Shahab Zargari
Music lover, designer, video nerd, analog and digital photographer, father of two little girlies.
I share blog duties on the Assurance blog below with my brother, the incredibly talented Shahram Zargari.
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- Creative Director and Graphic Design ProfessionalGraphic Design | Las Vegas, Nevada Area, USSummaryObjective
By utilizing my Bachelor’s Degree and various experiences, along with my great sense of leadership, motivation and organization, I am always seeking a position so that I may employ my skills and knowledge for mutual benefit.
Skills and Qualifications
Exceptional administrative and customer service skills • Over eight years of leadership, marketing, and social media experience • Firm grasp of the English language (grammar, spelling, punctuation) and mathematics • Professional and positive manner and presence • Ability to work both independently and collectively • Strong multicultural and interpersonal skills • Extremely detail-oriented • Excellent multi-tasking skills • In-depth knowledge of PCs, Macs and the Internet, including Windows XP, Word, Excel, Outlook, all
Internet browsers, data entry, typing speed of 50 WPM, ten-key by touchSpecialties: accountancy, administration, advertising, advertising sales, banners, bookkeeping, brochure design, business cards, credit, customer relations, executive management, hiring, inventory management, management, market planning, microsoft office, office equipment, personnel, promotional materials, receptionist, research, sales, supervisory skills, web site production,Experience- Aug 2008 - PresentCreative Director, Partner, Consultant / Assurance Advertising, LLC• Write copy for all websites and ad campaigns.
• Design of all print jobs (business cards, flyers, brochures, print ads) and web banners.
• Meet with clients and come up with Marketing Plan for their business. - Jan 1999 - PresentOwner / Geykido Comet Records• Responsible for overseeing and implementing the production, promotion, advertising and sales of albums for various bands and releases
• Duties also include supervising tasks of staff members, compiling and researching company-related information, and maintaining and updating official website - 2010 - 2011Video Editor / National Underground
- Feb 2008 - Aug 2008Special Finance Sales Director / Power Acura South BayDealing with buyers of below and above average credit.
- Jul 2007 - Feb 2008Purchasing Agent / Ardea Biosciences, IncPurchase office supplies, general and specialized equipment, business services, chemicals, compounds and laboratory animals for use or for processing by the scientists and senior management. Seeking replacement items with any out-of-stock and backordered items from vendors and ensuring accounting is aware of all net-30 purchase orders.
- Aug 2004 - Jan 2008Office Manager, HR, Payroll Admin and Marketing Director / A Global Rhythm Dance StudioResponsible for overseeing the promotion, advertising, training and sales of dance lessons and packages
In charge of hiring and managing front desk and receptionist personnel
Duties also include bookkeeping, supervising tasks and sales goals for instructors, compiling and researching company-related information, and heading office supply and office equipment inventory
Maintaining and updating official website - Nov 2005 - Mar 2007Financial Analyst / AMC Mortgage Services
- Oct 2002 - Oct 2005Underwriter / Impac Lending/ Express Capital LendingResponsible for reviewing credit reports, appraisals, income and assets, and title reports
Verified that files as well as conditions received met investor requirements, the company's HOA specialist knowledgeable in Fannie/Freddie Condo/PUD underwriting guidelines and CC&R review
Served as the "go-to" for all processor questions, concerns and training - Nov 1997 - Sept 2002Trainer, Loan Underwriter, Loan Processor / Bank of AmericaResponsible for guiding clients through the process of applying for a loan
Main duties included analyzing and verifying applications to determine whether loan should be granted, as well as underwriting the completed application
Assisted supervisors and co-workers in work-related duties, such as computer and loan processing training, and performing administrative functions
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1996 - 2000University of California, IrvineBachelor of Arts in Sociology with minor in Education
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Interests:Music, Graphic Design, Photography
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- Jan 30, 12
On the eve of the one year anniversary of being acquired by Google, Picnik is set to close up shop.
That’s good news for some, and bad news for others. The good news? All of the Picnik premium features will be available for free to everyone from NOW until April 19th, 2012
Go ahead: edit some photos before the service disappears altogether: http://www.picnik.com/
Or read the official announcement on the Picnik blog: http://blog.picnik.com/
- Jan 25, 12
- Jan 24, 12
DC Logo Moves Away from Comic Branding
In an effort to push their DC ENTERTAINMENT brand of comics, movies, video games, and more, DC has ditched their age-old logo for a new one.
Brilliant reasoning aside, is this really what was approved in the end? You remember the Gap Debacle right? Is DC making the same mistake? Do you like what they’ve come up with? Yes, or no, comment below as we’d love to hear your thoughts!
