Santana Das
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An experienced web/Graphic designer working in the Publication (PUBS) group
of EDS/HP, CA XIX Medi-Cal account. In my tenure I have demonstrated
leadership and accountability of all the tasks assigned to me and I hope to
deliver the same if hired by the incumbent.
Career Summary
. More than four years of diverse hands-on design experience including
designing web-site, magazine layout, brochure, flyers, book-cover, CD
cover, and wine labels to name a few.
. Worked in couple of high profile project:
o Was one of the key resources from PUBS to implement all the
changes to the web from SDN06005 NPI Remediation project.
o Am also working in the HCPCS project to implement all the
changes to the web.
. In day to activities in PUBS:
o Created designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge
of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.
o Applied my creative thinking capabilities in problem solving and
brain storming sessions.
. Extensive knowledge of CA-MMIS design techniques, tools, and
principles involved in production of precision technical plans,
blueprints, drawings, and models.
. Self directed and have proven track record of executing and solving
project issues independently and delivering it before time.
Technical Skills
Software: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator CS2, Adobe
Indesign-CS2, Macromedia Fireworks, Adobe Flash-8
Operating Systems: Windows
Languages: HTML,DHTML (Dreamweaver-8), CSS, JavaScript, Typography,
Final Cut Pro, MS Office, PowerPoint, ASP
Professional Experience
Hewlett-Packard - HP Enterprise Services/EDS Rancho Cordova, CA
01/2008 - present
Web Editor and graphic designer /Publications
My role as a web specialist is to coordinate with the project team and
generate design documents, sketches and then implementing the same in the
Medi-Cal websites
. Designing logos (example: Education &Outreach logo, Drugs Use Review
etc) & flyers for the Department Of Health Care Services (DHCS).
. Responsible to do series of updates based on SDN changes as directed
by the project team (approved by DHCS) or the normal month to month
changes as directed by DHCS:
o Updating the monthly bulletin articles (.asp pages).
o Updating provider manual links with the bulletins and
maintaining the provider manuals page.
o Update Companion Guides as when needed by a SDN or a Problem
Statement.
o Updating the vendors & billing services directory for providers
to automate Medi-Cal claims submissions.
o Updating new articles on the home page and archiving the old
articles as per DHCS instructions.
. Responsible for designing new web pages as and maintains web pages
and graphics to comply with style guides, best practices, standards,
and specifications as established and agreed upon with DHCS
. Streamlining procedures between our group and DHCS for timely update
of the articles all throughout the Medi-Cal website.
. Updating the training seminar information on the web sites and
design hand out flyers for the DHCS web site.
Utsav Inc. Rancho Cordova, CA
12/2005 - 01/2008
Graphic Designer
As a part time Graphic Designer was involved in many activities but not
limited to:
. Coordinating and producing a variety of graphic products and services.
. Provided graphic design concepts and art direction for a variety of
graphics products including ads, newsletters, report covers, annual
reports, brochures, exhibit displays, and maps.
. Led the concept of determining the size and arrangement of
illustrative material by selecting style type, arranging layouts based
upon available space, and esthetic design concepts.
. Prepared print layouts for certificates, flyers, brochures for social
outreach programs as and when required.
. Provided expert analysis and input on others web page designs.
Education
. Bachelor of Science from University of Calcutta (INDIA)
. Certificate course (5 Year) in Fine Arts from Calcutta (INDIA)
. Graphic Design course at ARC Sacramento.