Graphic Designer Administrative Assistant

BELAL J. KHAN

SUMMARY Multi-talented, flexible graphic designer and photographer with over 5 years of experience. Dedicated to overcoming hurdles and always striving to create high-quality designs. Actively pursuing a position as an English teacher.

PORTFOLIO Please copy link to web browser: http://bit.do/belalkhan SKILLS Languages: Fluent English, Spoken Urdu/Hindi, Beginner Arabic Certifications: Teaching English as a Foreign Language (120 Hour Cert.), Teaching Business English (50 Hour Cert.)

Software: Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop/InDesign/Bridge CC, Adobe Camera Raw, Adobe Acrobat, Google SketchUp Pro 2015, Autodesk AutoCAD, Apple iOS/Windows OS, Microsoft Word/PowerPoint 2013, Pages, Keynote

Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, Snapchat, Google+, YouTube, Vimeo Other: Typography, Pre-press & Print Production, Prototyping, Woodworking, Architectural Model-making, Photography, Hand Drawing, Private Tutoring for English EDUCATION Neumann University Aston, PA

Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies, December 2015 Activities/Awards: Dean’s List

Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA Associate of Arts in Architecture, May 2014

Activities/Awards: Liberal Arts Honors Curriculum Award, Treasurer of Design & Construction Association, 2nd Runner-Up in Architectural Exhibition Poster Competition, Active Member of Int’l Student Organization

American Int’l School of Jeddah Jeddah, Saudi Arabia High School Diploma, June 2006

Activities/Awards: Perfect Attendance Award, Honors Awarded During Senior Year, Head of Design for Senior Committee, Most Improved Player Award for Varsity Volleyball Team, Acting Captain of Varsity Volleyball Team, Photographer and Editor of Yearbook Team VOLUNTEER

Jan. 2007 Nov. 2008 English Teacher, Int’l House Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA Taught English to international students to help them improve their conversational skills. Students were taught the basics of: conversation, vocabulary expansion, listening skills, idioms, pronunciation, levels of formality, cultural information, and grammar rules. May 2007 Suburban Canvasser, PennEnvironment Philadelphia, PA Canvassing neighborhoods in the Greater Philadelphia Area to bring about awareness of local environmental issues and to raise money for associated organizations. 935 Market Street, Suite C

Marcus Hook, PA 19061

acv9fi@r.postjobfree.com

Nationality/Citizenship: American

Phone: +1-267-***-****

Skype ID: belal.jk

FREELANCE

Jan. 2009 Present Graphic Designer/Photographer, Belal Khan Studio Philadelphia, PA Servicing businesses with various graphic designs from business cards to newsletters. Designing logos and collaborating with clients to determine their visual needs. Utilizing programs in the Adobe Creative Suite such as Photoshop CC, Illustrator CC, and InDesign CC to deliver high quality work on tight schedules. Sourcing, compositing, and retouching images for print and web. Troubleshooting iOS, Windows, and various other peripherals and devices. EXPERIENCE

June 2013 Present Assistant Property Manager, Baumgartner-Christine LLC Aston, PA Maintained property rentals by advertising and filling vacancies. Maintained and secured premises. Negotiated and enforced leases. Adapted role as carpenter to assist in property maintenance. Inspected and replaced damaged framework or other structures and fixtures. Responsible for layout and placement of building materials as required by the specifications and work schedules. Applied paint, varnish, enamel and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces. Transported, loaded, and unloaded materials to worksite. Operated hand and power tools. Implemented personal and worksite safety requirements at all times. June 2015 April 2016 Graphic Designer, Brandywine Executive Center Newark, DE Responsible for creating all graphics for a broad range of publishing material including: banners, brochures, pamphlets, e-mail blasts, websites, marketing literature, posters, book covers, business cards, logos, infographics, video graphics, and webcasts. Redesigning and refining all internal and external graphics for various rebranding projects. Working with Adobe Creative Suite to create all content. Maintaining an organized archive of graphics created for all projects. Communicating with clients to ensure their unique design standards are met. Working independently and collaboratively as part of a team to achieve project goals. Adopting role as Production Assistant and Camera Operator to support video production crew on various assignments taking place on- site and off-site. Assisting in the development of new company website using WordPress. Managing all design projects to ensure completion within allotted timeframe. Oct. 2012 May 2013 Language Services Operator, Quantum Inc. Int’l Translation Services Philadelphia, PA Scheduled appointments between hospitals, law firms, and translators. Responded to client inquiries. Maintained client databases. Handled a multi-line phone system. Managed files, emails, and correspondences. Coordinated with dispatch team to connect translators with clients. April 2011 Sept. 2012 Photographer, Photogenic Inc. Philadelphia, PA Photographed passengers in various locations on cruise ship including gangway and dining areas. Shot photographs of passengers celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and other special events. Edited, manipulated, and enhanced photographs to produce high quality finishes. Archived all photographs and sold them to passengers to generate revenue. Assisted with procurement and maintenance of inventory of photographic materials and equipment. Generated positive environment to ensure customer satisfaction.

Oct. 2007 Dec. 2008 Front Desk Agent/Administrative Assistant, Int’l House Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA Greeted and received guests, residents, and staff. Worked alongside a multi-national group of staff members and residents. Navigated guests for shows and performances to appropriate destinations and responded to any general questions. Checked in new residents and provided a full walk- through of building facilities and general information about the city. Operated a multi-line phone system and computer database. Coordinated with security team to ensure safety of premises. Responded to general service issues for residents and staff. Responsible for filing, mail distribution, and equipment rental. Recorded all tasks performed at the end of each shift.

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