Sami KEFI Address: 10 bis, Rue des Fleurs - 2080 Ariana - Tunisia. Mobile Phone: +216 24 18 78 79 (Tunisia) ; +971 50 56 90 409 (Dubaï). Email: [email protected] ; Web site: www.samikefi.pro.tm

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE: I am an enthusiastic and professional Graphic Designer, who enjoys being part of, as well as leading, a successful and productive team. I am quick to grasp new ideas and concepts, and to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues. I am able to work well on my own initiative and can demonstrate the highest levels of motivation required to meet the tightest of deadlines. Even under significant pressure, I possess a strong ability to perform effectively.

OBJECTIVE: I am now looking to build on my extensive range of technical skills within a suitably challenging role. I am keen to achieve further professional development.

SPECIAL SKILLS: Web Design ; Visual Communication ; Multimedia ; Print Design ; Stands Concept ; Business Sign Concept ; Product Design ; Typography ; Photography ; Creative Retouching ; Drawing ;

KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS: Adobe Photoshop CS3 (excellent) ; Adobe Illustrator CS3 (excellent) QuarkXPress (beginner)

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Adobe Dream Weaver CS3 (good)

Adobe ImageReady CS3 (very good) AutoCAD (beginner) ; Microsoft

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Rhino3D (good)

EasySign (very good) ;

Word (very good)

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Adobe InDesign CS3 (very good);

Adobe Flash CS3 Professional (good);

Cinema 4D (beginner)

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Corel Draw (good);

Adobe Acrobat (very good) ; FTP Programs (very good);

; Microsoft Excel (good) ;

Microsoft PowerPoint (good) ;

CAREER SUMMARY: November 2007 till today :

TECHNICAL DEPARTEMENT HEAD in SORAN Signalétique (Tunis-Tunisia). Signs makers / www.soransignaletique.com.

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I was Person in Charge of Design Management function and supervision of interior designers and draftsmen.

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I led a multidisciplinary team in the establishment of project specific Briefs, Budgets and Program.

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I prepared initial concepts and feasibility evaluations on potential projects.

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I organized the areas related to design, workshop drawings, programming and coordination...

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I provided timely, shrewd advice to the client.

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I asked for feedback from the client and provided appropriate responses.

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I designed charts and graphs for use in promotional materials.

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I was in charge of the design and development of “SORAN Signalétique” web site.

June to August 2007 :

TRAINEE RETOUCHER to DOCS AD HOC Imaging (Paris-France). Creative digital image retouching agency / www.docs-ad-hoc.fr.

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I retouched and outputted digital images and ensured images which are created and maintained to well identify corporate standards for digital asset and colour management considerations.

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I was interacting with photographers and brand management to assist with photo interpretation, digital image manipulation and colour correction in order to convey the desired final image effect.

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I took training courses in retouch, editing and manipulation of digital images for famous magazines and luxury brands.

March 2004 to September 2007 :

MARKETING ASSISTANT in CINDY C. Perfumes (Paris-France). Producer and distributer perfumes of high quality / www.cindyc.com.

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I worked closely with Creative Director and Promotions Producers designing packages and themes for promotions, continuity and marketing assignments.

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I conceived and executed graphics according to given brief.

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I conceptualized and storyboarded ideas as required.

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I designed charts and graphs for use in promotional materials.

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I designed; execute d and layout of brochures, flyers, pamphlets, posters and other print media.

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I was In charge of the design and development of “Cindy C.” web site.

FREELANCE WORKS: April 2008 :

GRAPHIC DESIGNER for SAVEURS MAGENTA - Cake shop (Tunisia). I created and designed their cakes packagings, business cards, flyers, advertisements...

January 2008 :

GRAPHIC DESIGNER for TST – Telecommunications Services (Tunisia). I created and designed their logo, business cards, professional reports...

May 2007 :

GRAPHIC & WEB DESIGNER for RC VOYAGES Travel agency (Paris). I conceived and designed their web site and advertising media / www.rcvoyages.com.

January 2007 :

GRAPHIC DESIGNER for PÔLE FROID COMPANY (Paris). I conceived and designed their web site, logo, business cards, brochure ... / www.polefroid.fr.

December 2006 :

GRAPHIC DESIGNER for DAFSA – A GLOBAL INSIGHT COMPANY (Paris). I designed and layout of their professional reports.

October 2006 :

GRAPHIC & WEB DESIGNER for HOTEL HAROUN in DJERBA (Tunisia). I conceived and designed their web site and advertising media / www.hotelharoun.com.

August 2006 :

GRAPHIC & WEB DESIGNER for LILIA BEAUTY CENTER in DJERBA (Tunisia). I conceived and designed their web site, logo, brochure ... / www.liliabeauty.com.

June 2006 :

WEB DESIGNER for PARFUMS DE PARIS INTERNATIONAL (Paris). I conceived and designed their web site / www.parfumsdeparis.com.

FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS: 2004 – 2006 :

CERTIFICATE OF PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION in Graphic Design & Multimedia.

MJM Graphic Design - Paris - France. 2002 – 2004 :

UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA - DEUG IN FINE ARTS (Level).

A qualification awarded after two years of university education in Fine Arts. Paris-Sorbonne University (Paris 1) - Paris - France. 2001 – 2002 :

HOLDER OF THE STT BACCALAUREATE (Technical and Technological Sciences).

High Tunisian school diploma in Technical and technological Sciences. Imam Mouslim School - Tunis - Tunisia.

After my high school diploma, I embarked on a Professional Qualification Diploma in Graphic Design & Multimedia to formalise both my design skills and my creative experience. Via mock client briefs, addressing realistic commercial projects, I studied web design, typography, CAD, PAO, the print process, illustration and multimedia applications. The final examination of the Diploma consisted on an exhibition of project work (multimedia, CD-ROM and accompanying web page and associated print materials). A dissertation on an individually selected design topic was also completed and submitted.

PERSONAL DETAILS: Date of Birth: 05/06/1981 Languages: Arabic (Native) ; French (Fluent) ; English (very Good) ; Italian (Good). Nationality: Tunisian Driving License since: 30/04/2001 Health: Excellent; Smoker.

INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES: Currently include: Photography, Internet, Cinema, Music and Basket-ball.