Adobe Creative Cloud
Shifan Ahamed Thanzeel
Lead - Corporate Branding (Senior Graphic Designer)
Colombo,WP
Summary
Experienced Senior Graphic Designer with over 20 years of expertise in creating impactful designs for globally recognized brands and companies. Proficient in a wide range of design software and experienced in managing cross-functional teams. Seeking a senior-level position where I can leverage my extensive knowledge and skills to drive creative vision and bring ideas to life for high-profile clients.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Lead - Corporate Branding & Operations
Senok Group
Colombo, Colombo District
11.2017 - Current
- Company Overview: Senok Trade Combine (Senok Group)
- Overseeing corporate branding strategies and managing design projects across multiple channels
- Ensuring consistency in brand communication and marketing collateral
- Supervising a team of designers and coordinating with stakeholders for creative solutions
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
Head of IT, Design Lead & Photographer
Unique Trends (Pvt) Ltd
Nugegoda, Colombo District
10.2014 - 11.2017
- Led the creative team in branding and design initiatives
- Managed IT infrastructure and technical support for creative workflows
- Provided professional photography and videography services for marketing
- Conducted regular audits of hardware inventory to ensure proper asset management across the organization''s technology infrastructure.
- Coordinated large-scale technology migrations to minimize disruption while enhancing overall system capabilities.
Senior Graphic, Web Designer & IT Executive
Asian Group of Companies (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo, Colombo District
11.2008 - 10.2014
- Designed branding materials, websites, and promotional content
- Managed IT operations, ensuring seamless workflow for design teams
- Designed interactive multimedia presentations to effectively communicate complex concepts during client meetings.
- Provided ongoing support and maintenance for client websites after launch, addressing any technical issues or design updates as needed.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to create engaging email campaigns and promotional materials.
- Assisted in the development of comprehensive style guides for clients, outlining proper use of logos, typography, color schemes, and other design elements.
- Developed custom graphics for websites, ensuring consistent branding and visual identity across all platforms.
Designer & Data Entry Operator
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC)
Colombo, Colombo District
10.2007 - 01.2008
- Assisted in designing promotional materials and handled data entry tasks
- Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Analyzed user behavior and feedback to optimize design and user experience.
- Streamlined design processes, resulting in increased efficiency and faster project completion times.
- Designed eye-catching promotional materials, driving increased event attendance and participation rates.
Print Quality Checker
UNICEF
Colombo, Colombo District
01.2007 - 10.2007
- Ensured high-quality print materials were delivered as per standards
- Documented findings and produced reports to aide management in assessing and correcting quality concerns.
- Maintained comprehensive records of inspection results, ensuring easy access for future reference and trend analysis.
- Discarded and rejected products, materials and equipment not conforming with specifications.
- Identified trends in product defects, recommending corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Maintained high standard of workmanship by using only approved data, materials, tools and test equipment.
Education
Graphic Design (Hons) -
University of Colorado Boulder
Fundamentals of Graphic Design - undefined
California Institute of the Arts
Computer Graphic Designer (NVQ) - undefined
Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka (VTA)
Certificate in Graphic Production - undefined
AMDT College
Certificate in Web Design & Development - undefined
IDM Computer Studies (Pvt) Ltd
Diploma in Computer Hardware Engineering with Networking - undefined
TURNKEY Computer System (Pvt) Ltd
Diploma in Desktop Publishing - undefined
Hameed Al Husseinie College
Skills
Supportive Team Player
Effective Time Management
Team Leadership
Creative Solutions Development
Service Excellence
Digital Literacy
Cooperative Project Engagement
Supportive Team Player
Certifications
Various professional certifications in graphic design, branding, and IT.
Hobbies
Cycling
Listing Music
Painting
Trying New Foods
Football
Researching new trends
Software
Corel Draw Graphic Suite
Microsoft Office 365
Related Software
Windows OS
Mac OS
Timeline
Lead - Corporate Branding & Operations
Senok Group
11.2017 - Current
Head of IT, Design Lead & Photographer
Unique Trends (Pvt) Ltd
10.2014 - 11.2017
Senior Graphic, Web Designer & IT Executive
Asian Group of Companies (Pvt) Ltd
11.2008 - 10.2014
Designer & Data Entry Operator
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC)
10.2007 - 01.2008
Print Quality Checker
UNICEF
01.2007 - 10.2007
Fundamentals of Graphic Design - undefined
California Institute of the Arts
Computer Graphic Designer (NVQ) - undefined
Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka (VTA)
Certificate in Graphic Production - undefined
AMDT College
Certificate in Web Design & Development - undefined
IDM Computer Studies (Pvt) Ltd
Diploma in Computer Hardware Engineering with Networking - undefined
TURNKEY Computer System (Pvt) Ltd
Diploma in Desktop Publishing - undefined
Hameed Al Husseinie College
Graphic Design (Hons) -
University of Colorado Boulder
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