I am a multi-disciplinary designer and animator with over a decade of experience in 3D design, animation, and teaching. I owned La Gondola, a restaurant in Västerås, where I led daily operations, shaped customer experience, and built a strong team. This hands-on entrepreneurial stint taught me leadership, resilience, and a customer-first mindset. I've built my career across Sweden and the UAE, delivering 3D visualizations, logos, and advertising using tools like 3ds Max, Maya, After Effects, and Photoshop. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear visuals and user-friendly outcomes, and I thrive under pressure while collaborating with diverse teams.…

Wisam Kareem

I am a multi-disciplinary designer and animator with over a decade of experience in 3D design, animation, and teaching. I owned La Gondola, a restaurant in Västerås, where I led daily operations, shaped customer experience, and built a strong team. This hands-on entrepreneurial stint taught me leadership, resilience, and a customer-first mindset. I've built my career across Sweden and the UAE, delivering 3D visualizations, logos, and advertising using tools like 3ds Max, Maya, After Effects, and Photoshop. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear visuals and user-friendly outcomes, and I thrive under pressure while collaborating with diverse teams.…

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I am a multi-disciplinary designer and animator with over a decade of experience in 3D design, animation, and teaching. I owned La Gondola, a restaurant in Västerås, where I led daily operations, shaped customer experience, and built a strong team. This hands-on entrepreneurial stint taught me leadership, resilience, and a customer-first mindset.

I’ve built my career across Sweden and the UAE, delivering 3D visualizations, logos, and advertising using tools like 3ds Max, Maya, After Effects, and Photoshop. I enjoy turning complex ideas into clear visuals and user-friendly outcomes, and I thrive under pressure while collaborating with diverse teams.

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Experience Level

Language

Swedish
Advanced
English
Advanced
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner at La Gondola
July 31, 2018 - July 30, 2025
Owned and managed my own restaurant business in Västerås from February 2012 to July 2018.
Owner at La Gondola
February 1, 2012 - July 1, 2023
Owner of restaurant La Gondola in Västerås; managed daily operations, staff, and business development; responsible for financials and customer experience.
Restaurant Owner at La Gondola
February 1, 2012 - July 1, 2023
Owned and operated a restaurant in Västerås; responsibilities included managing operations, staff, procurement, and overall business performance.
Office manager/3D designer at Horizon Consulting Engineering
December 31, 2011 - July 30, 2025
Managed local issues, procurement, and work environment, supporting other managers while handling business cases. Participated in meetings to discuss potential solutions. Created 3D perspectives and elevations and organized content using 3D Studio Max. Worked with 3D animated files for interior and exterior current projects.
Teacher at Al Salam Institute
September 30, 2011 - July 30, 2025
Taught Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and design programs including 3ds Max, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Photoshop from September 2004 to September 2011.
Animator at Earth Advertisment
February 1, 2007 - December 1, 2011
Work with 3D animated projects/ads via Adobe After Effects and 3D Studio Max. Participated with staff and discussed potential solutions for further 2D and 3D projects and advertisements.
Animator at Earth Advertising
February 1, 2007 - December 1, 2011
Worked on 3D animated projects/ads using Adobe After Effects and 3D Studio Max; collaborated on further 2D/3D projects and campaigns.
Teacher at Al Salam Institute
September 1, 2004 - September 1, 2011
Taught Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and design programs such as 3ds Max, After Effects and Photoshop.
Office Manager / 3D Designer at Horizon Consulting Engineering
February 1, 2003 - December 1, 2006
Responsible for local issues, specifications, work environment, procurement; supported other managers; created 3D perspectives and elevations using 3D Studio Max.
Designer at Al Shurooq for publicering
January 31, 2002 - July 30, 2025
Designed logos using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Animated characters in real time using 3Ds Max, Adobe After Effects, and Maya for commercial advertising purposes.
Designer at Al Shurooq for publicering
June 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
Draw logos via Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Animate characters in real time with 3Ds Max, Adobe After Effects and Maya resulting in commercial advertising.
Designer at Al Shurooq for Publishing
June 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
Drawn logos with Photoshop and Illustrator; animated characters in real time with 3Ds Max, After Effects and Maya for commercial advertising.

Education

Bachelor's degree at Baghdad University
January 1, 1999 - October 31, 1999
Bachelor's degree in Statistics at Baghdad University
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 1999
Bachelor's degree in Statistics at Baghdad University
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 1999
Diploma in Assistant Nurse at Agila Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor's degree in Statistic at Baghdad University
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 1999
Diploma: Assistant Nurse at Agila Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Diploma assistant nurse
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Bachelor's degree in Statistics - Baghdad University
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 1999
Diploma: Assistant Nurse - Agila Institute, Västerås
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Software & Internet, Other

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