A global graphic designer and
art director with over 10 years of
experience abroad and excellent
teamworking skills.
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Full portfolio and resume
trfurtado.ca
Linkedin
linkedin.com/in/thyagofurtado
Work Experience
2010-2014
Creative Director, Graphic Designer, Web
Designer and Founder of
2007 – 2008
Graphic Designer at
GORILLA
MELT COMUNICAÇÃO
BELO HORIZONTE/MG – BRAZIL
This is the Ad Agency I was proud to co-own,
in Belo Horizonte/Brazil. Along with three
commercial partners we’ve had to wear the
hats of copywriters, social media publishers,
SEO and digital media planners, traffic, account
managers and financial planners.
Here I had the opportunity to design campaigns
and websites for many distinct businesses,
including education, real estate, beverages,
restaurants, and vehicle dealers.
2008 – 2009
Art Director, Graphic Designer and Web
Designer at
NUTCASE COMUNICAÇÃO
BELO HORIZONTE/MG – BRAZIL
Starting as a Graphic Designer I was asked to
step up to the positions of both Art Director and
Web Designer. Being originally a Print Designer,
here I had the chance to learn a lot about
user interface (UI), user experience (UX) and
designing for the digital media.
BELO HORIZONTE/MG – BRAZIL
In this small agency I worked as an intern and
learned the basics about working in the industry,
including of course the beauty of a hot pizza
when working after hours.
2006 – 2007
Cast Member (Sales) at
WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT
ORLANDO/FLORIDA – USA
At the International College Program I became
well-acquainted with Disney’s marketing practices, I
worked as a cashier, stocker and courier.
I designed and planned store floors and did some
chalk lettering and art on black board signs.
2004 – 2006
Graphic Designer at
BELO HORIZONTE CITY HALL
BELO HORIZONTE/MG – BRAZIL
I worked at Belo Horizonte’s Cultural Center,
making posters, banners, flyers, newsletters and
everything that could be printed.
Education
2014 - Present (in progress)
DIPLOMA IN GRAPHIC DESIGN
Red River College
WINNIPEG/MB – CANADA
I had been working in graphic design for such
a long time but I still lacked a specific diploma
in the field. This program helps me keep upto-date with new trends, ideas, styles and
technologies. I also benefit from the formal
academic training in design specific disciplines
that my previous studies didn’t cover, such
as Drawing and Colour Theory. It’s relevant
to mention that I’m currently tutoring other
students as a peer tutor for the classes in which
I have a lot of experience.
Training and Certificates
• Digital Illustration (School of Architecture and
Urbanism – UFMG)
• Key Speaker about Communication, Internet
and Visual Creativity at Ramarisna
• Custom Types Lettering (Jackson Alves)
• Key Speaker about Internet Advertising at
Ramarisna
• Flat Pens Letters (Jackson Alves)
• Calligraphy (Sílvio Antônio Sousa)
• Drawing (Associação Cultural Nação HQ)
• Communication and Aesthetics Experience
(Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais)
• Key Speaker about Google Tools to
Advertising and Graphic Design at Facig
• Hand Lettering (Marina Chaccur)
2003 – 2009
BACHELOR IN SOCIAL
COMMUNICATIONS ADVERTISING SPECIALIST AND
COMPLIMENTARY STUDIES IN
FINE ARTS
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
(UFMG)
BELO HORIZONTE/MG – BRAZIL
My undergraduate course. I learned a lot about
communications, copy writing and art direction.
My complimentary Studies in Fine Arts helped
guide my Advertising Bachelor to more designrelated experience.
References upon request
Professional Profile
• Developing brands in it’s full spectrum, from
logos to corporate identities.
• Creating websites in the Wordpress platform,
modifying CSS, HTML and PHP code.
• Planning and executing ad campaigns in both
print and digital media.
• Meeting deadlines.
• Attending meetings, presenting ideas,
campaigns and storyboards.
• Speaking to groups and managing teams.
• Self-managing schedule and responsibilities.
• Injecting SEO modifications into websites and
improving the social presence of brands.
• Art Directing TV spots and photo shoots.
• Training interns and design coaching.