WHO AM I
Waddah al-Masri Art Director, from Syria, from Aleppo, born in 1985, I do not know how I learned drawing and painting, but I was born in that way, It means that I did not learn from anyone, I tested and developed my knowledge of everything by myself.
then i moved to graphic design at the youth stage. I like reading and writing especially philosophy, history and literature.
With the entry of computers to Syria, I was a fan of design work, and this is what hurried me to move from manual artwork to graphic design and gain experience. My previous technical experience earned me an edge in my field.
With time, I became interested in web design and coding, so I learned as much as I could on my own, and then got an experience certificate.
With the accumulation of previous experiences I also gained good knowledge of UI/UX Design, Marketing and Photography.
In addition to writing poetry and short stories, I have won prizes for writing. I participated in the Aleppo Forum for the Very Short Story (SSS), and became a member of its committee. I also participated in the Pen Forum in Croatia in 2018 entitled (PUTEVI BEZ POVRATKA).
In the field of graphic design, I worked on building the visual identity and image orientation for several projects, including Shahba Media, the Global Listening Center, Aleppo Today Channel, the annual Aleppo Forum for the Very Short Story, and Azaz Mall.
In addition to many personal logos, commercial and volunteer organizations, educational institutions and restaurants.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
.Practical Experience
- Graphic designer.
- Flash designer and developer.
- Web designer and developer.
- Photographer.
- Animator.
- Films editor.
- Arabic news editor.
- IT technician.
- A good deal with PHP.
.Career Experiences
- Owner of a bookstore 2004-2007.
- Owner of IT store 2007-2009.
- Manager of Syrian Designers Team 2011.
- Graphic and commercial flash designer “Madinatona” website 2011.
- Public relation and documenting in “Azaz relief office” 2012.
- Manager and editor in “Thawrat Ezza” website 2012-2013.
- Media manager The Syrian association for Preservation of Archaeology and Heritage 2013-2014.
- Art Director in “Meshkat” offset 2013-2014.
- Graphic designer in ”Aleppo News Network” 2013-2014.
- Art Director in “Aleppo Today Channel” 2014.
- Member of the engineering office – Aleppo University Re-activating Committee 2015.
- Worker as graphic finishing on Dk machine (2m), Labels printer on digital machine (Mark Andy D1) (4m), graphic preparation (7m) at AGENS d.o.o 2018-2019.
.Extracurricular Activities
- Founding member – Ozon scouting team 2011.
- Founder of Syrian Designers Team 2011.
- Admin in “Haj Basheer to talk about what the wrong“ group 2011-2012.
- Public relation and documenting in Azaz relief office 2012.
- Member of Free Syrian Reporters Union 2012.
- Member of the National Commission for reporters Syrians 2012.
- Founding member of The Syrian association for Preservation of Archaeology and Heritage 2013.
- Member of Syrian Multimedia Team 2014.
- Joint with “Aleppo forum for so short story“ 2015. 2016. 2017.
- Member and group admin of Aleppo people association – Gaziantep 2016. 2017.
- Shared and First place winner at Zagreb Service Jam (Design thinking), with (Reup team) 2018.
.Certificates
- Preparatory school certificate 2000.
- Certified in graphic designer AlOla Center 2004.
- Certified in web designing New Horizon Institute 2010.
- Certificate from Aleppo forum for very short story 2015. 2016. 2017.
- Certificate Croatian language Croaticum 2017,
- Certificate Croatian language Vodnikova škola 2017.
- Zagreb Service JAM1st 2018.
- POU Zagreb web design 2019.
.Qualifications
- Excellent skills in computer programs (windows, internet, Microsoft office).
- Excellent ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time.
- Willing to do extra work to gain valuable experience.
- Supportive team worker, enthusiastic, responsible.
- Ability to work in a team and under pressure.
- Fast learning.
.Skills
.LANGUAGES
- Arabic ( Mother language ) 100%
- English ( Good ) 90%.
- Croatian ( Good ) 70%.
.HOBBIES & ACTIVITIES
Writing Poetry, Reading, Swimming, Basketball, and Traveling
.Personal Skills
- Creativity
- Innovative
- Team Work