Alia F. Syeda
tutorialsbyalia@gmail.com | (571)-888-6420
EDUCATION
George Mason University Fairfax, VA
Bachelor of Fine Arts August 2022– Present
Graphic Design Concentration
NOVA Community College Sterling, VA
Associate of Science of Business Administration August 2019 – May 2022
Business General
EXPERIENCE
UpMerch
Sales Partner Internship April 2023 – June 2023
● Completed Sales Partner onboarding and training in custom apparel sales and client engagement
● Acted as the primary liaison between clients and designers to deliver custom T-shirt designs tailored to
consumer needs
● Managed the full order process, from initial consultation to final approval, ensuring accuracy and timely
delivery
● Advised clients on design options, placement, and timelines to best align with branding and event goals
● Built relationships with organizations, sororities, and event planners to generate custom merchandise
opportunities
J Art Studio Chantilly, VA
Volunteer Art Assistant July 2018 – August 2018
• Supported instruction in arts and crafts for young children, fostering creativity, fine motor skills, and
learning through hands-on activities
• Communicated with parents regarding student dismissal and addressed time-sensitive questions
professionally
• Assisted lead and assistant teachers with classroom preparation, lesson setup, and cleanup
• Organized art materials, supplies, and attendance records to maintain an efficient classroom environment
• Responded to classroom challenges by problem-solving in real time and supporting student needs
Artwork in Scripts n Scribes
Nim Qalam Indo-Persian Painting & Halkari & Tarama Flower Paintings
Lubna Zahid
• Studied Mughal era Indo-Persian painting techniques, including nim Qalam, using ochre for
tracing, sumi and walnut ink for line work and tonal bases, and gouache and Japanese watercolor
to render animals, landscapes, and botanical forms
• Practiced halkari and tarama methods by layering colored gouache and gold detailing to create
stylized yet anatomically informed botanical compositions inspired by traditional Indo-Persian
manuscripts
Iznik Patterns in Shamsa Ceramincs
Nagihan Seymour
• Learned traditional Iznik pattern design at Shamsa Ceramics,k studying historic Turkish tile and vase motifs
under the guidance of a tile engineer
Arabic Calligraphy in Rik’a Script
Elinor Aishah Holland
● Studied Arabic calligraphy in the Rik’a script under Elinor Aishah Holland, developing intermediate level skills
in traditional letterforms and composition
SKILLS
Adobe Illustrator/InDesign/XD/Photoshop/Sublime Text/After Effects