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Waheed Ahmadzai

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Creative Director and multidisciplinary artist with over 5 years of experience building brands, directing digital campaigns, and producing visual storytelling across fashion, music, and tech. Founder of All Smilesss, blending physical and digital art through innovative rollouts and collaborations with leading global brands. Proven track record of growing audiences, driving over $4 million in sales, and shaping culture through immersive design.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder & Creative Director

All Smilesss LLC
Minneapolis, USA
06.2021 - Current
  • Co-founded and developed All Smilesss, a creative and branding agency, overseeing all operations, from business strategy to artistic direction.
  • Spearheaded a highly successful NFT launch, creating an 8,000+ digital collection, and growing the brand's client base to over 10,000 customers.
  • Built and expanded a creative team, fostering a collaborative culture that drives innovation and high-quality output.
  • Scaled the business by leveraging digital marketing, social media, and online marketplaces, increasing visibility, and expanding a loyal community of over 15,000 clients.
  • Collaborated with high-profile clients, brands, and artists to produce custom art and designs for marketing campaigns, product launches, and overal digital and physical content.
  • Designed 5+ album covers for No. 1 albums in the U.S., contributing to the visual identity of major musical projects.
  • Developed physical products to bridge the gap between digital and real-world experiences, enhancing customer engagement, and brand growth.

Volunteer

Reading Partners
Minneapolis, USA
10.2019 - 10.2021
  • Provided personalized reading instruction and interactive learning activities to support students struggling with comprehension and literacy skills.
  • Tracked student progress and implemented engaging tutoring methods to enhance learning outcomes and fluency.

Office Assistant

Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Minneapolis, USA
12.2019 - 05.2021
  • Managed administrative tasks, including drafting agendas, maintaining records, and overseeing physical and digital filing systems for efficient organization.
  • Supported college students during the COVID-19 lockdown by preparing and distributing food pantry orders, while improving office productivity and scheduling.

Urban Scholar Internship

Hennepin County
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Spearheaded research on energy loss and data collection methods to improve efficiency and resource allocation in Hennepin County, and surrounding areas.
  • Adapted to COVID-19 mandates, ensuring remote project completion while maintaining effectiveness.

Education

Associate Degree - Business Administration

Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Minneapolis, MN
05.2021

High School Diploma -

Cotter High School
Winona, MN
05.2019

Skills

  • Campaign design and execution
  • Blender 3D
  • Cinema 4D
  • 3D printing
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • After Effects
  • UI Design
  • Project and Team Management

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Dari/Farsi
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Founder & Creative Director

All Smilesss LLC
06.2021 - Current

Urban Scholar Internship

Hennepin County
06.2020 - 08.2020

Office Assistant

Minneapolis Community and Technical College
12.2019 - 05.2021

Volunteer

Reading Partners
10.2019 - 10.2021

Associate Degree - Business Administration

Minneapolis Community And Technical College

High School Diploma -

Cotter High School