Luisa Benevento has creative experience developing advertising for national and international clients. Born in Brazil, where she attended the Federal University of Marketing and Advertising in Rio de Janeiro state, Luisa excels at print media solutions, branding and advertising. Proficient in Corel Draw, Expression Web, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, In Design, WordPress.
Luisa has worked as a freelancer since the year of 2000 and joined Savy Agency in Bend, OR, in July, 2009. Her ability to build clientele, manage media and contracts is essential to deliver quality service. Most of her strengths include conceptual and design abilities that ensure solutions with clarity and creativity.
Experience
August 2009-Present | Savy Agency | Lead Designer
Lead Designer role at The Savy Agency in Downtown Bend, OR since 2009.
Areas of Expertise: branding, advertising , print media, web design, social media, eNews platform (Campaign Monitor), merchandise, small and large marketing campaigns.
Marketing and creative skills in several industries has brought many success stories.
“Luisa sits with our clients and truly “gets” what they’re going for, what the essence of the brand is and what makes them stand out. Luisa’s touch is on most of the creative that walks out of Savy’s door, and together as a team, we make sure it struts well.”
The Team at Savy Agency | www.savyagency.com/company/team/
January 2008-Present | Benevento Designs | Owner – Director
Benevento Designs was created in 2008 to attend the growing need for graphic designers and web developers in Bend, OR. The business has been sucessful by providing creative and unique designs for several industries, accompained by a professional, reliable and friendly service.
Areas of Expertise: branding, advertising , print media, web design and development, social media, eNews, merchandise, signage.
Clients: national (US) and international (Brazil)
Portfolio: www.beneventodesigns.com
Portfolio with The Savy Agency: www.savyagency.com
Benevento Design Recent Clients
Rosell Wealth Management, TravAlliance Media, Grace Bio Labs, Career Coaching Catalyst, Cheri Lee Artist Paintings, Wild Berry Eco Jewerely, Brazilian Baker, Phat Matt’s Brewing Company, Electric Earth, Cafe Sintra, Paradigm Medical Systems, HRMS Advisors, Benjamin Curtis | Body Works, Play Outdoors, Morgan Investments, The Blacksmith, Inclimb Rock Gym, TV Cabo Frio, DJ Abednego, Latino Community Association.
Recent Projects with The Savy Agency
Colm Commercial | Bend, OR (Rebranding – Logo development, print collateral, website design) | 2012 | colmcommercial.com
Bend Chamber | website design and campain logo development | 2012 | www.benchamber.org | Award Winning Design – second place at a chamber executive conference representing over 800 chambers in 15 western states and Canada.
Rethink Waste Guide | Environmental Center | Bend, OR (Campaign Development, branding, print guide, ads, website design) | 2011| rethinkwasteguide.com
Gratke Wealth | Portland, OR (Campaign Development, branding, print collateral, website design) | 2011-2012 | gratkewealth.com
Peak Financial (brand development, print collateral ) | 2012 | www.winwithpeakfinancial.com
Education
UFF – Universidade Federal Fluminense
Comunicação Social | Publicidade | Niterói, RJ | Brazil
Jan. 1996 – Dec. 1999
COCC – Central Oregon Community College
Continuing Education | Bend, OR | USA
2009 | 2010 | 2011
Graphic Design and Web Development Subjects: Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, Expression Web
Exchange Program Experience
Work Experience USA provided by IE Intercâmbio no Exterior in 1999.
Sun Valley, ID | Experience in the service industry at the main lodge in Sun Valley.
Computer Skills
Design Software | Corel Draw 12, Expression Web, Illustrator CS5, Photoshop CS5, Dreamweaver CS5, In Design CS5, Flash CS5, WordPress.
Office Software | Word, Excel, Power Point, Access.
Language
Portuguese | Fluent – excellent knowledge
English | Fluent – excellent knowledge
Spanish | Fair – basic knowledge
General Information
Date of Birth | 11/17/77
Heritage | Brazilian, born and raised in Niteroi, RJ, Brazil
Marital Status | Married with 2 kids
Citizenship | Brazilian and American Citizen
Residence | Cabo Frio, RJ – Brazil – since Nov. 2012
Areas of Interest
Graphic Design | Print + Web
Branding | Marketing | Advertising
Exchange Program | Tourism
Translation (Portuguese-English | English-Portuguese)