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RESUME

Where I've been:

March 2023 - Sept 2023

SENIOR CREATIVE PRODUCER
BBC STORYWORKS

  • Pitched, developed and supervised branded content videos for BBC StoryWorks from concept to completion: pre-production, production and post production.

  • Managed multiple simultaneous productions in partnerships with several brands, including Brand USA and Qualcomm.

  • Creative directed branded content campaigns, overseeing production shoots and post-production.

  • Managed and nagotiated with A List Talent and their agents.

  • Built and maintained trusted relationships with clients.

  • Built the timeline, budget and schedule.

Jan 2023 - March 2023

DIRECTOR
MV BILL PRODUCTIONS

  • Directed the music video "Tiro no Escuro" for MV Bill and Asfixia Social, successfully released in July 2023.

  • Spearheaded the pitch, story, and script development, collaborating closely with the client to align with their objectives.

  • Managed the entire music video lifecycle, from pre-production to post-production, ensuring seamless execution and high-quality output.

  • Provided hands-on mentorship to the team, elevating design standards, content development, and overall creative workflows.

Oct 2022 - Jan 2023

PRODUCER
MEDIA MONKS

  • Line Produced social media advertisement projects.

  • Hired and managed crew.

  • Built the budget, call sheet and schedule.

  • Managed production on set.

  • Managed all documents, permits and releases.

May 2021 - Sep 2021

DIRECTOR & EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
VUYAZI FILMS

  • Directed and produced the short film "BELA LX-404", currently in post-production.

  • Built the timeline, budget, and schedule.

  • Oversaw and managed all post production: edit, GFX, color correction and sound mix.

Jan 2021 - May 2021

CREATIVE PRODUCER
O2PLAY

  • Built out campaign timelines and deliverables schedules.

  • Handled client calls, meetings, and campaign brainstorms.

  • Collaborated with the internal team, the Globo Films marketing team and the production company on production of assets.

  • Ensured that the project moved seamlessly from kick-off to delivery by building out, and managing, systems to communicate progress, timing and key milestones.

Dec 2021 - Jan 2022

PRODUCER
CASA DE CRIAÇÃO CINEMA

  • "African Contemporary Cinema" - docuseries for Brazilian Public TV (5 episodes of 22 minutes).

  • Managed pre-production and production in Portugal.

  • Hired and managed crew, negotiated salaries, contracts and terms.

May 2021 - Dec 2021

PRODUCER & DIRECTOR
TED IDEAS STUDIO

  • Pitched, developed and supervised TED branded content videos from concept to completion: pre-production, production and post production.

  • Managed multiple simultaneous productions in partnerships with several brands, including Marriott, Monday.com, and DELL.

  • Built and maintained trusted relationships with clients.

  • Built the timeline, budget and schedule.

2019-2020

PRODUCER

 CASA DE CRIAÇÃO CINEMA (FEATURE FILM CO-PRODUCTION WITH GLOBO FILMES)

  • O Pai da Rita - 98' Fiction Feature Film (in post-production)

  • Worked with Creative, Finance, Legal, Post & external production teams, and Globo Films to establish key production schedules, budgets and workflows.

  • Reviewed creative/scripts & defined production strategy and budget.

  • Tracked & managed all budget costs, keeping stakeholders apprised of status.

  • Ensured that the production ran smoothly, met deadlines and budget.

  • Negotiated contracts and salaries of cast and crew.

  • Determined key vendors to accommodate creative vision and relationships, tax incentives, budget needs, location issues.

  • Lead or assisted with search and hire of key production staff.

  • Managed and negotiated legal clearance for copyrighted music and stills.

  • Oversaw post-production workflows.

2018-2019

CLIENT DIRECTOR & CREATIVE DIRECTOR
GENERO - FACEBOOK FMP FOR MOBILEWORKS

  • Led Genero's LATAM operations.

  • Creative directed over 70 MobileWorks projects.

  • Demonstrated strong time/project management skills juggling several projects simultaneously and ensuring on-time, flawless execution.

  • Sourced and managed simultaneously creative teams in Brazil, USA, Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, Spain and France.

  • Strategized with both creative teams and Facebook to identify opportunities.

  • Vetted advertising content to assure that they adhered to local customs and business practices in multiple countries across the U.S. and LATAM.

  • Managed interaction and expectations of brands, agencies and Facebook CPs regarding video production and content efforts.

  • Helped set up Genero's first office in LATAM, São Paulo.

2016-2019

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
CASA DE CRIAÇÃO CINEMA PRODUCTION COMPANY

  • Meu Amigo Fela | My Friend Fela - 94' Documentary (2019)

  • Managed pre-production, production, post-production and delivery (4K).

  • Negotiated best terms, contracts and prices with external production companies, footage houses, music records, agencies, and government entities worldwide.

  • Cleared the rights to 132 materials including: songs, stills and stock footage across the world, generating 40% budget savings.

  • Prepared and signed off on production budget.

  • Managed production schedule.

2014-2018

VP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
LAUNCHPAD ENTERTAINMENT - LPE360

  • Handled client meetings for the production of commercials and television shows in national & international networks, including MTV, CNN, ABC & others.

  • Negotiated best terms, contracts and prices to close complex deals with brands, agencies, tv networks, and content creators.

  • Worked closely with YouTube and Facebook on IP law and rights clearances.

  • Strategized and managed post-production and adaptation of content.

  • Managed rebranding and website/platform.

WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Produced award winning documentaries and fiction content.

  • Handled fast paced environments simultaneously supervising several projects in various points of production.

  • Rostered high quality vendors and talent worldwide.

  • Innovative solutions to accommodate creative vision with budget needs and unforeseen issues.

  • Track record pushing the edges of budgets and creative potential to produce amazing world-class content.

  • Secured IP rights and worked with legal departments.

SKILLS

Creative Direction

Cross-functional Collaboration

Brand Management

Presentation and Communication

Marketing Strategy
Project Management

Leadership and Team Management

Team player

"Can do" attitude

Creative Thinking

Flexible

Budgeting

Innovative

Positive thinker

Experienced Liaison

LANGUAGES

English (fluent)
Portuguese (fluent)
Spanish (advanced)
French (intermediate)

EDUCATION

Arizona State University, Tempe - AZ
B.A., Film & Media Studies
Dean’s List in 2010

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