Thanuja Guruge
Malabe
Summary
Dynamic Graphic Designer with extensive experience at The Colombo Plan Secretariat, excelling in creative concept development and print production. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with international teams, ensuring brand consistency and high-quality deliverables. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, with a strong focus on achieving impactful visual communication in fast-paced environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Designer
The Colombo Plan Secretariat
12.2016 - Current
- Designed and laid out training manuals, flyers, brochures, and various printed materials using Adobe InDesign and other design tools.
- Maintained brand consistency and ensured all materials met high standards for visual quality and print-readiness.
- Liaised with vendors for printing, conducted quality checks, managed delivery schedules, and negotiated cost estimates.
- Coordinated the full spectrum of event logistics, including venue setup, branding materials, and giveaways.
- Oversaw artwork approvals and printing for items such as lanyards, notebooks, flags, name cards, banners, and promotional materials.
- Collaborated closely with internal teams to meet deadlines and ensure seamless execution of events and training sessions.
- Successfully operated in high-pressure
- Collaborated with staff from 28 countries, effectively navigating cross-cultural communication, global time zones, and diverse working styles.
- Managed high-pressure responsibilities and tight deadlines during international events and global training rollouts.
- Demonstrated strong organizational, coordination, and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.environments, working with international teams from over 28 countries.
Graphic Designer
Federation of IT Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS- INFOTEL-2014)
06.2014 - Current
- Developing design briefs and generating creative concepts for campaigns.
- Coordinating with clients, illustrators and photographers.
- Providing creative graphical support for Blog, websites, social media and other promotional materials.
Graphic Designer
Epic Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
10.2013 - 06.2014
- Designing creative materials - Logos, Banners, Posters and Visa Master Cards
- Video Editing
- Photography
- Web Designing
Graphic Designer cum Pre-press Coordinator
Gulf Scan L.L.C. Sharjah, UAE
Sharjah
05.2012 - 09.2013
- Effectively communicating among the Customers, Marketing Dept. & Production Dept. to Identify the Customer requirement and look for best options available in the company, technical wise to cater our service to the customer.
Graphic Designer
Value Eswaran (Pvt) Ltd
01.2009 - 01.2010
Graphic Designer
Lankanest (Pvt)
01.2007 - 01.2009
Education
Diploma - Computer Graphic Design
Sri Lanka Institute of Printing
Diploma - Desktop Publishing & 3D Animation (full time) course
National Youth Council, Rathmalana
RathmalanaDiploma - Computer Science (MS Office)
OSLO Computer College
Diploma - Photography
The National Photographic Art Society of Sri Lanka
Certificate - Computer Web Design
Sri Lanka Institute of Printing
Skills
- Graphic Designing
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Photography
- Print production
- Client collaboration
- Event coordination
- Formatting
- Logo design
- Adobe photoshop, illustrator, and InDesign
- Social media design
- Billboard design
- PC and mac platforms
- Creative concept development
References
Rohan, Priyarathne, Lecture, 071 490 6367, Sri Lanka Institute of Printing, 118, Dr. Danister de Silva Mawatha, Colombo
Disclaimer
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Timeline
Graphic Designer
The Colombo Plan Secretariat
12.2016 - Current
Graphic Designer
Federation of IT Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS- INFOTEL-2014)
06.2014 - Current
Graphic Designer
Epic Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
10.2013 - 06.2014
Graphic Designer cum Pre-press Coordinator
Gulf Scan L.L.C. Sharjah, UAE
05.2012 - 09.2013
Graphic Designer
Value Eswaran (Pvt) Ltd
01.2009 - 01.2010
Graphic Designer
Lankanest (Pvt)
01.2007 - 01.2009
Diploma - Computer Graphic Design
Sri Lanka Institute of Printing
Diploma - Desktop Publishing & 3D Animation (full time) course
National Youth Council, Rathmalana
Diploma - Computer Science (MS Office)
OSLO Computer College
Diploma - Photography
The National Photographic Art Society of Sri Lanka
Certificate - Computer Web Design
Sri Lanka Institute of Printing
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