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Work History
Education
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Certificationscourses
Software
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Martha Banolas Tarrago

Graphic Designer
Providence,RI

Summary

Trilingual (English, Spanish, Portuguese) professional with 5+ years of experience in Communications and Graphic Design, specializing in content creation, social media strategy, and marketing campaigns that drive sales. Proven track record of increasing engagement and conversion rates through innovative design and strategic planning. Recognized for excellent communication, creativity, teamwork, organization, and time management skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Creative Cloud, and various design and content generation software.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Graphic Designer

3gm Brasil Advertising Agency
Porto Alegre, Brazil
03.2024 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.

Graphic Designer

Freelancer
10.2019 - Current
  • Provide creative graphic design and visual communication services to around 25 clients focused on improving their brands and position themselves better in the market
  • Design and develop companies' visual identities (logo creation, branding) and create content for their social media pages and newsletters
  • Offer marketing services including e-mail marketing campaigns, advertising campaigns, and promotional flyers
  • Work with clients on their short, medium, and long-term digital marketing strategies.

Designer & Communications Specialist

WBO - Washington Brazil Office
1 2022 - Current
  • Manage the creative development and production of the weekly institutional newsletter for a think-thank which reaches more than 2,000 subscribers
  • Receive and collect the written content from 7 activists, academics, and editors and design the layout of each edition.

Marketing Strategist

SENAC Informática
05.2018 - 03.2020
  • Worked in the technological unit of the institution, assisting around 500 students
  • Produced and managed content for social media profiles and managed communication with the public (e.g., responding to external and internal contacts and email marketing)
  • Worked with the sales team to market upcoming courses to potential students, successfully surpassing student enrollment target 3 months in a row.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Communication - Advertising & Marketing

UNIFRA
Santa Maria Brazil
10.2011

Certificate Program - Graphic Design

Rhode Island School of Design
05.2025

Skills

Design implementation

Certificationscourses

  • Certificate in Graphic Design, RISD Continuing Education, Providence, RI, 05/2024
  • Motion Design Course, Pro Digital Makers, 09/2022
  • Graphic Design for Social Media & Design with Illustrator Course, Designcomvc, 04/2020
  • Graphic Design Course, SENAC Informática, Brazil, 10/2019
  • Digital Marketing and Social Media Analyst Course, SENAC Informática, Brazil, 11/2018

Software

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

CapCut

Adobe AfterEffects

Languages

English
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Graphic Designer

3gm Brasil Advertising Agency
03.2024 - Current

Graphic Designer

Freelancer
10.2019 - Current

Marketing Strategist

SENAC Informática
05.2018 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Social Communication - Advertising & Marketing

UNIFRA

Certificate Program - Graphic Design

Rhode Island School of Design

Designer & Communications Specialist

WBO - Washington Brazil Office
1 2022 - Current
Martha Banolas TarragoGraphic Designer