Gabi Pezo

Art Director

To obtain a full time employment as a creative in a position that will allow me to bring into play my skills, talents and experience into a creative department.

Work Experience

Team Y&R

Jr. Art Director

- Brainstormed, developed and executed the launch of Make the switch campaign for Ecobility’s Illume energy efficient bulbs.
- Conceptualized and executed creative campaigns and advertising materials for Sony and Harvey Nichols.
- Researched on client’s needs and expanded on strategic briefs given by the Account Executive.
- Prepared and organized compelling and informative client presentations.
- Worked together with Copywriter and Account Executives on developing strategies for new clients.
April 2008 - September 2008 Dubai, UAE,

LOWE NYC

Art Director | Intern

- Worked closely with creative directors in executing creative materials for XM Satellite Radio
-Supported creative department in designing material for different.
April 2007 - September 2007 New York, United States

Education

Miami Ad School

Art Direction

Miami Ad School Portfolio Program
GPA. 3.6
October 2005 - September 2007 Miami | Hamburg | London | NYC,

Florida International University

B.S. in Mass Communication

September 2001 - April 2004 Miami, Florida, United States

Languages

Spanish (Native),
English (Fluent),

Awards

Miami Ad School

Top Dog | L'Oreal V-Cam

200606

Miami Ad School

Gold | Mini Cheddars

200709

Miami Ad School

Gold | Sharpie

200709

Skills

Art Direction, Humor, Spanish, Adobe Illustrator, Bilingual, Copywriting, Illustration, Presentation Skills, Stand-up Comedy,

Additional Information

- Laughologist at the Elite Behavioral Center in Ft. Lauderdale - Fl.
- Presenter at the Pecha Kucha V.04 Doha.
- Wrote and presented a 6 minute stand up comedy act.
- Ran a Half Marathon in "Team in Training" by fundraising for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
- Participated in "The sketchbook project" 2011.