Juan M. Nino

Creative, art director

The Woodlands, TX, USA
Creative Director for digital media, hobby photographer, bokeh, HDR and IR tracker. Motivational and inspirational, good performance leading and working in team.

Work Experience

Hallaron Advertising Agency

Art Director

Generate innovative ideas for the development of advertising campaigns in print and digital media. Responsible for the creation of the concept, execution of the idea and development of the final files for production.

Brands: Aggreko, BlueWave, Uretek, Marcel.
October 2018 - Present Texas, United States

Rocketlight Magazine

Creative/Art Director

Co-creator of the magazine. A personal project. It’s visual arts magazine distributed on demand published bi-monthly. Printed and digital platform to share the new artists work. Digestible visual and written information for artists by artists.
May 2017 - July 2019

The Parish School

Graphic Designer Intern

Design all the material for marketing and communications (internal and external) of the school.
March 2017 - May 2017 Houston, Texas, United States

SoFOS

UI/UX Coordinator

I had the responsibility to establish the guidelines and develop a new department in the company, and also I was in charge of design the screens for some apps. SofOS is a partner of SAP for LATAM, as a software development company, and they had the need to improve the interface of the programs and include this new process and rebuild the way they think and develop the different softwares and solutions.
August 2014 - August 2015 Venezuela

ARS DDB

Group Creative Director

Digital creative team leader with responsibility for the development of creative concepts, conceptualisation and development of digital campaigns.
Brands: Alfonzo Rivas, Maizoritos, Toyota de Venezuela, ARS Miami, Regional Light, BECO, Plumrose, Benelli, McDonald's.
June 2011 - November 2013 Venezuela

Brother Escuela De Creativos Venezuela

Professor, tutor and jury

Professor in Digital Advertising modules performing the functions of tutor in student projects, collaborator and jury in evaluating other courses and facilitator in photography classes focused on advertising and publicity in both digital and traditional media.
May 2012 - November 2013 Venezuela

Wikot

Group Creative Director

Development of campaigns to digital media for Nestlé Venezuela, apps and promotions.

Brands: Nestlé Venezuela (Nestea, Maggi, Coffee-Mate, Savoy, Toronto, Samba, Cri-Cri, Purina, Huesitos, Cerelac, Nescafé) Inter, Movistar-Blackberry, Axa México, Bimbo México, Chevrolet Venezuela (Post-venta), UNICEF Venezuela.
February 2010 - June 2011 Venezuela

Círculo Creativo De Venezuela

Organizing Committee

As part of the committee, I am in charge of organising and implementing events on creativity, all with the objective of working for the advertising market in Venezuela.
December 2009 - November 2013 Caracas, Venezuela

Leo Burnett Venezuela

Art Director

Responsible for producing innovative ideas for advertising campaigns in all traditional media (TV, Print, Radio).

Brands: DIAGEO Venezuela (Black Lablel, Red Label; Smirnoff Ice, Smirnoff Ice Black, Baeylis), Farmatodo, Tequechongos, Monaca, Cantv, PAVECA, Heinz, McDonald’s.
May 2005 - February 2010 Venezuela

Freelance

Graphic Designer

Design and develop web pages, design brand identity, final art and print projects tracker.

Brands: : Lufthansa, Leones del Carracas BBC, Chocofuentes, Laboratorios Vargas, Zuoz Pharma, Colmed, WhiskyBar, Sabenpe, Alcaldía de Chacao, Koralite.
September 2004 - November 2013 Venezuela

Arte Final C.A.

Design Department Manager

Founder & Senior Graphic Designer. In charge of the art department in the design studio, graphic design for events and develop brand identity.

Brands: Grupo Pinova, Unialambres, Neverema, Morro de la Mar, C.C. La Cascada Carrizales y Maturín, C.C. La Casona, Yogen Früz, Máxima 98.5, Restaurantes Kafta, Restaurentes Pecos Bill, Movie Planet, C.C. Galería Los Naranjos, El Palacio del Blumer, Pasarela, Nice Cream, Eventos La Cascada, Promoactiva.
July 1998 - September 2004 Caracas, Venezuela

J. J. Publicidad

Graphic Designer

Graphic designer and tracker for printers.

Brands: Cisa, Aerolíneas Laser.
January 1998 - June 1998 Venezuela

Ateneo De El Hatillo

Graphic Designer

Graphic designer for the magazine of Ateneo de El Hatillo and all the material for marketing and exhibitions.
January 1997 - December 1997 Venezuela

Ecker Publicidad C.A.

Traineer

Internship in the advertising agency.
October 1996 - November 1996 Venezuela

Education

IESA

Advertising Management, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

(Non-Degree Program)
Caracas, Venezuela

Corporación Noguera KRB

Project Management Professional

(Non-Degree Program)
Caracas, Venezuela

Universidad Nueva Esparta

Lic. en Administración de Empresas de Diseño

Caracas, Venezuela

Houston Community College System

Digital Communication, Graphic Design Specialization - AAS

The Digital Communication-Graphic Design Specialization program provides students training in communication concepts, design, layout, and typography using computer technology to prepare print-based materials such as newsletters, brochures, advertisements, and other documents.
August 2015 - May 2018 Houston, Texas, United States

Languages

Spanish (Native),
English (Conversational),

Awards

American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards

Bronze - B-to-B Corporate website - Cestoil

2020

American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards

Bronze - Campaign (Digital Publications) - Marcel Digital Brochures (Multiple versions)

2020

HCC - Houston Community College

Student of the year - Digital Communication

2017

American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards

Student Citation of Excellence - Best Poster

2017

American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards

Student Citation of Excellence - Best Illustration

2017

American Advertising Federation (AAF)

2nd place at AAF-Houston Student Conference

2016

Wikot

Wikot Excellence Award (Commitment and Quality).

2010

Anda

Gran Prix (Heinz Sonrissa Mix)

2009

Leo Burnett Venezuela

Employee of the year

2009

Festival Iberoamericano De La Publicidad (FIAP)

Bronze Print (Heinz Sonrissa Mix)

2009

GPC Leo Burnett

+7 (La Universidad Verde)

2009

GPC Leo Burnett

Heinz Sonrissa Mix (Ver. Piñata)

2009

Skills

3D Studio Max (basics For Modelling) , Adaptability, Adobe Flash, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Effective Communication, Empathy, Keynote , Teamwork,