Graphic Designer Computer Science

Maisa Adel Allala

Toledo, OHIO ***** • 419-***-**** • *****.****.******@*****.***

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Software Engineering

University of Michigan - Dearborn, Dearborn, MI

Expected Graduation: May 2027

Bachelor of Science, Information Technology

The University of Toledo - Toledo, OH – 2022

Bachelor of Computer Science

Petra University Amman, Jordan – 2009

Senior Capstone Project: Produced a small-scale sorting machine that sorts materials by color, designed and manufactured a cap for the project to enable power transference from the motor to the conveyor, which delivered the materials to be sorted.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Python, Visual Basic, Java, C#

• Figma, CorelDraw, QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop

• MS Access, SQL

• React, React Native, CSS, ASP.NET, JavaScript, HTML, PHP

• Junit, JMeter, Selenium, TestNG

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Owens Community College - Information Systems Technology Department Tutor

JUNE 2023 – PRESENT

• Provide personalized tutoring to Information Systems Technology students.

• Demonstrate expertise in web design, programming languages, and software/hardware.

• Create a student-centered tutoring environment, addressing individual needs. Toledo Islamic Academy - Toledo, OH

Computer Science Teacher

NOVEMBER 2015 – PRESENT

• Teach students how to use word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

• Instruct classes in computer science, graphic design, coding, web design, and robotics. fiverr.com - Online

Freelance Graphic Designer

OCTOBER 2011 - PRESENT

• Design advertising materials such as brochures, business cards, newsletters, and marketing packets.

• Understand clients’ needs and develop designs based on clients’ requirements and feedback.

• Prepare and produce proposals and presentations for clients.

• Identify and utilize appropriate software.

Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan - Amman, Jordan

Computer Lab Supervisor

JANUARY 2006 - OCTOBER 2009

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• Provide technical assistance to faculty, staff, and students in the university computer lab.

• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues.

• Supervise all student workers in the lab.

Paradise Design Company - Amman, Jordan

Graphic Designer

SEPTEMBER 2003 — JANUARY 2006

• Design advertising materials, including brochures, business cards, newsletters, and marketing packets.

• Understand clients’ needs and develop designs based on clients’ requirements and feedback.

• Prepare and produce proposals and presentations for clients.

• Identify and utilize appropriate software.

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Cooking With Love Website University of Michigan - Dearborn AUGUST 2023 - DECEMBER 2023

• Developed 'Cooking with Love,' an online platform connecting home chefs and food lovers and led the design and development of a user-friendly marketplace for homemade food.

• Technologies used: Figma, HTML, CSS, JavaScript (frontend), PHP (backend), MySQL (database). Image Classification with Multilayer Neural Network University of Michigan - Dearborn MAY 2023 - AUGUST 2023

• Developed a multilayer neural network model for image classification into ten distinct categories, involving data processing, model architecture design, training, and evaluation.

• Technologies used: TensorFlow, Python.

Split Smart App University of Michigan - Dearborn JANUARY 2023 - MAY 2023

• Developed the Split Smart software application for efficient expense sharing among friends, housemates, and family.

• Technologies used: Figma, React Native (frontend), MySQL (database), Python (backend). Safe Arrive App University of Michigan - Dearborn AUGUST 2022 - DECEMBER 2022

• Developed the Safe Arrive software application to enhance safety and efficiency in student pickups from school.

• Technologies used: Figma, React Native (frontend), MySQL (database), Python (backend), AWS (cloud services). CERTIFICATIONS

• Selenium WebDriver with Java Udemy

In Progress

• Web Development Bootcamp Udemy

May 2022 - December 2022

VOLUNTEERING

Graphic Designer Sylvania Advantage Newspaper - Sylvania, OH FEBRUARY 2012 - JUNE 2014

• Created eye-catching and effective advertisements for print in the Sylvania Advantage Newspaper.

• Collaborated with the editorial team to ensure visual consistency with the newspaper's content and style.

• Demonstrated proficiency in graphic design software and attention to detail to meet the newspaper's quality standards.

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