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HARISH TR

HARISH TR

Media Academician
Chennai

Summary

Academic professional with proven ability in educational support and student mentorship. Facilitated classroom activities and contributed to curriculum planning, fostering collaborative learning atmosphere. Dependable team player with focus on achieving educational goals and adapting to dynamic needs, leveraging strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Deadline-driven Graphic Designer focused on overseeing projects from concept through final delivery. Successfully creates brand messages, strategies, and key graphic productions. Resourceful and hardworking with vendor sourcing expertise and empowering leadership skills illustrated over 3 years of industry success.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
5
5
Languages

Work History

Graphic Designer

Freelancer
09.2024 - Current
  • Conceptualized creative designs for print materials, banners, and signs.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.

University Teaching Assistant

Guru Nanak College
06.2023 - 05.2024
  • I had an opportunity to handle 2 Theory paper and 2 Practical paper for the Department of Visual Communication.
  • Delivered engaging lectures, seminars and tutorials, increasing class productivity.
  • Assisted in planning and development of teaching materials, workbooks and class projects.
  • Implemented strategic lesson planning, monitoring progress and performance against set targets.
  • Coordinated with colleagues in continuous reviews and curriculum development, ensuring students received high-quality courses.
  • Split learners into groups for group-related activities and encouraged collaboration to nurture teamwork and social skills.
  • Worked with groups of students for remedial teaching and reinforcing learning processes.

Customer Relations Manager

Prism Public Relations
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • I had an opportunity to work for Sundaram Finance Limited, Express Avenue Groups, Sai University.
  • Key responsible was to coordinate with Media for Press Conference, Dossier & Proposal for the above-mentioned brand's.
  • Highlighted financial discrepancies and interfaced with customers to resolve problems and meet diverse needs.
  • Obtained information to aid in completing reports and preparing presentations for sales meetings.
  • Boosted client retention, establishing sales goals and securing targeted rates.
  • Sourced vendors and suppliers for business needs and negotiated terms for optimum service delivery.
  • Designed posters & flyers for Sundaram Finance, Express Avenue Groups, Sai University.

Graphic Designer

Freelancer
01.2019 - 04.2022
  • Created corporate brand imaging by designing cohesive and engaging logos, letterheads and business cards.
  • Designed new, on-brand visual elements focusing on concept and messaging.
  • Created innovative design packages as part of on-brand marketing materials.
  • Worked with clients to define marketing and design vision for various graphic design projects.
  • Developed and communicated creative ideas, presenting to team with clarity and enthusiasm.
  • Contributed to development of brand visual identity, keeping consistent application of brand style guide.
  • Utilized extensive knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create high-quality images.
  • Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement and increased online visibility.

Intern Colorist

Knack Studio
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • I had an opportunity to work in movies for Color Grading otherwise known as Digital Intermediate, Key responsible was to check offline editing and match the sequence from the source and then feed the files to the desired workstation.
  • Contributed to idea development and project management to ensure quality and timeliness of project completion.
  • Provided onsite event editing to create quality media content and accommodate tight deadlines.
  • Collaborated with creative team and director to ensure alignment between artistic vision and editing requirements.
  • Reviewed scenes to determine pacing and continuity and trimmed shots to fit with the content.

Education

Master of Arts - Journalism & Communication

Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College
Chennai, TN
01.2023 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Visual Communication

Agurchand Manmull Jain College
Chennai, TN
01.2019 - 12.2019

Skills

  • Communication & Public Relations
  • Graphic Design & Creative Skills
  • Teaching & Curriculum Development

Certification

Digital Journalism, Thomson Reuters, Toronto

Interests

Passionate about endurance cycling challenges and community engagement
Enjoys driving as a hobby, exploring new routes, and experiencing road trips

Timeline

Graphic Designer

Freelancer
09.2024 - Current

University Teaching Assistant

Guru Nanak College
06.2023 - 05.2024

Digital Journalism, Thomson Reuters, Toronto

03-2023

Master of Arts - Journalism & Communication

Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College
01.2023 - 12.2023

Customer Relations Manager

Prism Public Relations
11.2022 - 05.2023

Graphic Designer

Freelancer
01.2019 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Science - Visual Communication

Agurchand Manmull Jain College
01.2019 - 12.2019

Intern Colorist

Knack Studio
09.2018 - 12.2018
HARISH TRMedia Academician