Neha Sharma
www.nehadesign.com
[email protected]
CREATIVE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Creative Graphic Designer specialized in designing and developing a broad range of visual pieces to meet business objectives. Particularly adept in
creating original and vibrant work that captures the attention from corporate viewers to consumers. Comprehensive understanding and expertise in
print media to convey the client’s message to an audience by establishing the best balance in the creative process using image and typography.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Creative Graphic Designer, Freelance
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
2010 – Present
CANADA | MALAYSIA | INDIA
Provided creative design services to support marketing and communications efforts in
print-based environments.
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Id
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Illustrator
InDesign
Photoshop
Planned, supervised and managed production schedules, project’s time constraints,
deadlines, budgeting and invoicing.
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Presented and met with clients at all levels and was able to effectively articulate and
explain creative concepts and execution details.
Designed logos, company stationary and promotional materials for marketing campaigns.
Graphic Designer, Action Media Ltd
Acrobat Pro
Wordpress
Dreamweaver
MS Office
Apple Mac
Windows
2008 – 2009
NEW ZEALAND
Supervised, conceptualized and redesigned the publications – ‘The Channel’ and ‘IT Brief’.
Administered monthly production and design of several advertisements and advertorial.
Coordinated with other departments, editorial and sales teams for developing brand and
style guidelines.
Managed projects and liaised with independent clients, print houses, media agencies
and other design studios.
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Ensured deadlines are met and prepared layouts in advance of future publications.
LAYOUT
Graphic Designer, KT Design Ltd
2005 – 2008
CREATIVE IDEATION
NEW ZEALAND
Prepared and presented ideas, concept development 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.
Discussed projects and provided recommendations to other designers in support of their
respective individual work.
Performed minor modifications to existing design files as required.
Intern Designer, Ogilvy & Mather
TYPOGRAPHY
2002
INDIA
Assisted the creative and art directors at client meetings, photoshoots, design and
production, pre-press.
Showed significant dedication in further improving and specializing own creative and
technical skills within print media design.
Observed the overall conception of original artwork and the manufacturing of final output.
CONCEPT DESIGN
IMAGE EDITING
& MANIPULATION
BRAND PRINCIPLES
& GUIDELINES
PROJECT PRODUCTION
& MANAGEMENT
PROOF-READING
PRE-PRESS
WORK INDEPENDENTLY
TEAM PLAYER
Neha Sharma
CREATIVE
GRAPHIC
DESIGNER
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
SPECIALIZATION
LOGO DESIGN
MAGAZINE DESIGN
BROCHURE DESIGN
Exercise professionalism in punctuality, diplomacy,
resourcefulness; keep abreast of potential time
constraints and pressures to prioritize tasks and meet
project deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced working
environment.
BRANDING
ADVERTISING
ANNUAL REPORT DESIGN
CATALOGUE DESIGN
BUSINESS STATIONARY
Exhibit
strong
organizational,
interpersonal,
problem-solving, listening and communication skills;
proactive and open to new concepts to deliver
innovation in desired products.
PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGNS
Self-motivated and enthusiastic with a positive attitude
and a strong sense of synergy between colleagues and
customers.
BOOK DESIGN
INVITATION DESIGN
PUBLICATIONS
NEWSLETTER DESIGN
CD COVER DESIGN
FLYER DESIGN
CORPORATE DESIGN
BUSINESS CARDS DESIGN
Experienced in innovative and inspiring creative
solutions, working on projects from start to finish,
including collaborative strategic brainstorming,
creative execution, project filing and final production;
keen eye for detail for large print-run jobs with zero
margin for error.
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT
BAWARDS
2003
EDUCATION
New Zealand
Diploma of Communication Arts & Design
DESIGN & ARTS COLLEGE OF NEW ZEALAND
2003 – 2004
NEW ZEALAND
Professional studies and practical training in brand development, marketing, advertising,
publication design and production, typography, pre-press, design and page layout
software and photography.
Certificate (Alpha Maya Course – Animation)
MAYA ACADEMY OF ADVANCED CINEMATICS
2003
NATIONAL LOGO DESIGN COMPETITION
New Zealand Youth Arts Festival 2006
8 LIKES / INTERESTS
INDIA
Pre-production, production and post-production; story boarding, articulation, 3D
modelling, shading and animation, compositing, character animation and visual effects.
BHSc (Communication & Extension Education)
SVT COLLEGE, SNDT WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY
Runner-up
Travelling
Coffee
Photography
Movies
1999 – 2002
INDIA
Reading
Swimming
Music
Introduction to advertising, foundations of art and design, printing and processing, public
relations, marketing, film and television broadcasting, sound recording and journalism.
ONLINE PORTFOLIO
www.nehadesign.com/portfolio
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