From the middle of the Amazon rainforest to the world.
đź’ˇ ABOUT ME
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Hello, I'm Arthur “Daniel” Alexander, a dual Brazilian/American citizen born and raised in a small city called Santarem, in the middle of the Amazon rainforest. I'm married and the father of two beautiful children.
After receiving my BA in Social Communication in 2006, I launched a career in advertising in Brazil, where I advanced from art director to creative director in Brazilian ad agencies. Fast-forward, after many work hours and tons of projects, I set up shop in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, where at the moment I work as a full-time Art Director & UX Designer in a marketing agency.
As part of my professional development journey, I have a Master in Business Administration with focus on Marketing (FGV Brazil), and I'm certified in UX Design by Google (Coursera).
When I'm not working, I'm traveling with my family, learning to skateboard and playing Ukulele.
You can find my resume here.
🏆 HONORS & AWARDS
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2023 Advertising Excellence Awards: Winner in the Digital Ads Category and Honorable Mention in the Integrated Ads Category
June 2023 • Architectural Record
June 2023 • Architectural Record
Who's Next 2019: Communicators
Apr 2019 • The Incline in Pittsburgh
Apr 2019 • The Incline in Pittsburgh
Facebook Frenzy Winner for the campaign "We Are Amizade" on Give Big Pittsburgh
Dec 2017  • Pittsburgh Magazine
Dec 2017  • Pittsburgh Magazine
Most Creative Use of Social Media on Day of Giving 2016
Oct 2016 • The Pittsburgh Foundation
Oct 2016 • The Pittsburgh Foundation
✏️ SKILLS & PARTNERSHIPS
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Art Direction • User Experience Design • Graphic Design Management • Adobe Creative Suite • Prototyping • User Interface • Video Editing • Filmmaking • Photography • Facilitation • Figma
Some companies I work(ed) with:
• PPG Industries (B2B)
• Bobrick Washroom Accessories (B2B)
• Koala Kare (B2B)
• Pittsburgh Technical College
• Peoples Gas
• University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
• Pizza Hut Brazil
• PPG Industries (B2B)
• Bobrick Washroom Accessories (B2B)
• Koala Kare (B2B)
• Pittsburgh Technical College
• Peoples Gas
• University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
• Pizza Hut Brazil
Some NGO/orgs I worked with:
• U.S. State Department
• Institute for International Education
• The Fulbright Program
• Friends of the Earth US
• Amizade
• The Global Switchboard
• U.S. State Department
• Institute for International Education
• The Fulbright Program
• Friends of the Earth US
• Amizade
• The Global Switchboard
đź’¬ WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT ME
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"Many times clients don't know what they want until they see it; Arthur has the remarkable professional ability to receive vague and complicated feedback, decipher it, and present you with exactly what you didn't know you wanted."
Alaa Mohammed, Former Senior Civic Innovation Specialist for Mayor Ed Gainey at the City of Pittsburgh, USA
"I’ve had the immense pleasure of working with Daniel (Arthur) over the course of five years in scenes ranging from organizational fundraisers to experiential art events. Across professional and personal contexts, he’s a quintessential collaborator, bringing his unique brand of patient thoughtfulness and attentive listening. Strong interpersonal skills are the foundation of his creative profession, and the product is simply fabulous. He’s an artist. And he’s a total joy."
Nathan Darity, Former Executive Director of The Global Switchboard, USA
"Arthur has helped me throughout the years not only with his photographies, portraits, and design but especially with the sensibility behind his eyes, which brought new perspectives to me and my art, allowing me to look at myself as an artist in different ways I simply couldn't before."
André Coruja, Singer and songwriter, Brazil