Following are the details of my technical skills, work experience, education, professional development and professional certifications. Click here to download my resume.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Convert PSD files to Web pages using CSS (Table-free div based layouts)
- Create Responsive Websites using media queries etc. so the website is compatible with different viewports using HTML5 and CSS3
- Use HTML5, JQuery for website development like image sliders, photo galleries, lightbox, dropdown menus, etc.)
- Managing Learning Managing System for Sijison Educational using SCORM and other types to be uploaded on the website.
- Use Wireframing tools like UXpin and Axure etc. for User Interface (UI) design
- Develop template-based and Custom based layouts/designs for the WordPress website. (From Installation of WordPress to complete front-end interface and inner pages development. Example: www.jidalightsdecor.com).
- Intermediate-level PHP programming language and MySQL database.
- Design logos, banners, brochures, and vector-based graphics
- Printable brochures, visiting cards, flyers, posters using Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
Operating Systems: Apple Mac and Windows.
Font Management Tools: Suite Case Fusion and Nexus Font.
Raster Tools: Adobe Photoshop CC.
Vector Tools: Adobe Illustrator CC, Adobe InDesign CC, Coral Draw 12/13, Macromedia Flash MX, Quark Express, In-page.
Web Tools: Adobe Dreamweaver CC, Microsoft FrontPage, JQuery, Java Scripting HTML5, CSS3, and FTP tools.
Multimedia Tools: 3DStudio Max, Adobe Flash MX, Swish Max, Swift 3D, Adobe Premiere CS6, Sound Forge, Sound Edit, GIF Animator.
Development Tools: Bootstrap Framework, JQuery, Java Scripting, HTML5 & CSS3.
Application Tools: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Microsoft Photo Draw.
EXPERIENCE
Web Admin & Graphic Designer with Discounter’s Pool & Spa Warehouse, Vaughan, Toronto, ON
April 11, 2017 – December 2019
- Creating graphics for websites such as banners and promotional images.
- Shopify websites (discounterspoolandspa.com & cdsco.net) administration including backups, reviews, forms, e-commerce, and updates for new online offers.
- Web page front-end development for responsive content using HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript.
- Coordination with the developers for custom development requirements for websites.
- Creating designs for email marketing and scheduling eBlasts using MailChimp.
- Creating ads for Google Adwords, and graphics for social media handles.
- Creating designs for store sign holders for new offers and promotions.
- High-resolution designs for CNE & Home Show exhibitions on vinyl banners and coroplast boards.
- Newspaper ad designs for the Toronto Star newspaper.
- Create flyers, posters, brochures, business cards, etc. for printing.
Product Manager Academy of Learning & Sijison Inc., Toronto, ON
November 2008- To Date (Part-Time)
- Created layouts/mockups/graphics of the company’s websites (Joomla, WordPress, and phpMyAdmin based websites like sijison.com, sijisoneducational.com, sijisonmobile.com, and nigeriacardealers.com).
- Academy of Learning design requirements including brochures, business cards, graduation ceremony invitations, programs and courses related flyers, invitations, raffle tickets, promotional mugs, and mouse pads, gift cards, campus door and window designs, events related flyers, Program & Certificates.
- Administered website careertrainingnetwork.ca including all design requirements and coordination with the developers to integrate new functionalities in websites.
- Placing approved designs on Vista Print for printing.
- Coordination and follow-up with the development team to implement the project requirements and meet the project deadlines.
- Internet marketing for websites by designing campaigns and scheduling them for the targeted audience.
- Coordination with clients for website development, hosting, and domain issues.
- Creating and updating project scope documents for any additional requirements etc.
- Managing WHM and CPanel for Sijison Inc.
- Training company resources for different roles.
- Taking periodic website project backups.
Web / Graphics Designer with Ad Army Group (adarmygroup.com), Toronto, ON
Feb 1, 2016 – April 10, 2017
- Dealt with custom website projects. Maximum 10 projects at a time with technology including Joomla, WordPress, osCommerce, and 5 pages static websites.
- Website design and maintenance including incorporating sliders, galleries, pages, posts, and contents.
