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I am a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with over 10 years of experience in both print and digital design. With proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, CorelDRAW, and MS Office, I excel at delivering high-quality design solutions. Alongside my design expertise, I also bring 22 years of dedicated service in the Sri Lanka Navy, where I have held leadership roles including Senior Sailor In Charge and Chief Instructor. Currently, I’m preparing to retire from the Navy in November 2025 and concurrently work part-time as a Graphic Designer collaborating with Creative Print in Colombo. I am passionate about mentoring, project management, and constantly improving design standards, blending my technical skills with leadership to create impactful visual materials.…I am a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with over 10 years of experience in both print and digital design. With proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, CorelDRAW, and MS Office, I excel at delivering high-quality design solutions. Alongside my design expertise, I also bring 22 years of dedicated service in the Sri Lanka Navy, where I have held leadership roles including Senior Sailor In Charge and Chief Instructor. Currently, I’m preparing to retire from the Navy in November 2025 and concurrently work part-time as a Graphic Designer collaborating with Creative Print in Colombo. I am passionate about mentoring, project management, and constantly improving design standards, blending my technical skills with leadership to create impactful visual materials.

AHD Asela Dammika De Silva

Graphic Designer, Project Manager, Creative Director, +2

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I am a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with over 10 years of experience in both print and digital design. With proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, CorelDRAW, and MS Office, I excel at delivering high-quality design solutions. Alongside my design expertise, I also bring 22 years of dedicated service in the Sri Lanka Navy, where I have held leadership roles including Senior Sailor In Charge and Chief Instructor. Currently, I’m preparing to retire from the Navy in November 2025 and concurrently work part-time as a Graphic Designer collaborating with Creative Print in Colombo. I am passionate about mentoring, project management, and constantly improving design standards, blending my technical skills with leadership to create impactful visual materials.…I am a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with over 10 years of experience in both print and digital design. With proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, CorelDRAW, and MS Office, I excel at delivering high-quality design solutions. Alongside my design expertise, I also bring 22 years of dedicated service in the Sri Lanka Navy, where I have held leadership roles including Senior Sailor In Charge and Chief Instructor. Currently, I’m preparing to retire from the Navy in November 2025 and concurrently work part-time as a Graphic Designer collaborating with Creative Print in Colombo. I am passionate about mentoring, project management, and constantly improving design standards, blending my technical skills with leadership to create impactful visual materials.

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I am a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with over 10 years of experience in both print and digital design. With proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, CorelDRAW, and MS Office, I excel at delivering high-quality design solutions. Alongside my design expertise, I also bring 22 years of dedicated service in the Sri Lanka Navy, where I have held leadership roles including Senior Sailor In Charge and Chief Instructor.

Currently, I’m preparing to retire from the Navy in November 2025 and concurrently work part-time as a Graphic Designer collaborating with Creative Print in Colombo. I am passionate about mentoring, project management, and constantly improving design standards, blending my technical skills with leadership to create impactful visual materials.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

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Expert

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Language

Sinhala, Sinhalese

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Oral In Charge & Senior Sailor In Charge – Graphic Design Section at Navy Printing Unit, Navy Headquarters, Sri Lanka Navy

November 1, 2025 - August 19, 2025

Supervised daily operations of the pre-press and printing operations producing a wide range of official Navy publications. Directed a team of designers and printing staff, assigning tasks, monitoring performance and ensuring timely project delivery. Oversaw equipment maintenance and optimal use of resources while ensuring adherence to Navy branding guidelines. Coordinated with various departments to meet design and printing requirements within tight deadlines.

Chief Instructor & Graphic Design Instructor at Navy Printing Unit, Navy Headquarters, Sri Lanka Navy

December 31, 2024 - August 19, 2025

Conducted practical courses specializing in curriculum design and hands-on training for Sri Lanka Navy personnel. Trained personnel in professional graphic design and printing techniques. Delivered structured instruction with proven results in skill development and mentored junior instructors in effective teaching methodologies. Fostered collaborative learning through group projects. Key achievement includes elevating the unit’s design standards by training teams now handling 80% of the Navy’s print and digital material production in-house.

Oral In Charge & Senior Sailor In Charge – Graphic Design Section at Navy Printing Unit, Navy Headquarters, Colombo 01, Sri Lanka

November 1, 2025 - August 19, 2025

Supervised daily pre-press and printing operations producing Navy official publications. Directed a team of designers and printing staff, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring timely project delivery. Oversaw maintenance and resource use, ensuring adherence to Navy branding guidelines. Coordinated with multiple departments to meet design and print deadlines effectively.

Chief Instructor & Graphic Design Instructor at Navy Printing Unit, Navy Headquarters, Colombo 01, Sri Lanka

December 31, 2024 - August 19, 2025

Conducted practical graphic design courses specifically for the Sri Lanka Navy, designing curriculum and providing hands-on training. Trained personnel in professional design and printing techniques, delivered structured instruction to develop skills, mentored junior instructors, and fostered collaborative learning through group projects. Elevated unit design standards, enabling in-house production of 80% of Navy’s print and digital materials.