Neha Sharma Creative Graphic Designer, Print Media ONTARIO, CANADA www.nehadesign.com /in/nehadesign /nehadesign info@nehadesign.com /nehadesign /photos/nehadesign Creative Graphic Designer specialized in designing Logos, Corporate Identity, Branding, Company Stationary, Brochures, Newsletters, Flyers, Catalogues, Posters, Print Advertising, Publications, Books, Magazines and Annual Reports. Comprehensive understanding and expertise of print media in corporate and freelance environments. Able to convey the client’s message to an audience by establishing the best balance in the creative process using image and typography. Creative, Technical & Communication Skills Adobe Creative Suite 4 – Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Office Suite on Apple Macintosh and Windows platforms. Extensive understanding that a project needs to be managed from start to completion i.e. the workflow process that occurs between the creation of a print layout and the final printing. Experienced with large print-run jobs where there is no margin for error. Good project management skills and understanding of time constraints and pressures. High attention to detail and able to exhibit strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Motivated, enthusiastic person with a positive attitude, proactive and open to new concepts and responsibilities. Able to easily recognize the need to maintain a strong sense of synergy between my colleagues and clients. Work Experience January 2010 – current Ontario, Canada | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Mumbai, India Creative Designer, Freelance Provided design services to support marketing and communications efforts in print-based environments. Designed logos, company stationary and promotional materials for marketing campaigns for clients. Supervised and managed responsibilities such as project’s time constraints, deadlines, budgeting and invoicing. Basic skills in WordPress and social media management. Developed skills as an independent creative designer. September 2008 – September 2009 Auckland, New Zealand Graphic Designer, Action Media Ltd Supervised, conceptualized and redesigned the publications – ‘The Channel’ and ‘IT Brief’. Responsible for the monthly production and design of several advertisements and advertorial. Coordinated with other departments – Editorial team and sales team and developed brand and style guidelines. Managed projects and liaised with independent clients, print houses, media agencies and other design studios. Generated ideas, provided suggestions to modify new or existing ideas and demonstrated techniques. Neha Sharma www.nehadesign.com June 2005 – March 2008 Hamilton, New Zealand info@nehadesign.com Graphic Designer, KT Design Ltd Prepared and presented ideas, design concepts and finished artworks meeting the unique needs of each client. Researched and developed design solutions in accordance with budget limitations and project objectives. Liaised and coordinated with clients and print houses to meet project deadlines, managed proofing and pre-press process for digital and offset printing. Understood the overall workflow process, pressures and stresses that come along with managing multiple projects and the need to prioritize tasks. Not being limited to own projects, supported and helped other designers in their respective individual projects. Detailed understanding of project filing and archiving protocols. April 2002 – May 2002 Mumbai, India Intern Designer, Ogilvy & Mather Assisted the creative and art directors at client meetings, photoshoots, design and production, pre-press. Gained hands-on experience on the overall process of pre-media. Was inspired to specialize further and improve own creative and technical skills in print media design. Clients / Brands Portfolio // www.nehadesign.com/portfolio The University of Waikato I-Learning Academy IT Brief The Channel AFFCO New Zealand Jack & Jill Educare NeuroGen Bryant Retreat Body of Change Education Design & Arts College of New Zealand New Zealand, 2003 – 2004 Diploma of Communication Arts & Design Professional studies and practical training in brand development, marketing, advertising, publication design and production, typography, pre-press, design and page layout software and photography. Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics India, 2003 Certificate (Alpha Maya Course – Animation) Pre-production, production and post-production; story boarding, articulation, 3D modelling, shading and animation, compositing, character animation and visual effects. SVT College, SNDT Women’s University India, 1999 – 2002 BHSc (Communication & Extension Education) Introduction to advertising, foundations of art and design, printing and processing, public relations, marketing, film and television broadcasting, sound recording and journalism. Awards New Zealand Youth Arts Festival 2006 New Zealand, 2003 Logo Design Competition Runner-up