Lecturer - Applied Media
Higher Colleges of Technology
Total years of experience :20 years, 11 Months
Providing effective instructions in Applied Media; Conducting scholarly research activities and workshops enhancing professional development
+ HCT Seed Research Granted (AED10K): Title: Elements of self-expression through photography (2018)
+ Presenter/Speaker at the TESOL Arabia Conference and ICLELT Conference introducing creative pedagogy elements in classroom education
+ Providing effective instructions in Applied Media (Final Capstone, Web Development, Drawing, Photography & Graphic design) using student-centric
learning environment at tertiary level
+ Course team leader in Web Development & Photography for Graphic Design course
+ involved developing strategies for the team to reach goals - Monitor team members' participation to ensure effective teaching is being put into use, and also to see if any additional training is needed
+ Conducting scholarly, research activities and workshops enhancing professional development
Achievements:
+ Mentored student Sakeena Al Qubaisi towards winning first prize in ADMAF 'Art of Nature' competition 2017
+ Mentored students winning first prize in Etihad Jumeriah Towers Mural design competition 2014 (competition opened to working professionals in the U.A.E)
+ Collaborated with international designers and supervised students in various workshops held internationally
University
+ Examination Invigilator and Proctor
+ Student Advising Committee
Community
+ Academic and industry relations through various initiatives
+ Mentor Student ready for Work Placement
Program
+ Course Team Leader in Photography for Graphic Design and Web Development
+ Faculty Hiring and Interview Committee
+ Program Revision and Planning
+ Program Accreditation preparation
+ Faculty and Student timetable scheduling
+ Faculty Management
Apply and educate students on emerging technologies and techniques in Graphic Design, Digital & Multimedia
+ Course coordinator and facilitator to ramp-up multimedia student interests
+ Developing the dimensions of professional practice including planning, implementing, assessing and evaluating learning that enables success for all students
+ Executing 2D and 3D design theory, digital media techniques and animation training using Flash, 3D Studio Max and stop motion techniques.
+ Mentoring students in class and in the form of 1-on-1 sessions providing constructive feedback and coaching
• Planning, research, design, development and execution to deliver a range of innovative solutions across the Product Development and Marketing Team
• Developed training material notes for production and design team
• Training & development in the use of software and design procedures
• Delivery of street furniture infrastructure and new Innovative media initiatives including “Create” and Digital Media
• Professional photography of product campaign product launches
• Developed digital media content for the further promotion of the digital products across the Adshel digital portfolio.
Achievements
• Detailing specifications, manuals, documentation and training material
• Successful Product launch, development, project coordination, procurement and logistics
• Developed a photographic portfolio and library of Adshel product ranges and photography for PR press releases
• Create design engineered concepts and actively pursed new products and improvements to maintain the company’s reputation as market leader.
• 3D Modelling, Animation, and high resolution rendering
• Design, maintain and document products from concept to development, prototyping, through to manufacture and construction
• Preparation of drawings, items masters data, costing, manuals, installation instructions and user guides
• Ensure smooth implementation of new and run-out of old products
• Provide technical and specialised product support to Dexion direct and indirect sales network
• Coordinate product review, testing documentation and implementation to ensure market and program requirements are met
• Design detailing store merchandising systems, specifying appropriate manufacturing techniques and finishes, project planning
• Manufacturing with various materials: sheet metal, fabricated plastics/vacuum forming & cardboard
• Create preliminary specifications for prototypes and estimates
• Produced draft & 3D computer generated presentations
• Execution of promotional and premium material and imagery
• Design and create layouts (advertisements, exhibition design, and packaging to branding requirements)
• Introduced new Corporate Identity
Currently PhD Candiate.