Osman Siddiqui

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HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Curriculum Vitae

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I am a problem solver. I know that all of the pieces to any problem are out there, you have to dig deep to uncover them and add a dose of

think 'Out of the box' and solve problems in a unique way. I want to engage in high-level skills and creative thinking to communicate and

SEPT09| JAN11 Brunel University London, MA(Branding & Design Strategy | Achieved 2:2

SEPT02| JUNE06 Ryerson University, Toronto, BFA New Media | Achieved 2:1

DEC06 + DEC07 DEC07 + AUG09 JUNE06 + AUG11 AUG11 + NOV11 JAN12 +

GRAPHIC DESIGNER & MARKETERABCI INC.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER LIVEWIRE

MARKETING OFFICERNOAH

PHOTOGRAPHER/GRAPHIC DESIGNERFREELANCER

GRAPHIC DESIGNERCTO

Create and implement a social media strategy to promote the organisation within the Commonwealth

Develop and implement individual marketing and communication plans for conference and training

Design and execute CTO marketing collateral through media networks and channels

branding strategy

Edit and design course brochure content provided and produce brochures for all courses included in the annual training schedule

Design branded material for events and conferences

Skills: Strategic Design Thinking, Brand Strategy Development & Planning , Design & Marketing Research , Design Research, Analytical Thinking, Social Media Strategy, Brand Building

Developing branding strategies for professional wedding services

Designing & creating marketing content for wedding video & photography

Involved in creating a design led strategy for a innovative & evolved business plan

Intensive ongoing market research to develop strategy for future growth of company

Developing a social media strategy to achieve a broader reach and expand the brand

Redesigning logo and overall design of the company in 2006 with a new launch after 4 months

Meeting clients to discuss their business needs

Working with account planners to devise marketing campaigns

Updating and developing client portfolios

Managing budgets for projects and creating communications strategy

Analysing/researching customer trends in the market that will be used to creative campaigns

Skills: Communication Skills, market research, Brand Marketing, Design Management, Brand Strategy Development & Planning, Analytical Thinking, Design & Market Research

Managing the processing and use of images, discussing technical problems, checking for quality and dealing with clients’ concerns.

designing digital albums and framed prints

Designing website templates and logos for clients in the photography business

Developing advertisments for magazines in the photography industry

Liaising with other professionals, including graphic designers, writers, gallery managers, picture researchers, commissioning editors and art directors.

Developed creative strategies for many of Livewire’s Interactive clients: Magnum, Alphalume, Oakville mall, Royal Ontario museum, Yahoo, Grand and Toy, Linamar

Prepping, resizing, and creating images for Lite Energy Website

Creating and redesigning catalogues

Creating print adverts for the launch of the new products

Designing annual reports and website templates

ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS• Chosen out of 150 students to present DESIGN FUTURES presentation at the Design Brewery • Ryerson University award for leadership aiding in communication in Student Services• Published graphic design work for IB world Magazines• Winner of Design logo for DCWA’s new brand• Rated top ten South Asian Wedding photographer 2009 in Toronto by Asiana Magazine

INTERESTS• Wedding and Europen travel photography• Drawing/Painting/Sculpture - 19th century French art• Travelling and history - Roman and Ancient Egypt• Charity Work in third world countries - Teaching English• Event Planning - Wedding planning• Technology and Gadgets - Apple and Nikon products• Art/ galleries/ exhibitions

SKILLS 0 50 100

Photoshop --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Illustrator ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Indesign -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HTML -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dreamweaver -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Brand Development ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Design & Market Research -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Managing Design Projects --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Communications Skills -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Design Thinking ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Branding Tools ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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