- Create website graphics including banners, slides, and mockups.
- SEO for WordPress Websites.
- Website optimization for Google PageSpeed Insights.
- WordPress website migrations and hosting and domain issues.
- Magazine printing and other printable brochures etc. using Adobe InDesign CC.
- Mac Operating System.
Design Consultant with Hostopia.com Inc. Mississauga, ON
March 2011 – March 2012
- Dealt with custom website projects. Maximum 10 projects at a time with technology including Joomla, WordPress, osCommerce, and 5 pages static websites.
- Responsible for the initial contact with the client and later sign off the final layout/design of the website with the client.
- Coordinate with the client for the hosting and domain issues.
- Document the regular requirements of the client including extra changes or upsells (for online shops, inventory information, text/images for static pages, payment gateway information and shipping, and tax details)and sent to the development team to implement it.
- Post-development contact with the client to review the website and sent his/her final feedback.
- Interact with the development team for the final changes and close the project once it is live after the client’s approval.
- Few sample websites are: www.lightningdemandpress.com; www.mapsparking.com; www.whitneycandles.com
Web / Graphic Designer Kalendar Productions Inc., Toronto, ON
July 14, 2009 – November 14, 2009
- Designed and created a logo for the Agenda book.
- Created mockups for different modules of Agendabook and Kalendar Productions.
- Created all Icons, buttons, and banners.
- Used CSS to make table-free website structure along with the PHP file extensions using PHP development environment (xampp) for Agendabook and Kalendar Productions.sed Flash Action Scripting (intermediate level).
- Coordinate with the PHP developer to apply the CSS on the coded pages.
- Environment: Adobe Photoshop CS, Adobe Illustrator CS, Coral Draw 11, Adobe InDesign CS, Macromedia Dreamweaver MX, Macromedia Flash MX, Macromedia Fireworks MX, HTML, DHTML, Java Scripting, CSS, Filezilla, Microsoft Office 2010.
Web / Graphics Designer Big M Entertainment, Toronto, ON
September 17, 2007- To October 17, 2008
- Worked with Big M Entertainment on a social website like Facebook (www.globeplace.com; Development website).
- Designed and created logos, banners, buttons, icons, flash animations, advertisements, and templates for the websites.
- Created flash animations and creative flash objects like characters (Symbols), layouts, etc.
- Animated still pictures in Flash MX with the use of flash vector graphics, animated banners for advertisements, and used Flash Action Scripting.
- Used HTML, DHTML, Java Scripting and CSS to design CSS/Table based web layouts.
- Designed high-quality business cards, posters, brochures, flyers, and letterheads.
Web/Graphic Artist (PT) American IT Incorporated, NY
Mar 2001 – May 2007
- Designed www.ccnx.net exceeding 25000 web pages
- Created layouts websites/software, icons, intros, logos, banners, menu bars, flash animations, and rollover buttons with illustrative work for all websites
- Designed high-quality splash screens, default screens and screen savers, business cards, posters,
brochures, flyers, and letterheads - Designed graphics for Content Management System (CMS)
- Developed/maintained company website (www.ntdc.com.pk) including 2 subsidiary websites, performed updates periodically for contents
- Created Flash animations including animated GIFs and Icons, design/upload tenders, and job advertisement
- Prepared comprehensive layout for online banking, HR, and inventory control systems
- Created PowerPoint presentations with applied Animation and sound effects
- Designed brochures for Amco Apparel Co. (UAE) and KEUNE Cosmetics (UAE)
- Designed 15 advertisements for leading educational /training/research institutions for publication in Education Guide of Pakistan
- Created 30 advertisements for Automotive Parts Accessories Manufacturers directory
- Developed business cards, postcards, flyers, newsletters, brochures, and letterheads
- Supervised designer, interacted with clients to obtain designing specifications
- In-charge of the design team, planned layouts of desktop applications
- Designed a website for communication between the computer and cell phone
- Used 3D Max to develop 3D models products including telephones, PCBs, Cisco racks, routers and firewalls, meshed text/graphic elements for cohesiveness/attraction
- Designed creative animated GIFs, icons, splash/default screens, and screen savers.