BACKGROUND SUMMARY

​

Extensive experience with conceptualizing and building sets for photo/video shoots, advertising projects, catalogs and E-commerce. Experienced in environmental design, conceptualizing and implementing the aesthetic and design choices to different collaborations. Solid know how and accountability when communicating and managing staff providing support and design solutions during projects focusing on achieving successful results.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

​

• 8+years’ experience in design, production and photo-shoots;

• 7+years’ experience in wood-working / shop experience, practical operational experience with all general hand and power tools used in carpentry and light construction;

• 4+years’ experience with photo studio management and studio leadership;

• Sketch up, V-ray rendering and hand rendering skills;

• A strong understanding of a diverse range of materials, finishes, graphic applications and   fabrication methods for environments;

• Perform design duties requiring conception, planning, scheduling, and implementation of design solutions;

• Enthusiastic about new challenges;

• Dedicated team player.

​

WORK EXPERIENCE

​

Crate and Barrel                                                    2012 - present

Euromarket Designs, Inc. (Crate & Barrel) is a chain of 122 retail stores in U.S., Canada and other 8 countries, based in Northbrook, Illinois, specializing in housewares, furniture (indoor and out), and home accessories. 

Revenue US$1.6 billion (est.).Number of employees 7500.

​

Senior Set Designer/Set Builder (2019 - present)                                                ​

• Responsible for oversight and execution of the design, construction, and striking of room sets for photo shoots;

• Collaborate with producers, art directors, prop stylists and photographers to synthesize creative direction, logistical and budgetary constraints into a successful series of interior and exterior environments;

• Conceptualize unique design solutions based on job briefs or internal client input;

• Review and allocate invoices and costs applied to marketing photo studio photography and studio operating budget;

• Maintain responsibility for origination and delivering all photography set needs for each project and appreciation of crew and material resources, time, and budget;

• Visual Design and Art Direction – direct aesthetic design choices, such as form factor, color, and materials, with mood boards and/or other visual references;

• Handle multiple projects simultaneously, keeping track of deadlines and self- directing workload and priorities.

​

Set Designer/Set Builder (2014 - 2019)​​

• Lead appointed assistants by creating workflow task schedule, allocating duties and managing team projects;

• Perform daily photo Studio operations, including preparation, organization, maintenance and safety functions;

• Provide solutions too rigging and special effects challenges;

• Responsible for setting the pace of set preparation to maximize photography output anticipating creative changes and merchandise delays;

• Collaborate with Scenic design to enhance execution, create visual solutions and offer options enhance set building; 

• Establish and maintain cost effective best practices for proper resource allocation;

• Review and allocate invoices and costs applied to marketing photo studio photography and studio operating budget.

​

​Photo Studio Assistant (2012 - 2014)

• Assist in the daily operations of the Photo Studio;

• Assist the photography production and management teams with the daily planning and execution of photo shoots;

• Monitor photography workflow pace, ensure sets and merchandise are prepared and on schedule;

• Assist location team on logistical and procedural requirements;

• Assist in exiting location: restore, consolidate and relocate owner’s affects;

• Maintain an understanding of creative direction by working with art directors, stylists and photo studio creative manager;

• Built cost effective, modular and reusable photography sets

​

​

Urban Remains                                                         2010-2012

For over 10 years Urban Remains has dealt exclusively in the reclamation of American architectural artifacts, antiques, and other oddities found among industrial buildings, and commercial or residential structures.

​

Restorer

• ​Restoration of architectural artifacts antiques;

• Furniture restoration;

• Store assistant;

• Store inventory.​

​

EDUCATION

UNISO - University of Sorocaba - (Sorocaba / Sāo Paulo / Brazil)

Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Hospitality - 2001

​

​

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

​

ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES: Portuguese (Bilingual Proficiency), Spanish (Basic).

COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficient user of SketchUp - V-Ray, MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

EXTRAS: OSHA 10 Hours and 30 hours - Training and Aerial & Scissor Lift Operator Certification - Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certification.