Ivan A. Giraldez

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Cutler Bay, FL. 33157

Cell 786-***-****

ad26cy@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Entered workforce in May 1987, Twenty-seven years of increasing responsibilities in the graphic design and video industry, including video animation/ multi-media presentations for various departments and Social Media for the Aviation Department. Retired June 2020

Education

Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale, AA Degree in Commercial Art & Computer Graphics, 1992

Appalachian State University 1976-1979, Environmental Art Design, Fine Arts Training

Miami-Dade, 1974-1975, Desktop Publishing, Commercial Art/Advertising & Printing

Experience

Miami-Dade County, Aviation Department 1986-present

Computer Graphics / Video & 3D Animation design

Design newsletters, posters, newspaper ads, multimedia, and video animations for Social Media; responsibilities include designing and delivering presentations for various departments within Dade County Aviation Department, Government Agencies, Homeland Security, Customs & Border Protection, Commercial retail shops, MIA hotel, restaurants within the airport terminal including designing and maintain all commercial advertising screen. Certified in all Adobe products

Polvani Tour Operators 1982-1985

Tour Guide

Organized South & Central American tour groups of 10 up to 200 international passengers to Miami continuing to Orlando, Washington D.C, and New York City. Duties included preparation of the itinerary for groups while traveling within the US and up to their departures back to countries of origin..

The Bakatsias Seafood Restaurant / Bakatsias Cuisine 1980-1982

Restaurant Manager/ Bartender Manager

Managed bar staff and restaurants in Chapel Hill & Burlington, NC. Responsibilities included training and interviewing for new bar positions, managing & restocking of restaurant inventory, including the purchasing of liquors, mixers, and food products. Maintained all restaurant liquor licenses and maintained all bar vendor accounts. Maintained overall quality productions.

Languages

I am fluent in English & Spanish with knowledge of Portuguese.

Awards & Recognitions

Employee of the Year Award, Homeland Security, 2004

National Soccer Champions, Junior College, 1974 and 1975

National Soccer Champions, Appalachian State University, 1976 and 1977