Amir Shakir Design Portfolio

Welcome to my portfolio, here you will find my work organized into various categories. Over the past 9 years, I have done web design, graphic design, multimedia and creative art. I have had experience with many different creative teams and been involved in projects ranging from audio engineering to video production. My web design experience is wide ranging and includes a strong knowledge of HTML and CSS with experience in PHP. I have experience with all the major Content Management Systems, such as WordPress and Magento and have the know how to find my way through any CMS I encounter. 

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OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position where I can utilize professional Graphic Design, Web Design and Multimedia Design skills with eight plus years experience in the Graphics, Print and Web Industry. 

EXPERIENCE 

2014 – 2015

PHUNWARE ~ MIAMI, FL 33137

* Mobile Application Designer – Web Designer

RESPONSIBILITIES

– Application development for Android, iOS and Windows devices.

– Designing Mock-ups for Mobile Device Applications and Websites

– Web design and coding using HTML 5, CSS , Javascript and SEO techniques.

– Preparation of multimedia content for various mobile platforms

– Working with programmers to integrate Mobile Device Application design with functionality

2012-2013

SPIDERBOOST INTERACTIVE AGENCY ~ WYNWOOD MIAMI, FL 33134 

* Web Developer / Account Director

* Search Engine Optimization

* Analytics and Adwords Management

RESPONSIBILITIES

– Developing websites from the ground up including HTML 5, WordPress and Magento templates.

– Coding Pre-designed website mock-ups

– Designing Mock-ups for web and print

– Graphic, Web Design and Account Management for large companies and small businesses 

– Multimedia Design

– Developing copy for print and web

– Proposal development 

– Working directly with clients including regular conference calls, round table meetings and client visits. 

2011-2012

THE CREDIT SOCIETY ~ CORAL GABLES, FL 33134 

* Web Master

RESPONSIBILITIES

– Build and maintain company website 

– Design logos, graphics and print material

– Work with .NET programmers to develop dynamic web usability 

– Design Multimedia and animated videos & presentations

– Create Copy for print and web

2009-2011

DISITRON ~ MIAMI LAKES, FL 33056 

* Marketing Director/Production Director

RESPONSIBILITIES

– Editing and preparing audio and video content for national airing

  Television commercials and DVDs.

– Directing and switching for multiple camera video shoots.

– FTP video content to television stations.

– Designing and maintaining all company websites. 

– Photography for products and marketing materials as well as company  

  events.

– Preparing all Graphics material for multiple companies under one  

  Umbrella. 

– Preparing Graphic and Multimedia material for traveling and company   

  trade shows.

2007-2009

WORLD NETMEDIA ~ MIAMI, FL 33139 

* Photo Editor/Graphic Designer 

RESPONSIBILITIES

– Editing and preparing professional photos to be updated on the web with

  video content.

– Design Graphics for special projects including Graphic art to be used in 

  combination with video content.

– Independently maintain all website updates assigned to me including

  preparing all photo content for given updates.

2006-2007

KILLER PRINT ~ MIAMI, FL 33139 

 

* Graphic Design Director 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

– Coordinate and maintain all aspects needed for Graphic Design  

  Department.

– Graphic Design and Layout including Press preparation

– Opening and Closing office.   

– Developing ideas for clients for final approval. 

– Maintain all Graphic material for internal Company marketing.

– Operating large scale Printers, Cutters and Laminators.

– Oversee entire computer Network and Servers.

– Maintain Graphic Library.

– Client assistance and Quoting.

2006-PROJECT

THE I AM GROUP, INC ~ MIAMI, FL 33126  

 

* Graphic Designer/Mock up Design 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

– Graphic Design and hand preparation of Mock-ups used to present from 

  business to business. 

– Developing and hand drafting final presentations. 

– Network instillation and printer instillation. 

2006-PROJECT 

VURU HOLDINGS ~ MIAMI, FL 33129 

 

* Proofreading/Graphic Editing

* Graphic Design Director 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

– Editing photos for medical items used in Company Website.

– Detailed Graphic preparation for over a thousand items.

– Implementing most effective and time saving methods for training future 

  employees. 

– Install printer Network for Mac and PC systems. 

– Editing proofreading and sorting Medical data into Company Website. 

– Researching data that is applied to medical products for VURU Website. 

– Very detailed data entry and editing for Medical Product Labels.

2006-PROJECT

HAUTE LIVING MAGAZINE ~ MIAMI, FL 33133  

 

* Graphic Designer 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

– Prepare Real Estate section for Haute Living Magazine. 

– Project preparation of five pages dedicated to Real Estate 

  Brokers and Associates.

– Graphic and page Layout from concept to execution.

2004 – 2006  

PK GRAPHICS ~ MIAMI, FL 33139

 

* Billing Department Manager 

* Graphic Design and Billing Department Coordinator

 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

– Resolving problems for both Clients and Employees. 

– Edit invoices for employees and clients.

– Recovering Company Loses.

– Creating Loss invoices.

– Filing and File Recovery.

– Executing orders for high priority clients, specifically jobs of high costs    

  and need for perfection. 

– Graphic Design Layouts.  

– Correct pre-designed layouts to meet printing specifications prior to

  printing. 

– Coordinate end of day closing process for Billing and Graphic Design    

  Departments.

– Troubleshoot and repair computer problems including Network or 

  Software malfunction. 

EQUIPMENT

– Canon EOS 7D with L lenses and 3 point LED lighting system.

– Avid/Digidesign 003 Interface – Pro Tools System with Yamaha HS80  

  monitoring and expanded Waves Gold Bundle for audio mastering. 

EDUCATION

Texas Southern University ~ Houston Tx,

Major: Music Minor: Art

2001

COMPUTER PROGRAM EXPERIENCE

Graphics, Web, 3D, Audio and Video Editing Software experience include: (Proficient using Mac and PC) 

– Adobe Creative Suite including Bridge, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign,

  Fireworks, Flash, Dreamweaver  After Effects and others.

– Visual Studio

– Quark

– Final Cut Pro

– Compressor

– Maxon Cinema 4D

– Quickbooks 

– Microsoft Office

– Powerpoint

– FTP systems

– HTML / CSS

– Light PHP and MySQL

– Web Database 

– Word Press

– Magento

– CMS

I have a strong history in computer Graphics and Networking.

Work well with a team or independently. 

Comfortable in a fast pace environment.

Typing (55-wpm)

Email me: as@amirshakir.com