I’m focused on creating innovative and functional solutions, designing with purpose, and blending aesthetics and storytelling to create visuals that inspire and connect.\n\nI thrive in interdisciplinary collaboration and turn ideas into tangible design and music projects, bringing a user-centered mindset to every team and challenge.…

Rachel Gonzalez Strong

I’m focused on creating innovative and functional solutions, designing with purpose, and blending aesthetics and storytelling to create visuals that inspire and connect.\n\nI thrive in interdisciplinary collaboration and turn ideas into tangible design and music projects, bringing a user-centered mindset to every team and challenge.…

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I’m focused on creating innovative and functional solutions, designing with purpose, and blending aesthetics and storytelling to create visuals that inspire and connect.\n\nI thrive in interdisciplinary collaboration and turn ideas into tangible design and music projects, bringing a user-centered mindset to every team and challenge.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Jefa de Tienda at Centro Óptico Angola, Lda.
January 1, 2022 - September 8, 2025
Managed store operations, customer service, inventory, and team leadership.
Profesora de Música at Conservatorio Alejandro García Caturla
January 1, 2016 - September 8, 2025
Teaching music, solfeo y teoría musical.
Contralto en Coro Coralina at Coro Coralina / Instituto Cubano de la Música
January 1, 2016 - September 8, 2025
Contralto performer in choir directed by Alina Urraca.
Técnico Medio Profesional en Música (Oboista) y profesor de asignaturas teórico-musicales
January 1, 2009 - September 8, 2025
Oboist and teacher of theoretical-musical subjects at Técnico Medio Profesional en Música program.
Sales Manager at Cialo, Centro Optico Amiga
January 1, 2022 - Present
I oversee sales strategies and customer relations, ensuring exceptional service and client satisfaction.
Music Teacher at Soflge Music and Teacher
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
I provide music education, focusing on developing students' skills and fostering a love for music.
CEO & Sales Manager at ACentro Óptico Angola
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2022
Led optical retail operations, strategy and team management for a center in Luanda; oversaw sales, partnerships, and product design. Coordinated cross-disciplinary initiatives.
Freelancer at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Narrative, concept & visual design for music projects and creative briefs.
Music Teacher at Conservatory Havana
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Taught music theory and solfège; developed curricula and rehearsed student ensembles.
Mezzo-Soprano / Choir Performer at Carolina International Chamber Choir
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Mezzo-soprano in international chamber choir directed by Alina Urra; performed choral works.

Education

Técnico Medio Profesional en Música at La Habana, Cuba
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Master in Marketing Digital con especialidad en E-commerce at MASTERD
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Licenciatura en Design at IADE, Creative University, Universidade Europeia
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Design at LCDE Creative University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Design at IADE Creating Creators
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
High School Diploma at National Arts School, Havana, Cuba
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Conservatory Studies - Oboe & Piano at Alejandro Garcia Caturla Conservatory, Havana, Cuba
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

Design Degree
September 9, 2022 - June 10, 2025
Special prize for the most authentic sound in a choral work
January 1, 2015 - January 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other

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