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OLA ALI ABDULLAH ABO-EL RISH
Cell: 01112194487 / 01010005602 e-mail: olaabouelrish@gmail.com
Personal Summary
An ambitious and well-rounded graphic designer who takes great pride in the presentation and quality of her
work. Ola is someone who can design and create simple, beautiful and easy to understand things. She is an
expert at taking designs into original, exciting and new directions. Apart from her advanced graphic design
production skills, her key strengths lie in her ability to grasp needs and consider practical solutions. During
her career she has used typography, imagery and creative concepts to give her customers a visual feast. On
a personal level she always has a professional attitude and approach to everything that she does. In addition
to this she is a great team player who possesses exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Right
now she would like to work for a company that has a team of pleasant, experienced designers and a working
environment which allows people to step-up into high-profile design roles.
Career Overview
Graphic designers create visual concepts, by hand or using computer software, to communicate ideas that
inspire, inform, or captivate consumers. They develop the overall layout and production design for
advertisements, brochures, magazines, and corporate reports.
Career History
• Al-Alamya Advertisement Co.
Role: Graphic Designer from Jan-2011 till
Present
o Meet with clients or the art director to determine the scope of a project.
o Advise clients on strategies to reach a particular audience.
o Determine the message the design should portray.
o Create images that identify a product or convey a message.
o Develop graphics for product illustrations, logos, and websites.
o Select colors, images, text style, and layout.
o Present the design to clients or the art director.
o Incorporate changes recommended by the clients into the final design.
o Review designs for errors before printing or publishing them.

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Graphic designers combine art and technology to communicate ideas through images and the layout of
websites and printed pages. They may use a variety of design elements to achieve artistic or decorative
effects.
Graphic design is important in the sales and marketing of products, and is a critical component of brochures
and logos. Therefore, graphic designers also referred to as graphic artists or communication designers,
often work closely with people in advertising and promotions, public relations, and marketing.
•Abo-Laila Advertisement Co. Trainee from Jan-2010 till Dec-2011
The training was very helpful in terms of,
o Proven graphic designing experience
o Possession of creative flair, versatility, conceptual/visual ability and originality
o Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio
o Ability to interact, communicate and present ideas
o Up to date with industry leading software and technologies (In Design, Illustrator, Dreamweaver,
Photoshop etc)
o Highly proficient in all design aspects
o Professionalism regarding time, costs and deadlines.
• Owner at Ola’s Corner
Freelance Artist: Starting Dec-2009 till Present
o Official events planning in terms of decoration, designs, logos and any visual concepts.
o Responsible for placing new creative styles of home, business decorative styles.
o Think creatively and develop new design concepts, graphics and layouts
Graphics Skills
 Photoshop.
 CorelDraw.
 Flash.
 Dream weaver.
 HTML.
 Java script.
Post Graduate Studies & Internships
- Decor Diploma, free choice learning. Faculty of Fine Arts, Alexandria Univ.

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Languages
- Arabic: Mother Tongue
- English: Very good in both spoken and written.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Professional
o Experience of graphic design in an in-house and agency environment.
o Strong knowledge of Adobe creative Suit, InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
o Excellent CAD skills.
o Ability to work under pressure, prioritise schedules and manage workloads.
o Experience of working with brochures, adverts, posters, POS display and packaging.
o Working knowledge of MS Office programs.
o Approaching projects with flexibility and resourcefulness.
o Experience in digital photo resolution and vector file scaling.
o Coming up with unique ideas.
o Excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills.
o Developing PowerPoint presentations.
Personal
o Comfortable working within a team as the only designer in the office.
o An excellent communicator who can confidently articulate and visualize design ideas.
o Ability to work quickly and meticulously.
o Dedicated work ethic and ability to work overtime as needed.
Academic Qualifications
Alexandria University – Faculty of Commerce, Accountant Dep. 2012.
REFRENCES – Available on request