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AHMED OMER

Kingston,ON

Summary

Dynamic and adaptable graphic designer with experience in leading small design teams and crafting effective marketing and social media strategies. Skilled in enhancing website content and committed to accessibility principles. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, I aim to deliver innovative design solutions that meet planned objectives and enrich user experience. Eager to bring my creativity and fresh perspectives to all projects.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Logo Designer

Pizza Street
11.2024 - 12.2024
  • Designed a logo and branding material for a new pizza company in the GTA, reflecting the brand's identity and appeal.
  • Collaborated with the client to develop concepts and deliver a final design that effectively represents the business.
  • Ensured the project met branding standards and was completed within the established timeline.
  • Utilized design software such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for high-quality outputs.

Graphic Designer

Magnify Access
01.2024 - 11.2024
  • Led a small team of designers, overseeing project development and ensuring deliverables are met for each task, with a strong emphasis on exercising modern accessibility principles.
  • Created engaging website mockups and custom iconography to enhance user experience.
  • Developed short promotional videos to showcase the organization's available services, to be hosted on the company's website.
  • Designed internal documents, such as Journey Maps and PowerPoint presentations to clearly communicate project goals and value propositions.
  • Conducted interviews with junior applicants looking to join the design team.

Graphic Designer

Casa Properties
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Conducted market research to inform design decisions, ensuring alignment with the needs and preferences of potential clients.
  • Developed social media graphics that effectively communicate the brand's identity and engaged the target audience.

Graphic Designer

Axé Capoeira
03.2023 - 04.2023
  • Created marketing materials, such as posters and social media posts, to promote classes and events, effectively communicating the unique offerings of the studio.
  • Updated the company's website to enhance user experience and ensure navigation is clear.

Web Designer

Jobwell
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Designed and presented website mockups to an Ottawa-based non-profit called Jobwell, which is dedicated to mental health initiatives.
  • Contributed to a branding and marketing strategy for a new merchandising initiative.

Logo Designer

Soft Top Intrepid
08.2022 - 08.2022
  • Developed branding materials for an independent band, including logos, promotional material, and merchandise.

Research Illustrator (Preclinical Models)

Department Of Biochemistry, McGill University
10.2020 - 10.2020
  • Company Overview: (Subcontract). Montreal
  • Created detailed illustrations of mice in various stages of illness for the report 'G3BP1 controls the senescence-associated secretome and its impact on cancer progression,' published in Nature Communications.
  • Collaborated with a researcher to visualize biological phenomena and enhance report clarity.

Education

Advanced Diploma - Graphic Design

St. Lawrence College
01.2023

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Canva (Software)
  • Illustration
  • Video Editing
  • Content Creation
  • Social Media
  • Accessibility
  • Brand Management
  • Design Research

Certification

  • Graphic Designer Challenge Path, Prepr, Aug 2023
  • Landing Page Optimization Pro, Prepr, Jul 2023
  • Marketing Team Star, Prepr, Jul 2023
  • Social Media Strategy, Prepr, Jul 2023
  • Web Design, Prepr, Jul 2023

Timeline

Logo Designer

Pizza Street
11.2024 - 12.2024

Graphic Designer

Magnify Access
01.2024 - 11.2024

Graphic Designer

Casa Properties
10.2023 - 12.2023

Graphic Designer

Axé Capoeira
03.2023 - 04.2023

Web Designer

Jobwell
09.2022 - 01.2023

Logo Designer

Soft Top Intrepid
08.2022 - 08.2022

Research Illustrator (Preclinical Models)

Department Of Biochemistry, McGill University
10.2020 - 10.2020

Advanced Diploma - Graphic Design

St. Lawrence College

COURSES

  • Virtual Film School, IBT College, Make A Change Canada, Jun 2024
  • Advanced Digital and Professional Training, Diversity Institute, Dec 2023

OTHER EXPERIENCE

  • Sales Associate, Roots Canada, June 2025 - Present
  • Wine Merchant, Arterra Wines Canada, Jan 2018 - Present
  • Crew Member, McDonald's Canada, Jan 2011 - Dec 2018
  • Product Demonstrator, Kingston, Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

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