- Jan 24, 12
Brisk and Star Wars Team up to Promote Phantom Menace 3D
This free Android and iOS app takes the same idea put forth by the likes of Fruit Ninja and Kung Fu Panda games, but instead of sword wielding fun, it’s Lightsaber time.
We have no doubt this cross promotion will be great exposure for both the movie franchise as well as the drink manufacturer.
The game is fun, the graphics great, and the sound effects brilliant.
Not to mention, all of the creative direction in the game is the same flavor of the new Brisk “Darth maul vs Yoda” commercials.
The funnest part? Players can choose The Light Side or The Dark Side. Muahahaha!
Click here to see the commercial:
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Click here to see some gameplay action:
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Try it yourself. The app can be downloaded via UncaptheApp.com, Facebook.com/Brisk in the iTunes Store or Android Market.
- Jan 20, 12
- Jan 12, 12
LVDMA Awards Recap Filmed by Dust Devil Media
- Jan 25, 12
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- Dec 29, 11
We are now days away from entering 2012, and technology is advancing at a rapid rate, as it always has.
Do you feel that, as it stands now, that there is too much technology surrounding your daily lives? Too many Social Media outlets? Do you feel more burnt out than ever before?
Why not try Mind-Fi, from the creators of Portlandia:
- Dec 23, 11
There’s a lot of confusion about how Google Works. This MIGHT help.
Infographic by the Pay Per Click Blog
- Jan 08, 12
Video Testimonials Galore!
We recently put out a call to readers everywhere for a short video on what they thought of our most recent book. Below are the best three we received! Wow! We’re honored! Thanks a lot!
From Mike
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From Suzanne
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From Bethan
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- For shame!: MARVEL COMICS DEMANDS $17,000 from BROKE CREATOR of GHOST RIDER! http://t.co/aUkMJe8j
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- I favorited a @YouTube video http://t.co/Zx2uKoH0 Buff Monster x Standard Hotel Downtown Los Angeles
- Photo: A reminder for the ignorant commoner (Taken with instagram) http://t.co/7cut7Yki
- Thanks for the RT! :) AssuranceAgency http://t.co/sdyHYrKj
- RT @dirtcultrecords: Low Culture's first 7" coming soon on Dirt Cult/Dead Broke in the US and Drunken Sailor in the UK. http://t.co/uU671QnH
- <3 RT @GrungeCake: Peelander-Z embody that thing you call 'swagger': http://t.co/RspShHVW cc @peelanderz
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- Kia Posts a 5-Hour Video of Adriana Lima Waving a Flag | Adweek –
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- In case you're not in front of a TV right now, watch the Superbowl commercials the minute they air http://bit.ly/z4olay #SBADS
- Intel's Ingenious "Chase" commercial | The Assurance Blog
- The Benefits and "How-to"s of Social Media to Marketing your Brand | The Assurance Blog
- How to make Twitter a more effective business tool | The Assurance Blog
- How to handle a marketing test | The Assurance Blog
- “Supersize Me” Filmaker’s Greatest Movie Ever Sold | The Assurance Blog
- 12 Most Savvy Social Media Resources | 12 Most
- How to Represent Your Products More Effectively | The Assurance Blog
- Anyone else think this Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld, Acura commercial is total "meh". http://bit.ly/wwqgcc
- The Assurance Advertising Blog Kindle Edition is now available on Amazon.com for a measly $1.99! http://bit.ly/kQjKC2
- Mad Woman: Does the McStrategy Have You Dying for McDonald’s? | The Assurance Blog
- Presenting Matthew Broderick’s Day Off - AgencySpy – http://vsb.li/8QlEFp #ohyeah
- And Finally, The Sh*t Ad Agencies Say meme - http://bit.ly/ywhA4T
- Digital World Expo Podcasts talk with Assurance Advertising creative director Shahab Zargari |
- Steve Jobs: The man who understood that people don’t buy products, they buy brands |
- Creative Ideas for the Everyday Advertiser |
- Online photo editing tool Picnik is closing on April 19, 2012 | The Assurance Blog http://bit.ly/zHi1UH
- FYI: Public Safety Alerts Now on Google Maps
- CASE STUDY -- McFail – McDonalds loses control of their Twitter campaign | http://bit.ly/wPu9hu #McDStories
- Amazon Prime Members Can Get Our #Book for #FREE! | The Assurance Blog http://bit.ly/xmP16n
- Brilliant! ---> 'Viral' Video Explains How to Make A 'Viral' Video http://bit.ly/xIVMOD
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