Abdul Qayoom

PROFILE: Having an extensive experience of over 11 years in social sector, I have closely worked with marginalized communities for their welfare. I began my career as a teacher and later became an integral team player at several organizations and networks of youth to exercise my skills and grow. Completing my studies in commerce, I have absolute knowledge of banking and accountings. AREAS OF EXPERTISE ● Accounting ● Camera setting ● Lens adjustment ● Inventory maintenance ● Adobe Photoshop ● Adobe Lightroom PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE Photographer | ActionAid Pakistan | Feb 2011 – Jan 2012 • Capture realistic images and shoot videos as the assignment dictates • Pre-edit and edit images as needed • Process photographs by resizing and retouching them • Ensure appropriate photo quality • Work with producers to ensure management of all photography assignments • Prepare shoot sites as needed for particular projects • Set up equipment and tools as needed for projects Photographer’s Assistant | The School of Writing | Feb 2012 – Jan 2014 • Assisted lead photographer in capturing and processing photographs • Managed work sites in terms of equipment set up and other logistics • Ensured all computer software was installed and tested prior to processing photography assignments Key Accomplishments • Handled, transported and maintained equipment in a safe manner • Ensured camera settings are in accordance to the photographer’s instructions EDUCATION Matric Science GBSS Ajnam Colony Karachi-2008 Intermediate Commerce: Board of intermediate education Karachi-2011 BS Media Science: SMIU Karachi-2013 Bachelor Commerce: Haji Abdullah Haroon college Khada Market Karachi-2014 Associate Degree in Digital Photography – 2004 GPA:3.4 Diploma Professional Photography- Canon image academy-2017 RELEVANT SKILLS • Aesthetic sense • Understanding of conventional and digital photography • Experience with digital photography and computer-aided photographic software • Good eye for texture, space, design, and color balance • Well-versed in still, motion, color, and black and white photography • Valid driver’s license with excellent driving history WORKSHOPS ATTENDED ·         Meet Legend Photographer-2017 ·         YehHai Karachi2 Photo Exhibition-2016 ·         YehHai Karachi Photo Exhibition-2015 ·          I am Karachi Travelogues-2015 ·         Pakistan international film festival 2018 ·         60 second international film festival 2018 ·         I am Karachi 2018 ·         Canon North Pakistan Photography expedition with Talha Ghouri. 2019 ·         Talha Ghouri Photography School 2020 (Digital Photography Diploma) Personal Name : Abdul Qayoom Father: Sikander Ali CNIC: 42401-5441626-3 DOB: January,7,1991