A PDF of my CV.

1. SUMMARY
Cultured professional leader passionate about crea2ng
beau2ful experiences, products, and events. Interested in
the viability, desirability, and feasibility of solu2ons especially
viewed through the lens of art, technology, and their
a<endant processes.
SKILLS
‣ Fluent in English and Tagalog with a working
knowledge of Arabic, Japanese, and French
‣ Proficient in both Windows and Mac OS X - with a
working knowledge of iWork, MicrosoK Office,
HTML, CSS, PHP, and 3D environments such as
sketchUp
‣ Collabora2ve and enjoys working with others
‣ Film and Digital Video produc2on experience
‣ Sharp visual communica2on principles
‣ Adobe Crea2ve Cloud exper2se
‣ Works well under pressure
‣ Mo2vated by aesthe2cs
‣ Superb eye for detail
‣ Self-starter
‣ Deadline-driven
‣ Learns fast
CAREER
embryo.works, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Co-founder, April 2014 – Current
‣ Created deliverables: trademarks, sta2onery, style
guides, websites, marke2ng collateral, signage,
apparel, and assorted ephemera.
‣ Developed event concepts.
‣ Delivered packages from concep2on, 3D
visualiza2on through product fabrica2on.
‣ Completed compelling adver2sing campaigns.
‣ Designed bespoke items for luxury brands.
Casal & Co, The Address Hotel Dubai Mall, United Arab Emirates
Marke6ng Manager, August 2014 – Current
‣ Researched current and emerging art and graphic
design technologies.
‣ Generated new ideas with limited direc2on and
varied internal client needs.
‣ Monitored produc2on schedules while adhering to
assigned budgets.
‣ Designed new brand elements to convey concepts,
messaging, and posi2oning while eleva2ng,
differen2a2ng, and func2oning on-brand and on-
strategy.
‣ Collaborated with vendors to ensure style
consistency with other marke2ng materials.
‣ Delivered produc2on ready graphics in appropriate
file formats for all marke2ng assets.
‣ Designed user interfaces, tools, and web pages to
meet branding guidelines and web-compliant best
prac2ces.
‣ Created aesthe2cally-pleasing adver2sements
that complemented the products.
‣ Designed adver2sements, tradeshow banners,
and signage from concept through comple2on.
‣ Edited exis2ng Keynote and PowerPoint slides to
enhance the corporate message.
‣ Led social media strategies from concept to
comple2on with proven numbers.
‣ Designed wireframes and composi2ons for new
web projects.
‣ Generated page-layouts, graphic elements, and
photography.
‣ Conceived of pragma2c solu2ons via thorough
brainstorming sessions.
‣ Translated complex concepts and data into
compelling visuals for media outreach.
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I S S A S A B A H
RÉSUMÉ
issa.sabah@gmail.com
+971 56 818 4040
h<p://embryo.works design porkolio

2. Balich Worldwide Shows, 45th Na2onal Day Celebra2ons, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Graphic Design Consultant (Contract), October – December 2016
‣ Developed ar2s2c visual products while
working within defined technical constraints.
‣ Consulted with clients to determine visual
preferences and to meet design goals.
‣ Learned new soKware packages in addi2on to
tradi2onal art methods.
‣ Collaborated with the art director to
implement their ar2s2c vision.
‣ Developed art and design concepts.
‣ Liaise with government and administra2ve
agencies about specific design requirements
and changes.
‣ Interfaced with design team members,
including contractors, consultants, fabricators,
architects, and regulatory agencies.
‣ Interfaced with the art director, lead
designers, produc2on manager, and print
producers.
EDUCATION
School of Visual Arts - New York, United States of America
Bachelor of Arts - Visual & Cri2cal Studies, Class of 2014
‣ Fine Arts, Digital Sculpture, Experimental Video, and
various art-making prac2ces
‣ Media Analysis, Communica2ons, and Mass
Communica2ons
‣ Ac2ng and Comedy Improvisa2on
‣ Sociology, Philosophy, Economics, and Psychology —
with a focus on interdisciplinary aesthe2cs
New York Film Academy - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Associate in Fine Arts - Direc2ng, Class of 2010
‣ Produc2on Design
‣ Sound Edi2ng
‣ Screenwri2ng
‣ Direc2on
‣ Edi2ng
‣ Ac2ng
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