Kishalya Ram

About Me

Welcome to my corner of the digital world! I'm Kishalya Ram, a seasoned graphic and web designer with an extensive 18-year journey in the field. With a keen eye for standards and a love for visual aesthetics, I thrive on bringing creativity to life through design. My expertise spans across design trends, web usability, and proficiency in Adobe software for both print and web applications. I'm not only equipped with a User Experience Design certification but also hold credentials in SEO from the esteemed University of Cape Town. Currently, I'm expanding my knowledge further with an advanced certification in Digital Marketing from the Digital School of Marketing. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of workiing with a diverse range of brands, including Avroy Shlain, Spotonbets, Ithuba, Land Rover, Ford, Bridge Stone, Auto Page, and several international online casinos. Each project has added to my repertoire, fueling my passion for innovation and excellence in design.

What I Do

Ecommerce

  • Monitor and analyze e-commerce metrics
  • Implement e-commerce strategies to support business goals
  • Leverage e-commerce data for operational insights
  • Manage an online presence on social media platforms
  • Monitor metrics for spikes in website traffic or sales

Web Design

  • Designing engaging and responsive web pages
  • Optimising sites for maximum speed and scalability
  • Conducting website testing
  • Ensuring website function and stability across devices
  • Work with different content management systems
  • Edit content, debug code and re-design web pages

Graphic Design

  • Work on a range of projects, using various design programs
  • Work independently as well as cooperatively
  • Create solutions that improve design capabilities
  • Update and maintain internal database for designs, photography, and video
  • Create online promotional banners, electronic emailers.
  • Print and repro

Social Media Management

  • Design and implement social media strategy to align with business goals
  • Create a social calendar to meet business needs
  • Generate, edit, publish and share engaging content daily
  • Oversee social media accounts
  • Brand awareness with promotions and competitions
  • Stay up-to-date with current trends on social media

