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Hi, I’m Sajeewani Maraweera, a highly motivated graphic designer with over 24 years of professional experience in graphic design and advertising. I specialize in outdoor signage, large-format printing, and turning client ideas into compelling visual concepts. I take pride in delivering high-quality work on tight timelines and in building strong relationships with clients to ensure their needs are met.
I am proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw, and Photoshop, with a solid track record in signage production, vendor coordination, and project management. I enjoy learning new tools and technologies, including AI, to stay ahead of market trends and help brands stand out across channels like Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms.
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Work Experience
Graphic Art Technician (Full Time) at Quest Signs & Decals
March 1, 2025 - PresentDesign sign layouts using graphic design software (Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW); operate printers, cutters, and fabrication equipment; create visually appealing signage; inspect finished products to meet standards and client expectations.
Graphic Art Technician (Part time) at Quest Signs & Decals
March 1, 2025 - September 15, 2025Collaborate with clients to understand requirements, design sign layouts, and support fabrication processes; ensure signage meets client needs and stands out.
Chocolate Connoisseur (Part time) at Purdys Chocolatier
November 1, 2024 - PresentGreet customers, answer product questions, operate cash register, process payments, manage stock, and assist with inquiries.
Cashier and Sales Associate at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
July 1, 2024 - September 15, 2025Greet customers, process payments, balance cash drawer, issue receipts/credits, stock shelves, answer product inquiries, and handle refunds.
Proprietor at SmartLink Ads
January 1, 2021 - September 15, 2025Developed business strategies, identified new markets, prepared financial statements, budgets, forecasts; analyzed costs and revenue; produced promotional materials; supervised staff; negotiated vendor contracts.
Senior Executive Graphic Designer & Customer Relations at Thunder & Neon (Pvt) Ltd.
January 1, 2014 - September 15, 2025Graphic design for offset and outdoor advertising; client handling; estimating and invoicing; supervised graphic team and guided designers to deliver accurate final products (neon signs, large format digital signs, billboards, pylon signs, light boxes).
Senior Executive Graphic Designer at S-Ads
January 1, 2012 - September 15, 2025Graphic design, client handling, job estimating, invoicing, and follow-up on new jobs and clients.
Senior Executive Graphic Designer at Thunder & Neon (Pvt) Ltd.
January 1, 2009 - September 15, 2025Handle inquiries, client relations, follow-up on jobs, guide designers to produce creative and accurate final signage products (offset & outdoor advertising); estimating and invoicing.
Graphic Designer at Spring Field Media Technologies
January 1, 2001 - September 15, 2025Outdoor advertising signage design; design large-format digital prints (hoardings, flex banners); design dealer boards.
Graphic Art Technician (Full Time) at Quest Signs & Decals
March 1, 2025 - PresentDesign sign layouts using graphic design software (Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW); operate printers, cutters, and other fabrication equipment; create visually appealing signage; inspect finished products to ensure standards and client expectations are met.
Graphic Art Technician (Part time) at Quest Signs & Decals
March 1, 2025 - September 15, 2025Work with clients to understand requirements and design sign layouts; produce signs using relevant graphic design software; handle fabrication tools and machinery; ensure quality of final product.
CHOCOLATE CONNOISSEUR (Part time) at Purdys Chocolatier – Red Deer, AB, Canada
November 1, 2024 - PresentGreet customers, answer questions about products; operate cash register; handle transactions; stock shelves; assist customers with inquiries.
CASHIER AND SALES ASSOCIATE at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory – Edmonton AB, Canada
July 1, 2024 - September 15, 2025Greet customers, process payments; manage cash drawer; issue receipts/changes; stock merchandise; answer product inquiries; balance daily transactions on POS system.
PROPRIETOR at SmartLink Ads - Pannipitiya, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2021 - September 15, 2025Developed business strategies to increase sales; identified new markets; prepared financial statements; analyzed costs and revenue; developed promotional materials; negotiated vendor contracts; managed customer service standards.
SENIOR EXECUTIVE GRAPHIC DESIGNER & CUSTOMER RELATION at Thunder & Neon (Pvt) Ltd. Boralesgamuwa, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2014 - September 15, 2025Graphic design for offset & outdoor advertising; client handling; estimating; invoicing; follow-up on new jobs; guide design team to produce accurate final products (Neon Signs, Large format digital signs, Billboards, Pylon signs, Light boxes).
SENIOR EXECUTIVE GRAPHIC DESIGNER at S-Ads - Pannipitiya, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2012 - September 15, 2025Graphic design; client handling; job estimating; invoicing; follow-up with new clients.
SENIOR EXECUTIVE GRAPHIC DESIGNER at Thunder & Neon (Pvt) Ltd. Boralesgamuwa, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2009 - September 15, 2025Involved in outdoor advertising design; client handling; production oversight; coordination with graphic department to deliver final products.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER at Spring Field Media Technologies
January 1, 2001 - September 15, 2025Outdoor advertising signage design; large format digital prints for hoardings/flex banners; design of dealer boards.
Education
Certificate of Digital Pre-Press at Sri Lanka Institute of Printing – Borella Colombo Sri Lanka
January 1, 2001 - September 15, 2025Micro based Training at Computer Systems International (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka
January 1, 1997 - September 15, 2025Computer Programming at TEC Sri Lanka - Nawala Sri Lanka
January 1, 1993 - September 15, 2025Certificate of Digital Pre-Press at Sri Lanka Institute of Printing – Borella Colombo SriLanka
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001Micro based Training at Computer Systems International (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997Computer Programming at TEC Sri Lanka - Nawala Sri Lanka
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993Certificate of Digital Pre-Press at Sri Lanka Institute of Printing – Borella, Colombo, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2001 - January 30, 2026Micro based Training at Computer Systems International (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka
January 1, 1997 - January 30, 2026Computer Programming at TEC Sri Lanka – Nawala, Sri Lanka
January 1, 1993 - January 30, 2026Certificate of Digital Pre-Press at Sri Lanka Institute of Printing
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001Micro based Training at Computer Systems International (Pvt) Ltd
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997Computer Programming at TEC Sri Lanka
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993Qualifications
Certificate of Digital Pre-Press
January 1, 2001 - September 15, 2025Micro based Training
January 1, 1997 - September 15, 2025Computer Programming
January 1, 1993 - September 15, 2025Certificate of Digital Pre-Press
January 1, 2001 - September 15, 2025Micro based Training
January 1, 1997 - September 15, 2025Computer Programming
January 1, 1993 - September 15, 2025Certificate of Digital Pre-Press
January 1, 2001 - January 30, 2026Micro based Training
January 1, 1997 - January 30, 2026Computer Programming
January 1, 1993 - January 30, 2026Certificate of Digital Pre-Press
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001Micro based Training
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997Computer Programming
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Other
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