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CAREER AIM To secure a challenging and next-generation technology focused position in a high growth company with considerable advancement opportunities in Advanced Multi service Networks, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Animation and Digital Print Technology

PERSONAL DETAILS Name Shafika Nizamuddin Khan Address PO Box 500444, Dubai, UAE Mobile +971 (050) 4567456 Office Tel +971 4 3671228 Email [email protected] Date of Birth June 26 1978 Place of Birth Margao, Goa • India Passport Indian Passport No – A9256114 Languages English • Hindi • Arabic Visa Status Employment Visa - Manager Based in Dubai Since 1981

PERSONAL QUALITTIES  Excellent Presentation and training skills  Excellent interpersonal and people skills  Honest and adaptable to a number of challenges

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 2004 IMC Advertising FZ LLC Dubai, UAE 1997 Al Belad Printing Press Dubai, UAE 1995 Mundial Color Separations Dubai, UAE

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS 2004 BFA – Bachelors in Visual Communication (Advertising & Digital Arts) American University in Dubai and American InterContinental University

1997 CBSE - XII – Commerce, Secondary School of Higher Education Our Own English High School • Dubai • UAE

VISUAL COMMUNICATONS • GRAPHIC ARTS • MULTIMEDIA • PRINT • PHOTOGRAPHY +971 50 4567456 | [email protected] MANAGEMENT AND SOFTWARE SKILLS

People Skills: A highly accomplished digital print professional with director-level production account and project management experience.

Client Facing: Professional client care, delivery and work flow management.

Service Management: Strong strategic and leadership skills, high level of technical competency, with extensive production and commercial experience gained in retail, financial services, publishing sector and vertical market industry.

Project Management: Proven track experience throughout all phases in project target, planning, implementation and achievement with deadlines.

Network Operating Skills: Hands on experience with most major operating systems including Mac OS and Windows Server with network performance, monitoring most major Network load balancing and performance tools.

Design Operating Systems: Hands on experience with most major operating systems including Mac OS 10.5.8 Leopard, and all Microsoft products ranges (Win XP, Win Vista).

Design Software Skills: Detailed knowledge of all relevant Graphic Design software’s Adobe CS4 Design Premium Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks), FTP Software’s, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Internet Explorer, principles of Internetworking and IP solutions.

Software Performance and Design Tools: Hands on rich creative experience with ultimate Design toolkit, time saving features, adjust images, increase productivity and deliver innovative ideas in print and web design that includes Books and Manuals, Collaterals, Direct mail, Promotional Marketing and Transactional Cross Over.

Printer Softwares: Xerox FreeFlow™ Digital Workflow Collection - Web to Print solutions, VIPP Pro Publisher, Print Shop Mail, High performance RIPs: Xerox FreeFlow™ Print Server, Creo® Spire™ Color Server.

Digital Production Machines: High-end experience and expertise from class resources and industry-leading support from Xerox in the Digital Production Machines: Xerox iGen3™, DocuColor™ 8000/8000AP, Phaser 7750.

Offset Production Machines: Knowledge and experience in mechanical techniques and color management for high-end print production machines from letterpress to lithography printing – Heidelberg, Komori. Have full knowledge on the process and technique of printing – color separations, CTP (direct to plate exposure), and printing.

Binding: Have knowledge and experience binding solutions – perfect binding, spiral binding, hardbound books, die, die cutting, foiling, embossing and more.

VISUAL COMMUNICATONS • GRAPHIC ARTS • MULTIMEDIA • PRINT • PHOTOGRAPHY +971 50 4567456 | [email protected] PROFESSIONAL EXPEREINCE

IMC Advertising FZ LLC, Dubai UAE April 2004 – Current Position Held: Managing Director

 Management

o Launched Strong multi-national, corporate client base at solutions partner level. o Confidential research and development initiative for leading edge tart-up print consortium.

o Managed High technical expertise in wide-ranging media production/processes.

o Increased digital volumes by 35% in Year 1, continuing to achieve double-digit annual growth thereafter.

o Introduced CRM/database management skills through existing business activity.

o Recruit and supervise computer analysts, engineers, programmers, technicians, creative designers and other personnel and oversee their professional development and training.

 IT and Network

o Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of information systems and electronic data processing (EDP) departments and companies.

o Develop and implement policies and procedures for electronic data processing and computer systems operations and development.

 Graphic Design and Work Flow

o Directed visualization and design skills/innovation with the creative team for print and web media.

o Conceptualized creative design and artworks for major projects like Xerox Middle East, Nivea, Loreal, Versace, Emirates Airlines, DIFC Art Dubai, Emaar Properties, Oqyana the world first, Luxury Real Estate, Enshaa Properties, Nett Results, Sareem Consultancy, Atlas Corporate Services, Global Strategies, Jumeirah International, Emirates Towers, Jumeirah Beach Resort, JW Marriot, Grand Hyatt, Le Meridien, Raffles International, Kingdom Hotels, Dragon Oil (Enoc), Habib Bank AG Zurich, House of Portier, DP World,

VISUAL COMMUNICATONS • GRAPHIC ARTS • MULTIMEDIA • PRINT • PHOTOGRAPHY +971 50 4567456 | [email protected] Sprungli (Swiss Chocolates), Dal Group (Sudan), Kingdom Hotels (Saudi), Get Energy (UK), Gualtiero Studio (UK), Gartner (USA), AVCJ (Honk Kong) and many other industries based locally and International. o Directed workflow and process development for Xerox ME, automating large file format/text imposition. Ensured profitability within a complex production process, coordinating multi-site production.

