Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
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Voluntary Experience
Achievements And Other Activities - Communities And Groups
Professional Memberships
References
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Ruwendra Silva

Collingwood,VIC

Summary

Seasoned Marketing and Communications Specialist with 5+ years of Digital & Traditional Marketing experience in highly matrixed organization. Plays key role in advancing business goals and objectives by researching and developing content to drive brand awareness and engagement. Uses wide range of advertising and communication media to promote company products, services and achieve objectives.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Graphic Designer

The Erbenizer Web Magazine
09.2009 - 06.2011
  • Designing graphic, media content for web publications and events.
  • Media coverage of events (photography).
  • Post production of media content.
  • Produced high-quality product packaging designs that successfully captured target audience attention and led to increased sales revenue.
  • Developed innovative design concepts that effectively communicated brand identity and boosted overall brand awareness.

Creative Designer

My Ez Campus One Sdn.Bhd
04.2014 - 04.2015
  • Carry out small scale projects involving in web development and media content creation.
  • Production and management of media content.
  • Web development.
  • Creative thinking for problem solving.
  • Business and marketing planning.
  • Collaborated with in-house producers to create storyboards, mood boards and thumbnail sketches to represent and visualize ideas prior to execution.

Media Manager

ANIMAGA Entertainment Pty Ltd
09.2016 - 09.2017
  • Implementation of Integrated Marketing Communication Plan for ANIMAGA Expo 2017 through both traditional and digital media.
  • Scheduling and arrangement of media representatives around Australia for ANIMAGA Expo 2017.
  • Developed comprehensive reports for senior leadership on the effectiveness of media campaigns, informing future decision-making processes.
  • Oversaw company media budget, increasing cost efficiency.

Graphic Designer (Casual)

Leebak Design Pty Ltd
10.2016 - 04.2017
  • Designing and conceptualizing designs for signage and for printing.
  • Printing, Cutting and installation support of signage.
  • Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes, and manage project milestones.
  • Continuously researched industry trends to stay current on emerging technologies and best practices in graphic design.

Digital Designer

Stealth Electric Bikes
03.2017 - 03.2018
  • Content creation and management for both traditional and digital media during the P-7 product launch.
  • Implementation and management of the Social Media Campaigns: Worldwide dealer promotion campaign in 2017, Free Colour Upgrade Campaign for Christmas in 2017 and International Motorcycle Show with Filipaachi in New York, USA.

Student Ambassador DeakinTalent (Graduate Employment Division)

Deakin University
02.2017 - 12.2017
  • Video content production for Experience and Employment Expo 2017, and services available at DeakinTalent.
  • Act as an ambassador between students and the DeakinTalent providing information and carrying out workshops to make awareness of the services available.
  • Graphic and video content production for DeakinTalent's web portal launch.
  • Involvement in rebuilding the Social Media platforms for DeakinTalent with Digital Strategy Team.

Intern at POLIS Research Group

Deakin University
02.2017 - 05.2017
  • Take the lead role in creating, distributing and promoting flyers to promote the Polis seminar series
  • Take the lead role in managing the Polis Twitter account
  • Attend the seminar series, and provide interactive Twitter feedback
  • Provide a written account of job tasks, to enable continuity in operations after the internship
  • Assist with book launches, promotions or discussion events sponsored by Polis
  • Perform minor administrative tasks as requested by supervisor or the Polis Director.

Creative Consultant (Internship)

Freelancing Hub, Deakin University
03.2017 - 05.2017
  • Preparation of a communication plan for Tunstall Square, Doncaster within 11 weeks’ time period to enhance the community engagement in both online and offline methods.
  • For elaborated project information please visit project Tunstall Square in portfolio.

Video Content Producer (Casual)

Faculty of Arts and Education, Deakin University
08.2017 - 12.2017
  • Video production and video content management for course sites in Faculty of Arts and Education
  • Revamping the web portal AEQila: Arts and Education, Quality and Innovation in Learning and Assessment.

