1. MOHAMMAD DAHLAN
Bachelor Degree in Graphic Design from Fine Arts College, Applied Science University Amman, Jordan, 1994-1998
Nationality: Palestinian- D.O.B: 27th
June 1975 – NINO: SS743719D, Mobile: +447505700619 Email: mohammad.dahlan@hotmail.com,
3 Bay Court, Popes Lane, W5 4NE, London – UK, Portfolio: https://www.elance.com/s/edit/miidahlan/
With the aim of enhancing communication and breaking the boundaries of traditional graphic design to join a dynamic, energetic, and
well-reputed firm where I can utilise my vast skills, knowledge and experience towards the design and implementation of high-end
projects.
• Work well under pressure, very dedicated, self-dependent and a fast learner.
• Over eighteen years experience in 2D design, print-media production and over four years in events and exhibitions
organisation.
• A good team player with excellent negotiation skills with internal and external customers to solve problems and influence
decision-making.
• Highly creative with positive attitude and capacity to manage multiple tasks of a project, from conception and design to
implementation, troubleshooting and ongoing review.
• Great attention to detail.
• October 2013 – February 2014, GUINNESS WORLD RECORD FIREWORK DISPLAY-Dubai, UAE. Contract based work,
supplying all the necessary equipment and machinery to the fireworks team and setting up the camp for the final
event.
• August 2011 – Dubai, UAE. Started up a successful restaurant called “ZAAKI”. I created the branding, designed the menu,
social media and all the promotional material. In addition, I managed and operated the restaurant.
• March 2009 – Dubai, UAE. Designed and developed an award winning branding initiative for the distinguished UAE
International Association of Public Transport (UITP) Event. The official Logo I created was approved by H.H Mohammad Bin
Rashid Al Maktoum and I was awarded the best design for the 59th
UITP World Congress and City Transport Exhibition.
November 2014 – May 2015 (Captain and Supervisor) WATER ADVENTURE DUBAI – DUBAI, UAE
Key Responsibilities:
• Captain and Supervisor of the Seabreacher. https://instagram.com/mohammad.dahlan/
• Supervising and insuring safe delivery of all the motorised machines.
• Managing the Health and Safety of the end user.
30 March 2008 – 20 April 2015 (Chief Officer, Exhibitions and Events) ROADS & TRANSPORT AUTHORITY - Dubai, UAE
Key Responsibilities:
1. Corporate Gifts and Sponsorship
• Controlling the designing and production of all the corporate gifts and award trophies.
• Studying all the RTA sponsorship proposals and conferences.
• Yearly planning and budget set up.
• Keeping a weekly and monthly inventory of the warehouse stock.
2. Exhibition and Events
• Managing and organising national and international exhibition stands and build-ups from concept to completion, i.e.,
Gitex, Career Fair, Gulf Traffic, Dubai International Boat Show, UITP Vienna, UITP 2011 Dubai, FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup
Dubai 2009, FINA Swimming World Cup Dubai 2013 and Arabian Travel Market – ATM.
Supporting member in the following major events: The launch of Dubai Tram, Dubai Metro launch 09.09.09, the opening of
the Green Line of Dubai Metro, launch of the Dubai Ferry and Water Taxi, Dubai Award of Sustainable Transport 1st
– 7th
Edition – DAST and National Day Parade.
• Setting and updating internal and external exhibition and events yearly plans, assigning and allocating budgets.
• Liaising with the internal agencies/parties to devise future action plans.
• Meeting regularly with all the executers, (stand contractors, advertising agencies, exhibition organisers etc.) to ensure the
smooth running of the event.
OBJECTIVE
SKILLS & STRENGTHS
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
ACHIEVEMENTS
2. • Internally setting up Media and Marketing Plans.
• Working towards reducing expenditure by creating reusable and environmentally friendly stands.
• Prior, during and after the function checks ups and follow-ups.
• Writing evaluation reports summarising the overall outcome.
3. Designing and Media Campaigns
Contributing to the first DAST award committee, developing and supervising the award trophies, certificates and branding
within the event.
• Responsible for all RTA internal branding (building, staff Uniforms, ID, vehicles, etc.)
• Social media banner designs.
• Smart phones app icons, splash pages designs.
• Logo creation of main services, Initiatives and Events, i.e. UITP 2011, Read More, National Identity, Customer Care week,
Trusted Agent, Smart Taxi, Crisis Management Team, Knowledge Cup, Service Provider Award, Dubai Youth for Public
Transport, etc.
• Nol Card Seasonal greeting designs, i.e. National Day, Green opening.
• Yearly Seasonal electronic and printable greeting card designs.
• Small and monthly internal campaigns.
• Posters, banners, roll ups and big boards designs.
• Business cards, letterheads and envelops designs.
• Flyers, brochures and packaging designs for most of the events.
2006 -2008, (Foreign Relations Officer) DUBAI MUNICIPALITY - Dubai, UAE
Key Responsibilities
• Coordinating with the concerned departments before, during and after the Internal and external visits from and to the
Dubai Municipality.
• Researching and studying national and international awards that suit the organisation.
• In charge tour around the Municipality museum show casing the stages and progress of the projects.
2004 – 2006 (Customer Service Officer) ABN AMRO BANK - Dubai, UAE
Key Responsibilities
• Handling clients’ accounts (opening, closing, upgrading and any other issues)
• Supporting and assisting the Relationship Managers with their clients’ requests.
2003 -2004 (Art Director Campus Journal) ADD MEDIA – Dubai, UAE
Key Responsibilities
• Designing and updating The Campus Journal, student weekly magazine contents.
• Editing and Production of the two publications, The Campus Journal and The Buzz.
• Liaising with Editors, Reporters and Photographers to provide the materials on time.
2000-2003 (Graphic Designer & Events Coordinator) WORLD YOUTH ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS - Dubai, UAE
Key Responsibilities
• Participated in organising the events’ programmes and advertising activities.
• Organising events such as, the Dubai Shopping Festival – Al Seef Market, Desert Safaris, Dubai Summary Festival – Kids
Village at trade center, Dubai Heritage Village and special events for the colleges of higher technologies.
• Planning, designing, developing, producing and preparing creative and innovative graphics for material produced which
include logos, advertisements, newsletters, CDs, posters, flyers, promotional items, ads, etc.
1998- 2000 (Graphic Designer) DON RITE ADVERTISING CO.- Dubai, UAE
Key Responsibilities
Managing all the company design and printing issues.
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