Shaman Fernando

Experience

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  Maxies & Company (Pvt) Ltd

  Jul 2012 - Aug 2012

  General Clerk (Marketing)

  o Operate office machines, such as photocopiers and personal computers.o Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages.o Maintain and update filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems, either manually or using a computer.o Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, take orders.o Complete and mail bills, contracts, policies, invoices, or checks.o Open, sort, and route incoming mail, answer correspondence, and prepare outgoing mail.o Compile, copy, sort, and file records of office activities, business transactions, and other activities.o Process and prepare documents, such as business or government forms and expense reports.o Compute, record, and proofread data and other information, such as records or reports.o Review files, records, and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.o Make travel arrangements for office personnel.o Inventory and order materials, supplies, and services.o Count, weight, measure, or organize materials. o Represnting the Marketing Department at Cash count. Show less

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  Pinthuuraya Photography

  Dec 2012 - Mar 2017

  Proprietor

  o Working with clients to discuss the images they require and how they want to use them;o Seeking out appropriate photographic subjects and opportunities;o Carrying out research and preparation for a shoot;o Working in different locations and in different circumstances to get the right image;o Using an extensive range of technical equipment, including cameras, lenses, lighting and specialist software;o Communicating with photographic subjects, putting them at ease, encouraging them and directing them;o Arranging still life objects, products, scenes, props and backgrounds;o Liaising with other professionals, including graphic designers, writers, gallery managers, picture researchers, commissioning editors and art directors;o Managing the processing and use of images, discussing technical problems, checking for quality and dealing with clients' concerns;o Compiling finished products for sale, such as albums and framed prints;o Understanding traditional film and digital photography and keeping up to date with industry trends, developments and new techniques;o Developing expertise with software to digitally enhance images by, for example, changing emphasis, cropping pictures, correcting minor faults or moving objects around;o Managing the business aspects of the work, including administration, scheduling work, invoicing and basic accounting;o Developing a good portfolio, building a network of contacts and achieving a reputation for quality and reliability in order to secure future assignments;o Self-marketing by, for example, producing business cards, postcards and promotional materials and creating and maintaining the website. Show less

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  Nexium Enterprises

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  Project Coordinator

  o Summarise data from the Survey teams deployed around North Western province for for the entire period of time while the project was in operation, that it is easy for the client to get an idea about whole the site and provide several types of reports such as MS-Excel spreadsheets, MS-Visio drawings, Autodesk Autocad drawings etc.o Complete a qualitative analysis of data from Survey teams.o Providing MS-Visio Rack drawings for each site.o Guiding Survey teams using GPS data.o Retouching submitted photos and direct them to authorized persons to list them according to the required list of photos. Show less

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  Asian Alliance Insurance

  Jan 2013 - Jul 2013

  Insurance Advisor
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  The Art Gallery [TAG]

  Feb 2014 - now

  • Admin Team Leader / President

    Jun 2016 - now

  • Group Administrator

    Feb 2014 - Jun 2016
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  Edna Group

  Nov 2015 - Oct 2016

  Human Resources Assistant

  Recruiting, Payroll, Grievance Handling, Conflict management

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  Helios Gallery

  Jul 2017 - now

  Professional Photographer

  o Working with clients to discuss the images they require and how they want to use them;o Seeking out appropriate photographic subjects and opportunities;o Carrying out research and preparation for a shoot;o Working in different locations and in different circumstances to get the right image;o Using an extensive range of technical equipment, including cameras, lenses, lighting and specialist software;o Communicating with photographic subjects, putting them at ease, encouraging them and directing them;o Arranging still life objects, products, scenes, props and backgrounds;o Liaising with other professionals, including graphic designers, writers, gallery managers, picture researchers, commissioning editors and art directors;o Managing the processing and use of images, discussing technical problems, checking for quality and dealing with clients' concerns;o Compiling finished products for sale, such as albums and framed prints;o Understanding traditional film and digital photography and keeping up to date with industry trends, developments and new techniques;o Developing expertise with software to digitally enhance images by, for example, changing emphasis, cropping pictures, correcting minor faults or moving objects around;o Managing the business aspects of the work, including administration, scheduling work, invoicing and basic accounting;o Developing a good portfolio, building a network of contacts and achieving a reputation for quality and reliability in order to secure future assignments;o Self-marketing by, for example, producing business cards, postcards and promotional materials and creating and maintaining the website. Show less