Personal Details Date of Birth: 9 September 1976 Address: 2/1687 Great North Road, Waterview, Auckland 1026 Telephone: +64 21 422 182 Email: kiranbudhia@hotmail.com Web Site: www.kiran-budhia.com Skill Set Advertising & Design I have over thirteen years industry experience producing design and artwork in branding, retail advertising and corporate communications, working mainly in agency environments. By in large, I have been involved with traditional print media but have also created online and digital video solutions. Most recently, I have been working with social media tools and learning the benefits of these in today's increasingly competitive world. Client Service Whether it is tight brief on a small budget or an entire advertising campaign, I have focused on 'win-win' outcomes for both the client and creative team, therefore making the whole process more rewarding. I enjoy meeting clients to establish rapport and gain insights to their objectives. Exploring creative solutions that add value to the client's business is particularly satisfying. By managing client expectations well, this can only increase productivity. Computer Skills Having been on the 'front line' for most of my career, I have extensive knowledge of Adobe CS5 design software such as Illustrator and Photoshop. I am comfortable in both Apple & PC platforms - although I much prefer Apple. Being an early adopter of new technology, I am conversant in new mobile technology such as the iPhone and iPad. Recent Employment History Public Eye Advertising & Design, Auckland, New Zealand 2011 (3 month contract) Studio Manager • Managed junior and senior designers • Organised and chaired regular WIP meetings and brainstorming sessions • Developed client requests into written briefs that provided a reference for both the client and creative team • Raised quotes and liaised with suppliers, checking samples and signing-off artwork • Introduced new methodologies to the company's creative process Aviso Design, Auckland, New Zealand 2005 - 2011 Senior Designer • Designed and produced corporate communications in a variety of media • Raised quotes and liaised with suppliers, checking samples and signing-off artwork • Enhanced productivity of the company by streamlining workflow and archiving methods • Took on the role of general manager while the director was overseas • Left to accept a studio management position Wilson Ideation, Christchurch, New Zealand 2003 - 2004 Graphic Artist • Designed and produced retail communications in a variety of media • Worked under pressure to sometimes very tight deadlines • Developed design studio IT trouble-shooting skills • Left to enhance my career in Auckland Software Proficiency Advanced Indesign CS5, Photoshop CS5, Illustrator CS5, Freehand MX, Office 2008 (Powerpoint, Word, Excel), Acrobat X Pro Intermediate After Effects CS5, Flash Professional CS5, Dreamweaver CS5 Education 1997 Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design - 1st class (Whanganui Polytechnic) 1996 Diploma of Visual Communication (Christchurch Polytechnic) 1993 'A' Bursary (Accounting, Calculus, Design, Painting, Physics) References (these are available on request) Bret Gower Managing Director, Aviso Design +64 9 920 3333 bret@aviso.co.nz Paul Fairbairn Director, Imagic +64 3 365 1809 paul@imagic.co.nz Jonathan Wilson Managing Director, Wilson Ideation +64 3 377 5150 j.wilson@wilsonadvertising.co.nz Steve Williamson Director, The Plant +64 3 377 7494 steve@theplant.co.nz Interests • Half-marathon running • Gym training • Golf • Watching live sport • Pub quizzes • Reading