Curriculum Vitae

Education

Dec 2023 - November 2024
Advanced Digital School Of Marketing

Advanced Digital Marketing Certification

Obtained a certification in Advanced Digital Marketing

May 2022
Google Digital Skills For Africa

THE FUNDEMENTALS OF DIGITAL MARKETING

Obtained a certification in the Fundementals of Digital Marketing

March - June 2020
University Of Cape Town

USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN

Obtained a certification in User Experience Design

Oct 2016 - Jan 2017
University Of Cape Town

SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMISATION

Obtained a NQF level 5 certification in Search Engine Optimisation

Dec 2015
Digital Business Academy

SOCIAL MEDIA ESSENTIALS

Obtained a certification in Social Media Essentials

July 2012 - Jan 2013
Excel with Business

ONLINE APP DESIGN

Obtained a certification in online application design for smart devices

Dec 2011
Dynamix Learning Solutions

HTML 5.0: LEVEL 1

Obtained a certification in HTML 5.0: Level 1

July 2009
Microsoft Dynamics

XML & MICROSOFT.NET PLATFORM

Obtained a certification in the introduction to XML & Microsoft.Net platform

2004-2006
Boston Media House

GRAPHIC & WEB DESIGN DIPLOMA

Third year Graphic & Web design student, status of diploma incomplete

2001
Task Academy

SENIOR CERTIFICATE WITH EXEMPTION

Secondary Qualification - Matriculated

Web Skills

HTML & CSS

95%

HTML5 & CSS3

90%

CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

90%

ADOBE DREAMWEAVER

95%

USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN

90%

SEO

85%

JavaScript

80%

Graphic Skills

ADOBE PREMIERE PRO

95%

ADOBE ANIMATE

85%

ADOBE AFTER EFFECTS

80%

VIDEOGRAPHY

80%

STORYTELLING

90%

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP

100%

ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR

90%

ADOBE INDESIGN

75%

FREEHAND MX

100%

QUARK EXPRESS

95%

Social Management

STRATEGIC PLANNING

95%

CONTENT CREATION

90%

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

80%

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION

95%

STORYTELLING

90%

Lead Digital Designer

Avroy Shalin Cosmetics
Oct 2021 - Present

To ensure an enhanced user interface and experience across both the Avroy Shlain and sales force websites, consistently execute monthly updates and conduct SEO audits for optimal visibility. Creating and distributing engaging social media content, including banners, videos, and adverts, while also managing the creation of mailers and bulk SMS campaigns. Additionally, I handle the seamless uploading of digital content to the e-commerce platform. Provide a comprehensive approach which includes developing a social media content calendar, covering everything from crafting captions to producing and publishing digital social banners, videos, and reels. Monitoring engagement levels across all platforms allows to continually refine strategies, and closely analyze the e-commerce platform performance, implementing supportive strategies where needed. Leveraging e-commerce data provides invaluable operational insights, which are used alongside monitoring website metrics. I also conduct monthly competitor analyses to assess promotions and offerings, ensuring our strategies remain competitive and effective.

Senior Graphic & Web Designer

SPOTONBETS
Jun 2019 - Sep 2021

Part of the Zamani Group, which encompasses Zamani Capital, Zamani Marketing & Management, Zamani Gaming, Paytronix, and ITHUBA Holdings, I've been involved in a diverse array of tasks and projects. From designing and creating online banners, posters, emailers, and videos from inception to completion, to updating Joomla and Wordpress SEO websites for Spotonbets, my role has been multifaceted. I've also played a key part in crafting the company profile for Spotonbets, focusing on corporate identity and design elements. With a user-centered design approach, I've developed user interfaces tailored to meet specific business requirements, including creating interactive prototypes for the Spotonbets mobile website to showcase the user journey. Providing valuable insights, I conduct monthly competitor analyses based on promotions and offerings, while also managing weekly task assignments through platforms like Asana. Additionally, my contributions extend to designing and developing the ITHUBA chatbot in 11 different languages, creating digital banner designs for ITHUBA raffles and online games, and assisting with the Powerball Corporate Identity for 2020. Furthermore, I've been involved in producing internal communications for Zamani Holdings, contributing to the cohesive branding and communication strategies within the group.

Freelance Graphic and Web Design Studio

KR DESIGN STUDIO
Jul 2015 - Jun 2019

Collaborating closely with clients, I work hand-in-hand to conceptualize and produce logos, stationery, and a variety of branding materials, ensuring that each element aligns seamlessly with their vision and objectives. In the realm of web design, I specialize in tailoring solutions that are finely attuned to the unique requirements of each business. By customizing the development process, I ensure that the resulting websites not only meet but exceed the expectations of my clients. With a keen understanding of SEO principles, I employ advanced techniques to optimize web pages for maximum visibility, paying particular attention to local relevance. This strategic approach ensures that websites achieve high rankings in search engine results, driving organic traffic and engagement. Having transitioned away from freelance design work, I am now fully committed to pursuing new opportunities and challenges within the field, bringing my expertise and passion to collaborative projects and ventures.

Senior Graphic and Web Design Studio

MARBLE GOLD
Oct 2014 - Jun 2015

I handled the ongoing updates and maintenance for a range of online casino websites, ensuring they remain current and optimized for user experience. Additionally, I've crafted online promotional materials such as banners, emailers, and newsletters to engage and attract audiences. Moreover, I've designed mockups for print, including CD covers, USB designs, and brochures, to effectively communicate brand messaging and offerings. Furthermore, I was responsible for regular updating and maintenance of the Casino Dukes website, ensuring its functionality and relevance are consistently upheld.

