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Luciete Neves

Beckenham,London

Summary

A skilled professional in Branding & Visual Identity, Graphic Design, and Art Education, with a strong focus on Illustrations & Storytelling. Passionate about Picture Book and storytelling techniques.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Founder and Art Teacher - Headful Monkey Kids

Primary School
London
2023.07 - Current

- Organize and teach weekly art classes for children.

- Develop creative lesson plans to encourage artistic expression

- Supervise and mentor my own assistants.

- Plan and coordinate children's art exhibitions, showcasing their work to families and community.

Gallery Assistant

Gallery Seventeen
Beckenham
2022.12 - Current

- Managing marketing efforts, including website updates, social media, branding, online reviews.

- Designing visually captivating promotional materials that led to a noticeable increase in attendance at gallery events.
- Taking charge of the gallery’s social media platforms, generating and scheduling content to enhance online engagement and extend our virtual reach.

- Producing video content that provided exclusive glimpses behind-the-scenes of select art pieces.
- Aligning content strategies seamlessly with the gallery’s brand identity and promotional objectives.

- Engaging directly with gallery visitors, sharing insightful details about artworks and artists, thereby enriching their experience and fostering a deeper connection to the art.

- Maintaining the gallery appearance, ensuring artwork were properly display.

Nanny,

Multiple families
London
2014.04 - Current

- Supervising and caring for children.
- Providing nutritious meals and snacks to meet children's dietary needs.
- Organising outings that enhance their childhood experiences and introduce them to different cultures.
- Undertaking appropriate educational activities to nurture children's interests.

Guest Relations Coordinator

Radisson Blu Hotel
Canary Wharf
2014.05 - 2022.12

- Dealing with bookings by phone, e-mail, or face-to-face

- Check-in / Check Out - choosing rooms, handing keys, preparing bills, taking payments through Opera system.

- Guest Relation tasks, such as: Dealing with special request / Dealing with some complaints / E-mail, and others

C&B Operation Assistant

Radisson Blu Hotel
London
2013.03 - 2014.05

- Coordinates the set-up of rooms

- Depending on nature of catering e.g. Buffets, or seated dinners, provide the appropriate level of service.

- Serve food and/or beverages to guests; serve specialty dishes at tables as required.

- Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.

Graphic Designer Business Owner

Traço Azul
Portugal
2007.04 - 2012.08

- Administrative and customer service Studio/Product/Interior photography

- Vehicle wrapping, graphic services, signage, illuminated signs, exhibition signs, printing service;

- Manages and motivates the team (including: hiring, performance management, and recognition duties);

- Trains new employees;

- Establishes, monitors, and analyses the company budget

Secondary Photography Teacher

Escola Alves Redol (School)
, Vila Franca Xira
2008.09 - 2010.07

- Provided hands-on instruction in various photography genres, including portrait, landscape, fashion, and product photography.
- Mentored students in developing their unique photography styles and honing their technical skills.
- Organised and conducted practical photography workshops, ensuring students gained practical experience in real-world photography scenarios.
- Evaluated student progress through assignments, projects, and examinations, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Organized photography exhibitions to showcase students’ work and foster networking opportunities.

EVS (voluntary service) and Internship

Several
Germany , Hannover/Bonn/Hamburg
2003.05 - 2006.06

Leonardo da Vinci Internship conducted in Bonn, Germany, in the respective companies of Dr. Duarte Branco:
✓ BRANCO® - Language Communication and Project Management, as a translator, and
✓ VPU-Verband Portugiesischer Unternehmen E.V (Federation of Portuguese Entrepreneurs in Germany), where I performed administrative functions and was the official company photographer.

European Voluntary Service in Germany, during which I served as:
✓ Assistant for Conferences and Seminars at the Internationales Haus Sonnenberg organization in St. Andreasberg.
✓ Children's Animator in the Child Support area at the Jesus Center organization in Hamburg.

Education

Bachelor degree - Translators and Interpreters course, with a specialization in English/German

UAL
Portugal
1999.09 - 2004.07

Certificate of Higher Education - Arts

ETIC - Escola Tecnica Inovacao e Criacao
Portugal
2005.11 - 2006.08

Certificate of Higher Education - Photography

Oficina da Imagem
Portugal
2007.09 - 2008.07

Skills

  • Branding & Visual Identity
  • Graphic Design
  • Art Education
  • Illustrations & Storytelling
  • Illustrator

Additional Information

  • Strong aptitude for working with computers and proficiency in various software applications, such as Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, Procreate, Microsoft Office tools.

Custom

other

Languages

Portuguese
Native
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
English
Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Founder and Art Teacher - Headful Monkey Kids

Primary School
2023.07 - Current

Gallery Assistant

Gallery Seventeen
2022.12 - Current

Guest Relations Coordinator

Radisson Blu Hotel
2014.05 - 2022.12

Nanny,

Multiple families
2014.04 - Current

C&B Operation Assistant

Radisson Blu Hotel
2013.03 - 2014.05

Secondary Photography Teacher

Escola Alves Redol (School)
2008.09 - 2010.07

Certificate of Higher Education - Photography

Oficina da Imagem
2007.09 - 2008.07

Graphic Designer Business Owner

Traço Azul
2007.04 - 2012.08

Certificate of Higher Education - Arts

ETIC - Escola Tecnica Inovacao e Criacao
2005.11 - 2006.08

EVS (voluntary service) and Internship

Several
2003.05 - 2006.06

Bachelor degree - Translators and Interpreters course, with a specialization in English/German

UAL
1999.09 - 2004.07
Luciete Neves