Vishvas Dave

** ************ ****

Wethersfield, CT 06109

Cell: 860-***-****

Home:860-***-****

E-Mail: acevsc@r.postjobfree.com

To Whom It May Concern:

Please accept this cover letter and resume as my submission for the graphic

designer position and an expression of my deepest interest of being part of

your organization.

I would like to take this opportunity to say, while my work experience may

not scream graphic design expert, all of my college education has been

devoted to graphic design, creative thinking, and print production. I have

an A.S. degree in Graphic Design from Manchester Community College and a

B.S. degree in Graphic Design Technology & Print Production from Central

Connecticut State University. My many years of freelance design experience

coupled with my education, I feel very strongly that I will be successful

in this position as a graphic designer.

Furthermore, graphic design has been a passion of mine for many years now.

So if given the opportunity, this would not be just a "job" for me, rather

a career that I would love embracing on a daily basis. I am highly

experienced with all versions of Adobe's creative suite design software on

both Mac and Windows and quite knowledgeable on effective design creation.

I also have the required skillset to manage and produce high capacity print

job from the initial stages of the job planning to the final delivery to

the client. I have the creativity and the skills required to excel in this

organization. I just need an opportunity to express my enthusiasm for this

art and explain how my past work experience, though not design related, can

be beneficial to this position.

I look forward to hear from you so that we may further discuss my

qualifications.

My resume has a link to my digital portfolio(s).

Thank you,

Vishvas Dave

860-***-****

Vishvas Dave

Graphic Designer 33 Stockingmill

Road

Wethersfield, CT

06109

Cell: 860-***-****

Home: 860-***-****

E-Mail:

vishdave92683@gmail

.com

Summary

I am a passionate graphic designer with a strong creative eye who is

looking for an opportunity to utilize my design skills acquired through my

educational learnings and my own practice. I have experience with various

types of design formats and mediums like magazine covers, business cards,

packaging, web design, photography, print production, and even video

editing. I am looking for a full-time position as a graphic designer in a

corporate setting where I can really show my enthusiasm and excitement for

this art.

Education

CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY (CCSU) - New Britain, CT

. B.S. Degree: Industrial Technology: Graphic Design Technology

D.O.G. Spring, 2014

MANCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE (MCC) - Manchester, CT

D.O.G. Spring, 2009

. A.S. Degree: Multimedia Options: Graphic Design

Software/Application Expertise

GRAPHIC DESIGN ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNOLOGY

Adobe Flash CS6 Expert Microsoft Word Expert Windows Expert

Adobe Illustrator CS6 Expert Microsoft Excel Expert AS2/3 Proficient

Adobe Premier CS6 Expert Microsoft Note Expert WordPres Proficient

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Adobe 3DS MAX Intermedia

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Technical Skills

. Knowledgeable in various levels of graphic design as well as print

production management for producing quality results for clients.

. Excellent ability in designing website animated banners, layouts, and

prototypes using adobe Photoshop and Flash CS6.

. Capable of effectively planning a commercial print job from start to

finish, including creating print ready imposed PDF file with content and

minimize waste to save on material cost.

. Very proficient with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign in creating

original graphics that are in line with company brand standard.

. Capable of putting together and managing visually stunning websites using

services like WordPress, Weebly, and 1&1 web hosting.

. Excellent ability in creating user friendly interfaces using Adobe Flash

and other software from the Adobe CS6 family.

. Excellent ability in editing Digital Video using Adobe Premier Pro suite.

. Very knowledgeable and experienced in designing and creating film and TV

related graphics using Adobe After Effects.

. Capable of optimizing websites for search engines using various SEO and

SEM strategies.

. Excellent ability in identifying flaws in user interface and finding

prompt solution to alleviate service downtime.

. Expert skills in many of the Microsoft Office applications including MS

Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, and Outlook

Volunteer Work

The Hartford Insurance Group

. Department Newsletter committee member for 2012.

. The Hartford's "Stop the Hunger" Food Share campaign volunteer for 2010.

India Association of Greater Hartford

August 2006 - August 2009

. Responsible for designing stationeries, web advertisements for IAOGH

sponsors and providing other necessary visual communication aids.

Riverfront Recapture

June 2013 - October 2013

. Helped with setting up for events and break down after the events. Also

participated in group activities during various events.

Work Experience

Claim Technician

November 2006 - Present

The Hartford Insurance Group - Windsor, CT

. Test new technology such as software applications, before distributing

throughout the department.

. Identify areas of opportunity in day to day processes and provide

recommendations for increasing efficiency levels.

. Responsible for creating and designing "how to" guides for daily tasks

using various Microsoft Office applications.

. Seek out company offered resources, such as Corporate University to help

develop and sharpen skills to better assist the team in a technological

changing environment

. Update existing handler profiles and add new hire profiles in the

national database using MS Access.

. Utilize multiple applications like, Claim Innovation and MS Access

simultaneously to assign claims.

. Secure and capture country wide phone data for all handlers and transfer

to excel spreadsheet for managers to analyze.

. Help train new incumbents on daily functions by coaching and providing

constructive feedback.

. Help resolve technical issues such as adding devices like printers/faxes,

rearranging windows display, and adding shared email folders in MS

Outlook.

. Process customer disputes in a timely fashion via multiple lines of

communications, including email.

. Retrieve daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly data from various company

applications and export to excel spread sheets for further formatting and

analysis.

. Responsible for updating monthly handler scorecards.

Assistant Manager

August 2000 -

November 2006

Blockbuster Video - Newington, CT

. Coordinated daily operations and handled office tasks such as

correspondence, shipping, file management and database administration.

. Maintained computer equipment and trained staff on software and hardware.

. Handle customer inquiries, complaints, billing questions and payment

extension/service requests.

. Knowledge of cash handling, transactions, record keeping standards and

practices.

. Research, analyze and process all customer inquiries in a professional

manner.

. Process and set up new customer accounts.

. Assign daily tasks for employees and set goals.

. Maintained an upbeat work environment by giving positive and constructive

feedback to individuals based on work performance and goal achievement.

Other Achievements

Certificate of Mastery: Microsoft Access 2007

Completed nine hours of online course offered by The Hartford from Mind

Leaders. (March, 2013)

Digital Portfolio

http://vishdaveportfolio.weebly.com/

http://vishdave.carbonmade.com/

https://vishgraphics.shutterfly.com/ (Use password: "vishdave")

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