Candidate of the week: Graphic Designer, Victoria

Educational Qualifications and Certifications
2011 - Master of Fine Arts – Applied Arts
2007 - Bachelor of Fine Arts - Applied Arts

Computer Skills
• Strong knowledge of Operating Systems - MS-DOS, Windows 95/NT/98/2000/ME/ XP/VISTA
• Proficient in application Tools such as Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Front Page and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Good Knowledge of Windows and Exchange Server 2003
• Excellent command over design software’s which include :
• Adobe Photoshop CS5
• Adobe Illustrator CS5
• Adobe Indesign
• CorelDraw X5
• Basics of Flash
• Basics in HTML, DTML, VBScript, ASP and Dreamweaver
• Basics in 3DS Max
• Windows & Office platforms


Professional Experience

Imegen.com.au, Elsternwick, Melbourne Aug 2011 to Sep 2011
Graphic Design/ Customer Service
• Printing Customized designs Using advanced technology of Digital DTG (direct to Garment) printing
• Creating designs as per customer needs and requirements.
• Creating banners for marketing purpose and promotions on the website.
• Taking orders face to face & over the phone and ensuring on time completion of the design and printing.

Graphic Anomishere Design Company, Bangalore, India Feb 2007 to May 2011
Graphic Designer & pre press (printing)
• Successfully manage and co-ordinate graphic design projects from concept through completion.
• Professional experience in working with a wide range of applications to design the graphics for interiors & exteriors of facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a range of internal/external stake holders and clients to create vision, conceive designs and consistently meet deadlines and requirements.
• Excellent ability to conceptualize the idea and to draft various options.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills collaborating with the head visualizer and designers to ideate and share the concepts.
• Adept in providing innovative designs with rich quality and quantity.
• Clients Handled:
• Honeywell
• HP
• International Airport (BIA)
• Accenture
• IBM
• RMZ
• JP Morgan
• Yahoo, & among others.


Freelancing Since Feb 2008
External Consultant
• Design and creation of all printing related materials like logos - stationeries, advertising materials including brochures, leaflets, press advertisements, posters, banners, backdrops POS material, marketing collaterals etc.
• Adept in visualization and design development like Logo Designing, Visiting Card, Letterheads, Posters and Banners, Colour Themes for Layout Design & Print Delivery.
• Also effectively completed design jobs of hospitality requirements like menu cards, function posters, banners, backdrops, certificates for sports events & names on certificates in calligraphy etc.
• Clients Handled:
• Britannia – FMCG leader in Snacks market
• Radio One – Bangalore’s No.1 Music Station
• Travel Tours – One of the leading travel agency
• SPML – A leading Infrastructure company
• M.K.Retail – A Retailing Company
• Callezee – India’s Most Comprehensive Tele-Info Service
• Bangalore Club, Residency Road, Bangalore

Attributes / Competencies
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional analytical skills, Sound decision making skills, Strong problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Confident telephone technique.
• Strong team orientation.
• Well organised and ability to prioritise.
• Able to learn and adapt quickly to changing requirements
• Demonstrated understanding of service, strong client service focus.
• Personal effectiveness - open to change and can think independently
• Maintain professional image and ability to work under pressure


email. sush.n.reddy@gmail.com