Adil Ahmed Usmani

A 686 • Block - L • North Nazimabad, Karachi • Pakistan
Phone: 9221-6642806, mobile:0300-2125262 • E-mail: adilusmani@yahoo.com
Objective
	Looking for a suitable position in a reputable organization to become a valuable team player.
Education
	1996 – 1999 Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture (Karachi – Pakistan) Bachelor of Graphic Design – (Major in Advertising Design) · Thesis- MIZRAB (Passed with distinction) · A campaign for “Classical Music Promotion Society” to promote North Indian Classical Music in Pakistan. · Academic honors for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd semester. · Courses in: Advertising Design, Graphic Design, Copy Writing, Typography (English/Urdu), Urdu Calligraphy, Photography (Product, Special Effects, Portrait), Computer Software’s (Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Freehand, Quark Express, Power Point), Package Design, 3-D Environmental Design, Drawing (medium explored: pencil, Charcoal, Conte, Crayon, Ink), Illustration (medium explored: Color Pencil, Crayon, Poster Paint, Water Color, Ink), Print Making (techniques explored: Linocut, Woodcut, Silk Screen), Drafting and Sculpture (medium explored: Metal, Wood, Clay, Paper). Theory courses in: · History of Art, History of Design, Principals of Management, Production Art, Current Affairs and Psychology. · Two-week study trip to Iran. Visited major Historical and Architectural sites and museums in Shiraz, Isfahane, Tehran Kerman and Arg-e-Bam. · Attended various workshops, and visited art galleries and exhibitions during college. 1994 - 1995 Karachi School of Arts (Karachi - Pakistan) Certificate course of Graphic Design · Concentration on Advertising Design 1992 - 1993 Near East University (Cyprus - Turkey) Bachelor of Architecture · Studied four semester 1989 - 1991 D.J Govt. Science College (Karachi - Pakistan) Higher School Certificate with Pre- Engineering 1989 Agro-Technical High School (Karachi - Pakistan) Secondary School Certificate – from Sind Technical Board
Professional experience
	BLITZ COMMUNICATION (PVT.) LIMITED (Associated Company of the DDB Worldwide Communications Group Inc.) Art Director June- 2002-Current Responsible for managing permanent and established accounts such as; · American Express Bank · American Express Travel · Dunkin Donuts · Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) · Artistic Denim Mills (Pvt.) Limited FUTURE M&C SAATCHI (Qatar) Creative Director Jul. 2001- May 2002 Responsible for managing permanent and established accounts such as; · City Center Doha · Qatar Golf Association · Ssang Yong Cars Limited PRESTIGE COMMUNICATION (An Affiliate of Gray Worldwide) Art Director Jan. 2001- May 2001 Responsible for managing permanent and established accounts such as; · SmithKline and Becham Pharmaceuticals · Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited (PTC) · Wazir Ali Industries Limited (Tullo Banaspati Cooking Oil) ADCOM Advertising (Karachi – Pakistan) Creative Manager Dec. ‘99 – Dec. 2000 Responsible for managing permanent and established accounts such as; · Honda Atlas Corporation · TransPak Corporation, Pakistan · Intel Corporation · Pizza Hut Corporation · Muslim Commercial Bank · A&W Restaurants ADCOM Advertising (Karachi – Pakistan) Visulizer Jan. ‘98 – Dec. ’99 Think Tank Advertising (Karachi – Pakistan) Internee June ’97 – Aug. ’97 Responsible for assisting Visulizer and maintaining client details.
Interests and activities
	Reading, Poetry, Classical Instrument playing, Listening to music, Visiting art galleries and exhibitions etc., Member of Classical Music Promotion Society.
References AND PORTFOLIO
	Will be furnished upon request.