Founder & Lead Photographer
Vision Photography
Total years of experience :30 years, 4 Months
Awards & Honors:
- Grand Prize of "El Araby Monthly" International Photography Competition. Dec.2013
- Honorable Mention in "Make a better world" International Photo Contest People's Choice. July.2013
- Grand Prize of "Peace in a Frame" International Photography Competition. Sep.2012
- Head of the Jury panel of the “UN AIDS photography competition”. 2010 & 2011
- Editor’s Choice Award from The International Society of Photographers. Jan.2008
- Editor’s Choice Published Photographer Award from International Library of Photography. Dec.2007
- 2nd prize in Darren Green International Photography Competition. Mar.2004
Photography Books & Publications:
- Author of the “Egyptian Revolution” Calendar. 2012
- Author of “Masreyat” printed photography publications. 2012
- Co-author of “Road to Tahrir” Photography book; documenting the revolution. 2011
- Co-author of the “Egyptian Extracts" Calendar. 2004
Client-lists:
1. Different Magazines
2. Fashion & Designs: Azza Fahmy, Pharaonics of Egypt
3. Pharmaceuticals: Novartis
4. Non-profit; UNICEF, UNAids, CEDARE, Rotary International, Alfi Foundation, Wa’y Organization, Youth Empowerment Program, Agha Khan Foundation
5. FMCG; Nestle
6. Households: Sadco
7. Consulting & Training; Chrysalis, Quest, Publicis-Graphics
8. Interior: Carpet City, Inside Out
9. Celebrities: Ali El Haggar, Amina Ghaly (Designer)
10. Recreational & Hospitality: Royaa Club, Pyramids Heights, Sama Group
11. Culture & Museums: Cairo Opera House
12. Governmental: Libyan Tourism Agnecy, Egyptian Commercial Representation, COPCA
13. Telecommunication: Huawei
14. Petroleum: Melrose
Collected Pieces:
- Cape Town Municipality
- Egyptian Art Academy in Rome
- Al Azhar Park (Old Egypt collection)
- Embassy of Hungary in Egypt
- Egyptian Culture Center in United Kingdom
- Cairo Opera house (internet site)
- “Beginning of the journey” 2004 edition (photography collections from around the world)
Traveling portfolio includes more than 20 countries.
- Life, Career Coached several individual; supporting them to realize their potential and move confidently in different walks of life.
- Designed special "Personal Empowerment" course to deliver for "Spa & Well-being Masters" students at Tartu University, Estonia
- Job Coached several individuals and company members to achieve higher rates of job satisfaction.
- Designed and instructed training courses specialized in personal development and soft management skills, that include (but not limit to)::
• Creative Thinking
• Emotional Intelligence
• Creative Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Work/Life Balance
• Personal and Professional Empowerment
- Performed several seminars and public speeches targeting several personal development topics, that include (but not limit to):
• Purpose of Life
• Knowing yourself
• Self Confidence
• Stress Management
• Time Management
Strategy:
- Facilitated the development of the “Strategic Action Plan 2009-2013” of the Financial Investment Bank in Sudan
- Performed strategic consulting for CIC (Canadian International College); for their marketing campaign, year 2005/2006
- Conducted a Pre-feasibility study on the eco-tourism in South Sinai Mountain Area, that initiated the project “Holly Mountains Ecolodges”
Gap Analysis:
- Performed more than 20 Gap Analysis assignments in 2006/7/8 on different companies covering more than 14 industries
Market Research:
- Managed a comprehensive market research on the real estate, hotel and tourism sectors in Egypt, 2008
- Surveyed the Umrah/ Hajj travel within the Egyptian market, 2005
- Handled the Egyptian part of a customer survey for “BBC” Radio and internet services for three consecutive years. 2004/5/6
Training:
- Designed and instructed training courses specialized in personal development and soft skills:
• Creative Thinking
• Emotional Intelligence
• Creative Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Work/Life Balance
. Personal and Professional Empowerment
Working within a network of associates in different management aspects, covering The Middle East, Europe & Africa.
- Facilitated the twinning projects between Egyptian and European Private-Public Partnership Entities (PPP entities), covering 12 market sectors.
- Re-designed and developed the contracting system for the twinning process to overcome cross-cultural issues.
- Assisted Egyptian organizations in identifying their needs to be met by European counterparts.
- Job-coached Egyptian clients on international cooperation and job effeceincy
-Handling both responsibilities of the Training & the International Business Cooperation departments
-Applied a profit generating/sustainable focus to the association activities (originally funded by US AID).
-Prepared and managed the grant application process for the US AID new grants within the field.
-Facilitated the “Strategic Action Plan” for HEIA 2004-2014
-Developed and negotiated forms of cooperation between HEIA and international donors and similar associations around the world
-Initiated & Developed new training programs in cooperation with other association and training providers; expanding the scope to include Exports management, certifications as well as the technical aspects.
-Re-structured the training department operating system
-Managed the Observation Study Tours to transfer technical knowledge from advanced countries to Egypt
-Organized seminars conducted by foreign and local experts in both technical and managerial aspects.
-Identified staff training needs and organized/arranged their participation in training programs to increase their skills, both technically and managerially.
-Turned the department into a profit-generating department, through offering income-generating services.
-Undertook a Regional B2B Marketing Research for Babtain Group "SMS/Siemens" covering the Gulf Countries (namely, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait). Delivering recommendations on market potential, entry strategy, product positioning, competitive analysis, pear analysis & long term strategic objectives.
-Undertook a regional product development research for Johnson & Johnson/LifeScan (Middle East Office)
The first stage consists of six countries: Turkey, Pakistan, Bangladesh, South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt and reporting
to the regional office in UAE, delivering recommendations on: customer identification, segmentation, entry strategy, product positioning, integrated marketing communication &long term strategic objectives.
-Undertook a regional marketing intelligence study for U.S.Robotics (Middle East Office) in three Middle East countries; Egypt, UAE & KSA, delivering recommendations on: customer identification, product portfolio segmentation, entry strategy, brand positioning & long term market analysis.
-Undertook several consultancy projects, activities include: Strategic Marketing, Segmentation, Positioning &Integrated Marketing Communication
-Re-identified corporate identity.
-Positioned the company within the market.
-Recommended a marketing strategy for the company
Designed, implemented and supervised training programs for the supermarket managers &staff.
-Instructed the new supermarket staff and managers on customer service and management skills.
-Monitored the performance of the staff and identified training needs.
-Prepared and monitored “On the Job Training” programs.
-Handled the responsibilities of the H.R department in the absence of the H.R manager.
-Interviewed, selected, and recruited candidates whenever needed.
-Participated in the marketing plan for the launching of the new supermarket chain “Metro”.
-Designed &supervised several marketing surveys on supermarkets in Egypt.
-Designed &supervised several surveys on customer satisfaction within the supermarkets.
-Designed &conducted several presentations, internal and external promotional communication.
-Member of the super market logo approval committee.
Electives: Management of Change & Consultancy Management Dissertation Topic: Creative Thinking