I started my career in May 1987 and spent over twenty-seven years advancing in the graphic design and video industry, creating video animations and multimedia presentations for various departments and social media initiatives. I retired in June 2020 after a long and rewarding career. Throughout my work with the Miami-Dade Aviation Department and partner agencies, I designed newsletters, posters, newspaper ads, multimedia content, and social media assets, and I maintained and designed the advertising screens across the airport terminals.…

Ivan A. Giraldez

I started my career in May 1987 and spent over twenty-seven years advancing in the graphic design and video industry, creating video animations and multimedia presentations for various departments and social media initiatives. I retired in June 2020 after a long and rewarding career. Throughout my work with the Miami-Dade Aviation Department and partner agencies, I designed newsletters, posters, newspaper ads, multimedia content, and social media assets, and I maintained and designed the advertising screens across the airport terminals.…

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I started my career in May 1987 and spent over twenty-seven years advancing in the graphic design and video industry, creating video animations and multimedia presentations for various departments and social media initiatives. I retired in June 2020 after a long and rewarding career. Throughout my work with the Miami-Dade Aviation Department and partner agencies, I designed newsletters, posters, newspaper ads, multimedia content, and social media assets, and I maintained and designed the advertising screens across the airport terminals.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Portuguese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Computer Graphics / Video & 3D Animation Design at Miami-Dade County, Aviation Department
January 1, 1986 - Present
Design newsletters, posters, newspaper ads, multimedia, and video animations for Social Media; responsibilities include designing and delivering presentations for various departments within Dade County Aviation Department, Government Agencies, Homeland Security, Customs & Border Protection, Commercial retail shops, MIA hotel, restaurants within the airport terminal including designing and maintaining all commercial advertising screens. Certified in all Adobe products.
Tour Guide at Polvani Tour Operators
January 1, 1985 - September 25, 2025
Organized South & Central American tour groups of 10 up to 200 international passengers to Miami continuing to Orlando, Washington D.C, and New York City. Duties included preparation of the itinerary for groups while traveling within the US and up to their departures back to countries of origin.
Restaurant Manager/ Bartender Manager at The Bakatsias Seafood Restaurant / Bakatsias Cuisine
January 1, 1982 - September 25, 2025
Managed bar staff and restaurants in Chapel Hill & Burlington, NC. Responsibilities included training and interviewing for new bar positions, managing & restocking of restaurant inventory, including the purchasing of liquors, mixers, and food products. Maintained all restaurant liquor licenses and maintained all bar vendor accounts. Maintained overall quality productions.
Property Manager/Project Manager at Primex Management LLC
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Managed two commercially operated buildings to maintain efficient operations and minimize downtime for emergencies; ensured compliance with Miami-Dade County codes in coordination with building associations.
Computer Graphics / Video & 3D Animation Design at Miami-Dade County Aviation Department
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 2021
Design newsletters, posters, newspaper ads, multimedia content, and video animations for social media; responsibilities include designing and delivering presentations for various departments within Dade County Aviation Department, Government Agencies, Homeland Security, Customs & Border Protection, commercial retail shops, MIA hotel, restaurants within the airport terminal, including designing and maintaining all commercial advertising screens. Certified in all Adobe products.

Education

AA Degree in Commercial Art & Computer Graphics at Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1992
Environmental Art Design, Fine Arts Training at Appalachian State University
January 1, 1976 - January 1, 1979
Desktop Publishing, Commercial Art/Advertising & Printing at Miami-Dade
January 1, 1974 - January 1, 1975
Environmental Art Design at Appalachian State University
January 1, 1976 - January 1, 1979

Qualifications

Adobe product certification
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025
Employee of the Year Award, Homeland Security
January 1, 2004 - September 25, 2025
National Soccer Champion, Junior College
January 1, 1974 - January 1, 1975
National Soccer Champion, Appalachian State University
January 1, 1976 - January 1, 1977

Industry Experience

Government, Media & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Real Estate & Construction

Skills

Experience Level