I am a creative graphic designer and educator with a lifelong passion for art. I work with painting, drawing, sculpture, and collage, and I love helping students explore their imagination while mastering technical skills. I’ve led design teams, managed national and international accounts, and taught design concepts across universities in Venezuela and the United States. I enjoy adapting curricula to individual needs and collaborating across cultures to produce compelling print and digital media.

John W. Villarroel S.

I am a creative graphic designer and educator with a lifelong passion for art. I work with painting, drawing, sculpture, and collage, and I love helping students explore their imagination while mastering technical skills. I’ve led design teams, managed national and international accounts, and taught design concepts across universities in Venezuela and the United States. I enjoy adapting curricula to individual needs and collaborating across cultures to produce compelling print and digital media.

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I am a creative graphic designer and educator with a lifelong passion for art. I work with painting, drawing, sculpture, and collage, and I love helping students explore their imagination while mastering technical skills.

I’ve led design teams, managed national and international accounts, and taught design concepts across universities in Venezuela and the United States. I enjoy adapting curricula to individual needs and collaborating across cultures to produce compelling print and digital media.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

General manager at freelance studio c.a.
February 15, 2004 - January 19, 2015
digital editor at El Mundo newspaper.us
September 26, 2013 - August 25, 2016
Digital Publisher at El Mundo US Daily
May 1, 2017 - September 10, 2025
Design, coordinate and supervise the preparation of the newspaper's digital matrix, before going to print. Led the team in charge of designing the newspaper. Reviewed spelling errors, banner changes, and color errors prior to release and approval.
Managing Director at Freelance C.A.
July 1, 2017 - September 10, 2025
Coordinated a work team of approximately 15 people. Prepared effective proposals for design and advertising, managing both professional branches due to market requirements. Managed local, national and international accounts.
Full-time Teacher at Universidad de los Andes (Mérida, Venezuela)
July 1, 2013 - September 10, 2025
Responsible for the class. Directed collaboration with the team of teachers to plan level work, special activities and inform the Design Department of work schedules. Courses taught included Computer-Aided Design, Fundamentals of Two-Dimensional Design I & II, Design I & II, Management in Design, Editorial Design, and Signage; provided logistical support and served as a speaker at events.
Speaker at Institutional Information Unit - Universidad de Los Andes
April 1, 2009 - September 10, 2025
Presented to prospective students the scope and content of the Graphic Design career.
Digital Publisher at El Mundo US Daily
May 1, 2017 - September 10, 2025
Design, coordinate and supervise the newspaper's digital matrix before print. Led the design team and ensured quality by reviewing spelling, banner changes, and color accuracy prior to release.
Managing Director at Freelance C.A.
July 1, 2017 - September 10, 2025
Coordinated a team of approximately 15 people for the effective development of client projects. Prepared effective design and advertising proposals, and managed local, national and international accounts.
Full-time teacher at Universidad de los Andes
July 1, 2013 - September 10, 2025
Responsible for the class and directed the work with the team of teachers to plan activities, schedules, and inform the Design Department. Courses included Computer-Assisted Design; Fundamentals of Two-Dimensional Design I & II; Design I & II; Management in Design; Editorial Design; Sign. Provided logistical support and spoke at events.
Contributor/Speaker at Institutional Information Unit - Universidad de Los Andes
April 1, 2009 - September 10, 2025
Analyzed possible changes required within the Graphic Design study program. Gave talks to future students about the scope and content of the Graphic Design career.
Digital Publisher at El Mundo US Daily (www.elmundous.com)
May 1, 2017 - May 1, 2017
Design, coordinate and supervise the preparation of the newspaper's digital matrix, before going to print. I led the team in charge of designing the newspaper. Review spelling errors, banner changes, and color errors prior to release and approval.
Managing Director at Freelance C.A.
July 1, 2017 - July 1, 2017
Coordinate the work team, made up of approximately 15 people, for the effective development of projects; prepare proposals for design and advertising; manage local, national and international accounts.
Full-time Teacher at Universidad de los Andes
July 1, 2013 - July 1, 2013
Responsible for the class. Directed the work with the team of teachers to carry out planning, special activities and inform the Design Department of the work schedules prepared periodically for subjects including Computer-Aided Design, Fundamentals of Two-Dimensional Design I & II, Design I & II, Management in Design, Editorial Design, Sign. Provided logistical support and served as a speaker.
Contributor, Institutional Information Unit at Universidad de Los Andes
April 1, 2009 - April 1, 2009
Analyzed possible changes required within the Graphic Design study program. Presented to future students the scope and content of the Graphic Design career.

Education

graduate in graphic design at Universidad de Los Andes
September 4, 1997 - September 4, 2003
Master of Management Sciences at CIDEC (International Center for Continuing Education)
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2013
Basic teaching component at Universidad de Los Andes
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2010
Component in Research Methodology at Universidad de Los Andes
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2008
Degree in Graphic Design at Universidad de Los Andes
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2003
Master of Management Sciences at CIDEC (International Center for Continuing Education)
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2013
Basic teaching component at Universidad de Los Andes
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2010
Component in Research Methodology at Universidad de Los Andes
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2008
Degree in Graphic Design at Universidad de Los Andes
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2003
Master of Management Sciences at CIDEC (International Center for Continuing Education)
December 1, 2013 - December 1, 2013
Basic teaching component at Universidad de Los Andes
December 1, 2010 - December 1, 2010
Component in Research Methodology at Universidad de Los Andes
November 1, 2008 - November 1, 2008
Degree in Graphic Design at Universidad de Los Andes
July 1, 2003 - July 1, 2003

Qualifications

certificate and research methodologies
May 4, 2006 - April 10, 2007
microteaching certificate
April 19, 2006 - September 20, 2006
Master of Management Sciences
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2013
Basic teaching component
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2010
Component in Research Methodology
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2008
Degree in Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2003
Master of Management Sciences – CIDEC
December 1, 2013 - December 1, 2013
Basic teaching component – Universidad de Los Andes
December 1, 2010 - December 1, 2010
Component in Research Methodology – Universidad de Los Andes
November 1, 2008 - November 1, 2008

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Education, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Other
    uniE621 social media management
    management of the company's social networks
    uniE621 logo creation for client
    logo creation for executive coaching
    uniE621 Logo Pickols
    Logo development for a fruit yogurt client.