Resume
A creative professional in the visual arts with 10 years experience as a graphic designer, film producer, craftswoman and art teacher. Founder and production coordinator of OCA Filmes in São Paulo, Brazil; Trained in artistic production including set design, film editing, color composition; Trained art teacher for elementary school children; Pursuing a Masters in Art Education beginning September 2008.
Work History
2008
Young Rembrandts – Art Teacher, Montgomery County, Maryland
After-school art program teacher in 4 Montgomery County elementary school
2008
O Estado de São Paulo – Exhibit Assistant, Washington, DC
Created labels for and assisted in design and setup of photography exhibit: Amazônia Photography, at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
2004 – 2006
Oca Filmes – Freelance Film Producer, São Paulo, Brazil
Founder and Director of OCA Filmes Production Company. Produced and worked in over 80 films with major Brazilian film production companies, among them O2 (company behind City of God), Academia de Filmes, Film Planet, Maria Bonita, Jodaf, Prodigo Filmes, Cine, Produtora Associados and TV1.
Positions include Production Coordinator, Producer, Assistant Producer, Prop Producer, and Editor. Experience includes managing all aspects of film production: large budgets, transport logistics, selection of props, costumes, managing large crews, shot selection, film design and editing.
2000 – 2002
Graphic Designer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
As the Director of Art for an advertising and graphic design agency, I have experience in all aspects of project design from initial creation to post-production layout and client engagement. Work includes billboards, product labels, political campaigns, print media and television advertisements.
2001 – 2002
Comunicação Estratégica, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
As Art Director, created graphic design campaigns for Allied Domeq Balantines, among others.
2001 – 2002
V&S Comunicação, Junior Art Director
Graphic Design campaigns for Tele Cine, São Paulo State Government, Mercedes Benz, Fiat, Net, Sendas and Xerox Brazil
Other Work History
2007
Fairfield Language Technologies, Harrisonburg, Virgina
Portuguese Voice Talent for Rosetta Stone’s 2007 Portuguese language learning CD.
2007
The Corcoran Museum*, Washington, DC
Ticket sales, exhibit setup and general assistance during receptions.
2006
Religion, Science, and Environment*, Manaus, Brazil
Brazilian Press Coordinator for International Symposium
2006
Mobile Media*, Stanford University/Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Wrote script, edited audio, and selected photos to create short slide show presentation used for project fundraising. Project recently received grant to incorporate media technologies into national household surveys in slum areas.
2002 – 2003
Cooperativa Abayomi*, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Fundraiser for women’s art cooperative. Wrote film script and helped produce public events.
Education
2006 – 2007
International Language Institute, Washington DC
English student. Progressed from B2 (basic) to TOEFL. Excellent Grades.
2001 – 2003
Unesa (University Estacio de Sa), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Film School
1999
Panamericana de Artes, São Paulo, Brazil
Bachelor’s equivalent with Honors, Graphic Design
1999
Senai, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Certificate course in digital printing
Commercials Produced
Production Coordinator – http://www.produtorasp.com/Html/video_timfestival.htm
Production Coordinator – http://www.produtorasp.com/Html/video_timroupas.htm
Production Coordinator – http://www.produtorasp.com/Html/video_abic.htm
Production Coordinator – http://www.produtorasp.com/Html/video_aacd.htm
Director of Art – http://www.portacurtas.com.br/pop_160.asp?cod=1865&Exib=2575
Director of Art – http://mfl.curtaocurta.com.br/info.php?c=270
Producer – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dba0qtX_qwY
Exhibitions
http://www.wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?topic_id=1419&fuseaction=topics.event_summary&event_id=358434
http://www.washingtontimes.com/article/20080119/ENTERTAINMENT/952330215
