Hend Amgad
Co-founder At Cretika Home Decor
Compound Bellagio,New Cairo
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Founder and Operation Manager
Cretika Home Decor
10.2020 - Current
- Networked with other businesses and customers to increase sales opportunities and contacts.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Streamlined operational processes for improved efficiency and cost reduction.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
UI/UX Designer
Etisalat Misr
1 2019 - 10.2020
- Developed wireframes and prototypes to effectively communicate design ideas to stakeholders and team members.
- Designed user flows, ensuring seamless transitions between different stages of the user journey.
- Worked closely with marketing teams to align branding elements within the UI/UX design.
- Developed interactive mockups using prototyping tools such as Sketch or Adobe XD for validation purposes before implementation phases began.
- Enhanced user experience by designing intuitive and visually appealing interfaces for web and mobile applications.
- Collaborated with developers to implement responsive design, improving accessibility on various devices.
- Consistently met project deadlines by managing time efficiently and prioritizing tasks according to importance levels.
PROJECT MANAGER LAGOS
Startup Guide
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
VIDEO EDITOR AND GRAPHIC DESIGNER
ICARDA
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Created short-form videos, animated gifs and motion graphics for social media posts.
- Combined text, video and other composited elements onscreen to create logical, coherent layouts.
- Contributed new ideas and looked for ways to improve content editing and processes.
- Edited together video, audio still imagery and motion graphics for creative and informational multimedia projects.
PROJECT MANAGER CAIRO
Startup Guide
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER AND VISUAL MERCHANDIZER
IKEA EGYPT
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
WEB DESIGNER
BackSlash
06.2016 - 07.2016
- Designed highly engaging interactive user interfaces that complied with modern web standards.
- Designed user interface to meet client specifications
- Optimized website performance with regular evaluations and adjustments to page load times, image optimization, and code efficiency.
- Configured templates for clients to easily customize.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Vodafone, Egypt
07.2015 - 08.2015
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
- Collaborated with content and marketing teams to confirm design compliance with brand guidelines.
- Designed eye-catching event collateral, contributing to successful fundraising campaigns and increased event attendance.
- Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
- Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
- Developed graphics and visual content for social media campaigns.
- Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
Education
Bachelor Degree in Product Design - Enhancing Communication For Autistic Children
GERMAN UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO
New Cairo, C 01.2018 - 05.2018
Pre-masters in Product Design - Reducing Physical Side Effects For People Suffering From Anxiety
GERMAN UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO
New Cairo, CHigh School Diploma -
EGYPTIAN AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
N 01.2013 - 06.2013
Skills
Project Management
Project Planning
Adobe Design
3D Design
Websites
Graduationyear
2018
Certification
Scrum Master Certificate
Path
UI/UX Design and Project Management
Activities
- Team member at Bdaya GUC, 2015
- Logistics associate at TEDxGUC, 2015
- Design Head at Astronomy Club GUC, 2016
- Production associate at TEDxGUC, 2016
- Displaying my designed furniture product in Furnex Exhibition in Egypt, 2016
- Production Exeuctive at TEDxGUC, 2017
- Design member at Bdaya GUC, 2014
- Usher at the Graduation Ceremony, 2014
- Curator of Talks at TEDxGUC, 2018
Timeline
Co-Founder and Operation Manager
Cretika Home Decor
10.2020 - Current
PROJECT MANAGER LAGOS
Startup Guide
01.2020 - 07.2020
VIDEO EDITOR AND GRAPHIC DESIGNER
ICARDA
06.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor Degree in Product Design - Enhancing Communication For Autistic Children
GERMAN UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO
01.2018 - 05.2018
PROJECT MANAGER CAIRO
Startup Guide
01.2018 - 07.2018
GRAPHIC DESIGNER AND VISUAL MERCHANDIZER
IKEA EGYPT
06.2017 - 08.2017
WEB DESIGNER
BackSlash
06.2016 - 07.2016
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Vodafone, Egypt
07.2015 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
EGYPTIAN AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
01.2013 - 06.2013
UI/UX Designer
Etisalat Misr
1 2019 - 10.2020
Pre-masters in Product Design - Reducing Physical Side Effects For People Suffering From Anxiety
GERMAN UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO
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