Graphic Design
Ahmed Negm
Media & Communications
Santa Cruz,California
Summary
A creative and driven media and communications specialist with experience in many different mediums. Determined to create, collaborate and develop various media projects while maintaining a positive and enthusiastic attitude within the work environment. Travelling across the world and living in many different cultures such as Egypt, the United Kingdom, the United States and the United Arab Emirates has helped develop effective communication and teamwork skills, adapt and creatively solve problems.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Freelance Graphic Design
Self
09.2017 - Current
- Utilized Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create various aesthetically-pleasing logos and promotional materials, including print materials such as brochures, banners and signs.
- Designed eye-catching posters for various theatrical productions in school and university.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout and color in design work.
- Prepared images to coincide with social and blog posts for university societies.
- Conceptualized and designed striking covers for published books that complemented content.
Production Assistant
Teamwork Productions
Dubai
04.2021 - 04.2021
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.
- Communicated with other crew members via walkie talkies to coordinated production activities.
- Stayed alert, active and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Communicated between producers, directors, clients and models to ensure an efficient shoot day.
English Teacher
Istituto San Giuseppe
Terracina, Italy
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Taught English to children between the ages of 6-12.
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for all students and visitors.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Adapted to significant language barriers by implementing new and creative teaching methods.
- Led outdoor activities with students that allowed them to socialise, learn and have fun.
- Worked well with other teachers in order to ensure the safety and happiness of all students, both inside and outside of the classroom.
- Successfully mediated issues that rose amongst students.
- Consistently communicated with the principle and vice-principle to ensure successful lesson plans and a positive student experience, despite language barriers.
- Adapted very well to an extremely different culture and environment.
Drama Assistant
Sharjah English School
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
09.2016 - 04.2018
- Co-ran two drama clubs for kids between the ages of 6-14
- Supervised and organized within a hectic and lively environment
- Modeled creative acting styles and techniques encompassing varied history genres and performance techniques.
- Had to speak loudly, confidently and showcase various acting methods.
- Kept the energy high in the studio
- Pushed students to better themselves
- Mediated any conflicts that arose
- Ensured it was a fun and positive environment
Intern
ShowTex
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
04.2015 - 05.2015
- Used Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to develop designs for fabric printing
- Worked with project developers to build and manufacture marketing products for clients.
- Quickly learned how industry fabric printing and laser cutting methods worked, often using transfer printing technology.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Study Abroad - Film And Video Production
09.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Media & Communications
09.2018 - Current
A-Levels - BBB in History, Drama And English Literature
09.2016 - 06.2018
GCSEs - A*-B
01.2014 - 07.2016
Secondary Education
09.2011 - 12.2013
Skills
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe After Effects
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Literature analysis
Accomplishments
- Was Vice-President of an equality committee at university, starting a campaign for racial equality and justice which was nominated for a student award.
- Freelanced several graphic design projects, from logos and posters of several campaigns, societies and plays at university, to published book covers.
- Created several films, such as a documentary focusing on the journey of a local BBC-featured band in Brighton and their live performances, as well as an animation project centered around the climate change movement.
- Played lead role in several high school and university theatre productions, allowing me to be comfortable in the spotlight.
- Co-ran several charity campaigns and fundraisers directed towards raising money and awareness for Duchenne Mucular Dystrophy, as well as Cancer Research UK.
- Was voted Head of House in school, putting me in charge of various house-related school events such as Battle of the Bands and Sports Day.
- Was a core member of the School Council, wherein we voted on school-wide decisions, listened to student voices, and communicated issues with higher management.
- Was assigned the role of History Prefect in school, which allowed me to help and aid younger students facing any difficulties within the subject.
- Took part in Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh that taught me valuable skills of teamwork and cooperation.
- Was Head of Prom committee, wherein I organized and raised money for two high successful high school proms, alongside my fellow committee members.
References are available upon request.
Soft Skills
- Effective team leader
- Collaborative and team player
- Visual and vocal communicator
- Enthusiastic and driven
- Confident public speaker
- Highly organized
- Detail orientated
- Creative thinker
- Problem Solver
- Flexible
- Determined
Interests
Acting
Event Planning
Typography
Filmmaking
Writing
Activism
Timeline
University of California, Santa Cruz - Study Abroad, Film And Video Production
09.2021 - Current
Production Assistant - Teamwork Productions
04.2021 - 04.2021
English Teacher - Istituto San Giuseppe
06.2019 - 08.2019
University Of Sussex - Bachelor of Arts, Media & Communications
09.2018 - Current
Freelance Graphic Design - Self
09.2017 - Current
Drama Assistant - Sharjah English School
09.2016 - 04.2018
Sharjah English School - A-Levels, BBB in History, Drama And English Literature
09.2016 - 06.2018
Intern - ShowTex
04.2015 - 05.2015
Sharjah English School - GCSEs, A*-B
01.2014 - 07.2016
Hurstmere Secondary School - , Secondary Education
09.2011 - 12.2013