Asim Islam's Résume
Citizenship: Yes
Federal Experience: Yes
Clearance: ACTIVE TS/SCI W/POLY
Objective
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Experienced in transforming marketing concepts with a strong and comprehensive education background, committed to performing assigned tasks while working in a fast-paced environment.
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Dynamic, detail-oriented, bilingual/multilingual with highly regarded for demonstrated experience marketing materials for industry leaders including working with multiple federal and commercial proposals, RFI, RFP and Sources Sought Notices.
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20+ years’ experience in marketing, design and client skills.
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Understanding business requirements to cross-collaborate and increase profits, collaborate with customers.
Core Competencies/Skills
Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud
Proposal Graphics
Prezi Tool
Experience in Multiple System platforms
Microsoft Office 365
Desktop Publishing/Preflight
Wireframing/HTML
Proposal Design
Design and Technical Consulting
Project Management/Creative Direction
Branding
Team Building
Experience
NATIONAL RECONNAISSANCE OFFICE (NRO), CONTRACTOR | September 2023 – Present
Senior Visual Information Specialist
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Develop and design classified and unclassified graphics to support NRO mission.
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Creating internal/external graphics that support NRO space mission including NRO brand brochures, digital ads, and infographics.
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Leading multiple design efforts to produce multiple high-level projects for federal leadership that support NRO internal and external branch.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (FBI), Contractor | October 2022 – September 2023
Senior Visual Information Specialist
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Develop and design infographics, visual presentations, and town hall graphics for Office of Public Affairs (OPA).
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Work closely with the communication division (OPA) for the creation of all marketing materials.
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Execute design concepts that are on strategic plan across different medium (print, interactive, confluence intranet) with no supervision.
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Tracked the success of OPA under FBI and created presentations using multiple design and Presentation Tools.
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Leading and collaborating in the design meetings by giving multiple creative solutions in wire frame, theme, layout and typography
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SOC, LLC (DAY & ZIMMERMANN) | September 2019 – October 2022
Senior Proposal Graphic Designer/Consultant
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Collaborate with proposal managers, proposal writers, and capture managers to develop and execute innovative graphic concepts for proposals and kick-off presentations.
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Design and develop infographics, visual presentations, process diagrams, and proposal graphics.
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Support internal teams with non-proposal-related graphic assignments and execute design concepts that are on strategic plan across different mediums including print, and interactive platforms.
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Perform duties efficiently and carefully to complete the project’s deadline on both small and larger proposals.
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Collaborate with team members and suggest new solutions to improve existing content.
NIH (National Institute of Health), Contractor | November 2017 – September 2019
Art Director/Graphic Designer/Consultant
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Design and develop infographics, visual presentations, proposal graphics for National Cancer Institute.
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Work closely with the communication division (CBIIT) for the creation of all marketing materials.
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Execute design concepts that are on strategic plan across different medium (print, interactive, confluence intranet) with no supervision.
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Tracked the success of CBIIT under National Cancer Institute and created presentations using Prezi Presentation Tool.
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Leading and collaborating in the design meetings by giving multiple creative solutions in wire frame, theme, layout and typography
McClain Printing, Inc. | March 2005 – October 2017
Senior Graphic Designer/Desktop Publisher
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Analyze and preflight documents to meet the client requirements.
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Strong focus on raising standards of operation, client service, and mastering on technological advantages by expanding the use of existing technology enhance productivity.
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Monitored, administered and maintained server, backup system, data security as well as its core management. Periodically upgraded the system’s hardware and software.
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Manage and oversee the quality control, production process, ensure cost effective production, coordinate and manage various departments.
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Creates original art and graphic layouts for a diverse group of clients through multiple industries, including local government, associations, non-profit organizations and fund-raising companies. Produces brochures, annual reports, logos, corporate identities, and business packages.
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Solves customer’s complex technical issues and inquiries via phone calls, emails and web submissions.
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Four Star Printing, Inc. | December 2003 – February 2005
Senior Graphic Designer
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Developed numerous marketing programs (logos, brochures, newsletters, infographics, presentations, and advertisements) and guaranteed that they exceeded the expectation of our clients.
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Simultaneously, managed multiple projects and met or exceed agreed upon deadlines.
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Recommended and consulted with clients on the most appropriate graphic design options based on their overall marketing goals.
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Store all customer’s logs and inquiry/design feedback reports using problem management applications and tools.
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Created multiple design presentations and proposals for clients and account manager’s approval.
Education
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Bachelor in Science and Information Technology (magna cum laude)
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January 2018 | Strayer University | Ashburn, Virginia
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Major: Information Technology
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Concentration: Network Security/Cyber Security
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Associates in Communication Design
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January 2002 | Northern Virginia Community College | Alexandria, Virginia
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Major: Graphic Design and Technology
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Concentration: Communication Design
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