branding, photographer, cinematographer, graphic
branding, photographer, cinematographer, graphic

GEORGE STEPHAN
2231 Vandeveer Place Brooklyn, New York 11226
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IMAGE BRANDING SPECIALIST
Innovative leader with broad based expertise in image branding, advertising, photography, and international awards festivals. Proven ability to develop and implement innovative branding and advertising strategies to enhance business performance.
Energetic leader with a high degree of integrity known for ability to envision and create successful outcomes in complex and changing organizations. Diverse industry and functional expertise with a commitment to delivering unique and impactful marketing solutions. Areas of expertise include:
Photography Ideation
Business Strategy Banking
filmmaking
Corporate Branding Multi-Lingual/Cultural Business Management
Brand Imagining Event Planning Negotiating
KYC (AML)
EXECUTIVE HIGHLIGHTS
Built solid track record of success in the image branding and creative design industry
� Photography � High profile photographer with a portfolio of clients including fashion designers and brands Bosideng, Namilia, NYFW (new york fashion week), the travel show (2019), Rami Salamoun, Pharmaceutical companies such as Sanofi Adventis, and celebrities across the World including Super model Alessandra Ambrassio, Teyana taylor, Turkish famous celebrity and write Nermin Bezmen, Sabine Fouchaux, Myriam Klink, Mirva Kadi, Jessy Abdo, Christina Eid, . Specialize in Photo Retouching using packages such as Photoshop. Providing art direction, image consultancy, and styling.
� Art Director, ideation and Advertising � Created impactful advertising campaigns for clients such as Versace, VICI, Mazda, La Piarra , La Roche Designed graphics, clothes and bedding design for brands such as Freej, Bratz, Strawberry Shortcake, Crazy Frog, Spiderman, Garfield, WWC and Barbie Matel. Provided concept development, art direction and design for various campaigns, including brandmarks and websites. Clients included Nawras (telecom); TSC; Roche, Sanofi Aventis (pharmaceutical), the Osteoporosis Foundation (seen on Oprah), Nestle?, BSL Bank, , Granja San Francisco, Poppins, Orly, Marina Blue, and Patchi.
� Graphics and corporate branding � Storytelling through comic, creative visuals of politicians, celebrities, and socialites that was broadcast across the world, with a focus on the Arab world. Developed ideation for marketing campaigns for companies such as Hypco (oil), Le Mall and Azadea Brands (retail), Mercury (contracting company), and Man2oushe (restaurant). Developed a new brand image for The Beirut International Award Festival, Nohra Group, Cronhaim Mortgage, Quality Trust, Axiomark, al itihad, Tahkik, al Istismariya, Man2oushe, Bridge Builder Development Association, Voyeur, Youth for Tolerrance, Baseline, Croquis, Phaidon, and The Jersey City International Television and Film Festival, resulting in increased awareness and sponsorship.

George Stephan
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
THE JERSEY CITY INTERNATIONAL TELIVISION AND FILM FESTIVAL Feb 2016 - Present
Regional director (present) and strategic planner, setting strategies, Rebranding, and establishing a global communication marketing and communication plan.
THE FORUM GROUP, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 2016 � Aug 2018 Business Analyst - JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2016 � Aug 2018
Responsible for supporting the Finance and Business Management function within the Corporate and Investment Bank. This includes:
� Created a transparency and consistency for the Business Controls report by synergizing disparate regional processes and creating a globally consistent process utilizing systemically produced metrics versus regionally maintained data.
� Support for the Global Policy and Procedure KYC Exception process. This includes oversight of exceptions database, weekly and monthly reporting to operations and senior management on GFCC policy exceptions particularly aged items.
� Preparation of presentations for Global Townhall meetings, internal key initiative updates and other client related meetings. This includes utilization of multimedia and innovative design tools.
� Preparation of monthly Executive Management reports for Global KYC Operations, and Banking
Operations Product Development
Supported rebranding initiative for product development group.
VISION MANIA, BEIRUT Jun 2013 � Jan 2016 CEO
Developed graphics, photography, branding and advertising programs for clients such as NGOs, TV stations, consumables, pharmaceutical companies, luxury shopping malls, and construction companies
� FREELANCE WORK, NYC, BEIRUT
� Independent contractor, Jan 2010 � Present
� CORPORATE BRANDING SERVICE: Branding for big international corporate companies
� BUSINESS: Establishing business deals with Christie�s auction house Insuring funds and
investments for international projects in the Arab world, and Europe
� TELEVISION: Conceived and produced TV campaigns across the Arab world, for clients such
Hypco (oil), Le Mall and Azadea Brands (retail), Mercury (contracting company), and Man2oushe
(restaurant)
� PHOTOGRAPY: Acted as photographer for numerous projects
� DESIGN SERVICES: Poster for Samsung; Logo and packaging (7 formats/sizes) for Si Bon
Patisserie
BEIRUT INTERNATIONAL AWARDS FESTIVAL (BIAF), BEIRUT LEBANON 2014 -2015
PR AND MARKETING SPECIALIST
International PR and marketing specialist for BIAF (Beirut International Award Festival). Responsible for coordinating with international celebrities, businessmen, creatives, and sponsors on event logistics, and overall project management across all levels in the organization.
CREATIVE MTV - MURR MTV, BEIRUT May 2010 � Mar 2014

