I'm a creative, well-versed in many areas, especially music and literature. My experience with songwriting and video editing goes back to 2015, and both were nurtured by my proficiency in English, which lets me learn and communicate as fluently in this language as in my native tongue. Since 2018 I've added music composition/production and sound design to my repertoire, working on songs and soundtracks for personal projects and for others. During this period I also started writing screenplays and reviews, later expanding into full literary prose. Before all of this, drawing has always informed my approach to graphic design and visual storytelling, a foundation I still draw on even as I explore new creative terrains.

João Eduardo Santos

I'm a creative, well-versed in many areas, especially music and literature. My experience with songwriting and video editing goes back to 2015, and both were nurtured by my proficiency in English, which lets me learn and communicate as fluently in this language as in my native tongue. Since 2018 I've added music composition/production and sound design to my repertoire, working on songs and soundtracks for personal projects and for others. During this period I also started writing screenplays and reviews, later expanding into full literary prose. Before all of this, drawing has always informed my approach to graphic design and visual storytelling, a foundation I still draw on even as I explore new creative terrains.

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I’m a creative, well-versed in many areas, especially music and literature. My experience with songwriting and video editing goes back to 2015, and both were nurtured by my proficiency in English, which lets me learn and communicate as fluently in this language as in my native tongue.

Since 2018 I’ve added music composition/production and sound design to my repertoire, working on songs and soundtracks for personal projects and for others. During this period I also started writing screenplays and reviews, later expanding into full literary prose. Before all of this, drawing has always informed my approach to graphic design and visual storytelling, a foundation I still draw on even as I explore new creative terrains.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Costume Support and Rent-a-Car Logistics at Drive 4 Less
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Direct contact with customers, explaining contracts and disclosures; delivery and retrieval of company vehicles across Algarve; occasional vehicle washing/tending; worked across multiple duties in a single day to ensure quality customer experience.
Sales Associate (Cashier) at Primark
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Handled cash transactions, restocked aisles, re-folded clothes, supervised fitting rooms; ensured efficient customer service and store presentation at MAR Shopping Algarve.
Workshop Presenter/Instructor at Museu ZeroArt Workshops
January 1, 2025 - Present
Delivered 2D and Stop-Motion Animation workshops in schools (grades 5-12); provided historical context and theory, led practical sessions, maintained dynamic workshops and student engagement.
Costumer Support and Rent-a-Car Logistics at Drive 4 Less
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Direct contact with customers, explaining matters clearly and guiding them through the filling of contracts and the proper disclaimers. Delivery and retrieval of company vehicles to, and from, customers across the Algarve. Occasional washing and tending to the vehicles.
Shop Assistant at Primark
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Summer role involving cashiering, restocking aisles, and assisting customers; switching between tasks quickly while maintaining a helpful and approachable attitude to ensure a quality customer experience.
Workshop Instructor at Museu ZeroArt Workshops
January 1, 2025 - Present
Visited schools with 5–12 grades, delivering 90-minute sessions on 2D and stop-motion animation and illustration; provided a short history, theory overview, and praxis; guided students through practice.
Customer Support and Rent-a-Car Logistics at Drive 4 Less
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Direct contact with customers, explaining matters clearly and guiding them through filling contracts and the proper disclaimers. Delivery and retrieval of company vehicles to and from customers across the Algarve. Occasionally, washing and tending to the vehicles.
Shop Assistant / Cashier at Primark - MAR Shopping Algarve
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Assisted customers, re-folded clothes, restocked aisles, and supervised the fitting rooms. Maintained a flexible, helpful approach across varied tasks in a busy retail environment.
Art Workshop Instructor at Museu Zero Art Workshops
January 1, 2025 - Present
Visited schools with classes from grades 5 to 12. In each 90-minute session, provided a short history lesson on the subject, followed by a broad overview of theory and then practical exercises. Students were prompted to complete tasks at their own pace, with an emphasis on keeping workshops dynamic and encouraging questions.
Retail Associate / Cashier at Primark
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Handled cash register, folded clothes, restocked aisles, and sometimes assisted in fitting rooms. Tasks shifted frequently in a single shift; maintained a helpful attitude to ensure a quality customer experience.

Education

Degree in Animated Images at University of Algarve
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Visual Arts High School at Tomás Cabreira
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Undergraduate degree in Animation at University of Algarve - Faro
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
High School Diploma (Visual Arts) at Tomás Cabreira High School
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Undergraduate degree in Animation at University of Algarve
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Secondary Education in Visual Arts at Tomás Cabreira High School - Faro, Portugal
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Undergraduate degree in Animation at Universidade do Algarve (University of Algarve)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Visual Arts at Tomás Cabreira High School
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Undergraduate degree in Animation at University of Algarve
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Visual Arts Diploma at Tomás Cabreira High School
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019

Qualifications

Driver’s License
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026
Driver's License
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
Driver's License, Category B
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Software & Internet