OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position where I am given the opportunity to combine my knowledge in the graphic design area and my language skills in a challenge that demands creativity

EDUCATION:
Initiated: August 2001, Graduated: May 2005
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA
Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Arts: Focus on Web Design and Computer Graphics
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish: Spanish Language, Culture, Literature, Arts and History
Major G.P.A.: 3.63 / 4.0        Overall G.P.A.: 3.38 / 4.0

SKILLS:

• Graphic Design: Adobe group (including Photoshop and Illustrator), Coral and Axialis
  
• Web Design: Adobe Flash and Dreamweaver
  
• Web Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript & Ajax, PHP, and ActionScript
  
• Video Editing: Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro, iMovie and Quicktime Pro
  
• Microsoft Office: Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  
• Open Source Apps: Mozilla Firefox & Thunderbird, FileZilla, Linux and OpenOffice.org

LANGUAGES:

• Arabic: Native speaker. Classical Arabic as well as spoken and colloquial - Egyptian dialect
  
• English: Native skills; Written and spoken - American dialect
  
• Spanish: Fluent; Written and spoken - Castilian dialect
  
• French: Pre-intermediate – completed the 8th level at the French Institute in Cairo, Egypt

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

• Web Architect & Manager, OTV, EGYPT, July 2007 – Current
  Manage the Web department with complete responsibility of website issues including but not limited to: graphic design, web development, content maintenance and data entry, website architecture, server configuration and hosting plans, and department administration


• Presenter, “Connect” TV Show, OTV, EGYPT, August 2006 – Current
  Host a TV show about IT & Technology broadcasted on one of the biggest satellite channels across the Middle East. Program deals with Hardware, Software, Internet and Games. Responsibilities also include assistance in preparation of script and content


• Freelance Designer, EGYPT, Summer 2005 – Current
  Design web pages and graphic works for various clients from different locations. Work closely with graphics design and web development applications to meet Web 2.0 standards


• Graphic Designer, Link Development (LINKdotNET), EGYPT, November 2006 – July 2007
  Designed prototypes using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Collaborated with the Creative team on projects for some of the largest clients in Egypt, UAE and Italy. Projects participated in include: Wind (Italy), Egypt Air and Emirates Foundation


• Professor of the English Language, Tutordidact, SPAIN, September 2005 – June 2006
  Taught English to employees of multi-national consultancies, preparation for Cambridge First and Advanced exams


• Web Master and Reference Assistant, Penn State Library, USA, Fall 2001 – Spring 2005
  Dealt with advanced research topics and reference inquiries as well as general assistance. Updated existing web pages as well as created new ones for the business library website on the University Network.


• Data Enterer, the Arab International Company, EGYPT, Summer 1999
  Teamed in the Storage Department, entering data onto the company’s database via Oracle

ACTIVITIES:

• Seville Study Abroad Program, SPAIN – Spring 2004
  A semester with a family through the CIEE organization in Seville. Enrolled in Spanish courses of advanced Spanish language, Spanish literature and Spanish culture


• Wollongong Study Abroad Program, AUSTRALIA – Fall 2003
  A semester at Australia’s University of Wollongong, NSW. Enrolled with Australian students in courses in advanced Web Design and Design Theory


• President of the Student Council, 2000 – 2001
  Achieved record-breaking profits for the school through fundraising events and social activities


• Captain of the High School Basketball Team, 2000 – 2001
  Lead the team to a series of victories on a tour of Jersey Island, United Kingdom

INTERESTS:
Enjoy traveling and learning about the different cultures around the world