Graphic Design & Marketing Coordinator

NCE
03.2018 - 04.2022

• Manage the creative design, content creation and marketing activates across NCE RV and NCE Commercial

• Manage Home and RV Neto online store – Home and RV is the retail outlet of NCE RV

Marketing & Communications Specialist

Paxus
04.2022 - Current
  • Develop marketing strategies for projects, including company websites and social media.
  • End-to-end campaign management including, creation of the campaign plan, execution and reporting.
  • Creation of printed and digital marketing collateral.
  • Write, proofread and edit creation content across different mediums.
  • Collaborate with sales and other relevant departments on marketing initiatives development and implementation.
  • Ensure marketing materials undergo regular review and adhere to brand guidelines.
  • Conduct competitor analysis and other research to help inform our own plans.
  • Measure results and continuously improve to maximise performance.
  • Assist the broader Operations Team with any tasks as required.
  • Assist with the development of responses to bids, proposals and tenders, as well as new business and key account
    renewals.

Education

Master in Communication - Digital Media & Visual Communication

Deakin University
01.2017

Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Technology - Multimedia

Asia Pacific University (APU)
01.2014

Diploma in Information and Communication Technology -

Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT), Sri Lanka
01.2011

Skills

  • Creative Strategy & Planning
  • Problem-Solving
  • Campaign Management & Evaluation
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Email & Direct Marketing
  • Digital Marketing & SEO
  • Content Marketing
  • Adaptability to Content Management Systems
  • Expert in Adobe Creative Suite
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Voluntary Experience

  • Camera Crew Leader, Boxhill Japan Festival, Australia, 2017-01-01, 2018-01-01
  • Volunteer, Japanese Film Festival, Melbourne, 2017-01-01, 2017-01-01
  • Peer Mentor, Arts and Education Faculty at Deakin University, Melbourne, 2017-01-01, 2017-01-01
  • Prefect, ANIMAGA (Anime/Manga/Games Convention), Melbourne, 2016-01-01, 2016-01-01
  • Photographer, 17th Japanese Festival, Box Hill, Melbourne, 2016-01-01, 2016-01-01
  • Official Photographer, Sri Lanka Comic Con, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2015-01-01, 2015-01-01
  • Event Photographer, APU/UCTI Media Cluster, 2013-01-01, 2013-01-01
  • Photographer, 48 Hours Film project, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2012-01-01, 2012-01-01

Achievements And Other Activities - Communities And Groups

  • ANIMAGA Organizing Committee Member Melbourne
  • Writer at ASIA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY M.A.G, Malaysia
  • Founder of Sri Lankan Cosplay (Community/Group), Sri Lanka
  • Founder of Manga, Anime and Games Club of Asia Pacific University, Malaysia
  • Founder of Anime Addicts -Sri Lanka (Community/Group), Sri Lanka

Professional Memberships

  • Japanese-Australian Social Society (JASS), 2017-03-01
  • Deakin Anime Club (DAC), 2017-03-01
  • Australian Graphic Design Association Limited (AGDA), 2016-08-01, 2017-01-01

References

  • Damien Fong, 0427 179 102, Marketing Manager, SPS Corporation, Melbourne
  • Diana Karambalis, 0433 734 872, Chief Financial Officer, Stealth Electric Bikes, Melbourne


Timeline

Marketing & Communications Specialist

Paxus
04.2022 - Current

Graphic Design & Marketing Coordinator

NCE
03.2018 - 04.2022

Video Content Producer (Casual)

Faculty of Arts and Education, Deakin University
08.2017 - 12.2017

Digital Designer

Stealth Electric Bikes
03.2017 - 03.2018

Creative Consultant (Internship)

Freelancing Hub, Deakin University
03.2017 - 05.2017

Student Ambassador DeakinTalent (Graduate Employment Division)

Deakin University
02.2017 - 12.2017

Intern at POLIS Research Group

Deakin University
02.2017 - 05.2017

Graphic Designer (Casual)

Leebak Design Pty Ltd
10.2016 - 04.2017

Media Manager

ANIMAGA Entertainment Pty Ltd
09.2016 - 09.2017

Creative Designer

My Ez Campus One Sdn.Bhd
04.2014 - 04.2015

Graphic Designer

The Erbenizer Web Magazine
09.2009 - 06.2011

Master in Communication - Digital Media & Visual Communication

Deakin University

Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Technology - Multimedia

Asia Pacific University (APU)

Diploma in Information and Communication Technology -

Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT), Sri Lanka
Ruwendra Silva