Hello I'm Christopher Alhaib and welcome to my online portfolio.

qualifications

Higher National Diploma Multimedia

Creating websites using Dreamweaver using XHTML, CSS and Flash, short movies, logos, posters, flyers, products using Photoshop, 3D Studio Max, After Effects, Illustrator and Quark Xpress.

AVCE Graphic Design

Designing logos, posters, flyers and more using Photoshop, Illustrator and Quark Xpress.

experience

I am currently working for a print company as a Mac Operator and Production Assistant. My job involves the following:

• Design flyers, business cards for clients.
• Preparing Flyers, Newsletters, Business cards and large format displays for print.
• Operating the large format digital printers.
• General office duties including dealings with the post, binding, laminating and emailing.
• Communicating with customers to discuss their requirments.
• Operating the print finishing equipment including the guillotine.
• Assembling pop up banners.
• Ensuring all materials are in stock.

I have also worked for a Advertising and Marketing Company as a Graphic Designer. I have held this position for 2 years. During my time at this company, I have gained valuable experience in the creative industry, working in a busy studio environment.

• Creating brochures, posters and flyers for well-known clients in the commercial industry.
• Designing and updating websites using XHTML, CSS and Actionscript 3.
• Working to a required concept or one I have to develop myself.
• Designing adverts for newspapers and magazines.
• Making sure all artwork produced is print ready and 100% accurate for external printers.
• Designing flash banners for websites in Flash.
• Designing banners and boards usually for sides of buildings and roadsides.
• Ensuring all corporate brand guidelines are met.
• Making sure deadlines are adhered to.
• Able to work flexibly in a team or using my own initiative.
• Can use both a PC and Mac.

software

The software I use is Adobe Creative Suite 5, including Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, Quark and Acrobat and I am fully proficient in these applications.

contact

If you would like any further details about my work or me then please feel free to contact me by either telephone or e-mail provided below.