About Yana Sharif

Freelance Graphic Designer

Self-employed (DmyBny) · Selangor, Malaysia

• Created persuasive Facebook and Instagram content for freelance clients across multiple industries, contributing to a 25% increase in followers and a 20% boost in client inquiries.
• Designed marketing materials including posters, Instagram visuals, and digital ads aligned to each client's brand guidelines, increasing client brand recognition by 30%.
• Conceptualised and developed corporate identity materials such as business cards and brand collateral tailored to each client's target market, improving customer recognition and trust by 15%.

Content Creator & Graphic Design Intern

The Montessori Academy · Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia

• Designed social media graphics, educational carousels, posters, brochures, and branded assets for two preschool campuses, maintaining brand consistency across digital and print platforms.
• Planned, filmed, and edited short-form videos and reels covering Montessori classroom activities, parent testimonials, school events, and enrolment campaigns, contributing to an estimated 20% increase in content views and social media engagement.
• Produced branding and promotional content for both the school and the Founder's personal brand in support of marketing and enrolment campaigns.
• Managed the full content pipeline, planning, scheduling, publishing, and digital content library organisation, while coordinating with teachers and management across both campuses.

Admin cum Graphic Designer

JX Travel & Tours · Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

• Designed business cards, itinerary booklets, and travel marketing materials that strengthened the agency's brand identity and professional image with clients.
• Created platform-optimised social media posts and promotional content that boosted the agency's online presence, increasing customer inquiries by 25%.
• Streamlined customer data entry and organisation in Microsoft Excel, reducing data retrieval time by 30% and speeding up day-to-day operations.

Service Crew & Social Media Content

Min Cafe · Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

• Designed and published social media content promoting the café's menu and special offers, increasing social media engagement by 30% and contributing to a 15% rise in foot traffic and customer inquiries.
• Handled customer orders and cash and card transactions while coordinating between the kitchen and front of house, reducing transaction errors by 15%.
• Prepared coffee and beverages to set standards and maintained a clean, hygienic floor with prompt table resets, improving table turnover by 20%.

Graphic Designer

Aryshad Printing · Kota Tinggi, Johor, Malaysia

• Designed digital banners, print materials, and stickers for general and brand-specific client needs, contributing to a 30% increase in client satisfaction and repeat business.
• Managed the end-to-end design process from client brief to final print-ready files, achieving 100% project approval and improving delivery times by 20%.

Bachelor in Graphic Design (Honours)

Mara University of Technology (UiTM), Puncak Alam, Selangor

3.54 CGPA

Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)

SMK Bandar Kota Tinggi, Kota Tinggi, Johor

3.25 CGPA

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