Gabriel Grandi

Headmaster at Mindset Institute

Rapidly promoted to Senior Headmaster, overseeing two branches, managing a team of 25 employees, and serving 1400 clients. Preserved approximately CAD$130,000 in annual revenue during the COVID crisis by fostering strong relationships and maintaining client satisfaction. Executed a seamless transition from in-person to virtual conferences, retaining high client engagement levels. Collaborated on a project to highlight Mindset ’s unique methodology, crafting materials, videos and reports. Spearheaded the design and implementation of dealer and consumer-facing marketing campaigns and promotions, boosting brand visibility and sales. Conducted comprehensive industry, competitor, and customer research to inform data-driven marketing strategies.

Graphic Designer at DB Press

Developed a modern design aesthetic for Dança Brasil Magazine, contributing to a CAD$100,000 increase in annual revenue. Created the Project Evento Dança Brasil which resulted in a nationwide ballet/dance competition, Festival Dança Brasil, generating an annual revenue of CAD$200,000. Mentored by the CEO and Art Director, honing management techniques and software skills. Created engaging ad materials for trade publications and social media, which resulted in increased engagement and customer acquisition. Created social media campaigns for diverse brands and product lines, driving consistent traffic growth and enhanced online presence.

Project Manager at TOP

Created a philanthropic program and led a team of 10 individuals to design and implement role-playing games focusing on personal development and education. Conducted workshops, guiding participants in exploring and analyzing Roleplaying books to collaboratively create and write characters and stories. Utilized storytelling and character development techniques to enhance participants’ interpersonal skills, reading, writing, public speaking and teamwork. Organized and managed event logistics, ensuring a seamless, enjoyable experience for all participants, further solidifying their commitment to personal growth.

Head Graphic Designer at DB Press

Led a team of two graphic designers in designing and maintaining the monthly magazine. Provided creative direction for magazine layouts, ensuring a consistent brand identity. Mentored team members in industry best practices and the use of design tools (Adobe Suite, Figma). Achieved significant growth on the company’s Instagram page, increasing followers from 10k to 230k. Managed UI/UX design projects to enhance the user experience. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align design and content efforts.

Warehouse Associate at Westmark Warehousing Services

Organize stocks and maintain inventory; examine ingoing and outgoing shipments; check, verify and fill customer invoices; contribute ideas on ways to improve or optimize warehousing procedures.

Business Development Representative at Westmark Warehousing Services

Prospected and researched potential clients within Ontario, created targeted outreach strategies, qualified leads to determine fit for offerings, managed a CRM-based pipeline, and conducted cold outreach via calls, emails, and social channels to generate initial interest in company products or services.

Headmaster at Mindset Institute

Oversaw two branches, led a 25-person team serving 1,400 clients; preserved CAD 130,000 in annual revenue during COVID by maintaining relationships; transitioned in-person conferences to virtual formats with high engagement; collaborated on marketing materials and campaigns to boost brand visibility and sales; conducted market and customer research to inform data-driven strategies.

Graphic Designer at DB Press

Developed a modern magazine design that contributed to a CAD 100,000 revenue increase; created Project Evento Dança Brasil, a nationwide competition generating CAD 200,000 in annual revenue; mentored by CEO/Art Director; produced engaging ad materials and social media campaigns driving engagement and growth.

Project Manager at TOP

Created a philanthropic program and led a 10-person team to design and implement role-playing games focusing on personal development and education; conducted workshops guiding participants to collaboratively create characters and stories; used storytelling to enhance interpersonal skills; organized event logistics for a seamless experience.