SYMON BLANCO RIVERO
Miami, FL *****
************@*****.***
Accomplished graphic designer with several years of experience designing high visual solutions. Demonstrated success in pitching concepts, scoping work and delivering assets on time. Fluent in adobe creative suite with high degree of expertise in illustrator, photoshop and InDesign.
Project management
Visual communication
Brand strategy
Print design
Art direction
Illustration
Adobe photoshop, illustrator, and InDesign
PC and mac platforms
Production coordination
Production layouts
02/2022 to Current
OVER & ABOVE _ DESIGN OF EXPERIENCES
Dublin
Graphic Designer
Management of graphic design projects for ephemeral architecture across Europe. 01/2017 to 01/2022
ASOCIACIÓN WAVED
Panamá
Chief Communications Officer
Planning and executing fundraising projects, managing brand positioning, and designing the visual identity and promotional materials for the Waved Association.
01/2011 to 01/2020
INTRAS / REVISTA GESTIÓN
Dominican Republic
Editorial and Graphic Designer
Design and production of Gestión business magazine, including layout, graphics, image selection, and final print preparation.
01/2016 to 01/2017
NAI PANAMÁ
Panamá
Senior Graphic Designer & Content Creator
Content creation, art direction, and production management for print, digital, and outdoor advertising in global commercial real estate.
01/2014 to 01/2017
METÁFORA
Panamá
Founder & Director of Graphic Studio
Design and visual communication consulting for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and various industries, including: healthcare, real estate, publishing, retail, fashion, and restaurants. 01/2013 to 01/2014
ZENITH OPTIMEDIA
Panamá
Digital Media Planner
Digital media planning and strategy for Nestlé (Nescafé) in Panama and Central America, including campaign management, performance analysis, and stakeholder collaboration. 01/2013 to 01/2014
GAS MAGAZINE
Dominican Republic
Editorial and Graphic Designer
Design and production of Gas Magazine, a monthly fuel industry publication, including layout, graphics, image selection, and print supervision.
PERSONAL SUMMARY
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01/2011 to 01/2013
AG SMART
Dominican Republic
Creative Advisor
Art direction, branding, and content creation for banking, tourism, and wellness industries, including animation, editorial design, and social media management.
01/2010 to 01/2011
CUMBRE SAATCHI AND SAATCHI
Dominican Republic
Senior Art Director
Campaign production and art direction for major brands, collaborating with creative and audiovisual teams in an advertising agency.
01/2009 to 01/2011
OJO POR OJO ADVERTISING POSTCARDS
Dominican Republic
Cofounder /Senior Art Director
Negotiation, planning, and execution of artistic projects with an advertising focus. Art direction and illustration for advertising postcards. 01/2005 to 01/2008
ÚLTIMO PISO
Dominican Republic
Art Director
Campaign development, media production, and event management for an advertising agency. BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN GRAPHIC DESIGN: DISEÑO GRÁFICO Y PUBLICIDAD 01/2002 Colegio Universitario Monseñor De Talavera, Venezuela TECHNICAL SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS: GRAPHIC ARTS 07/2000 Technical School of Visual Arts Cristobal Rojas, Venezuela https://acortar.link/K1SwqK
Spanish:
Native/ Bilingual
Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance – NGO, Switzerland, USA, 01/01/18 Creative Advisor: Designed and proposed a new visual identity, developed visibility materials and graphic resources, created infographics, and designed editorial layout and branding for various programs. International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) – NGO, Panama, 01/01/17 Creative Advisor for IFRC Portfolio (Consultant): Designed procedure manuals, conceptualized and created graphic products, editorial materials, and infographics. International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) – NGO, Panama, 01/01/14 Creative Advisor for IFRC Portfolio (Consultant): Conceptualized, designed, and developed the visual identity and logo for the Urban Resilience Initiative, including logo design, visual identity, branding book, promotional materials, visibility resources, and editorial templates. References available upon request.
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