Primary Skills
Interactive MM, Web Design, Graphic Design, Visualization, 2d&3d Animation
Location
India-chennai (will consider relocating)
Posted
May-06-09
RESUME DETAILS
10+ yrs experience in Multimedia, Animation, Graphics & Web Design PR, Branding & Corporate Communication
Key Skills: Multimedia, Web & Graphic Designing & Animation, Corporate Communication, PR, and Branding. Job Objective: To cater to innovative requirements and challenges. Total Years of Experience: 10 + years Current Industry: Visual Communication, Designing, Advertising, PR/MR Design Consultant-Instructional, and Web Design Current Functional Area: Media and Communication Current Sub Functional Area: Media Planning, PR/Corporate Communication, Instructing, Directing and Facilitating the growth of New Media Current Location: Chennai, India Location Preference: International.
Software Proficiency
• Corel Draw •3DS Max • Photoshop • InDesign • Illustrator • Maya • Fireworks • Quark • Director • SoundForge • SoundEdit • PageMaker • Final Cut Pro • Premiere • ProTools • Dreamweaver • AfterEffects • Combustion • Elastic Reality • F lash
*Experienced in both Mac & Windows OS
Summary of Skills and Experience
With more than 10 years experience in the field of Multimedia and Design, I have gained expertise in the latest designing trends and techniques. My experience coupled with excellent communication skills and people skills has enabled me to progress from graphic designing & animation to branding, media co-ordination & corporate communication.
I am well qualified in the Design field with an Advanced Diploma in Multimedia from Arena (a division of Aptech), M.Phil & MA in Communications and a PG Diploma in Visual Communication from Loyola College - one of the pioneer institutes in this field. A post graduate diploma in Business Management has helped in enhancing my managerial skills.
Education
M.Phil [Mass Communication] Mother Teresa University 2005-2006
M.A. [Masters in Mass Communication and Journalism] Alagappa University 2002-2004
P.G.D.V.C., [Post Graduate Diploma in Visual Communication] Loyola College - LIVE 1999-2000
B.B.A. [Bachelor of Business Administration] University of Madras 1996-1999
P.G.D.B.M [Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management] Kothari Business School 1997-1998
Tech. Qualification
A.D.M. [Advanced Diploma in Multimedia] Arena Multimedia 1998-1999
D.B.A. [Diploma in Business Administration] Kamadhenu Infotech 1998-1999
Other Qualification
M.A. B.S. [Masters in Biblical Studies] Hindustan Bible Institute & College 2004-2006
M.A. C.S. [Masters in Christian Studies] University of Madras 2004-2006
Some of my strengths and highlights are listed below:
Strengths
? Expertise in Visualization, Richmedia, Multimedia, and print media. ? Hands-on knowledge of WBT, CBT, Web/Multimedia presentations, Web design and product/project simulators ? Extensive experience in -- Producing innovative Richmedia creations and guiding the design team -- Executing creative projects, including packaging, print collaterals, advertising, direct response, and corporate/product identity materials -- Establishing and maintaining standards and style guides -- Collaborating with external agencies on creative development and in-house interpretation -- Working with internal constituents to achieve their objectives through marketing communications deliverables -- Visualizing and designing complete branding schemes for companies, including the design & development of Websites, company presentations, brochures, and complete Print packages
Highlights
? 10 years experience in in-house art direction. ? Formal training in graphic-design and visualization. ? Hands-on knowledge of Multimedia and web design ? Superior verbal and written communication abilities, including the ability to write creative briefs ? Communicate effectively with clients, and make creative presentations. ? Direct experience working on a technology brand with the designer and developer.
Experience
2007 - 2008 (Present) Zion Communication Pvt. Ltd. Chennai, IN Design Consultant ? Design consultant to enhance both style & utility in web & print layout designs ? Advising creative inputs to advance project realization in the most optimum way ? Take projects from concepts to finished designs/layouts to production files ? Ensure that all creative deliverables are in line with department and Corporate business objectives
2004 - 2008 (Present) MOP Vaishnav College Chennai, IN Lecturer ? In-house PR and Corporate Comunications ? Instructing and coordinating projects for the following -- Theories of Computer Graphics & Design -- 2D & 3D -- Graphics & Animation -- Designing for Print Media & DTP -- Web Designing & Animation -- Interactive Multimedia -- Corporate Presentations -- Audio & Video Editing ? Designing and Deciding on course packages and content ? Handling both UG and PG students ? Designing all collateral -- journals, magazines, banners, etc.
2003 -- 2004 EDUTECH India Pvt. Ltd. Chennai, IN Exec- Creative & Design ? PR ? Branding ? Advertising ? Print collaterals ? Website development ? Corporate & Clientele Communication ? Development of Corporate identity ? Event Management & Stage Design ? Project reviewing, reporting & documenting ? Corporate & Product Presentations
2002 - 2003 Sullivan Soft Ltd. Chennai, IN Multimedia Team Lead ? Project Visualization (Web/Multimedia Presentations) ? Manage a team of website designers, graphic artists and Internet consultants ? Coordinate with the Team, the Client and the Top Management ? Project assigning, reviewing, reporting & documenting ? Corporate & Clientele Communication ? Actively involved in business development ? Collaborate with the design team on technical issues ? Research and Report accessibility and productivity improvements
1999 - 2000 Digiscape Chennai, IN Faculty ? Graphic Software Instructor ? Designing for clients. ? Preparing course content for students. ? Teaching Designing Skills -- Theory & Practical
1999 - 2002 Loyola College Chennai, IN Lecturer and Faculty (Dept. of Visual Communication) Part Time ? Developed curriculum Prepared course contents ? Trained students in multimedia and web-designing software ? Trained students in DTP ? Conducted seminars on enhancement of design and visualizing skills
1997-1999 India Yellow Pages on Net Chennai, IN Creative Visualizer ? Visualized, created, and optimized Web pages ? Defined, designed, and developed templates ? Developed browser compatible design techniques.
Dynamic Animations: Flash, Director and Lingo Survey: Authorware, Flash, Dreamweaver Cartoons: Flash, Corel Draw ...Includes web design and multimedia skills
Webdesign
Pagination & Publication: Dreamweaver, Front Page Flash Presentation: Flash, Adobe Livemotion Shockwave Movies: Director Shockwave Studio Image Editing: PhotoShop, Painter, Corel Photopaint Buttons: Fireworks, ImageStyler Gif Animation: ImageReady
Multimedia
Multimedia Application: Director with Lingo CD Presentation: Director, Flash Slide Show: Power Point Morphing: Elastic Reality, DigiMorph Video Editing and Special Effects: Adobe Premiere 3D: Maya, 3D StudioMax, Infini-D, Logomotion, Lightwave Kiosk: Director CBT: Director, Flash, PhotoShop Virtual Panorama: QTVR Compositing & Keying: After Effects, Combustion
Operating system: Win 2000, NT workstation, Mac Documentation: MS Office Basic planning: Smart Draw
Visual Communication ...beyond software skill ? Visualization ? Types of Communication ? Mass Communication ? Media - Different types & its impact on society ? Advertisement ? Branding & Packaging ? Photography ? Television Program Development ? Cinematography & Video Editing ? Principles & Psychology of Design ? Drawing, Sketching, Painting - Perspectives ? Modern methods of Communication & Design
Personal Info
Marital Status: Single
Date of Birth: April 30, 1978
Interests:
R&D, Computers, Music, Photography, Drawing, Playing the Guitar. I sing with a gospel music band called 'In-tune' and I also belong to a social service Christian Youth group called 'Zero-in'.
Certifications
See above
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