Basima Rafiq

Experience

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  Modes Basima

  Feb 2002 - Feb 2020

  Owner & Proprietor
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  Freelance / Graphic Designer

  Jan 2010 - now

  Graphic Designer

  (Multiple Contracts) Few of my design accomplishments are for Noor Academy• Created Organization’s Logo• Admissions Package• Business Cards• Informational Posters• Program Cards and Brochures Camp Al-Hilal• Created Identity to portray Organization’s mission statement- to enjoy outdoor activities and build valuable bonds of friendship. Modes Basima• Owner & Proprietor of Modes Basima- Retailer of traditional ladies garments. Created Company’s Logo to increase brand awareness. Created Print collaterals including Event posters, Postcards, Business Cards, Receipt Book, Price Tags PAA• Designed Annual Publication- Initiated bold new color choices to give the organization a new look while remaining consistent with the organization’s mission.. Designed Movie Event Poster and Movie tickets for organization’s first showing of “lamha” (seedlings). IAGD- Islamic association of Greater Detroit• Designed various Event Posters to successfully promote community outreach and maximize participation hence increasing charity revenue for the organization by 30% Created Program Cards for all organization events to bring clarity using creative design elements• Created Post Cards to help increase community outreach Ahmed Dentistry• Doubled revenues in half a year by creating a unique marketing message created all business associated Collaterals such as Patient information forms, Post cards and Ads for a monthly publication. Gentle Touch • Developed not only the identity of the business but also all associated Collaterals such as Patient information forms, poster for their “Vision and Mission “ statement and post cards. Hassan Foundation • Promoted Hassan Foundation annual fundraiser by creating awesome posters, tickets, banner and event program card. APPNA • Contributed by producing 5 pages for their annual publication.ongoing design projects as freelance designer! Show less

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  BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP

  May 2014 - Mar 2018

  Sales Manager

  • Solid managerial and organizational skills • Received 2 major promotions within 4 years • Ability to prepare detailed sales reports as necessary • Good planning and problem solving abilities • Profcient at dealing with customer service issues • Efective communications skills• Dealt with customer service issues and resolved customer problems.• Developed strong efective customer relationships.• Out reach clients through email, Text and calls for promotions, new arrivals and new markdowns. • Coordinated with sales team to ensure that everyone is on the same page.• Trained new hires associates and store managers, also interviewed perspective employees.• Ensured that all store security policies were followed.• Tracked daily weekly and monthly sales and prepared related reports.• Managing staff payroll, request off and scheduling issues.• Highly detail oriented process (foor set) arranging and rearranging all the goods on the pad to give a fresh appearance. • Participate in conference weekly calls for region and district. • Managing a seamless relationship between BCBG Maxazria and Lord and Taylor or Macy’s. • Process damages, shipments and markdowns. • Created a unique work environment where you are encouraged to better understand the brand. Show less

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  Saks Fifth Avenue

  Apr 2018 - Oct 2018

  Fine Jewelry Advisor
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  Tapper's Diamonds & Fine Jewelry

  Oct 2018 - now

  • Asistant Manager

    Aug 2020 - now

  • Fine jewelry advisor

    Oct 2018 - Aug 2020