RESHMA VASSA Phone: 312-***-****
**** * ******** ***** *-mail: ***********@*****.***
Palatine IL 60074 WebSite :
http://www.rvdesignstudio.com
SUMMARY
. 7 years of experience in web development and graphics designing
. Strong understanding of web standards and best practices to ensure
successful implementation of cross-browser and cross-platform solution
. Naturally creative with in-depth understanding of user-friendly designs
. Proven ability to deliver high quality output while working under tight
timelines
. Excellent team player with quick problem solving skills
. Wide range of industry knowledge that includes yellow pages, job sites,
shopping-carts, advertising/publishing, community websites, engineering
products, health care, software, private businesses, non-profit
organizations, etc.
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
. Operating Systems : Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS
. Web Technologies / Pkgs : HTML, DHTML, VB Script, Javascript, Cascaded
Style Sheet,
MS Frontpage,Macromedia Ultradev, DreamWeaver
. Graphics Tools / Pkgs : Quark Xpress, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe
ImageReady, Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe PageMaker, CorelDraw, Swish, Macromedia Flash, Macromedia
Fireworks, Paint Shop Pro, GIF Animator, Ulead Webrazor, Microsoft
Visio
. Databases : MS Access
. Other software packages : MS Visual Studio, MS Office, MS Sharepoint
EXPERIENCE
Hewitt Associates, Lincolnshire, IL: Web designer
May 2010- Present
Designed, developed and deployed new product website. Shared integrated
solution through innovative mind sharing and ensured timely completion of
project deliverables by prioritizing the activities. Assist with
programming and Distribute marketing materials such as emails for clients.
Project:
. http://www.hewittcommworks.com/
Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, IL: Web designer
Oct 2009- Nov 2009
Developed human resource portal for multiple countries on Abbott intranet
using SAP NetWeaver WPC (Web Page Composer). Responsibilities included web
page designing, content management, cross-browser & cross-platform
verification and troubleshooting.
Indian Trails Public Library (ITPL), Wheeling IL: Website Assistant
Feb 2009- Oct 2009
Designed, developed and deployed creative ideas for multiple
internet/intranet websites for the library. Projects were designed by
carefully blending multiple web-development technologies and tools like
HTML, CSS, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, etc.
Projects:
. http://www.indiantrailslibrary.com
. http://teens.itpld.lib.il.us
. http://www.indiantrailslibraryfoundation.org
. http://kids.indiantrailslibrary.org
National Safety Council, Itasca, IL: Web designer
Dec 2007 - Sep 2008
Designed and developed front-end for multiple Internet/Intranet websites
using XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, MS Visual Studio & Macromedia Flash. Enhanced
effectiveness of marketing communication materials such as emails through
creative designs. Responsibilities also included content coordination, web
site maintenance and graphics designing.
Projects:
. http://www.nsc.org
. http://www.nsc.org/nsm
. http://www.safecommunitiesamerica.com/default.aspx
. http://teendriver.nsc.org/
. http://www2.nsc.org/email/80368ec/
. http://www2.nsc.org/email/80234_ec/
Designed-To-Order Websites
Following website projects were designed and developed while working
closely with the clients. Projects involved requirements definition, proof-
of-concept demo, content design, web publishing and site support for first
6 months.
Projects:
. http://harper-isa.netfirms.com
. http://www.bbplandesign.com
. http://www.palatineinvernessarts.org
Kawin Interactive, Inc., India: Senior Web Designer/Developer
Jan 2000 - July 2002
Kawin Interactive, Inc. was a multi-national company that provided IT based
end-to-end business solutions through cost effective virtual project
management in different IT disciplines.
Designed, developed and maintained front-end for multiple Internet/Intranet
websites. Shared innovative and integrated solutions through continuous
client interaction. Led the project execution by prioritizing the features
and keeping track of project timelines. Learn new web technologies through
regular training. Additional duties included logo designing for current &
prospective clients
Projects:
. Worked on 14 different web development projects while experiencing
complete product development life cycle.
. Projects ranged from 50 page web-sites to 500 page web-portals, which
were compatible with multiple browsers
Generation Network Infotech Pvt. Ltd., India: Web Developer
Nov 1998 - Jan 2000
Generation Network Infotech Pvt. Ltd., later merged with Kawin Interactive,
Inc was a multifaceted IT company, which dealt with subset of the services
provided by Kawin Interactive, Inc.
Designed & developed new projects that involved layout finalization, image
creation & editing, web page programming & testing. Responsibility included
publishing, updating and managing client web sites.
Projects:
. http://www.facpl.com
. http://www.vasupharma.com
. http://www.springlock.com
(Note: Current links do not reflect the websites developed by Generation
Network Infotech Pvt. Ltd.)
Axis Designers, India: Graphics designer
Jun 1997 - Nov 1998
Axis designers is an advertising firm that focuses on activities such as
graphics designing, exhibition designing, products designing &
communication publishing.
Created design concepts, layouts and presentations for client approval and
project progress. Contributed in development of integrated solutions
consistent with client goals. Maintained work record for contractual cost
compilation.
Projects included design of:
Brochures Calendar Cultural Event Commercial Deal
Banners Cards
Press Contest Cards Poster design Logos
Advertisements
Souvenir Visiting Cards Packages design Annual Reports
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION
. Certificate in Web Development Year of
Certification: 2005
Harper College, Palatine, IL
. Bachelor of Science Year of
Graduation: 1995
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India
. Other Certifications:
o International Certificates from BrainBench: Adobe Photoshop, DreamWeaver,
HTML, Flash, MS FrontPage (http://www.brainbench.com)
o Certificate Course In Web Designing/Web Programming
o Certificate Course in Basic & Desktop Publishing
o Course in VBScript & JavaScript