Omar Rafie
Rancho Cucamonga,CA
Summary
Talented and results-oriented creative professional with experience leading teams, managing budgets and developing strategies to engage target audiences. Proven track record of developing successful and innovative advertising and marketing campaigns that improve brand visibility and increase revenue. Possesses excellent eye for detail and nuanced understanding of brand voice and messaging.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Assistant Creative Director
Top Dawg Entertainment
Studio City, CA
02.2023 - Current
- Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas and translated into actionable project plans.
- Developed strategic communication and marketing plans.
- Developed high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and implement marketing initiatives.
- Monitored industry trends to keep creative materials fresh and engaging.
- Developed artistic visual products while working within defined technical constraints.
- Directed photo shoots for print and digital media, reviewing each element against client standards and expectations.
- Fostered highly communicative, collaborative team culture on visual product projects.
- Presented creative concepts to clients and implemented continual feedback to achieve client satisfaction.
Executive Assistant/ Talent Scout
Porter Tellus
Los Angeles, CA
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Execute various administrative tasks, including scheduling, submission of expense reports, and other correspondence for development and senior leadership
- Ensured follow-through of all discussed items in meetings, with updates incorporated into reports
- Acted as the frontline in dealing with public relations resulting in boosting the agency’s credibility
- Took initiative as a talent scout to reach out to potential new clients to provide information and services provided to better assist all parties involved
- Orchestrated communications, monitored requests, and identified those that required immediate attention
- Utilized all different types of technology and algorithms to process and distribute information to clients and employees
Security Forces/Area Supervisor/ Dispatcher
United States Air Force
Lompoc, CA
05.2018 - 05.2022
- Provided command and control for security personnel, utilizing radio and telephone communications
- Coordinated with other federal, state, and local agencies for coordinated shipments entering and exiting the installation
- Kept and ensured control over classified and critical material and documents
- Implemented security and reporting systems, reporting and communicating with chain of command for assets vital to national security
- Spearheaded multiple base functions for the sake of morale and comradery while also working with limited budgets
- Assisted in a plethora of NASA & SpaceX launch operations to help ensure positive launch control
Sales Associate
PacSun
, CA
05.2016 - 02.2018
- Maintained and organized presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales
- Analyzed and properly processed product returns, assisting customers with finding alternative merchandise to meet their needs
- Worked alongside other employees to boost sales by enhancing product presentations
Education
Business Administration
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CASkills
Vendor negotiation
Media industry expertise
Campaign development
Strategic leadership
Deadline-oriented
Marketing expertise
Creative team leadership
Communications strategies
Certification
ALLOCATED/MANAGED BUDGETS
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of eight in the development of artist rollouts from interviews, styling, music videos, production clearances, artwork and albums.
- Achieved finalized albums through effectively helping with all creative aspects that are needed to have a successful release.
Timeline
Assistant Creative Director
Top Dawg Entertainment
02.2023 - Current
Executive Assistant/ Talent Scout
Porter Tellus
06.2022 - 04.2023
Security Forces/Area Supervisor/ Dispatcher
United States Air Force
05.2018 - 05.2022
Sales Associate
PacSun
05.2016 - 02.2018
Business Administration
Santa Monica College