Burhan Zahrai

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Montréal (Québec), H4G 2S7

514-***-****

acq3yd@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Significant experience in graphic design

Excellent ability in calligraphy, design and rendering

Computer skills : Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, AutoCad 2008 and Revit 2008

Language: English and Arabic (fluent), Farsi (adequate), French (functional)

Interpersonal skills : meticulous, work under pressure, meet tight deadline

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Design logos, posters, brochures, business cards, flyers, invitation cards and other promotion materials

Execute on projects from concept through to production

Carry out general office tasks, special projects and other duties as required

Manage and prioritize projects to ensure flawless delivery

Photo montage and editing

ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS

Draw architectural drawings including HVAC, electrical and plumbing drawings

Draw products or objects such as kitchen cabinets

Ability in 2D and 3D drawings

Sense of aesthetics

Ability to relate and communicate warmly with people

Sense of responsibility and organization

CALLIGRAPHY

Work directly with clients to assess their needs and meet their requirements

Make calligraphy designs for personal and business use

Make expositions at galleries

Design and create pendants and other jewelry

Gave calligraphy lessons

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Graphic Designer 2011- 2014

Wellington Center, Montréal

Photo Retouching and Editing 2014 – present

CLSC, Côte-des-Neiges

Calligrapher / Graphic Designer 2000 - present

Free-Lance, Montréal

Cabinet Design 2009

Architectural Vidot Inc., Montréal

Assistant Manager 1998-2004

Bookstore of the Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá'ís of Montréal

EDUCATION

Attestation of competencies (800 hrs) 2013

Centre des ressources éducatives et pédagogiques

Commission scolaire de Montréal

D.E.P. Residential and Commercial Drafting 2008

West Island Career Centre, Pierrefonds

Courses in Arabic Calligraphy 1994

College for the Enhancement of Arabic calligraphy, Egypt

Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts- Sculpture 1992

Concordia University, Montreal

Award

Winner of the Outdoor Sculpture Contest

Visual Arts building; Concordia University 1991

Link to my portfolio:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.450120211212.250992.601351212&type=1&l=bef2e2d363

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