Senior Graphic and Web Design Studio

Verpakt Mangement Services
Sep 2008 - Dec 2013

I updated and maintained websites using ASP and ASPX server-side scripting, ensuring their functionality and relevance were consistently upheld. Additionally, I created online promotional banners for advertising purposes and for use on websites, contributing to effective marketing campaigns. Furthermore, I crafted engaging emailers and newsletters using HTML5 code, enhancing communication with target audiences. I also managed an affiliate program using ASPX and provided digital deliverables to affiliates, ensuring smooth operations and effective collaboration. Notably, I designed and developed the www.maplecasino.ca website, demonstrating my ability to create engaging and user-friendly online platforms. Moreover, I successfully replicated the Sun Vegas Casino website in Japanese and Greek, showcasing my proficiency in multilingual website development. Furthermore, I stayed abreast of the latest trends, techniques, and technologies in design, enabling me to continuously innovate and deliver cutting-edge

Layout Artist and Type setter

Property Guide
May 2008 - Jul 2008

I was responsible for designing, conceptualizing, and laying out three weekly publications. I paid close attention to detail and ensured accuracy in all aspects of the process. Additionally, I typeset documents using Quark Express and maintained communication with clients to address their needs and preferences.

JuniorGraphic Designer

Blank Canvas Designs
Nov 2007 - Apr 2008

I designed website templates, created online promotional banners, emailers, and newsletters. Additionally, I crafted brochures and promotional adverts for print and reproduction for a magazine, utilizing Adobe software for design. Moreover, I contributed to designing game pieces for a local board game called Masai - Mara.

Junior Graphic and Web Designer

Tripilone designs
Sep 2006 - Sep 2007

I designed, developed, and maintained websites using HTML and CMS platforms. Additionally, I created online promotional banners, promotional adverts for print, mailers, and newsletters. Moreover, I crafted digital and print-ready flyers using Freehand MX.

Intern Graphic Design

Sonke-e-pages
Dec 2005

I assisted in the creation of the Land Rover Defender electronic brochure, contributing to the design of electronic pages using Indesign and Photoshop.

Intern Layout Designer

Caption Communications
Jan 2005

I completed the layout and design of the Grade 11 Business Educators Guide, totaling 92 pages. Additionally, I designed and finalized the layout of the Educators Guide using Adobe InDesign.

