As someone born and raised in the USA with an Asian Indian background, I have been influenced by both the East and West corners of the world.

In this day and age, each part of the world has become so culturally diverse and universal in its thoughts and ideas – that is what we try to bring through in our designs – concepts that are universally understood.

Design in something that is experienced, not something that is just look at. Good design should have a multiplicity of essential elements including beauty, rhythm and balance. The result is design that has impact, mentally and emotionally, that leaves a lasting impression on the audience. Design is creating work that communicates, motivates, persuades and inspires.

I  havehad the honor of having my  work displayed in galleries and sold at several fund-raising auctions in Atlanta, GA. I have also served as Project Coordinator on 4 independent films and hold a BFA Magna Cum Laude in Visual Communication and Graphic Design from American InterContinental University, as well as a BS in Microbiology from the University of Florida, Gainesville.

Modern Elements - Edison, NJ (coming soon)
Bryan Keith Design - Jersey City, NJ 
Pure Sugar Scrub - Jersey City, NJ 
Japanese Disaster Relief Fund - Boston, MA 
The Patel Law Firm - New York, NY
Pink Ribbon Symposium - Jacksonville, FL
Elizabeth Clair's - Tupelo, MS (coming soon)
Tulsi NYC - New York, NY
Bittersweet NYC - New York, NY
Metropolis Restoration - New York, NY
VISIONS Entertainment & Publicity/Global Fusion Productions Inc. - Brooklyn, NY
EBK Beauty - Jacksonville, FL
TKAFoundation - Atlanta, GA
Azumah Nelson Foundation - Ghana, Africa
Cookie Loft - New York, NY
Sankofa Pictures, LLC - Atlanta, GA 
Adrienne Anderson (Artist) - Atlanta, GA
DG Embroidery - Ghana, Africa 

Sharmilee Khona
30 River Ct, Apt 1201, Jersey City, NJ 07310
646.710.0125 | [email protected]
www.sk-creative.com | http://www.linkedin.com/in/skhona

WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance Art Director, Jersey City, NJ
2003 - present
Responsible for conceptualizing and producing designs for print and web sites for a diverse list of clientele in the USA, India and Africa including clients such as Bryan Keith Design, Artist Adrienne Anderson, Tulsi NYC, Bittersweet NYC, The Pink Ribbon Symposium, and Sankofa Pictures
Manage the overall coordination and execution of the design for each project.

Jr. Art Director / Sr. Design Project Manager, 30Seven Design, New York City, NY
2007- 2011
Manage overall coordination and execution of design for each project. Responsible for coordinating and assisting with art direction for websites and collateral material design layouts.
Directed campaigns for various clientele including Nokia, Tulsi NYC, Publisher’s Clearing House, New York State Division of Human Rights, and The United Nations Development Programme
Experience working with an understanding of web technologies, browser compatibilities and limitations, content and process management, and site implementation.

Creative Director, TKAFoundation, Atlanta, GA
2010 - present
Direct the design of all marketing materials, website and collateral.

Webmaster / PR Consultant, Sankofa Pictures LLC, Atlanta, GA
2006 - present
Maintain website; conceptualize and produce designs for collateral and marketing

I.T. Support Specialist, American InterContinental University, Atlanta, GA
2003 – 2007
Customer Service - Provided desktop support for hardware and software issues to students, faculty and staff. Helped maintain 7 fully functional computer labs, including approximately 250 computers in labs and over 200 staff faculty.
Leadership - Trained and supervised up to 4 work-study students working in computer labs.
Assisted with the deployment, configuration, testing and maintenance of software and hardware in 7 computer labs and faculty/staff offices.

Project Manager/ Content Developer, ExecuTrain Corporation & Field Offices, Alpharetta, GA
2000 - 2002
Project Management – Worked with clients and printers to make sure final product is completed by the deadline; followed entire process flow from inception to final delivery.
Content Development - Developed manuals for training classes.
Increased output of custom manuals by 25% over a 6-month period as the primary Content Developer.

SKILLS
All forms of graphic design, specializing in corporate identity and packaging; web design
Adobe Illustrator; Adobe Photoshop; Dreamweaver; Adobe Image Ready; Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledgeable in Flash; After Effects, HTML; FrontPage

EDUCATION
Continuing Education in Graphic Design and Interactive Media
School of Visual Arts
Starting January 2009

BFA in Visual Communication, concentration in Graphic Design, Magna Cum Laude
American InterContinental University
June 2004 (Dean’s list 2002-2004)

BS in Microbiology, minor in Chemistry
University of Florida
May 1999

EXHIBITIONS
2011: Zum Zum: The Career of Azumah Nelson - is being screened at the All Roads Film Project (@ National Geographic Live! Washington, D.C.)
2006: Art work selected for and sold at fund-raiser auction at the High Museum’s Table 1280
2004: The Limelight Gallery, Atlanta, GA
2003 – ’04: American InterContinental University Gallery of Art & Design, Atlanta, GA
                          

EXHIBITIONS
- Zum Zum: The Career of Azumah Nelson - screened at the All Roads Film Project @ National Geographic Live! Washington, D.C. (April 2011)
- Design selected for and sold at fund-raiser auction at the High Museum’s Table 1280 (2006)
- The Limelight Gallery, Atlanta, GA (2004)
- American InterContinental University Gallery of Art & Design, Atlanta, GA (2003-2004)


HONORS & AWARDS
- “Unsung Hero” Award at American InterContinental University (2007)
- Design selected for American InterContinental University’s Honors Night invitations (2003-2004)
- Dean’s List at American InterContinental University (2002-2004)
- Presented with Custom Developer of the Quarter award (Quarter 4) at ExecuTrain Corporation (2000)