I have a passion for designing detailed, creative and modern websites & graphics, I'm always keeping an eye on the latest trends over typography, shapes, colours, etc.
I have been working as web / graphic designer (freelance ) for over 8 years, and have done lots of work over that time. My skills cover many aspects of graphic design, web design, illustration and technical knowledge.
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SYED SAADAT ALI
D.O.B. : 31-May-1976
Nationality : Pakistani
Location : Pakistan
Mobile (PAK) : +92-21-300-2144310
Email : saadat76@gmail.com
PROFILE
Overall 11+ years of experience in different sectors like Banking, Digital Marketing agencies, and Software
houses. A competent professional with a vast experience in different areas of banking sector like
(Consumer banking department, Card embossing, Remittance, Chargeback / Claim & Remote Banking
Department). Experience in Graphic / web designing, An innovative, multitalented with exceptional thinker
of designs possesses a solid record of vast experience in Logo, catalogue and package designing, Proficient
in design making in innovative way, extensive experience in print and web design.
OBJECTIVE
To be a part of a corporate environment having abundant growth opportunities, where my knowledge and
skills can be fully utilize.
EDUCATION
Preston Institute of Management Science and Technology
BS in Information Technology, August 2004
LANGUAGES
Urdu – Mother tongue
English – Excellent reading, writing and speaking
SKILLS PROFILE
Industries : Information Technology, Banking, Digital Marketing Agencies
Application Package : Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Visio
Operating Systems : Windows 9x
Programming Languages : C++, Java, COBOL, ASP, CSS
Core banking Application : Misys
Open source tools : Word press, Open cart
Graphics : Complete Macromedia Suite (DW, Flash (AS-1.0, 3.0), Photoshop CS6,
Illustrator CS6)
PORTFOLIO LINKS
• https://www.behance.net/sarn76
• http://on.be.net/1uGIDRX
• http://on.be.net/1LaxR0O
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lead Web Developer & Designer
MBE / www.mbeforyou.com (Dec-2014 to 31-march-15)
Job Responsibilities:
• Responsible for designing monthly Magazine
• Proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work.
• Contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief.
• Keeping abreast of emerging technologies in new media, particularly design programs such as In
Design, FreeHand, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Dreamweaver and Flash.
• Working as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, stylists, illustrators,
other designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists.
Assistant Manager– OG-1
(KASB BANK – Remote Banking Department/ADC) (19-June-2014 to 30-Nov-14)
Job Responsibilities:
• Handling all the ADC/IT related issues.
• Supervising Card embossing Department
• Monitor & enhance Mobile Banking services for revenue generation
• Monitor E-Top up/ Mobile Recharge facility for revenue generation.
• SMS Alerts on financial /Non Financial Banking Transaction.
• Regular monitoring of Remote Banking monthly productivity report
Lead Web Developer & Designer
CREA8IVE BENCH / www.crea8ivebench.com (Dec-2013 to 05-Jun-14)
Job Responsibilities:
• Meeting clients or account managers to discuss the business objectives and requirements of
the job.
• Interpreting the client's business needs and developing a concept to suit their purpose.
• Estimating the time required to complete the work and providing quotes for clients.
• Developing design briefs by gathering information and data through research.
• Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts.
• Using innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time.
• Presenting finalized ideas and concepts to clients or account managers.
• Proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work.
• Contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief.
• Demonstrating illustrative skills with rough sketches.
• Working on layouts and art working pages ready for print.
• Keeping abreast of emerging technologies in new media, particularly design programs such as In
Design, FreeHand, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Dreamweaver and Flash.
• Working as part of a team with printers, copywriters, photographers, stylists, illustrators,
other designers, account executives, web developers and marketing specialists.
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SUPERVISOR RECONCILIATION – OG-2
(KASB BANK – Remote Banking Dept) (Feb-2010 to Nov-2013)
Remittance Reconciliation
Job Responsibilities:
• Daily reconciliation of remittance received from different countries.
• Booking of monthly accrual, claimed from SBP
VISA CHARGEBACK AND CLAIM SETTLEMENT
Job Responsibilities:
• Actively involved in the Successful launching of Visa debit card and its processes, making sure that
all the transactions local/internationally on POS/ATM done in their respective accounts.
• Handling all Visa POS/CASH disputes (local and International)ss
• Income booking Local / International
• Co-ordination with Faysal Bank (formerly RBS) for chargeback Cases
• Co-ordination with FRMU for Fraud cases (Visa POS/Cash)
• Quarterly data submission to Visa
• Maintaining MIS
RECONCILIATION OFFICER – OG-3
(KASB BANK – Remote Banking Dept) (Feb-2008 to Feb-2010)
Job Responsibilities:
• Reconciliation of the 1-LINK, Acquirer/Issuer Reports received from 1-link on daily basis
• Identifying the outstanding transactions on both the Acquirer and Issuer report on daily basis.
• Preparation of Daily MIS of ATM Claims Settlement
• Quarterly data submission to SBP (PSD Master circular)
ATM (Debit Card) (Maintenance Unit)
Job Responsibilities:
• Download ATM debit card application forms through work stream verify the customer’s details i.e,
Account #,DOB etc then run batch for retrieving the data in ODS for generating cards.
• E-form process regarding, Account linking and de-linking cases on Operational Data Store system
(ODS).
• Customer personal data maintain (Telephone # updating, address change, etc) within 24 Hours.
• ATM/Debit card block at Operational Data Store system on Customers request.
• Replacement of ATM/Debit card
• Maintain daily MIS for Captured Cards
OFFICER OPERATIONS – OG-3
(KASB BANK – Consumer Operations) (October 2006 to Jan 2008)
Job Responsibilities:
• A/C Opening, Loan Disbursement & Line Release through MISYS System.
• Preparation of offer letters to be dispatched to customers.
• Prepare Mails (Courier) of offer letter, installment schedule.
• Preparation of MIS of those customers who declined their loan after the case has been approved
or before disbursement.
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(Thomson Reuters - Dubai) (January 2013 to April 2014)
Job Responsibilities:
• Worked as freelance Web designer / developer
• Monthly Newsletter content updating
• Responsible for designed and developed a complete monthly NL to be updated on monthly basis
IT Manager / Analyst
(MAB GROUP) (April 2005 to May 2006)
Job Responsibilities:
• Prepared and maintained technical documents which includes: requirement analysis document,
functional specification document, Use cases, Data flow diagrams, ERDs, class diagram and state
diagram.
• Provided alternatives and business solutions in order to incorporate them into the system.
• Provide implementation support to the implementation teams.
• Provide a concept of online marketing and sales for their products for the local market as well as for
International market.
Assistant IT Manager / Analyst
(Al Hashemi Travels and Tours – Dubai) (Dec 2003 to March 2004)
Job Responsibilities:
• Introduced a centralized database concept, as the previous work was carried out manually for their
HAJ & UMRAH Customers.
• Figure out where and how the problem has occurred and resolves it as soon as possible.
• Responsible for daily maintaining the customers data for HAJ and UMRAH
SUMMARY / MY STRENGTHS
• Committed to achieving organizational goals.
• Proficient in working and handling multiple projects.
• Good team player with supervisory skills.
• Able to learn rapidly.
• Adaptable with the working environmental changes.
• Good at maintaining relationships with people/clients.
• Adapt to challenging situations in order to achieve company goals
OTHER INTERESTS
Reading, business technology, body building, Graphic designing, internet surfing, cricket
REFERENCES
Available on request.