Portfolio

Banners

Coppélia Colour - Social Banner

Social Banners
Banners

Spotonbets - Euro 2022 - Social Banner

Social Banners
Banners

Spotonbets - Euro 2022 - Social Banner

Social Banners
Banners

Foot Care Steps - Social Banner

Social Banners
Banners

Evolve Fragrance for him - Social Banner

Social Banners
Banners

Evolve Fragrance for her - Social Banner

Social Banners
Banners

Endagered for him Fragrance - Social Banner

Social Banners
Banners

Tahlita® Skin Care - Social Banner

Social Banners
Banners

Spotonbets Bet Games - Social Banner

Social Banners
Banners

Spotonbets - Social Banner

Social Banners
Avroy Shlain Website

Avroy Shlain Website - Ecommerce - Web Updates

Spotonbets Website

Spotonbets Website - Sbtech Platform - No longer online

Saree Select

Saree Select - Eastern Wear Rental - Website and SEO

SLK Quantity Surveyors

SLK Consultants - Quantity Surveyors - Website and SEO

KHL Attorneys

KHL Attorneys - CMS 2006 has been modified since

Inyoni Metal Group

Inyoni Metal Group - Website and SEO - No longer online

GFSA

Gun Free SA - CMS Website - No longer online

rnc

River Nile Casino - Spanish ASPX Website - No longer online

svc

Sun Vegas Casino - Greek ASPX Website - No longer online

cmate

Casino Mate - Landing Page - No longer online

map

Maple Casino - Landing Page - No longer online

Evolve - Fragrance Video

Evolve - Fragrance Video

Video
Black Diamond Nights - Fragrance Video

Black Diamond Nights - Fragrance For Him

Video
Adrenaline - Fragrance Video

Adrenaline - Fragrance For Him

Video
Evolve - Fragrance Video

Zale™ - Fragrance For Him

Video
Aqua - Fragrance Video

Aqua - Fragrance Video

Video
Rebel Fire - Fragrance Video

Rebel Fire - Fragrance Video

Video
Ayarah - Fragrance Video

Ayarah - Fragrance Video

Video
Regal Jewel - Fragrance Video

Regal Jewel - Fragrance Video

Video
SASS - Fragrance Video

SASS- Fragrance Video

Video
Evolve - Fragrance Video

Coppélia Concealer - Product Video

Video
Evolve - Fragrance Video

CRT® - 4 Step Routine

Video
Brand Video - Because of You

Brand Video - Because of You

Video
Summer Campaign

Summer Campaign

Video
Product Video - Pure® Avocado Range

Product Video - Pure® Avocado Range

Video
His Power™ - Fragrance For Him

His Power™ - Fragrance For Him

Video
Afri® Moisture Product - Video

Afri® Moisture Product - Video

Video
CRT® - Anti-Aging Duo Video

CRT® - Anti-Aging Duo Video

Video
Mia Rose ™ - Fragrance Mist Video

Mia Rose ™ - Fragrance Mist Video

Video
Pure™ Man - Skin Care Video

Pure™ Man - Skin Care Video

Video
ColorFun® - Gift Set Video

ColorFun® - Gift Set Video

Video
Pure™ Foot care - Product Range Video

Pure™ Foot care - Product Range Video

Video
Pure® Milk & Honey Video

Pure® Milk & Honey Video

Video
SLK Consultants - A4 Landscape Company Profile

SLK Consultants - A4 Landscape Company Profile

Print
FNB

FNB - Commercial Banking

Print
Auto Pedigree

Auto Pedigree - Flyer

Print
Genesys Post Card

Genesys - Post Card

Print
Genesys Post Card

Genesys - Newsletter

Print
Casino Dukes CD Cover Design

Casino Dukes - CD Cover Design

Print
Casino Dukes Newsletter

Casino Dukes - Newsletter

Print
Saree - Select Logo

Saree Select - Logo Design

Print
Spotonbets - Magazine Advert

Spotonbets - Magazine Advert

Print
barloworld

Barloworld - Newsletter

Print
Ifula Holdings - Business Card Design

Ifula Holdings - Business Card Design

Print
Moonstone - Logo Design

Moonstone - Logo Design

Print
Communication Collab (Life Coach) - Logo Design

Communication Collab (Life Coach) - Logo Design

Print
Avroy Shlain - Auto Mailer

Avroy Shlain - Auto Mailer

Emailer
Crazy Vegas - Welcome Mail

Crazy Vegas - Welcome Mail

Emailer
Golden Riviera Casino - Retention Mail

Golden Riviera Casino - Retention Mail

Emailer
Casino UK - Retention Mail

Casino UK - Retention Mail

Emailer
Casino Affiliate Program - Affiliate Mail

Casino Affiliate Program - Affiliate Mail

Emailer
Generic Casino Mailer - Carnival Theme

Generic Casino Mailer - Carnival Theme

Emailer
Casino Affiliate Program - Affiliate Mail

Casino Affiliate Program - Affiliate Mail

Emailer
Spotonbets - Welcome Mail

Spotonbets - Welcome Mail

Emailer
Spotonbets - Soccer Retention Mail

Spotonbets - Soccer Retention Mail

Emailer
Spotonbets - Rugby Retention Mail

Spotonbets - Rugby Retention Mail

Emailer
Spotonbets - Tennis Retention Mail

Spotonbets - Tennis Retention Mail

Emailer
Spotonbets - Casino Games Retention Mail

Spotonbets - Casino Games Retention Mail

Emailer
Spotonbets - VIP Mail

Spotonbets - VIP Mail

Emailer
Spotonbets - Ui & Ux

Chain Mail - Ui & Ux

Chain Mail is an email client, that also includes such functions as easy sign ups, high security measures, task managing, contact managing, instant chat, syncing devices, virtual meetings and recording notes. This was a project where the The Ui & Ux needed improvement and a more security measures to be placed within the email client.

Ui & Ux
 Ui & Ux

Spotonbets - Ui & Ux

Spotonbets is a proudly South African online sports betting website. The UI & UX design is soley based on the user experience and the user interface on the responsive website for the user.The user Journey is also provided through the prototype.

Ui & Ux