizing. SOME KEY CLIENTS INCLUDED: • MFP (Maurice Fadel Prize) • Al-Amin Roasteries • Clarinol (slimming capsule) • Utopia ( Charity Organization ) • Recyclers • NorthBic (Software application design) • Live Sawa ( E-commerce Website) • LASeR ( Lebanese Association for Scientific Research ) • Eliane Azar ( Photography Website ) • Dar Attameen (Agent of Tawuniya CO) • SPML ( Saudi Prepared Media Laboratory ) • My Manoosha ( local fast casual concept serving a premium quality Manaeesh - Riyadh ) • BTFC ( Bakhsh Trade & Finance Consulting )

• Interpreting the client's business needs • Developing design briefs by gathering information and data to clarify design issues • Using innovation to redefine a design brief and meet the constraints of cost, time and client • Multi-tasking: graphic designers often work on more than one design brief at a time • Using a wide range of media, including photography and computer aided design • Producing accurate and high quality work • Contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief • Working to tight deadlines • Managing multiple projects from concept through completion • Establishing creative direction for the entire line of online services and programs • Providing quality control over concepts and projects • Meeting with clients to provide specific marketing solutions • Developing creative programs and design concepts that meet the business objectives of the organization and that advance clients’ brand strategy • Working well in a team, with printers, photographers, other designers, account executives and marketing specialists SOME KEY CLIENTS INCLUDED: • Monarch (food & beverages) • Abou Abed (sparkling fruit drink) • Jalloul (fruit drink) • Kazouza • BIAT (business incubation association in tripoli) • Rahma medical center • Restart Center • Kalastios (starvex & menergy) • Diyari • Theamed • Ajaj • Laza (honey) • YEF (youth economic forum)

My responsibility was to provide art instruction to children in elementary school, usually from ages 5-12; to develop and execute lesson plans about art techniques and art history; to create an environment that encourages creative expression while nurturing artistic abilities; to oversee the production of paintings, drawings and sculptures. Media used may include pencil, charcoal, watercolor paint and oil-based paint; projects may also involve tactile materials such as felt, Styrofoam, fabric or clay. TASKS UNDERTAKEN IN THIS PROFESSION: • Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills. • Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and policies and procedures to maintain order among students. • Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. • Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests. • Read books to entire classes or to small groups. • Demonstrate activities to children. • Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play. • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. • Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems. • Prepare children for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

I was responsible for creating design solutions that have a high visual impact. The role involves listening to clients and understanding their needs before making design decisions; and than to develop creative ideas and concepts, choosing the appropriate media and style to meet the client's objectives. I had sometimes to involve managing more than one design brief at a time and allocating the relevant amount of time according to the value of the job. WORK ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: • Meeting clients or account managers to discuss the business objectives and requirements of the job; • Interpreting the client's business needs and developing a concept to suit their purpose; estimating the time required to complete the work and providing quotes for clients; • Developing design briefs by gathering information and data through research; • Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts; • Using innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time; • Presenting finalised ideas and concepts to clients or account managers; • Working with a wide range of media, including photography • Proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work; • Contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief; • Demonstrating illustrative skills with rough sketches; • Developing interactive design; • Working as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, account executives, and marketing specialists.