Freelance stop motion animator with a background in psychology, creating and delivering short promotional videos from concept to final edit, managing all aspects of production, for social media and streaming platforms.…

Leonor Lavradio

Freelance stop motion animator with a background in psychology, creating and delivering short promotional videos from concept to final edit, managing all aspects of production, for social media and streaming platforms.…

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Freelance stop motion animator with a background in psychology, creating and delivering short promotional videos from concept to final edit, managing all aspects of production, for social media and streaming platforms.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Catalan; Valencian
Intermediate
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Stop Motion Animator & Content Creator at Freelance
January 1, 2022 - Present
Creation of short promotional videos for diverse clients, including universities (FMUCP Medical School), jewellery brands (Maria Avillez Jewellery), musicians (Zipoli), and creative projects. Management of entire production process: ideation, storyboard creation, client approval, studio setup, frame-by-frame animation, and final editing, ensuring high-quality results from concept to completion. Delivering polished videos ready for social media and streaming platforms, including Instagram and Spotify visualizers.
Student Experience Coordinator at Greene’s College Oxford (Lisbon)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Developed and implemented a tailor-made curriculum for a young adult with disabilities, incorporating interests and addressing specific challenges, stop motion workshop included. Promoting opportunities for students to engage and contribute to their own development during their school time. Monitoring and encouraging students to study together in after-school Study Groups; Developed visual "Tips", grounded in psychology, for better Study Group time usage. Reception, administrative and all-round building responsibilities (i.e. ensuring well-being, safety, managing stock...).
Research Assistant & Science Communicator at William James Center for Research (Lisbon)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Development of impactful Science Communication skills: Attributed Best Poster Award for work on Cognitive Creativity. Published findings in renown psychology journals. Administrative work (Conference submissions, Lab planning). Lecturer for workshop on Qualitative Methods and Databases.
Responsible for Tech and Innovation Intern at FabLab Sintra / Social Entrepreneurs Agency (Lisbon)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
< Development and physical construction of the vibrant FabLab space and logistic structure. < Use of advanced machinery & software for technical invention: 3D Printer, Laser Cutter, Plotters, etc. Creative Workshop promoter (for unemployed persons).

Education

MA Stop Motion Animation at BAU Barcelona
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
1st year PhD Social Psychology at ISPA/LiSP Programme (Lisbon)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
< Scholarship granted by FCT (Fundação da Ciência e Tecnologia) < Research Project on the Divergent Thinking processes for Creativity
MA Psychology at ISPA - Instituto Universitário
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2018
Gap Year to Study Arts at UAL (London)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Stop Motion Animation, Illustration, Graphic Design, Printmaking short courses

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services
    paper Barcelona By Night

    Project promoting the night life of Barcelona.

    A long-term Light Painting Animation Project which took our team out into the streets and bustling nightlife of Barcelona during 2022. Light painting animation is achieved by animating the light off different coloured torches. No digital effects at all were used in this film.

    Directed and edited by Matthew Joyce.