Salman G. Samar

Experience

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  Persian Co

  Apr 2014 - Aug 2017

  Building rapport and maintaining client relationships with local and international customers Reorganized administration procedures, shortening processing times by 25%Meeting with staff members to help interpret contracts and commercial termsUtilized accounting software to generate reports on financial statements; analyzed outcomes and provided summary and reports to CEO for assessment within the given timeframe Assist with the development of category plans and procurement strategies.Helped with writing company policies and each department’s role regarding procurement sales and importsComply with all Departmental controls relating to commercial practiceLaunched the R&D department for finding new products and technologies and added new products to the company’s portfolio

  • Commercial Manager

    Jan 2016 - Aug 2017

  • Assistant Commercial Manager

    Apr 2014 - Jan 2016
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  Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa

  Sept 2017 - Dec 2019

  Teaching Assistant

  Received top evaluations on teacher evaluations with distinction for lesson ease of use and performance assessmentsTaught multiple courses such as; Business Analytics, Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, and AuditingDesigned and developed new material and outline for “International Training and Development for Sustainability” course in order to maximize student engagement

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  Self Employed

  Sept 2018 - Mar 2024

  Professional photographer & designer

  • Proven track record of collaborating with over 400 businesses across the Ottawa area, including industry leaders such as Google, Uber, SkiptheDishes, Doordash, Moose Knuckles, JJC Photography equipment CO and many more.• Recognized as a top-rated photographer in the Ottawa region by Snappr photography agency and have worked with multiple agencies such as Snappr Photography, Snapwire, Ocus, Meero, and more.• Possess specialized expertise in various areas of photography such as Travel, Landscape, Food, and Product photography.• Utilize advanced technical skills, creative vision, and an eye for detail to produce high-quality images that effectively communicate the desired message.• Continuously strive to stay current with the latest photography trends and techniques to ensure that the work produced remains fresh and relevant. Show less

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  Design Infinity Co.

  Jan 2022 - now

  Webflow developer & designer

  • Official Webflow professional expert partner developer with expertise in building interactive and responsive websites, applications, and animations using Webflow and Wized.• Skilled in optimizing website SEO, implementing Google Analytics and Google tag manager to improve website performance, user experience, and analytics tracking.• Adept in utilizing custom code with JavaScript and jQuery to enhance website functionality and user interactivity.• Strong ability to create visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces that effectively communicate the desired message, by utilizing UI/UX design principles.• Proven experience in creating and implementing effective digital solutions that drive business growth and improve customer engagement.• Continuously strive to stay current with the latest web development trends, technologies, and best practices in order to deliver innovative and cutting-edge solutions• Work featured in Pafolios, No Code Supply Co, Designer Digest Report, and more! Show less

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  Adobe

  Mar 2024 - now

  Experience Designer, Growth | Adobe Express

  As a Growth Experience Designer at Adobe, I am:- Leading design and development of growth experiments for Adobe Express web platform, specializing in SEO and AI-focused pages.- Collaborating with Product Managers, Researchers, and Designers to drive acquisition, retention, and active use of Adobe Express.- Focusing on research-backed experiments to challenge assumptions and provide valuable learnings.- Creating interactive prototypes of multiple experiment variations for testing and iteration using advanced Figma prototyping and Webflow.- Reporting directly to the Director of Design. Show less