Nationality
Saudi
Languages
English (Native)
Arabic (Native)
Employment
- October 2023 - to date, Communications & Creative Lead, UN-Habitat- Quality of Life Initiative, Riyadh, KSA
- May - September 2023, Art Director, Acquaint Communications, Riyadh, KSA
- Aug 2018 - May 2023, Assistant Professor of Graphic Design, American University in Dubai (AUD), UAE
- Nov 2016- Feb 2017, Media Marketing Assistant, W5 Productions, School of Film, Media and Design, University of West London, UK
- Feb 2015 - Nov 2015, Graphic Designer, Publicis Graphic Integrated, Jeddah, KSA
- Jun 2013 - Jul 2013, Graphic Design Intern, 77 Media, Jeddah, KSA
- 2014 to date, Freelancer
Education
- 2017 Masters Arts in Advertising, Branding and Communication, University of West London (Distinction)
- 2014 Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, Dar Al-Hekma University (Hons)
Completed Courses
- 2021 Harvard Graduate School of Higher Education, The Online Classroom: Strategies for Higher Education & Learning
Exhibitions
- 2017 Works showcased at The London School of Film, Media and Design Graduate End of Year Showcase, University of West London, UK
- 2011-2014 Works showcased at The Graphic Design Exhibition, Dar Al Hekma University, Jeddah, KSA
Talks
- 2021 Social Presence Professional Development Workshop: Developing a sense of connectedness and Building a Community Amongst Learners. Co-presented with Dr. Arjette Karemaker
- Tone of Voice Workshop: SAE Institute Dubai, and SAE Creative Media Institute, Australia
- 2021 Photoshop Art, Dubai Design Week, UAE
- 2020 Light Painting Workshop, Dubai Design Week, UAE
Published Works
Bakalka, L. & Lelis, C. (2018). Informing personal branding through handwriting analysis: proposal of a supportive online platform, Visible Language, The Journal of Visual Communication Research, Vol 52 (3). (Available online at https://www.academia.edu/40822766/Informing_personal_branding_through_self_assessed_handwriting_analysis_proposal_of_a_supportive_online_platform)
Awards
- 2020-2024 Certificate of Mentorship Appreciation for AUD - American Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center AEIC (Certified Incubator)
- 2020-2022 Certificate of Mentorship for The University of West London’s MA Advertising, Branding and Communication student group works, Rethink: Remake the World as part of the Professional Creative Contexts Module
- 2019 Guest Judge Panellist - Huawei Mobile Services, Certificate of Appreciation for the Mena - Hala, Young Talent! Dubai, UAE
- 2019 International Humanitarian Centre Award, Dubai, UAE
- 2017 MEFIC Capital’s 10th Anniversary Rebranding Project, Jeddah, KSA
- 2013 Earl the Elephant, Book Illustration Competition run by The Special Education Department, Dar Al Hekma University, Jeddah, KSA