Marcos Henrique Ferreira Contagem

Available to hire

Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Video Editor at Tio Alex Gamer (youtuber)
October 28, 2022 - April 29, 2024
Thumbnail design, video editing, brainstorming, new ideas for content
Graphic designer at Câmara Municipal de Betim
March 30, 2026 - Present
Invitations, reports, packaging etc
Graphic designer and video editor at Crefito4
July 1, 2024 - March 13, 2026
Invitations, reports, packaging, brands, video editing, concert video illustration
Designer & Video Editor at Crefito-4
July 1, 2024 - Present
Produce Instagram Reels and visual identity for regulatory council using motion graphics and video editing; drive social media engagement through After Effects and DaVinci Resolve workflows; create thumbnail designs and SEO-optimized visual content for digital campaigns.
Translator (English to Portuguese) at Universal Language Solutions (UK)
June 1, 2022 - Present
Deliver technical translation and marketing localization using SDL Trados Studio and Matecat CAT tools; maintain 99%+ accuracy on client QA scores for English to Portuguese translation projects; specialize in journalism translation, legal documents, and business communication localization.
Brand Analyst & Localization Specialist at The Brand Checker (CN)
December 1, 2020 - Present
Audit cross-cultural brand compliance for Chinese market entry and international expansion; localize brand messaging and marketing materials to avoid cultural pitfalls and ensure accuracy; perform proofreading and quality assurance on multilingual brand assets.
Video Editor, Screenwriter Assistant & Thumbnail Designer at Tio Alex Gamer
August 1, 2022 - Present
Manage full YouTube content pipeline including video editing, script adaptation, and thumbnail design; design SEO-optimized thumbnails and motion graphics boosting click-through rates; edit gaming and entertainment content using DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, and Shotcut.
Volunteer Translator at Respond in Crisis (NGO) / Global Voices (NGO)
August 1, 2022 - Present
Localize crisis response and human rights content under tight deadlines for nonprofit organizations; featured in Global Voices top-3 most-read stories for journalism translation excellence.
Portuguese as Second Language Teacher at Abrasileirar Portugues para Estrangeiros
March 1, 2016 - March 1, 2022
Taught Japanese professionals across CEFR levels through remote and in-person instruction; built cultural immersion curricula integrating graphic design, visual storytelling, and language learning; developed Portuguese language materials for business and academic contexts.
English as Second Language Teacher at Ateneo Idiomas | Achieve Languages (Oxford University Press)
July 1, 2015 - December 1, 2018
Oxford methodology instructor for adult and teen cohorts preparing for Cambridge and TOEFL examinations; delivered English language training using Oxford University Press curriculum and materials; managed classroom instruction, student assessment, and curriculum development for all proficiency levels.
English as Second Language Teacher at Ateneo Idiomas | Achieve Languages (Oxford University Press)
June 1, 2011 - July 1, 2016
Oxford methodology instructor for adults and teens; taught using OUP curriculum; managed classroom instruction and assessments.
Graphic Designer & Art Educator at Super Nosso / Inhotim / Sesc Minas
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2010
Created retail collateral, print campaigns and digital marketing; led contemporary art mediation and public programming; produced institutional publications and cultural journalism.
English as a Second Language Teacher at Ateneo Idiomas
July 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
English as a Second Language teacher for all levels at a Belo Horizonte-based language school.
English as a Second Language Teacher at Oxford University Press
June 1, 2011 - July 1, 2016
English as a Second Language teacher (ESL) at a large educational publisher.
Graphic Designer at Super Nosso
January 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010
Graphic Designer creating in-store visuals and marketing materials.
Video Editor, Screenwriter Assistant and Thumbnail Designer at Tio Alex Gamer
August 1, 2022 - Present
Video editing, screenwriter assistance and thumbnail design for YouTube channel.
Video Editor, Translator, Thumbnail Designer at Tio Alex Gamer
August 1, 2022 - Present
Video editing, thumbnail design, and related tasks for YouTube content; Brazil/Portuguese language focus
Brand Checker at The Brand Checker (CN)
December 1, 2020 - Present
Brand analysis and critique; brand insights
Portuguese as a Second Language Teacher at BeLO Horizonte/MG (Remote)
March 1, 2016 - March 1, 2022
Remote Portuguese language instruction for Japanese students (all levels)
Art Educator at Inhotim / Sesc Minas
December 1, 2002 - January 1, 2008
Art education; proofreading and writer tasks
Volunteer Translator at Global Voices (NGO)
August 1, 2022 - Present
Volunteer translator; translations of recent articles
Proofreader and Writer at Inhotim / Sesc Minas
December 1, 2002 - January 1, 2008
Proofreading and writing for arts education

Education

Graphic Design at University of Minas Gerais
March 1, 2003 - December 8, 2009
Bachelor of Arts in Design at Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais (UEMG)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2009
Bachelor of Design at Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais (UEMG)
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2009
English Translation, Version and Interpretation Workshop at Faculdade Metropolitano (São Paulo)
March 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022
EF SET English Proficiency Certificate - C2 at EF SET
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Film Editing Workshop at ECINE / Film Editing Workshop (60 hours)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor's Degree in Design at Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais (UEMG)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2009
English Translation, Version and Interpretation Workshop at Faculdade Metropolitana do Estado de São Paulo
March 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022
Book Translation Practice at LAB PUB
January 1, 2022 - January 31, 2022
Game Translation: How to Adapt and Localize Games at Escola Brasileira de Games
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Introduction to Portuguese Language Revision at LUMINA University Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022
Text Easy in Portuguese (30h) at LUMINA University Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
March 1, 2022 - March 31, 2022
EF SET English Proficiency Certificate - C2 at EF SET
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Workshop: Film Editing (60 hours) at IE Cine
January 1, 2022 - February 28, 2022

Qualifications

Certified in Professional Photografy by Pronatec
July 15, 2024 - September 28, 2024
English Translation, Version & Interpretation Workshop - 120h
January 1, 2022 - May 3, 2026
Workshop on Film Editing - 60h
January 1, 2022 - May 3, 2026
Introduction to Portuguese Language Reviewing - 18h
January 1, 2022 - May 3, 2026
Simple Text (Plain Language) - 30h
January 1, 2022 - May 3, 2026
Book Translation Practice - 20h
January 1, 2022 - May 3, 2026
Game Translation: Adaptation & Localization - 4h
January 1, 2022 - May 3, 2026
EF SET Certificate - C2 English Proficiency
January 1, 2021 - May 3, 2026
EF SET English Proficiency Certificate - C2
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Film Editing Workshop
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
English Translation, Version and Interpretation Workshop
March 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022
EF SET English Proficiency Certificate - C2
January 1, 2021 - May 5, 2026
Workshop: Film Editing
January 1, 2022 - May 5, 2026
Game Translation: How to Adapt and Localize Games
April 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Introduction to Portuguese Language Revision
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022
Portuguese Text Revision (Text Easy)
March 1, 2022 - March 31, 2022
Book Translation Practice
January 1, 2022 - January 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Gaming