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Hi, I’m Zakaria Ahmed, an Art Director & Content Creator with 15+ years of experience in graphic design, multimedia production, and digital marketing. I excel at leading creative teams, developing complete visual systems, and delivering high-impact media content across TV, web, and social platforms.
I’m currently collaborating with Spirit of Newfoundland Productions in St. John’s, NL and I’m seeking a forward-thinking organization in Canada where I can apply my creative vision, technical expertise, and strategic direction to drive brand storytelling and growth.
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Work Experience
Senior Art Director & Social Media Specialist at AlNouri Charity Kuwait
July 31, 2024 - August 18, 2025Planned and executed fundraising campaigns with market segmentation and goal setting; produced and wrote content for social media advertisements; handled videography, photography, script writing, video editing, color correction, voice over for various media products; created motion graphics and infographics; produced podcasts focused on humanitarian stories; trained marketing team members in videography and digital marketing; administered and promoted campaigns on social media platforms and collaborated on TV and radio marketing.
Videographer and Video Editor (Part Time) at Kuwait Society for the care of Cancer Patients
July 31, 2024 - August 18, 2025Shot and edited videos for fundraising advertising campaigns; conducted on-site video shooting at Kuwait Hospital for cancer patients and doctors; created medical care advice flash series; produced promotional materials and documentaries including trips for cancer patients.
Senior Art Director at AlSafa Charity, Kuwait
September 30, 2023 - August 18, 2025Led planning and goal setting for fundraising campaigns with market segmentation; wrote content and produced all media products for social media; carried out videography, photography, script writing, video editing, color correction, and voice over work; designed motion graphics and infographics; produced humanitarian podcasts; collaborated on TV and radio marketing campaigns.
Senior Motion & Graphic Designer at IICO International Islamic Charity Organization, Kuwait
December 31, 2019 - August 18, 2025Designed motion graphics and graphic media supporting charitable events and campaigns.
Graphic Designer (Part Time) at Kuwait Association for Needy Families
January 31, 2020 - August 18, 2025Provided graphic design services on an online part-time basis focusing on digital media.
Senior Graphic & Web Designer at Ideas Owners Co. Kuwait
June 30, 2019 - August 18, 2025Created senior level graphic and web designs from 2015 to 2019 supporting various clients and projects.
Graphic Designer (Remote) at Ministry of Finance, Abu Dhabi, UAE
December 31, 2018 - August 18, 2025Provided online graphic design services from 2016 to 2018.
Owner & Manager at Al Resalah Co. Advertising & Marketing, Alexandria, Egypt
December 31, 2015 - August 18, 2025Ran an advertising and marketing company producing media products and client campaigns for 13 years.
Senior Art Director & Social Media Specialist at AlNouri Charity Kuwait
July 31, 2024 - August 22, 2025Planned and set goals for fundraising campaigns, produced and wrote content for social media advertisements, and worked on videography, photography, script writing, video editing, color correction, and voiceovers. Created motion graphics, infographics, podcasts, and trained the marketing team in videography and digital marketing. Managed fundraising campaigns on social media apps and participated in TV and radio marketing campaigns.
Videographer and Video Editor (Part Time) at Kuwait Society for the Care of Cancer Patients
July 31, 2024 - August 22, 2025Performed video shooting and editing for fundraising campaign advertisements, filmed patients and doctors on site, produced short educational series on medical care advice, and created promos and documentaries such as the Ommra trip for cancer patients.
Senior Art Director at AlSafa Charity, Kuwait
September 30, 2023 - August 22, 2025Participated in planning, market segmentation, and goal setting for fundraising campaigns. Produced content for social media and advertising media, including videography, photography, scripting, video editing, color correction, motion graphics, infographics, and podcasts. Supported marketing campaigns through TV and radio programs.
Senior Motion & Graphic Designer at International Islamic Charity Organization (IICO), Kuwait
December 31, 2019 - August 22, 2025Designed motion and graphic elements for charity projects.
Graphic Designer (Part Time) at Kuwait Association for Needy Families
January 31, 2020 - August 22, 2025Designed graphics online for charity organization.
Senior Graphic & Web Designer at Ideas Owners Co., Kuwait
June 30, 2019 - August 22, 2025Designed graphic and web materials for various clients.
Graphic Designer (Full Time, Remote) at Ministry of Finance, Abu Dhabi, UAE
December 31, 2018 - August 22, 2025Executed graphic design projects remotely for the ministry.
Owner & Manager at Al Resalah Co., Alexandria, Egypt
December 31, 2015 - August 22, 2025Managed advertising and marketing business, overseeing all creative and operational functions.
Senior Art Director & Social Media Specialist at AlNouri Charity
July 31, 2024 - August 28, 2025Participated in planning, goal setting, and market segmentation for fundraising campaigns. Wrote content and produced all media products for social media advertisement. Performed videography, photography, script writing, video editing, color correction, and voice overs for videos, banners, and flyers. Created motion graphics and infographics. Produced and created podcasts for humanitarian stories. Trained marketing teams in videography and digital marketing. Administered and promoted fundraising campaigns on social media apps, WhatsApp, and websites. Participated in marketing campaigns through TV and radio programs.
Videographer and Video Editor (Part Time) at Kuwait Society for the care of Cancer Patients
July 31, 2024 - August 28, 2025Video shooting and editing for advertising fundraising campaigns. On-site video shooting for patients and doctors inside Kuwait Hospital for Cancer. Produced and created short flash series with medical care advice for cancer patients. Produced promos and advertising for fundraising campaigns. Created short documentary for Umrah trips to Mecca for cancer patients.