 Digital Print Production

o Engaged in unrivalled capacity for high-end 4-color, digital output and finishing.

o Secured emerging market share through niche production, (VDP, W2P etc) and added revenue streams within existing client base.

o Established and added new growth markets (FMCG, B2C, Collateral) to core business output.

o Educated Immature UAE digital print market, client base, Enhanced In-house requirement of niche application skills and resources.

o Achieved industry awards including PIXI and Dubai Print Awards in 2008.

o Leadership of IMC Group’s expansion in digital document production over a four-year period, culminating in relocation of facility.

o Retained workforce, introducing wide-ranging Xerox review structure and integrating new technologies into a conventional print workflow at time of relocation.

 Offset Print Production

o Supervised and managed the Offset jobs with the suppliers and put in my experience to give best quality to client and on time delivery.

o Practiced complicated jobs from1 color to 8 colors, 4 color print processes, Special color and metallic colors print production and practiced unique binding techniques.

VISUAL COMMUNICATONS • GRAPHIC ARTS • MULTIMEDIA • PRINT • PHOTOGRAPHY +971 50 4567456 | [email protected] Al Belad Printing Press, Dubai UAE April 1997 – February 2004 Position Held: Systems Manager

 Monitored and provided technical support with Network operational team and implementation of Network services, Network Optimization, Network Connectivity, Network & Systems Security.  Supervised and maintained daily network operations including internet/intranet site administration, troubleshooting, backup, disaster recovery, virus protection, email and security.  Assemble and manage teams of information systems personnel to design, develop, implement, operate and administer computer and telecommunications software, networks and information systems.  Control the budget and expenditures of the department, company or project  Initiated software and hardware installation, end-user support and training, supporting and customizing application system.  Originate the interface and architecture for the company design and print base graphics including creating graphics designs layouts for product packaging, logo designs and packaging, marketing collateral such as promotional flyers, brochures, calendar.

 Developing the scheme of work for implementing Art & Design, IT skills and Assists marketing with design, networking and production of corporate communications and worked across print Media.  Determine appropriate sales and marketing objectives as well as maintain client database and exceed sales revenue goals.  Responsible for developing and implementing effective marketing plans, manage and support existing accounts, establish, built and maintain client relationships  Supervised and handled the management for print production and Binding Department. Responsible for follow up with the print progress and update client.

Mundial Color Separations, Dubai UAE June 1993 – January 1997 (Part-time) Position Held: Office Administration / Graphic Designer

 Attending Phone calls, Handling Daily Cash Flow, attending and servicing clients.  Coordinating the workflow with suppliers, clients and team member.  Initiated Creative Design and System works on Mac OS 2.0 System using Design Studio, Letterset Studio, and Photoshop 2.0 and created various marketing collaterals, adverts, and promotional materials .

KEY SKILLS  Creativity / visualization

 A team player with management, proven leadership abilities and

VISUAL COMMUNICATONS • GRAPHIC ARTS • MULTIMEDIA • PRINT • PHOTOGRAPHY +971 50 4567456 | [email protected] a professional personable manner

 Conceptualization and job design for projects

 Good verbal and written skills

 Able to show initiative and make decisions

 Enthusiastic, energetic & demonstrates collaborative skills

 Ability to motivate self & others, good time management

 The ability to simultaneously perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment

 Flexible work schedule with the ability to work when required

PROFESSIONAL TRAINNINGS

2009 ILETS 2009 Xerox - iGen3 and DC 8000AP 2008 Xerox - Digital Printing 2006 Xerox - Performance on Profit Accelerate 1999 Certificate in Computer Hardware and Networking 1998 Microsoft Certified: Support MS NT Server 1998 Microsoft Certified: Administering MS NT Server 1993 Training Course on Apple Macintosh Computer

ACHIEVEMENTS

2008 Gold Award Global Collateral PIXI Digital Award (USA) 2008 Silver Award Invitation Card Dubai Print Awards (UAE) 2008 Gold Award Packaging Dubai Print Awards (UAE) 2007 Bronze Award Calendar Dubai Print Awards (UAE) 2001 Gold Award Brochures Arjo Wiggins Design Awards (UAE)

EXHIBITIONS ATTENTED: INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS, TRAININGS AND SEMINARS

 IPEX in Birmingham, UK - Training From Creo  FLEXO Printing in Belgium  DRUPA, Dusseldorf, Germany – Profit Accelerator Trainings - Xerox Corporations  Graph Expo, Chicago, IL, USA – Profit Accelerator Trainings - Xerox Corporations  Gulf Print, Dubai, UAE  Gitex, Dubai, UAE Paris and Dubai Air Show – Aviation Magazine and Daily News Bulletin (Design, Photography and Print)

VISUAL COMMUNICATONS • GRAPHIC ARTS • MULTIMEDIA • PRINT • PHOTOGRAPHY +971 50 4567456 | [email protected] HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

Photography, Painting, Internet Surfing, Movies, Traveling, Sports, Reading Books and Magazine

VISUAL COMMUNICATONS • GRAPHIC ARTS • MULTIMEDIA • PRINT • PHOTOGRAPHY +971 50 4567456 | [email protected]