Experienced Multi Media Designer with a proven track record in the graphic and web-design industry. Skilled in building responsive, scalable and interactive designs.


Work published on: ESPN.com, NHL.com, NBA.com, The Score, Fox Sports and Yahoo Sports. Part of the production of websites such as History Channel Mankind, Walt Disney and DreamWorks. Created Assets for A&E, IFC Films, Showtime, And other Showtime Affiliates, Promoting Movies, TV Shows, Nascar, Football games and Boxing matches.

Work Experience

Skills & Computer Languages
  • College Professor | Nassau Community College

  • 2022 – Present / Part-time

As a part-time instructor at NCC, I teach courses in Adobe CC computer software and design thinking, fundamentals of design & visual communications; digital imaging, graphic design, logos & illustrations, branding, typography, color theory and design principles. Providing students a hands-on experience with the industry standard software.

  • UI/UX Designer / Infrastructure Manager | Kiss Products, Inc.

  • 2022 – Present

As the team lead manager at Kiss Digital Operations UI/UX Content Creation, I'm in charge of the planning, evaluating, and overseeing all user interface & experience designs within the KissUSA Platform, ensuring the highest level of quality and efficiency is consistently executed. Communicating growth areas, opportunities and trends to the executive team and company stakeholders.

Ensure all aspects of each UI/UX design are intuitive and streamlined to ensure simple navigation for consumers, and overall effective sales conversions. Create and implement storyboards, workflows, and mockups to support interdepartmental collaboration and communication across all creative teams for Kiss USA, Kiss Color & Care, Falscara, ImPRESS Manicure, Joah Beauty and My Edit Custom Nails Bar.

  • UI/UX Designer & Digital Asset Manager | TYR Sport, INC.

  • 2015 – Present

Managing the aesthetics of visual presentation of the brand and maintaining the brand standards while creatively influencing new projects within TYR.com and the digital marketplace. Working closely with the creative and development teams, utilizing the latest web technology available to transform and build responsive, scalable and interactive designs.

  • Senior Graphic Designer | DraftKings, Inc.

  • 2014 – 2015

Worked closely with the marketing team to design creative campaigns for multiple pro sports including: MLB, NFL, NHL, NBA, MLS, and PGA, which have been published on ESPN.com, NHL.com, and Yahoo Sports. Designed high-quality banner ads for web posting including website-skins; designed and produced print, large vinyl/print banners, flyers, and other collateral materials. Consistently brought in fresh design perspective and generated new ideas to a creative team thriving in the Fantasy Sports world, which helped drive over 500,000 new customers to DraftKings.com.

  • Senior Web designer | MedNet Technologies, Inc.

  • 2013 – 2014

Took the lead in designing the user interface of a Content Management System, allowing the user to chose form hundreds of templates to build their own unique custom website within the platform. At MedNet Technologies, I wore many hats part of a large production team, which allowed me to utilize my development and design skills, collaborating effectively with the creative team, developers and management.

  • Motion Graphic Designer | Mammoth Advertising, LLC.

  • 2012 – 2013

Worked on the production team for some of the world’s largest entertainment brands, such as Showtime, Disney, Dreamworks, Weinstein, A&E, History Channel & IFC films. Contributing from initial concepts to final execution for large and small web initiatives, such as websites, rich media banner campaigns, social media and mobile apps.


Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Dreamweaver
Edge Animate
Flash / Animate
After Effects
Premiere
HTML5
JavaScript
PHP
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Portfolio

Education


Bachelor of Technology
Farmingdale State College 2012


Web Design and Development Minor
Farmingdale State College 2012


Associate in Applied Science | Commercial Art: Digital Technology
Nassau Community College 2009


Certificate in Art
Cultural Art Center 2005



  • Exhibitions

    • The Babylon Art Gallery Show, 2011 and 2012
    • Jericho Public Library Art Gallery, 2011
    • Farmingdale State College Art Gallery, 2009 and 2010
    • NCC Art Competition Exhibition, 2007 and 2008
    • The Heckscher Museum of Art, 2005
    • At The JASON Foundation for Education during live broadcasts, 2005
    • Art Gallery in the Cultural Art Center, 2004 and 2005
    • New York Institute of Technology Art Gallery, 2004
    • Levittown Public Library Art Show, 2002 and 2003
    • Art Gallery in Levittown Memorial BOCES Center, 2002 and 2003

  • Awards

    - Award of Excellence in the FSC Foundation Presidential Awards Ceremony, 2012
    - Excellence Award in the Babylon Art Awards Ceremony, 2011
    - Award of Distinction by NCC Foundation Awards, 2008
    - Academic Excellence Award in the NCC Presidential Awards Ceremony, 2008
    - AAA Art Department Scholarship by NCC President && Chairman of the Board of Trustees, 2008
    - Certificate of Achievement by Thomas Suozzi, County Executive, Nassau County, 2008
    - Certificate of Recognition for Academic Achievement by Nassau County Legislature, 2008
    - Long Island’s Best Artist at the Heckscher Museum of Art for 2005
    - Certificate of Merit for Academic Achievement by New York State Assembly, 2005
    - Certificate of Achievement & Accomplishments by Cultural Art Center for 2005
    - Academy Award for Most Artistic by Cultural Art Center for 2005
    - JASON Expedition Certificate of Awards during a live broadcast in 2004

Recommendations

  • John Awad
    IT Manager at Zoom

    "I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Wadi for over 15 years. We’ve collaborated on several projects throughout the years and I can honestly say he’s one of the nicest, most talented people I’ve ever met. He knows how to design and build unique, creative content based on his clients needs, exceeding expectations. He demonstrates a high level of professionalism, and integrity.


