I'm Asela Dammikade Silva, a creative and detail-oriented graphic designer with 10+ years of experience in print and digital design. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), CorelDRAW, and MS Office. I am a retired Fleet Chief Petty Officer (Warrant Officer) in the Sri Lanka Navy with 22 years of service, which has honed my project management and leadership skills. I’m currently working as a part-time Graphic Designer with Creative Print in Ganemulla, Colombo. My strengths include managing design projects from concept to delivery, maintaining brand consistency under tight deadlines, and collaborating closely with clients and teams. I’m certified in First Aid, CPR, Firefighting, and Lifeguard. I’ve implemented an art-proofing system that significantly improved production quality and customer satisfaction. I’m passionate about turning complex briefs into clear, impactful visuals.

Asela Dammikade Silva

I'm Asela Dammikade Silva, a creative and detail-oriented graphic designer with 10+ years of experience in print and digital design. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), CorelDRAW, and MS Office. I am a retired Fleet Chief Petty Officer (Warrant Officer) in the Sri Lanka Navy with 22 years of service, which has honed my project management and leadership skills. I’m currently working as a part-time Graphic Designer with Creative Print in Ganemulla, Colombo. My strengths include managing design projects from concept to delivery, maintaining brand consistency under tight deadlines, and collaborating closely with clients and teams. I’m certified in First Aid, CPR, Firefighting, and Lifeguard. I’ve implemented an art-proofing system that significantly improved production quality and customer satisfaction. I’m passionate about turning complex briefs into clear, impactful visuals.

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I’m Asela Dammikade Silva, a creative and detail-oriented graphic designer with 10+ years of experience in print and digital design. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), CorelDRAW, and MS Office. I am a retired Fleet Chief Petty Officer (Warrant Officer) in the Sri Lanka Navy with 22 years of service, which has honed my project management and leadership skills. I’m currently working as a part-time Graphic Designer with Creative Print in Ganemulla, Colombo.

My strengths include managing design projects from concept to delivery, maintaining brand consistency under tight deadlines, and collaborating closely with clients and teams. I’m certified in First Aid, CPR, Firefighting, and Lifeguard. I’ve implemented an art-proofing system that significantly improved production quality and customer satisfaction. I’m passionate about turning complex briefs into clear, impactful visuals.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior In charge – Graphic Design Section at Navy Printing Unit, Navy Headquarters, Colombo 01, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2025 - September 21, 2025
Spearheaded the Navy’s design team in producing impactful visual communication materials for high-profile events, strategic campaigns, and official publications, elevating the organization’s public image and engagement. Managed graphic design projects from concept to completion, ensuring brand consistency and timely delivery. Implemented an art-proofing system that improved production quality and customer satisfaction by 97%.
Chief Instructor & Graphic Design Instructor at Navy Printing Unit, Navy Headquarters, Colombo 01, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2024 - September 21, 2025
Conducted 3 practical courses for Sri Lanka Navy, specializing in curriculum design and hands-on training. Trained personnel in professional graphic design and printing techniques. Delivered structured instruction with proven results in skill development. Mentored junior instructors in effective teaching methodologies. Fostered collaborative learning through group projects. Key Achievement: Elevated unit’s design standards by training teams that now handle 80% of Navy’s print/digital material production in-house.
Senior Graphic Designer at Navy Printing Unit, Navy Headquarters, Colombo 01, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2018 - Present
Spearheaded the Navy’s design team in producing impactful visual communication materials for high-profile events, strategic campaigns, and official publications, elevating the organization’s public image and engagement. Managed graphic design projects from concept to completion, ensuring brand consistency and timely delivery. Implemented an art-proofing system that improved production quality and customer satisfaction by 97%.
Chief Instructor & Graphic Design Instructor at Navy Printing Unit, Navy Headquarters, Colombo 01, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2025 - September 21, 2025
Conducted 3 practical courses for Sri Lanka Navy, specializing in curriculum design and hands-on training. Trained personnel in professional graphic design and printing techniques. Delivered structured instruction with proven results in skill development. Mentored junior instructors in effective teaching methodologies. Fostered collaborative learning through group projects and critiques. KeyAchievement: Elevated unit’s design standards by training teams that now handle 80% of Navy’s print/digital material production in-house.

Education

G.C.E. Ordinary Level at Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
G.C.E. Advanced Level at Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
G.C.E. Advanced Level at Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
G.C.E. Ordinary Level at Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999

Qualifications

Diploma in Graphic Design
January 1, 2018 - September 21, 2025
Basic Printing Technology & Design for Print
January 1, 2014 - September 21, 2025
Basic Printing Technology & Design for Print
January 1, 2015 - September 21, 2025
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
January 1, 2022 - September 21, 2025
Leadership & Management Course
January 1, 2020 - September 21, 2025
Diploma in Graphic Design
January 1, 2018 - September 21, 2025
Basic Printing Technology & Design for Print
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
January 1, 2022 - September 21, 2025
Leadership & Management Course
January 1, 2020 - September 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Government, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment