CAREER OBJECTIVE

To use the analytical and critical thinking skills I garnered in my studies and previous work experiences to obtain and excel in a successful career in the Entertainment Industry.

SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish and French
Extensive and solid experience in Production and Marketing
Proficient in programs as: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, as well Premiere, Final Cut, Photoshop, In Design, Corel Draw and Page Maker
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and great organizational skills
Motivated individual with good interpersonal skills
Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team
Strong conflict resolution skills
Ability to work well under pressure and thrive in a fast paced environment

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

2004-2007
Pontifical Catholic University
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Bachelor Degree in Mass Communication

CERTIFICATES:
Marketing - Toronto, Ontario (current)
2D Animation - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Animation Techniques - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Cinema & Psychoanalysis - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Image Enhancing - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Photography - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Digital Communication - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Art Direction in Advertising - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Business Communication - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Media Agent - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Cultural Events - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Dramatic Art - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

WORK EXPERIENCE

2008-Present
Toronto International Portuguese Film Festival
Toronto, ON
Marketing and Promotions Coordinator
Created trailer, TV commercial and radio spots
Researched, organized and selected films, short films and animations
Communicated with local and international filmmakers and institutions
Developed the programming according to films and audience’s demand

2008
Firvalley Productions Inc.
Toronto, ON
Production Assistant
Ran errands for productions on set of Handyman Superstar Challenge IV (HGTV)
Booked accommodation and flying tickets
Assisted looking after talent

2006-2007
N.A.D.A. Animation Centre
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Filmaker, 2D Animator
Ability to communicate through film with different audiences
Excelled in stop motion, pixilation, traditional animation, photo collage, paint on glass, cut out, computer generated imagery, scratch into film emulsion, sand manipulation
Edited in digital environment with Premiére/Final Cut/Photoshop/Corel Draw

2004-2005
Gilson Martins Design
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Press Relations Coordinator
Increased company exposure to the press by phone, mail and in person
Planned press conferences, scheduled participants and prepared press kits
Prepared and trained the director in public-speaking and dealing with press
Wrote convincing and effective press releases according to the type and target of each vehicle

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
2008 - Toronto International Film Festival - ON
2008 - Toronto General Hospital - ON
2004 - Christmas For All Project - Brazil
2005-2007 - National Cancer Institute - Brazil
2006-2007 - PUC For a Day - Brazil
2006-2007 – Love of Reading Project - Brazil

MEMBERSHIPS AND AWARDS
National Film Board Mediatheque, Member
Toronto Animated Image Society - TAIS, Member
Winner of a 4-year Undergraduate Scholarship
Winner of a 2-year Research Scholarship
X Academic Contest About Media – Winner, 2006
UNESCO Contest Winner – Solidarity, 2005
Won numerous writing contests; fiction published in books: “The Girl Who Wants to Change the World”; “I’ll be Right Back”; “Once or Twice Upon a Time”; “Horror Circus”; “Temporary as a Cloud” and “Impressions”, 2004-2007

FILMOGRAPHY

2008 - TV Comercial: Tipffest (http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=xWbDCPiAEho)
2007 - Animation: Anima TINTA (http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=o-_vF2PA9mA)
2007 - Short Film: Disrespect
2006 - Documentary: Manifest
2006 - Documentary: Faces
2006 - Animation: Choices
2006 - Animation: Love of Sand (http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=8Fm03KfIZBo)

WEBSITE

crisdeoliveira.carbonmade.com