    Wadi is a perfectionist and a master with Photoshop and Illustrator. His skillset is outstanding, along with a strong development skills and clean modern designs. His work speaks for itself."

  • Daniel Terry
    Associate Creative Manager at TYR Sport, Inc.

    "As the Digital Asset Manager for TYR Sport, Wadi and I worked closely together and collaborated on a multitude of brand and design initiatives. I experienced how Wadi enhanced the visual presentation of the brand through responsive, scalable and interactive designs, all while utilizing the latest web trends and technology available. Wadi is a highly-motivated, talented Designer who has proven to consistently produce pixel-perfect designs in a fast-paced environment. He has been a major influence in shaping the brand standards, offering innovative ideas and solutions for new projects, and has proven to be an invaluable asset to the Marketing/Design team. I highly recommend him."

  • Scott Salsbury
    Senior Director, Brand and Creative at DraftKings Inc.

    "Wadi is a highly skilled designer with a professional and easy-going approach. He consistently provides clear and thoughtful input to others while always remaining receptive to feedback on his own work. Wadi is the ultimate team player and one of the nicest guys you will ever meet."

  • Tony Voorhees
    Creative Director at DraftKings Inc.

    "Wadi has worked with me at Draft Kings in New York, as well as the creative team based in Boston. Wadi also worked closely with the marketing team to design creative campaigns for multiple pro sports including: MLB, NFL, NHL, NBA, MLS and PGA. His work has been published on ESPN.com, NHL.com, and Yahoo Sports. Wadi's keen eye for detail, typography and all around design has helped drive over 500,000 new customers to DraftKings.com. He consistently brought in fresh design perspective and generated new ideas to a creative team thriving in the Fantasy Sports world. I highly recommend Wadi Talhami for any design role and potential creative projects in print or digital."

  • John Renaldo
    Digital Marketing Director at MedNet Technologies Inc.

    "Wadi is an extremely talented designer and artist. He is one of the most talented people I have ever worked with or had the pleasure of knowing. His extreme care of his work and attention to detail really separate his quality from the rest. In addition to that, he is a friendly and humble person. Any potential employer would be lucky to have Wadi the person and Wadi the designer on your team. I am glad that we were able to work together for a few years!."

  • Ivanka J. Kostial
    Lead Designer, Marketing at MedNet Technologies Inc.

    "Wadi is an interactive/motion designer and has been a great asset and a pleasure to work with. He is very innovative, always helpful, very insightful and always looking for new solutions to exceed client expectations. His work ethic is admirable.
    Wadi possesses very versatile skills and is absolutely proficient with the entire Creative Suite. In addition to all of the above, his most remarkable talent is his artistic sense and phenomenal drawing skills. His work is truly impressive – from motion design to typography to fine art. He clearly possesses a finely-tuned aesthetic sense that has won him many awards and his peers' respect."

  • Steven Ruhs
    Senior Creative Director at MedNet Technologies Inc.

    "Wadi produced original graphic ideas and animations that allowed us to give a more advanced look to our websites. He is an amazing artist, which gives him the ability to create unique logos and illustrations for animation. He is a pro in Adobe Suite, including Edge and has the dedication and skills needed to satisfy company and client projects. It was a pleasure working with Wadi, and I know that he will succeed with all he does in the industry.."

  • Saif Zureikat
    Commercialization Expert

    "I had the pleasure of working with Wadi when I hired him to do graphic and web design for my company, CollegeScene. From the start, Wadi portrayed an unwavering ability to understand our needs and vision for the project. He was diligent in ensuring that he delivered outstanding results in a timely manner. His ability to combine creative energy with business oriented thinking was evident throughout. Every step of the way, Wadi took the time to research the best overall solution for us while maintaining our budget constraints. Wadi is truly one of a kind in this industry, and I highly recommend that he is considered for your next creative project."

  • Jacqulyn D'Accardi Vaughan
    CEO/Founder at Fare Trade Inc.

    "We had the pleasure of working with Wadi when we hired him to design a website for our mobile food bank Fare Trade Inc. Wadi is a multi-talented artist with a keen eye for detail. He’s very knowledgeable and keeps up with the newest trends and technologies in the web design industry. He will exceed your expectations and bring your company to a whole new level. Not only his work is superior, clean, and visually stunning but he’s also a very warm person full of integrity and heart who goes the extra mile for his clients. A pure pleasure to work with in every sense of the word. As our organization grows and our site expands we look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with Mr. Talhami."

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