Lubna Hatoum
Canton,USA
Summary
- Several years of solid experience as a graphic artist and photographer using software applications with creativity and satisfying client needs.
- Skilled in image editing, organization and client satisfaction.
- Self-motivated with excellent communication, organization, and negotiation skills.
- Known for consistent follow through and meeting or exceeding all deadlines.
- Proficient in English and Arabic.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
- Pursuing a role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Designer
Dearborn Independent Newspaper, Micro Age
03.2001 - 03.2002
- Image manipulation
- Page layout and ad design in English and Arabic
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
- Learned to type in arabic to support non English readers.
Graphic Designer
Grondins Pizza
08.1999 - 08.1999
- Conceptualized and designed menu for location
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
Photographer
TrendyPix by Lubna Photography
01.2015 - Current
- Self-starter and self-taught
- Take professional photos using a DSLR Camera
- Edit in Lightroom
- Work well with clients and maintain a positive relationship
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Researched new camera equipment and accessories.
- Captured stunning images for variety of projects.
Childcare
Self Employed
04.2011 - 05.2015
- Worked at a childcare center while in college and babysat from home for several years
- Babysat for several families over the last 7 years
- Maintained tidy, clean, and sanitized childcare area to keep participants healthy and safe.
- Assisted in delivering quality childcare for working parents.
- Set up playroom and childcare areas for safety and cleanliness.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
Cashier/Customer Service
REI
02.2024 - Current
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
Substitute Teacher
South Canton Scholars Academy
10.2017 - Current
- Executed the teachers lesson plan
- Maintain discipline and control of the classroom
- Give instruction and assistance to the students regarding multiple subjects
- Follow and implement the school's moral focus
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
Sales Representative
Art Van Furniture
02.2004 - 06.2007
- Maintained high level of customer service, sales and store representation
- Serviced guests with their furnishing needs, space planning and design decor
- Provided financial solutions, simplified returns and exchanges, followed through on every sale
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
- Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends.
- Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
Graphic Designer
GalaxyPlus/Fiserv
03.2004 - 06.2004
- Implemented and designed forms for credit unions
- Edited corporate images and photos for future publications and developments
- Operated Photoshop on several projects and layouts of designs for web execution
- Supported supervisor in team building projects
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Graphic Designer
Motorola-Multimedia and Design
06.2001 - 06.2002
- Developed Beta and VHS tape dubs
- Edited corporate images and photos for future publications and developments
- Operated Adobe PhotoShop and PowerPoint for presentations
- Supported supervisor in team building projects
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
Education
Certification - Photography
Shaw Academy
Canton, Michigan01.2016
Associates Degree - Computer Graphics and Design
Keiser College
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida01.2001
Certification - Computer Graphics and Design
Keiser Career Institute
Cooper City, Florida01.2001
General Education courses - undefined
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan01.2000
Skills
- MS Office
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Adobe PhotoShop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Premiere
- QuarkXPress
- PageMaker
- Lightroom
Freelance Experience
- Graphic Designer, Dearborn Independent Newspaper, Micro Age, Dearborn, MI, Image manipulation., Page layout and ad design in English and Arabic.
- Graphic Designer, Grondins Pizza, Sterling Heights, MI, Conceptualized and designed menu for locations.
- Photographer, TrendyPix by Lubna Photography, Self-starter and self-taught., Take professional photos using a DSLR Camera., Edit in Lightroom., Work well with clients and maintain a positive relationship.
- Childcare, Worked at a childcare center while in college and babysat from home for several years., Babysat for several families over the last 7 years.
Timeline
Cashier/Customer Service
REI
02.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
South Canton Scholars Academy
10.2017 - Current
Photographer
TrendyPix by Lubna Photography
01.2015 - Current
Childcare
Self Employed
04.2011 - 05.2015
Graphic Designer
GalaxyPlus/Fiserv
03.2004 - 06.2004
Sales Representative
Art Van Furniture
02.2004 - 06.2007
Graphic Designer
Motorola-Multimedia and Design
06.2001 - 06.2002
Graphic Designer
Dearborn Independent Newspaper, Micro Age
03.2001 - 03.2002
Graphic Designer
Grondins Pizza
08.1999 - 08.1999
Certification - Computer Graphics and Design
Keiser Career Institute
General Education courses - undefined
Eastern Michigan University
Certification - Photography
Shaw Academy
Associates Degree - Computer Graphics and Design
Keiser College
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