AHD Asela De Silva
@ahdaseladesilva
Senior graphic designer specializing in print and visual communication.
Sri LankaWhat I'm looking for
I am a senior graphic designer with over a decade of practice creating and designing print and digital products, including brochures, logos, books, flyers and marketing materials.
Since 2018 I have led the design team at the Navy Printing Unit, managing multiple projects end-to-end and ensuring quality, timeliness and brand consistency across events, campaigns and publications.
As Chief Instructor and Graphic Design Instructor I designed curricula and delivered three Printing Practical Courses, mentoring trainees and transferring technical printing and design skills in a structured, results-oriented environment.
I combine technical expertise in print technology and Adobe tools with strong project and team leadership, and I am driven to produce meticulous, audience-focused visual solutions that enhance branding and achieve project objectives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief Instructor, Graphic Design
Sri Lanka Navy Printing Unit
Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 7 months)
Served as Chief Instructor for three practical printing courses, designing curriculum and delivering hands-on training that developed professional graphic design and printing skills among trainees.
Senior Graphic Designer
Sri Lanka Navy Printing Unit
Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 7 months)
Led the design team producing visual communications for Navy events, campaigns, and publications, managing multiple projects and ensuring timely delivery; maintained brand consistency and mentored junior designers.
Graphic Designer
Sri Lanka Navy Printing Unit
Jan 2014 - Jan 2018 (4 years)
Conceptualized and designed print and digital materials for clients in healthcare, education, and non-profit sectors; managed projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Google Garage
Certificate, Digital Marketing
Activities and societies: Online certification
Completed the Fundamentals of Digital Marketing certification through Google Garage in 2022.
Advance Naval Training Centre
Certificate, Leadership and Management
Activities and societies: Leadership training
Completed a Leadership and Management course at the Advance Naval Training Centre in 2020.
Sri Lanfia Institute of Printing
Diploma in Graphic Design, Graphic Design
Activities and societies: Design projects; deadline management
Obtained a Diploma in Graphic Design in 2018 covering design project execution and deadline management.
Sri Lanfia Institute of Printing
Certificate, Graphic Design
Activities and societies: Typography; Illustrator
Completed the Design For Print course in 2015 with emphasis on typography and Illustrator skills.
Sri Lanfia Institute of Printing
Certificate, Printing Technology
Activities and societies: Offset machine training
Completed the Basic Printing Technology Course in 2014 covering offset machine operation and printing fundamentals.
Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka
G.C.E. Advanced Level (one subject), Secondary Education
Passed one subject of the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination in 2002 administered by the Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka.
Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka
G.C.E. Ordinary Level, Secondary Education
Passed the G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination in 1999 administered by the Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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