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Milton Gourgel Francisco

Danbury,CT

Summary

Dynamic and strategic VFX artist and digital marketing specialist with over nine years of experience in crafting immersive digital content, cinematic visual effects, and impactful international campaigns. Expertise in blending visual storytelling with data-driven insights to build compelling brand narratives, engage audiences, and achieve measurable results. Proven track record in commercial, streaming, and studio content, utilizing cutting-edge compositing and animation tools to create award-winning experiences. Well-versed in current design and social trends, with strong skills in short-form video production, digital design, and the development of cohesive visual identity systems.

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Work History

PlatinaLine
  • Managed content strategy and visual branding for one of Angola’s leading entertainment media outlets. Contributed to a growth of over 100,000 followers during campaign periods and boosted monthly engagement by 40% through targeted reels, influencer features, and VFX-enhanced stories.

Unitel Angola
  • Directed and produced creative campaigns (e.g., Kisom launch) across Unitel's social platforms. Oversaw daily posting schedules, social media ad buys, and audience engagement, helping drive a +65% increase in streaming app downloads over three months.

GourgelVFX
  • Grew personal VFX/creative brand account to reach international clients by sharing short-form reels, tutorials, and breakdowns. Leveraged hashtags and collaborative content to drive engagement and connect with global studios and freelancers.

ZAP Angola
  • Oversaw content creation and promotional rollout for ZAP’s entertainment and programming campaigns. Led short-form teaser development, interactive viewer polls, and VFX-infused highlights, helping ZAP's Instagram and Facebook platforms increase engagement rates by over 60% during seasonal campaign pushes. Supported special program promotions by creating teasers, behind-the-scenes reels, and branded visuals, contributing to significant engagement boosts during cultural broadcast seasons.

Banco BIC Angola
  • Managed branded content and community growth strategy for Banco BIC's official Facebook presence. Produced campaign visuals and promotional animations, contributing to an increase in financial education engagement and improving post reach by 80% during peak campaign phases.

Refriango Angola
  • Spearheaded digital marketing and social media content campaigns for beverage product launches. Designed VFX-enhanced visuals and engagement strategies, resulting in increased consumer interaction and brand visibility across platforms.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Computer Engineering

Technical University of Angola (UTANGA)
01.2014

Associate Degree - Information Technology

Institute of Information and Communication Technology (ISUTIC)
01.2019

Technical High School Diploma - Computer Science

National Telecommunications Institute (ITEL)
01.2008

Skills

  • VFX Compositing & Animation
  • Motion Graphics & Editing
  • Graphic Design & Visual Identity
  • Product & Package Design
  • UI/UX Design (Figma)
  • Social Media & Campaign Design
  • Art Direction & Brand Strategy
  • Fashion & Interior Concept Design
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, Illustrator)
  • Figma, Blender, Nuke, DaVinci Resolve
  • Cinema 4D, Maya (basic), Final Cut Pro

Accomplishments

  • Led the creative direction for Coca-Cola’s 3D Times Square billboard ad in 2023 — one of the most iconic global advertising placements.

Certification

  • Adobe Certified Professional: Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
  • Google Analytics Certified (2023)
  • Digital Marketing Strategy – HubSpot Academy (2022)
  • Social Media Marketing Specialization – Coursera (2021)
  • Recipient of the AfricaCom Best Marketing Campaign Award (2021) for Unitel Kisom
  • Portfolio and project reels available upon request

Languages

Portuguese (Native)
English (Fluent)
Spanish (Fluent)

Timeline

PlatinaLine

Unitel Angola

GourgelVFX

ZAP Angola

Banco BIC Angola

Refriango Angola

Associate Degree - Information Technology

Institute of Information and Communication Technology (ISUTIC)

Technical High School Diploma - Computer Science

National Telecommunications Institute (ITEL)

Bachelor's Degree - Computer Engineering

Technical University of Angola (UTANGA)

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