Faihad Lamba

Led comprehensive visual branding and content creation for digital-first brands, driving enhanced market presence and client engagement.

• Developed comprehensive brand identities, including logos, menus, packaging, and social media creatives, for over 5 diverse local businesses.
• Managed end-to-end visual branding projects for startups and restaurants, ensuring cohesive brand identity across all digital and physical touchpoints.
• Spearheaded brand identity and menu design for Blossom Burgers, significantly enhancing their online and offline market presence and customer engagement.
• Produced impactful promotional materials for 3+ money exchange businesses, directly contributing to increased client referrals and repeat business.
• Secured recurring freelance referrals from clients in the food and finance sectors, demonstrating high client satisfaction and effective project delivery.

Provided critical operational support and initiated a career pivot into graphic design by creating promotional materials for multiple businesses.

• Streamlined daily operations, including cash handling, document verification, and customer service, ensuring efficient and compliant transactions.
• Designed and produced print collateral, including cards, pamphlets, and signage for 3+ retail locations, directly initiating a career transition into graphic design.
• Secured client referrals following positive feedback on in-house promotional materials, demonstrating early aptitude for design impact and client satisfaction.

Managed diverse kitchen preparation and service roles across multiple Parisian restaurants, developing strong operational and adaptability skills.

• Managed diverse kitchen prep and service roles across multiple Parisian restaurants, ensuring efficient operations and high service standards.
• Navigated complex, fast-paced culinary environments, developing strong adaptability and problem-solving skills crucial for client-facing roles.

Delivered exceptional table service and maintained high hygiene standards in a busy Italian-German restaurant.

• Delivered exceptional table service and managed high-volume orders in a bustling Italian-German restaurant, ensuring positive guest experiences.
• Maintained stringent hygiene standards and assisted with kitchen prep and plating during peak hours, contributing to efficient kitchen operations.
• Successfully adapted to a new work culture and multilingual environment, demonstrating high professionalism and flexibility in a fast-paced setting.

Contributed as a key member of the opening team, leading daily operations and optimizing staff and inventory management.

• Contributed as a key member of the opening team for the CP branch, successfully leading daily operations and coordinating a diverse team.
• Managed front-of-house and kitchen staff, optimizing order flow and inventory tracking to enhance overall operational efficiency.

Oversaw comprehensive day-to-day operations, including POS system management, staff scheduling, and customer service.

• Oversaw comprehensive day-to-day operations, including POS system management, staff scheduling, and delivering exceptional customer service.
• Implemented efficient operational procedures to streamline service delivery and enhance overall customer satisfaction.

Contributed as a key member of the store's opening team, mastering grilling, kitchen coordination, and guest service.

• Contributed as a key member of the store's opening team, mastering front-of-house and back-of-house grilling, kitchen coordination, and guest service protocols.
• Consistently maintained high hygiene and service quality standards, contributing to positive customer experiences and operational excellence.

Efficiently managed bar service and floor operations in a high-traffic airport bar setting, ensuring smooth service for diverse clientele.

• Efficiently managed bar service and floor operations in a high-traffic airport environment, ensuring smooth service for a diverse clientele.
• Demonstrated strong multitasking capabilities in a fast-paced setting, successfully handling multiple guest interactions and orders concurrently.

Completed intensive 12-month industrial and job training as part of a hotel management curriculum, gaining hands-on experience across multiple departments.

• Completed intensive 12-month industrial and job training as part of a hotel management curriculum, gaining hands-on experience across Food & Beverage, Front Office, and Kitchen Operations.
• Developed strong foundational skills in customer service and team coordination through practical training, preparing for professional roles.