Kirti Chhajer

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Experience

Effy Jewelry Inc., New York, NY

Senior Photographer and Retoucher, August 2015 – Present

Undertake contracts for retouching the photographs and modifying the copy as per the client's demands

Use photo editing software to make the complex and delicate changes to the photographs and achieve the final image

Zoom in the picture and eliminate elements from the background so as to focus attention on the person and not on the frame

Improve the facial features of the persons in the photograph by removing blemishes, or injury marks from the face and sharpening the outline

Add texture and feel to the areas that look flat, monotonous and unreal

Remove mold spots or water spots, mend the cracks and damages, and restore fine detailing to the photographs

Maintain backup copies of the original and processed photographs for records

Put up an album of photographs or merge few pictures to make one frame as requested

Submit copies of the processed photographs in form of paper copy or digital copy to the clients

Seek approval from the client before printing copies of the final draft of the photograph

Manage inventory and purchase new equipment’s and software required for work

Maintain accounts and client records and perform other administrative functions.

Effy Jewelry Inc., New York, NY

Account Executive, August 2014 – August 2015

Manage specific client list, providing high levels of sales and customer support to ensure needs are met.

Tracked and maintained orders on a daily basis to ensure prompt and successful delivery of merchandise

Answered customer questions related to products, agreements and service options

Ensured retention of accounts, created and documented professional sales and training materials.

Drafted letters, charts and financial reports to keep management informed.

Provided support to the administration and marketing departments

Viscomm, Mumbai, India

Graphic Designer and Visualizer, January 2012 – August 2014

Responsible for all design tasks, including interacting with clients and identifying their needs, collecting relevant information about products/services and their users, and brainstorming and planning design ideas

Developed and managed key relationships with agencies, vendors and suppliers such as Castrol, ICICI Bank, Surf Excel and etc.

Collected, analyzed, interpreted, and used related reference documents and drawings prepared by other disciplines, vendors or outside sources.

Reviewed and verified calculations, design models, drawings and design documents for quality, accuracy, neatness, functionality, and satisfactory completion.

Freelance

Nibs Café and Chocolataria, August 2012 – Present

Created Nibs logo, Nibs.com home pages, category landing page, products pages, seasonal promotions, ad banners and weekly bulk email blasts.

Created all print marketing material for Nibs Café including all brochures, posters, displays leaflets, info graphics, menu/take away menus, and packaging.

Designed for their social media marketing (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook)

Veg Plaza and Paprika, January 2014 – September 2014

Created their various food joint logos, stationery, menu cards, menu boards, tray mats and promotional materials

Skills

Computers: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, In design) and Corel draw, DSLR camera still product photography and Photo editing & retouching.

Languages: Proficient in Hindi and English

Education

Wigan & Leigh College, Mumbai, India

Post Graduation in Visual Communication - 2011

International College for Girls, Rajasthan, India

Bachelors of Visual Arts -Graduated 2009