Omar AbouZeid

I’m a passionate & creative photographer with 11+ years of working experience in both professional & freelance photography I gained valuable experience from Egyptian and international professors, artists, and experts, contributing my work to over 30 exhibitions as well as providing lectures & workshops of 500+ hours for both beginners & professional photographers.
• ADASA Photographic Art Club \[2010-2016\]
ADASA is one of Egypt’s most successful photography clubs, dedicated to artists interested in photography and visual arts. ADASA aims to ensure the creative movement in the art of photography. ADASA was founded in 2009 by a small group of passionate Alexandrian photographers to put Egypt on the international map of professional photography I was an essential team member in establishing the foundations and vision of the club. Today; ADASA Club is accommodating 25, 000+ professional photographers, student & fan; also it’s a FIAP Operational member, PSA member and the UPI coordinator of Egypt.
• Academy of International Law Studies “AILS” \[2016-2017\]
I was responsible for all the media coverage of the Academy’s official conferences & events in Bibliotheca Alexandrina, The American University in Cairo “AUC”, Arab Administrative Development Organization “ARADO”/an Arab League organization & other venues.
• Kodak Labs & Studios for photo processing & editing \[2021-2022\]
• Freelancer \[2011-Present\]
Led the media coverage team of 150+ Musical Concert & Theatrical Events, 50+ Weddings & Pre-wedding sessions & Commercial Products Photography.
• Faculty of Fine Arts /Alexandria University \[2011-2015\],
Alexandria Center of Arts /Ministry of Culture \[2012-2016\]
Lectured & taught the arts of photography basics, advanced techniques & Equipment - in both Arabic & English - to 6, 000+ students of different ages through trial & error method as well as mixing academic interests with fun activities.

I consider myself as a passionate and target driven sales person. I’ve worked in sales since my early childhood & capitalized on such interest to successfully achieve an over target sales value of 15 to 20% annual growth with all products that I’ve dealt with.

Sublime Group \[2018-2024\]
Sublime Group is the first factory in Alexandria -established in 2014- to provide pressed & cut laminated wooden plates and PVC doors.

Madi Group-Asala \[2014-2015\]
Asala-Madi Group is well known locally & internationally for its natural cosmetics & beauty products, as well as unique spices. The group was founded in 1908 in Alexandria.

Balbaa Group \[2012-2013\]
Balbaa Group of Restaurants was founded in 1980 in Alexandria. For more than 30 years, it became one of Alexandria’s most famous & reputed food chain restaurants.

Al Zahraa Factory \[2007-2010\]
Al Zahraa Furniture Factory is one of Alexandria’s oldest furniture & wooden manufacturing factories that was established in 1979.

HR & DATA ARCHIVING
Western Military Region (W.M.R)/Egypt \[2019 - 2021\]
Egyptian Armed Forces, Organization & Administration Branch (O.A.B)
• Served 3 years of obligatory military service learning valuable lessons in chivalry, passionate leadership and organizational excellence, with exposure to working with the highest ranked officers of the W.M.R and the Strategic Command Centre.
• During my 3 years of service, I’ve interviewed & assessed 1, 800+ soldiers in their process of recruitment and distribution in of the W.M.R.
• Reorganized the archives of military individual’s database from 2015 to 2021 to guarantee easy & reliable access to military decision makers.
• Leading and administrating the daily duties of 100+ soldiers distributed over 11 offices to achieve the highest military discipline order in the O.A.B.

As a Travel & Expedition Leader, I planned and organized over 260 travel trips and expeditions across Egypt. Ensured the safety & well-being of 13, 000+ participants. Managed logistics, including transportation, accommodation & supplies. Provided expert guidance & support to balance between the cultural & fun aspects of the journeys.
• First-Foot-On-Ground Egyptian Expeditions
- Qulaan Mangrove Bay, Red Sea \[2013\]
- Al Dababiya Biological Reserve, Luxor \[2012\] - Ras Hankorab Beach, Red Sea \[2012\]
- Wadi El Gemal Reserve, Red Sea \[2013\]
• Special Photography Trips
- St. Catherine (Moses Mountain), Red Sea \[2012, 2015\]
- Siwa Oasis, Western Desert \[2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016\] - Luxor & Aswan \[2012, 2014\]
- Wadi al Hitan (UNESCO World Heritage Site), \[2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016\]

As an events creator & manager of 350+ Events (Conferences, Exhibitions, Workshops), I oversaw & organized events that made an impact to targeted audience. I ensured events were successful and cost-effective, paying close attention to budget and time limits. Above all, I understood marketing & promotion techniques. I enjoyed planning events from start to finish, not leaving anything about an event or project to chance.
• Hamdan International Photography Award (HIPA), Alexandria, Egypt \[2014\]
(HIPA) is an international photography award, founded in 2011 under the patronage of the crown prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The annual total prize money is US 1, 000, 000 Dollars & in its last version it hosted 60, 000+ people from 121 countries.
• Photo Creators International Exhibition & Competitions,
Alexandria, Egypt \[2012-2015\]
Organized & Managed 8 venues of the event that took place in:
1. Faculty of Fine Arts/Alexandria University \[2012, 2013, 2014, 2015\]
2. Alexandria Center of Arts/Ministry of Culture \[2013, 2014, 2015\]
3. L’Atelier D’Alexandrie/Ministry of Culture \[2014\]
• LEICA CAMERA-EGYPT Photographers Fans Conference & Workshops, Alexandria, Egypt \[2015\]