Hi, I'm Ivan A. Giraldez, a versatile graphic artist and animator based in Miami, Florida. Over the past three decades I have designed visuals for airports, hospitality, and media, blending design, illustration, and motion to communicate clearly and creatively. My experience spans presentations for government-focused aviation departments, multimedia productions, and branding campaigns for retailers and emerging airlines.…

Ivan A. Giraldez

Hi, I'm Ivan A. Giraldez, a versatile graphic artist and animator based in Miami, Florida. Over the past three decades I have designed visuals for airports, hospitality, and media, blending design, illustration, and motion to communicate clearly and creatively. My experience spans presentations for government-focused aviation departments, multimedia productions, and branding campaigns for retailers and emerging airlines.…

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Hi, I’m Ivan A. Giraldez, a versatile graphic artist and animator based in Miami, Florida. Over the past three decades I have designed visuals for airports, hospitality, and media, blending design, illustration, and motion to communicate clearly and creatively. My experience spans presentations for government-focused aviation departments, multimedia productions, and branding campaigns for retailers and emerging airlines.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Portuguese
Intermediate
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Marketing Department Graphic Artist and Animation Specialist, Department Supervisor at Miami International Airport
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 2021
Designed & delivered presentations for various federal branches of Dade County Aviation (Customs & Border Protection, Cargo Development, TSA, Homeland Security); Created multimedia assets, newsletters, posters, and advertisements for commercial retailers and airport restaurants; Spearheaded a project to align Marketing Department resources with CDC guidelines to promote safety and security against COVID-19.
Tour Operations Specialist at Polvani Tour Operations
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1985
Organized tours for groups of up to 200 international passengers from Miami to Orlando, Washington, and New York; Responsible for production of advertisements and marketing, and coordinated group itineraries.
Restaurant General Manager and Bartender at Bakatsias Seafood Restaurant
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1982
Managed both Chapel Hill and Burlington locations; trained and interviewed all new staff and managerial positions; acquired liquor licenses; restocked inventory.
Computer Graphics / Video & 3D Animation Designer at Miami-Dade County, Aviation Department
January 1, 1986 - Present
Design newsletters, posters, newspaper ads, multimedia, and video animations for Social Media; design and deliver presentations for multiple departments within the Aviation Department and related government agencies, including Homeland Security and Customs & Border Protection; create advertising screens for airport terminals, hotels, restaurants, and retail shops; certified in Adobe products.
Tour Guide at Polvani Tour Operators
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1985
Organized South & Central American tour groups (10–200 international passengers) to destinations such as Miami, Orlando, Washington D.C., and New York City; prepared itineraries and coordinated group travel within the US and departures home.
Restaurant Manager / Bartender at The Bakatsias Seafood Restaurant / Bakatsias Cuisine
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1982
Managed bar staff and restaurants in Chapel Hill & Burlington, NC; trained and interviewed for new positions; managed inventory, purchasing of liquors/mixers/food; maintained liquor licenses and bar vendor accounts; oversaw overall quality productions.

Education

Associate of Arts at Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale – Motion Graphic and video editing
January 11, 1994 - January 1, 1996
Graphic Arts and Imaging Technology at Appalachian State University – College of Fine & Applied Arts
January 1, 1976 - January 1, 1979
Associate in Science at Miami-Dade College – School of Graphic Arts Technology
January 1, 1974 - January 1, 1975
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 College
January 1, 1974 - January 1, 1975

Qualifications

Adobe Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Education, Government, Transportation & Logistics
    uniE608 Federal Agencies Table Top Drill
    This is a sample of an introduction to possible emergencies to coordinate with Local, State, and Federal agencies in colaboration dealing with a major critical situation. Involved in this drill is; Miami-Dade aviation Department Miami-Dade Fire Rescue/Bomb squad Miami-Dade Police Department FBI-TSA-Secret Service video…