Geetha Balaraman
****E, East Birch Street, Apt#.H108
Brea, California, zip - 92821
Tel: 714-***-****, Mob : 562-***-****
Email: *******@*****.***
Professional Profile
I am an enthusiastic and professional Graphic and Web Designer, who enjoys being part of, as well as leading, a successful and productive team. I am quick to grasp new ideas and concepts, and to develop innovative and creative solutions to problems. I am able to work well on my own initiative and can demonstrate the high levels of motivation required to meet the tightest of deadlines. Even under significant pressure, I possess a strong ability to perform effectively.
Objective
I am now looking to build on my extensive range of technical skills within a suitably challenging role. I am keen to achieve further professional development.
Key Technical Skills
Adobe PhotoShop Macromedia Dream Weaver Adobe Illustrator
Macromedia Flash Gif Animator Adobe Image Ready
Sound Forge Corel Draw Adobe After Effects
MS Front Page Swift 3D Swish
Adobe Acrobat Microsoft Office Flash Action Script
JavaScript CSS XML & XHTML
Camatisa Studio Oracle Portal
Areas of Strength
• Creativity.
• Creative in conveying the marketing message using images.
• Dedicated, hard working, Analytical problem solving, self-starter, flexible, friendly.
• Acquired excellent communication and interpersonal skills during various affiliates across the globe.
Summary of Skills
• Seven years experience web site and graphic designing.
• Creating prototypes of products navigation with use of macromedia tools.
• Familiar with most web and graphic oriented design applications.
• Experience teaching others technical skills and web design principles.
• Flash presentations (corporate / product).
• In-depth knowledge of HTML coding.
• Search engine optimization for web marketing.
• Design for printing and web technology.
• Design HTML Ads for email campaign.
• Web site maintenance.
Career Summary
Oracle India Pvt. Ltd, (July 2007 – December 2010)
Senior Web Designer
Sites Involved
http://itech.oracle.com(Intranet website)
Responsibilities
Oracle Coporation Internal websites development.
UI Designing for POC’s (Proof of concepts).
Logos, Banners, Newsletters and Flyers creations.
Toolkits Creation using Flash.
Presentation and Wrapups for the Oracle Products using Flash.
Infinite Computer Solutions (I) Pvt. Ltd, Banglore. (Jan 2006 – June 2007)
(A SEI CMMi Level 5 & ISO 9001 Company)
Sites Involved
http://www.gesensing.com
Responsibilities
Developing and designing the whole website including updating, rebranding and maintenance
March 2005 – January 2006 Senior - Web Designer, Radius Media Inc., Chennai.
Sites Involved
http://www.perfectpractice.com
http://www.accountledger.com
http://www.nikkivip.com
http://www.sunshinetravelescapes.com
http://www.bestusavacations.com
April 2004 – March 2005 Team Lead - Web Designer, G-Ants Software’s Solutions P. Ltd., Chennai.
Sites Involved
http://www.dixiechopper.com
http://www.vite20.com
http://www.cabinets2000.com
http://www.rnmdesign.com
http://www.gosymbion.com
http://www.silver-jewelry.ws
http://www.selectinvestmentgroup.com
http://www.joshuacasey.com
http://www.whitenelson.com
http://www.stilettodarts.com
http://www.royaldesigns.us
http://www.ricex.com
http://www.privatefleet.com
http://www.g-antssoft.com
• Optimise the Website to improve the download time of the Key web pages across the website
• Internet Marketing & Search Engine Optimisation
• Training clients (Affiliates) in subsequent website maintenance, particularly the use of Dream Weaver and its inbuilt FTP facility
• Implemented CSS in the whole website to cut short the maintenance time.
• Providing creative ideas for Posters, Banners, Brochures, Pamphlets, Fact Sheets, and Flyers that will effectively communicate product message to the target audience.
• Providing interactive product demos and presentations in macromedia flash.
May 2002 - March 2004 Web Designer, Khamakhone Multimedia Pvt. Ltd., Chennai.
Sites Involved
http://www.khamakhone.net
http://www.icmcgroup.com
http://www.pureenviro.com
http://www.asianfab.com
• Strategizing, Conceptualizing, Designing, Creating and Maintaining web sites.
• Creating web demos and product presentations.
• Creating html Ads, html newsletter, banner ads, and tiles.
• Conceptualizing and implementing designs for posters.
April 2001 - April 2002 Graphic Designer/2D Animator, Pictoria Entertainment, Chennai.
Sites Involved
http://www.kharche.com
• Layouts and interactive UI designing for Ad Films.
• Prototypes for web sites with different innovative ideas.
• Prototypes for print media with different innovative ideas.
• Character animation for CBT presentations
Educational Qualifications
Directorate of Technical Education, Taramani, Chennai. 1998-2001
Diploma in Computer Technology (D.C.Tech)
Annamalai Unversity, Annamalai Nagar. 2001-2004.
Bachelor of Computer Science.
Annamalai Unversity
Perusing Master of Computer Applications (MCA IInd year).
Interests & Activities
Currently include: Reading Books, Netsurfing, Playing Shuttle, Cooking
Being an ERT Member for the past 2 years
References are Available on Request