owner and managing director
Sadou Design
Total years of experience :16 years, 11 Months
Company Profile:
Gulf Organisation for Research & Development (GORD), the authority of sustainability in the MENA region is a fully governmental organisation; aims to promote healthy, energy and resource efficient building practices. GORD provides support to the construction industry to accelerate the adoption, development and application of sustainable solutions in the built environment. http://www.gord.qa
Key Projects:
• GORD - Designing brand identity
• Qatar Carbon Trust - Brochure & Website
• Gulf Green Mark - Marketing collateral
• Green Expo 2017
Key responsibilities:
• Working from a brief to generating ideas to present to the management
• Working on designs to produce an effective visuals
• Commissioning specialists, such as developers and photographers, to work on projects
• Managing projects and working within a budget
• Managing the production and attending meetings at production houses
Company Profile:
• The company brings the latest services and technologies in the field of events, renewable energy solutions, advertising and lighting. http://www.iu-me.com/
Key Projects:
• The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (Q22) - Al Rayyan Stadium Design Launch (2015)
• Msheireb Properties - Opening of Msheireb Museums, Downtown Doha (2015)
• Qatar Handball World Cup - Wall of Fame (2015)
• RRR Campaign - National waste management program - reduce, reuse, recycle (2014)
• Sidra Medical Research Centre - NSD/ND/RCOG events (2014)
• Ajyal - Doha Film Festival (2014)
• Qatar Museum Authority - Exhibition as part of Qatar-Brazil Year of Culture (2014)
• General Electric Aviation - Gala Dinner (2014)
• UNESCO - World Heritage Youth Forum, Qatar (2014)
• The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (Q22) - National Sports Day Event (2014)
Key Responsibilities:
• Design pitches and presentations and communicate with clients to achieve buy-in to event proposals and budgets.
• Manage projects for an assigned portfolio of accounts ensuring timely delivery of projects within approved budgets.
• Work with clients in capturing their requirements and develop customized solutions including designs, concepts and ideas for events.
• Prepare highly effective 3D and 2D visualization for events and products.
• Define scope of work for various services required and negotiate with suppliers to finalize prices and terms aligned to event schedule and budgets.
Oversee printing operations and support events staff in coordinating various events.
• Ensure that all graphic designs delivered to clients reflect the identity of the client and effectively conveys intended mes-sage to participants and guests at the event.
• Contribute to programs for delivering continual improvements in organizational performance, productivity and en-hancing brand equity.
• Teleprompting In-charge: Supervise creation of content displayed on the teleprompter for the speaker in Arabic and English.
Appreciation Certificate
• April 2014: World Heritage Committee, UNESCO
• April 2014: Youth Forum, UNESCO
▪ Supports graphics teams.
▪ On-air daily work.
▪ Virtual sports analysis.
Company Profile:
• Dunes Gifts and Marketing is the market leader in Qatar and a trusted source of exclusive superior quality gift and promotional items. http://www.dunesqatar.com/
Key Projects:
• As Graphic Officer, created company profile for the group holding company, Sharaka Holdings (2013). Conceptual-ized and designed artwork for print ads, magazine ads and other promotional materials for campaigns.
• RasGas - Diary and Calendar (2013)
• Qatar Petroleum - Calendar (2013)
• Qatar International Islamic Bank - Diary and Calendar (2013)
• Oryx GTL - Diary, Calendar and Promotional items (2013)
• Barwa Group - Diary and Calendar (2010)
• AFC Asian Cup Qatar - Promotional Gift items (2011)
• Qatar Olympic Committee - Promotional items for the Souvenir Shop (2010)
Key Responsibilities:
• Created and finalized artworks for promotional gift items managing all stages from conceptual designs to final de-livery of artworks for requirements like merchandizing, exhibits in events and product branding.
• Collaborated with sales and marketing team in developing designs for presentations and advertising providing comprehensive solutions.
• Developed basic design layouts/presentation approaches, specified material details, prepared estimates proposals.
• Coordinated with clients to discuss ideas, negotiate tenders, approve samples and agree on technical details and obtained approvals for final layouts.
• Defined scope of services required and negotiated prices and terms with suppliers to secure offers within budgetary constraints.
• Followed and expedited on time high quality deliverables meeting client expectations.
• Analyzed client feedback and ensured prompt resolution of complaints and issues.
Company Profile:
• Style Art’s mission has been to bring excellence to the advertising industry in Syria.We do this by providing clients with creative solutions to all their advertising needs.
http://www.styleart-sy.com
Key Projects:
• Arabian Passion - Damascus International Horse and Equestrian Exhibition (2009)
• Agritex - The 14th International Exhibition for Agricultural and Veterinary Technology (2009)
• Midtrans Shipping and Services - Branding (2009)
• Yellow Pages campaign
Key Responsibilities:
• Managed graphic design projects from concept through to execution and final delivery, creating artwork and print designs for a wide range of campaigns, publications and advertisements.
• Collaborated with clients to gather background information and define objectives and budgets, decided presenta-tion approaches, styles and techniques, presented final layouts and obtained client approval.
• Coordinated with supplier and internal departments to ensure on time completion of assignments meeting client requirements.
• Developed and delivered a range of graphic solutions including corporate logo recreation, promotional items and magazine layouts.
Centre for Excellence (Online Program) Diploma in Event Management (in progress) Virginia Commonwealth University (Doha, Qatar) Advanced Course in Graphic Design (2013) Online Courses • The Science of Logo Design • Graphic Design for Business Professionals • Foundations of Logo Design • Before and After – Graphic Design Techniques • Designing a Print Ad • Insights on Graphic Design • Developing a Mood Board • Branding Expert • Generate Ideas in Greater Quantity and Quality • Developing Brand Identity Collateral • Developing Ideas and Design Concepts • Breaking out of a Rut • Ideas that Resonate