CREATIVE DESIGNER
George Stephan
Responsible for scripting, planning, and creating animated narrative sequences and visuals under tight deadlines, combining software and free hand techniques. Apply story development, directing, cinematography, and editing of animation to create storyboards that show the flow of the animation and map out key scenes and characters.
Participate in design and production of multimedia campaigns, handle budgeting and scheduling, and assist with production coordination, background design and progress tracking.
Create basic designs, drawings, and illustrations for product labels, cartons, direct mail, and television.
PUBLICIS, BEIRUT, LEBANON Jan 2009 � Jun 2010 FREELANCE GRAPHIC ART DIRECTOR AND IDEATION
Clients included Nawras (telecom); TSC; Roche, Sanofi Aventis (pharmaceutical), the Osteoporosis Foundation (seen on Oprah), and Nestle?.
Responsibilities included:
� Provided concept development, art direction and design for various campaigns, including
brandmarks and websites
� Prepared sketches of material and reviewed with clients
� Researched new developments in the field
� Produced graphics for on-air and taped portions of television news broadcasts
� Prepared pitches and met with potential clients
TIMEOUT BEIRUT, BEIRUT, LEBANON Jan 2009 � Jun 2010 ACCOUNT MANAGER
Responsible for promoting a lifestyle magazine through advertisements and networking
CDA CONCEPT DIALOGUE ADVICE, BEIRUT LEBANON Jan 2008 � Jun 2009 ART DIRECTOR AND ADVERTISING CONSULTANT
Developed advertising campaigns for clients such as Versace, VICI, Mazda, La Piarra
HOLLYWOOD MAGIC, BEIRUT, LEBANON Jan 2007 � Jun 2008 GRAPHIC AND FASHION DESIGNER
Responsible for designing graphics, clothes and bedding design for brands such as Freej, Bratz,Strawberry Shortcake, Crazy Frog, Spiderman, Garfield, WWC and Barbie Matel
LAYOUT, BEIRUT, LEBANON Jan 2007 � Jan 2008 GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Responsible for designing and producing advertising that was included in the American and Canadian Yellow Pages
PERSONAL INTERESTS
NATIONAL HIGHER CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, MATN, LEBANON Pursuing Opera and Italian language studies,
WORKSHOPS
Oct 2013 - Present
� Photography/advertising
� Attended private seminars and workshops in photography with professional cinematographers,
photographers at Alba (Acade?mie Libanaise des Beaux Arts)
� Attended a workshop famous French advertising professional Joe La Pompe, on the topics of
creation and ideation techniques, research, and plagiarism.

George Stephan
AWARDS
� 2010-2011 Awarded first prize for the best talented photographer (Al balad Newspaper)
� 2012-2013 Awarded first prize in the event photography contest at the Beirut Art Book Fair 4th
edition Artheum, Beirut, Lebanon.
� Best actor for my main role in ��Aala Toul�� and movie at the Lebanese TV and Film Festival
SKILLS
Ideation, Animation, Music, Character Creation, Drawing, Painting, Voice Over, Editing, Photography, Photo Coloring Correction, Fashion Design, Cinematography, Illustration, art direction, Interior Design, Branding
SOFTWARE PROGRAMS
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, InDesign, After Effects, Quark, Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, 3Dmax, Excel and Garage Band
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
� Acting: Main actor in movies �Ana Al Akhar�, �Bebe�, and �Aala toul�
� Directing short movies: �The End�, �Stuck On You�, and �One Lasting Moment�
� Chartered member of the Beit Chabeb Lions Club, Matn, Lebanon
� Member and administrator of the Arab American actors association, Los Angeles, California
� Fashion design, textile design (pattern and texture), interior design
� Piano, drawing, swimming, tennis, reading, and watching movies
� Professional opera singer (5 languages), actor, and mime
LANGUAGES
Arabic native language (read, write, and speak), French (fluent), English (fluent), Italian (intermediate), Spanish (basic)
EDUCATION
NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY, NEW YORK
Courses in filmmaking
BRIGHT I ACADEMY, JOUNIEH, LEBANON
TV entertainment, news presenting and media training
NOTRE DAME UNIVERSITY, BEIRUT, LEBANON
Masters level courses in Advertising and Marketing
NOTRE DAME UNIVERSITY, BEIRUT, LEBANON
Bachelor of Arts/Creative Design, Apr 2007
LIFE SCIENCES BACCALAUREATE
Baccalaureate in (Life Sciences) at Mont La Salle High school, Matn, Lebanon, 2003 B.S., Marketing
JPMC CIB University
Completed required studies as part of core curriculum (KYC/AML)