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GUILHERME PONCE DE LEON

GUILHERME PONCE DE LEON

CARLSBAD,CA

Summary

Creative graphic designer with a talent for developing unique and custom artwork. Bringing an innovative approach to ideas and concept development, honed skills over 20 years of expertise in overseeing individual projects and brand development.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Generative AI Trainer

Outlier
08.2024 - Current
  • Worked on various projects to train generative AI models.
  • Created original and challenging prompts for an AI model to respond to.
  • Ranked a series of responses that an AI model produced.
  • Assessed whether a piece of text produced by an AI model is factually accurate or not.
  • Wrote an ideal response when the AI model one was not perfectly satisfactory.

Graphic Designer

230kv Design Studio
03.2018 - Current
  • Worked with clients and stakeholders to understand the desired output from a design project, and get ideas out in a workable manner.
  • Designed brand and communication collateral across digital and print mediums.
  • Pitched ideas to bring client projects to life.
  • Revised design ideas and solutions to fit a client's budget and project limitations.
  • Worked within brand guidelines and design systems.

General Manager

Sabor De Vida Brazilian Restaurant
01.2019 - 11.2023
  • Coordinated daily front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house restaurant operations.
  • Oversaw training of more than 20 team members to follow restaurant procedures and policies.
  • Controlled labor hours and inventory costs through hands-on management and proactive changes.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust purchasing decisions accordingly.
  • Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.

Executive Chef

Sabor De Vida Brazilian Restaurant
12.2012 - 01.2019
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
  • Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
  • Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
  • Cooked for large groups of people and managing various types of food for large events.

Line Cook

Mozy Cafe
02.2009 - 12.2012
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.

Art Director

E21 Advertising Agency
05.2006 - 12.2008
  • Conceptualized campaign vision, harnessed original graphics, website content, social media, and other marketing materials.
  • Developed creative briefs based on ideas from brainstorming sessions.
  • Met art department work standards by following production, productivity, quality, and customer service standards.
  • Formulated art concepts by executing layout designs for artwork and copy to be presented by visual communications media.
  • Obtained client approval by presenting final layouts, storyboards, and illustrations; and responded to client commentary and requests.

Electrician Technician

Companhia Estadual de Energia Elétrica - RS
03.2000 - 04.2006
  • Inspected, tested, and maintained power substation electrical equipment.
  • Inspected and tested equipment to detect malfunctioning and determine resistance and load, using voltmeter and ammeter.
  • Tested insulators and bushings of equipment for power leakage by imposing specified voltage on insulation through testing apparatus and calculating insulation loss.
  • Tested oil in circuit breakers and transformers for dielectric strength.
  • Performed preventive maintenance tasks to verify proper working condition of electrical panels and conduits.

Education

Certificate - Graphic Design

San Diego University For Integrative Studies, San Diego, CA
12-2016

Certificate - Web Design

San Diego University For Integrative Studies, San Diego, CA

Bachelor of Arts - Advertising

Pontifical Catholic University Rio Grande Do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil

Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering

State Technical School Parobé, Porto Alegre, Brazil

Skills

  • Creative thinking
  • Machine learning
  • Data accuracy
  • Research proficiency
  • Team collaboration
  • Digital graphics
  • Project management abilities
  • Branding strategies
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Sales growth
  • Team development

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig Work

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureCareer advancementPersonal development programs

Timeline

Generative AI Trainer - Outlier
08.2024 - Current
General Manager - Sabor De Vida Brazilian Restaurant
01.2019 - 11.2023
Graphic Designer - 230kv Design Studio
03.2018 - Current
Executive Chef - Sabor De Vida Brazilian Restaurant
12.2012 - 01.2019
Line Cook - Mozy Cafe
02.2009 - 12.2012
Art Director - E21 Advertising Agency
05.2006 - 12.2008
Electrician Technician - Companhia Estadual de Energia Elétrica - RS
03.2000 - 04.2006
San Diego University For Integrative Studies - Certificate, Graphic Design
San Diego University For Integrative Studies - Certificate, Web Design
Pontifical Catholic University Rio Grande Do Sul - Bachelor of Arts, Advertising
State Technical School Parobé - Associate of Science, Electrical Engineering
GUILHERME PONCE DE LEON