Senior Art Director at AlSafa Charity
September 30, 2023 - August 28, 2025Contributed to planning, goal setting, and market segmentation for fundraising campaigns. Wrote content and produced all media products for social media advertisements. Managed videography, photography, script writing, video editing, color correction, and voice overs for videos, banners, and flyers. Created motion graphics and infographics. Produced podcasts focusing on humanitarian stories. Participated in marketing campaigns via TV and radio programs.
Senior Motion & Graphic Designer at IICO International Islamic Charity Organization
December 31, 2019 - August 28, 2025Designed motion graphics and graphic design materials for the organization’s digital presence and campaigns.
Graphic Designer (Part Time) at Kuwait Association for Needy Families
January 31, 2020 - August 28, 2025Provided online graphic design services for campaigns and digital marketing materials.
Senior Graphic & Web Designer at Ideas Owners Co.
June 30, 2019 - August 28, 2025Handled senior-level graphic and web design projects, including managing media products and digital campaigns.
Graphic Designer (Full Time - Online) at Ministry of Finance, Abu Dhabi, UAE
December 31, 2018 - August 28, 2025Provided graphic design services remotely, delivering creative materials and digital assets.
Owner & Manager at Al Resalah Co., Advertising & Marketing
December 31, 2015 - August 28, 2025Owned and managed an advertising and marketing company, overseeing all creative production and client relations.
Senior Art Director & Social Media Specialist at Humanitarian Excellence
August 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025Directed art direction and social media initiatives for humanitarian campaigns, producing visuals and storytelling across platforms.
Videographer & Video Editor (Part-time) at Kuwait Society for the Care of Cancer Patients
January 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024Produced and edited video content for fundraising and awareness campaigns, managed end-to-end video production.
Senior Art Director at AlSafa Humanity
June 1, 2020 - September 30, 2023Led creative direction for campaigns, produced visuals for outreach and fundraising.
Senior Motion & Graphic Designer at International Islamic Charity Organization (IICO)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019Created motion graphics and graphic assets for international charity campaigns and communications.
Senior Motion & Graphic Designer at Ministry of Finance- UAE
July 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016Produced motion graphics and visual communications for government communications projects.
Senior Motion & Graphic Designer at Ideas Owners Co. Kuwait
July 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019Led motion design and graphic production for client campaigns and brand assets.
Founder & Manager at Al Resalah Co.
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2015Established and managed company; oversaw creative projects, branding, and digital content for clients in Alexandria, Egypt.
Senior Art Director & Social Media Specialist at Humanitarian Excellence – Kuwait
August 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025Directed visual campaigns and social media storytelling for humanitarian relief initiatives; created fundraising visuals and crisis-response branding.
Senior Art Director & Social Media Specialist at AlNouri Charity – Kuwait
January 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024Managed visual content and social media campaigns to support fundraising and awareness efforts.
Senior Art Director at AlSafa Humanity – Kuwait
June 1, 2020 - September 30, 2023Oversaw visual communications, branding, and multimedia production for NGO initiatives.
Senior Motion & Graphic Designer at International Islamic Charity Organization (IICO) – Kuwait
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019Created motion graphics and graphic assets for NGO campaigns and communications.
Senior Motion & Graphic Designer at Ideas Owners Co. – Kuwait
July 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019Created motion graphics, infographics, and promotional materials for clients.
Founder & Manager at Al Resalah Co. – Alexandria, Egypt
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2015Founded and managed a media production company delivering creative services to clients in Alexandria and beyond.
Videographer & Video Editor at Kuwait Society for the Care of Cancer Patients
January 1, 2024 - July 2, 2024Shot and edited videos for fundraising and awareness campaigns, handling storytelling and post-production.
Senior Motion & Graphic Designer at Ideas Owners Co.
July 1, 2015 - December 1, 2019Led motion graphics and graphic design for Kuwait-based campaigns and digital media projects.
Education
BSc. Media, Film Production Management at Berkshire University, Online USA
January 1, 2007 - August 18, 2025High Diploma in Accounting at Commercial Technical Institution Alexandria, Egypt
January 1, 1995 - August 18, 2025Producing Humanitarian Stories Using Mobile Phones at Insan For Documentary Projects Kuwait
October 1, 2019 - August 18, 2025Lens workshop to create a story at Atfilms Kuwait
March 1, 2019 - August 18, 2025BSc. Media, Film Production Management at Berkshire University, Online USA
January 1, 2007 - August 22, 2025High Diploma in Accounting at Commercial Technical Institution Alexandria, Egypt
January 1, 1995 - August 22, 2025BSc. Media, Film Production Management at Berkshire University, Online USA
January 1, 2007 - August 28, 2025High Diploma in Accounting at Commercial Technical Institution Alexandria, Egypt
January 1, 1995 - August 28, 2025BSc in Media – Film Production Management at Berkshire University (Online, USA)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007High Diploma in Accounting at Commercial Technical Institution, Alexandria
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995BSc in Media – Film Production Management at Berkshire University (Online, USA)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007High Diploma in Accounting at Commercial Technical Institution, Alexandria
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995BSc in Media – Film Production Management at Berkshire University (Online, USA)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007High Diploma in Accounting at Commercial Technical Institution, Alexandria
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995Qualifications
Producing Humanitarian Stories Using Mobile Phones
October 1, 2019 - August 22, 2025Lens Workshop to Create a Story
March 1, 2019 - August 22, 2025Producing Humanitarian Stories Using Mobile Phones
October 1, 2019 - August 28, 2025Lens Workshop to Create a Story
March 1, 2019 - August 28, 2025Industry Experience
Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Government, Professional Services, Education
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