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Hi, I’m

Zhina Mojaddari

Toronto,ON
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins

Summary

I am a versatile professional with a diverse range of experiences in photography, education, graphic design, and management. Here's a snapshot of my background:

- Photographer Assistant (2018 - 2019):
Developed an eye for detail and storytelling.
- English Teacher for Refugee Afghans in Iran (2019 - 2020):
Cultivated patience, effective communication, and cultural sensitivity.
- Graphic Designer (2021 - 2021):
Created and published storybooks, mastering visual storytelling.
- Graphic Designer for Persian Community Association (2022 - 2023):
Managed social media and designed impactful materials for awareness campaigns.
- Restaurant Manager (2022 - 2023):
Gained strong management and HR skills while delivering exceptional customer service.

Through these diverse experiences, I have developed a strong foundation in problem-solving, adaptability, and teamwork. I am eager to leverage my multifaceted skill set to contribute effectively to new challenges and opportunities.

Overview

5
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Shiraz Restaurant

Restaurant Manager
04.2022 - 08.2023

Job overview

  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised over 20 staff.
  • Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant and increased sales by 10%.
  • Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.

Centre Socio-culturel Simorgh

Graphic Designer
09.2022 - 01.2023

Job overview

    • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
    • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
    • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
    • Developed original designs for print media, magazines and newspapers.

Erfan

Graphic Designer
09.2021 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Applied color theory and composition techniques to construct appealing designs.

Kiana School

English as a Second Language Teacher
06.2019 - 10.2020

Job overview

  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
  • Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
  • Created monthly academic status reports based on in-depth student evaluations.

Mandegaran Studio

Photographer's Assistant Intern
06.2018 - 05.2019

Job overview

Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.

  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Captured stunning images for variety of projects.
  • Assisted clients with creative ideas for photography needs.
  • Managed team of photographers for special projects.

Education

OCAD University
Toronto, ON

Bachelor of Arts from Graphic Design
04.2027

Mehraien
Karaj, Iran

High School Diploma
06.2020

Skills

  • Compliance Requirements
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Staff Development Talent
  • Critical Thinking
  • Digital Painting
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Illustration

Languages

Persian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
French
Professional Working
Arabic
Limited Working

Certification

40 hours of training photography course

hobbies

In addition to my professional pursuits, I am passionate about marathon running. I have successfully completed three marathons, which reflect my dedication, discipline, and perseverance. This commitment to personal fitness and endurance complements my professional skills, demonstrating my ability to set and achieve long-term goals.

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Timeline

Graphic Designer

Centre Socio-culturel Simorgh
09.2022 - 01.2023

Restaurant Manager

Shiraz Restaurant
04.2022 - 08.2023

Graphic Designer

Erfan
09.2021 - 12.2021

English as a Second Language Teacher

Kiana School
06.2019 - 10.2020

Photographer's Assistant Intern

Mandegaran Studio
06.2018 - 05.2019

OCAD University

Bachelor of Arts from Graphic Design

Mehraien

High School Diploma
Zhina Mojaddari