Customer Service Management

Thursday, * October ****

HR Manager

NewStart Ventures

Calgary AB Canada

Re: Application for the post of Web Designer

Dear Sir/Madam:

I would like to submit my application for the position of Web designer at

your esteemed organization, which was advertised on the web site. I

consider that my qualifications and my previous experiences match to your

requirements.

Over 5+ years of experience in the graphic and web design fields with a

Bachelor of Arts degree and many diplomas in web, graphics & visual

communications. During the past several years I have created over a dozen

of unique and comprehensive designs, themes, websites that incorporate

dynamic images, flash integration, ecommerce capabilities and scripting

languages. I have also designed multifarious of mixed media projects from

corporate logos and stationery to custom demonstratives and Power Point

presentations.

. Strong design capabilities to apply consistent design concepts.

. Highly proficient in the use of Adobe Creative Suite.

. Professional Photographer with experience providing art direction for

photography.

. Development of HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Joomla, WordPress.

. Strong artistic sensibility and knowledge of colors and design elements.

. Experience conducting press checks and creating press-ready artwork.

. Comfortable working closely with others or independently.

. Strong organizational and time management skills.

. Ability to effectively balance priorities, multi-task, and manage time.

. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Enclosed is my resume for your review. I welcome the opportunity to meet

with you, scheduled at your convenience, to explain further how my

expertise would contribute to the company.

Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

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Biju Nambelil Varkey

Cell: 780-***-****

******@*****.***

Enclosure (Resume)

Biju N Varkey

Cell: 780-***-****, 780-***-**** ******@*****.***

GRAPHICS [pic] WEB [pic] DESIGN [pic] ILLUSTRATION [pic] PHOTOGRAPHY

Profile

A highly motivated professional designer passionate about creating new

ideas, research, concepts and travelling and photography. Extensive

experience of print, web and photo industry. Developed brand and corporate

identities, web and e-commerce sites, advertisements, annual reports and

sales collateral for clients in retails, professional services, hi-tech and

fashion industries.

Effective team player - known for creativity, flexibility, professionalism,

sense of humor and time management.

Software Skills

. Photoshop

. Illustrator

. LiveCycle

. CorelDraw

. InDesign

. Flash

. Dreamweaver

. Premiere

. Aftereffects

. Cubase

. Nuendo

. 3D Studio

. AutoCAD

. MS Office

. HTML/DHTML

. PHP

. Java Scripts

. CSS

. MySQL

. Joomla

. Word Press

. CMS

Professional Skills

. 5+ years of web & graphic work experience

. Work independently off-site & on-site

. Strong knowledge in online graphics

. Capability to follow consistent design standard

. Managing e-Commerce & Web Publishing

. Photography, Animation & AutoCAD

. Hands on experience with offset printing

. Strong visual communication skills

. Customer service oriented

. Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines

Formal Education

o Bachelor of Arts Osmania University, India 1996 - 1997

o Diploma in Web & Visual Communications iMac Creative Institute, India

1998 - 1999

Diploma in Multimedia, Animations & Sound Technology Roopa IT, India

1995 - 1996

o Diploma Videography & Photography Travancore institute, India 1995 -

1996

o Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications ICSS Software Ltd., India

1996 - 1997

Career History

o Bethany Academy, Edmonton, AB 06/2012 to Present

(1 year)

Web & Graphic Designer

. Repositioned and developed new corporate branding for the company to

carve out niche and grow aggressively.

. Maintaining company web site and regularly updating the contents and

graphics.

. Publishing email communications to all members every month.

. Designing and developing new business presentations for the company.

o Kuwait Gulf Oil Company, (KGOC) Kuwait 04/2010 -

05/2012 (3 years)

Web-Graphic & Print Media Specialist

Supervised 3 junior designers, improving output productivity and

increasing profit by 21% over a 12 month period.

Awarded 'Best Use of New Media & Technology' from the Chairman.

Offered the chance to work on the company's main account, which included

attending preliminary meetings with officers.

Maintaining and updating 3 major corporate websites of the company and

its subsidiaries

Regularly sending out publications and email communications over 1500

users.

Diwan Interiors, Kuwait 04/2008 -

03/2010 (2 years)

Senior Web, Graphics & Interior Designer

. Designed all aspects of Diwan Interiors corporate identity, including

logo, stationery, print advertisements and web site.

. Played key role in new business presentations which resulted in the

addition of 55 fortune 450 clients within the 4 years of business.

. Created a fully functional Content Management System based on PHP and

My SQL Server which incorporated improved SEO.

. Developed creative concepts for 3 new business wins contributing an

additional 18% towards the company turnover.

Professional Portfolio

o http://www.colorszone.com/dropzone/Portfolio_Biju_NV.pdf

Personal Skills

. High level of persuasiveness, persistence and diligence.

. Strong work ethic and integrity.

. Strong customer service orientation.

. Able to work effectively in a high pressure environment with multiple

complex projects and tight deadlines.

. Good at adapting to new challenges.

. Highly effective project management, prioritization, multi-tasking and

time management skills to meet deadlines.

. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

. Ability to lead and work with team.

. Artistic sensibility including knowledge of design and color elements.

. Strong organizational skills.

. Energetic, self-motivated and results oriented.

. Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines.

. High level of sound and independent judgment, reasoning, and discretion.

. Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures.

. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

. Languages: English (Fluent)

Hobbies

o Photography, playing & listening to music, cooking, collecting electronic

gadgets, travelling, soccer & badminton etc...

References:

1. Samuel Varghese, Bethany Academy, Edmonton 780-***-****

2. Mathew Sam, KGOC, Kuwait +965-****-***

3. James Varghese, Diwan Interiors, Kuwait +965-****-****

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