I'm a graphic designer based in San Diego. 

My interest in design is focused primarily on creating effective solutions to social problems. I consider myself to be a socially conscious and culturally aware individual who is determined to bring change to the world via design.

Education:
San Diego State University  
Bachelor of Fine Arts with an Emphasis in Graphic Design
May 2012

Experience:
Assistant Art Director, The Daily Aztec 
December 2011–May 2012
- Managed and supervised production designers 
- Oversaw the production and design of the newspaper 
- Made creative decisions concerning the design and layout of the newspaper

Production Designer The Daily Aztec 
June 2011–December 2011
- Produced newspaper on bi-weekly basis
- Worked collaboratively with other production designers on special newspapers
- Designed layout of newspaper under direction of Art Director and Editor-In-Chief 

Creative Director, Kalma
December 2011–present 
- Re-designed the logo of the company 
- Designed packaging for lotion product 
- Made creative decisions concerning the brand identity and marketing objective 

Freelance Designer
May 2007–present
- Maintain a clientele list of six individuals, organizations and small businesses
- Create branding strategies and identities 
- Design printed collateral for non-profit organizations

Freelance Photographer
June 2008–August 2011
- Photographed weddings and other related events
- Edited and processed photos

Photo Editor & Photographer's Assistant, Sun Diego Photo
May 2007–February 2008
- Edited photos in RAW format 
- Processed photos and retouched them in photoshop
- Assisted photographer at photo shoots and events

Skills:
Programs
- Mac Os ,Windows, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Quarkxpress and Microsoft Office

Languages
- Read, write and speak Arabic

Leadership:
SDSU AIGA Student Group
Member
February 2010–present

AIGA Y-Conference 14
Volunteer
April 2011

Multi-Cultural Caucus 
Chair
May 2010–January 2011

Muslim Student Association
Member
2007–present

President
May 2008–May 2010

MSA West 
Member
September 2007–June 2011

Conference Program Director
September 2008–February 2009

Conference Chair
September 2010–February 2011

Vice President
June 2010–June 2011