1. MOHAMMAD DAHLAN
Nationality: Palestinian- D.O.B: June 27th, 1975
Mobile: +447505700619 - Email: mohammad.dahlan@hotmail.com
Ash Grove, South Ealing, W5 4 AX, London - UK
Portfolio: https://www.elance.com/s/edit/miidahlan/
With the aim of enhancing communication and breaking the boundaries of traditional graphic design to join a dynamic, energetic,
and well-reputed firm where I can utilize my vast skills, knowledge and experience towards the design and implementation of
high-end projects.
• Work well under pressure, very dedicated to work, self depended and a fast learner.
• Over eleven years experience in designing, Print-media production, events and exhibitions organization.
• Expert in pre-press project management (e.g., electronic file preparation, color separations, trapping, film output, etc).
• A good team player with excellent negotiation skills with internal and external customers to solve problems and influence
decision making.
• Highly creative with positive attitude and capacity to manage multiple tasks of a project, from conception and design to
implementation, troubleshooting and ongoing review.
• Expert in design of commercial print advertising and corporate logos.
• October 2013 – February 2014, GUINNESS WORLD RECORD FIREWORK DISPLAY - Dubai, UAE. Contract based work
Supplying all the necessary equipment and machinery to the fireworks team and setting up the camp for the final
event.
• August 2011 – Dubai, UAE. Started up a successful restaurant called “Zaaki”. I created the branding, designed the
menu, social media and all the promotional material. In addition I managed and operated the restaurant.
• March 2009 – Dubai, UAE. Designed and developed an award winning branding initiative for the distinguished the UAE
International Association of Public Transport (UITP) Event. The official Logo I created was approved by H.H Mohammad
Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and I was awarded the best design for the 59th
UITP World Congress and City Transport
Exhibition.
30 March 2008 – 20 April 2015 (Chief Officer, Exhibitions and PR Officer) ROADS & TRANSPORT AUTHORITY - Dubai, UAE
Key Responsibilities:
• Designing and customizing corporate gifts.
• Handling RTA sponsorship proposals and conferences.
• Assisting in all RTA corporate events and follow up with the events management company.
• Dealing externally with the exhibition contractors providing them with all the information needed.
• Coordinating with the agencies involved in the exhibitions to meet their expectations and ensure the smooth running of
the event.
• Contributing to the first DAST award committee, developing and supervising the award trophies, certificates and branding
within the event.
• Managing and organizing national and international exhibition stands and build-ups from concept to completion (example
Gitex, Career Fair, Gulf Traffic, Dubai International Boat Show, UITP Vienna, UITP 2011 Dubai and Arabian Travel Market –
ATM and Wojhati journey planner.
• Responsible for all RTA internal branding (building, staff, vehicles..etc)
• Social media banner designs.
• Smart phones app icons, splash pages design.
OBJECTIVE
SKILLS & STRENGTHS
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
ACHIEVEMENTS

2. Major events managed since 2009:
• January – Metro naming ceremony, 1st edition of DAST awards
• March – Dubai International Boat Show, Dubai Career Fair, June
• UITP Vienna (World Transport Organisation) September
• The Metro Opening 09.09.09, October
• GITEX, November
• MMS (Media and Marketing Show), FIFA Beach Soccer, December
• Gulf Traffic exhibition.
• UITP Dubai 2011
2006 -2008, (Foreign Relations Officer) DUBAI MUNICIPALITY - Dubai, UAE
Key Responsibilities
• Coordinating with the concerned departments before, during and after the visits .
• Responsible for national and international Awards (researches new awards, study ..etc).
• Organizing all internal and external meetings for delegation from and to Dubai Municipality.
• Preparing agendas to Dubai Municipality visitors who come mainly from the Middle East region and Europe.
• Ensuring the participation of Dubai Municipality in all related events and awards by keeping up to date with the required
organizations.
• Researching and studying the opportunities for Dubai Municipality in gaining new awards and maintaining its image as one
of the major competitors.
2004 – 2006 (Customer Service Officer) ABN AMRO BANK - Dubai, UAE
Key Responsibilities
• Handling clients’ accounts (opening, closing , upgrading and any other issues)
• Handling all the investments issues and transfers.
2003 -2004 (Art Director Campus Journal) ADD MEDIA – Dubai, UAE
Key Responsibilities
• Managed the regular printing and production of the BUZZ Magazine.
• Developed ideas for the Campus Journal’s website design. http://www.cj.ae.
• Created and designed full layouts of the prospectuses, banners, ads, and posters for Campus Journal Sponsorship and
Advertising campaigns.
• Created and developed the design concepts through to full production of the CAMPUS JOURNAL materials, including the
preparation and the integration of all the Journal’s materials; Independently designing the weekly Journal’s full and
sections’ layout, and liaising with the printing partner to seek best value and to maintain quality in producing published
material.
2000-2003 (Graphic Designer & Events Coordinator) WORLD YOUTH ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS- Dubai, UAE
Key Responsibilities
• Participated in organizing the events’ programs and advertising activities.
• World Youth Entertainment is an events organizer: Dubai Shopping Festival, Desert Safaris, Dubai Summary Festival, Dubai
Heritage Village and special events for the colleges of higher technologies.
• Planning, designing, developing, producing and preparing creative and innovative graphics for material produced which
include logos, advertisements, newsletters, CDs, posters, flyers, promotional items, ads…etc.
1998- 2000 (Graphic Designer) DON RITE ADVERTISING CO.- Dubai, UAE
Key Responsibilities
Managing all the company design and printing issues
1994-1998 (Bachelor Degree in Graphic Design) Applied Science University, Fine Arts College, Amman, Jordan.
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EDUCATION