Rafael Proost De Sousa Email & Phone Number

Cedar Park, Texas, United States

-Mechanical, graphic, and rendering designs as well as video production-Technical Manuals and assistance with technical writing-Develop solutions to problems of unusual complexity that requires a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovativeness-Design and implement a variety of the field's concepts, practices, processes, and procedures-Interface with engineering, marketing, customers and sales department to consider design for new products, manuals, renderings, videos, and drawings-Research, define, and help develop new product specifications and interface with marketing to assist with product launches when needed-Interface with QA/Doc Control, Operations, and Purchasing to insure a smooth flow of product launch and production documentation support-Contribute with internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects-Help and participate in a develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress-Research, source, and help establish relationships with third parties/vendors-Research and source new technology and new product innovations in the area of mechanical and ID design-Help maintain comprehensive project documentation including ISO requirements-Participate and meet with customers to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project when mechanical, UI, or Industrial Design is required-Help track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals-Develop comprehensive project scopes and project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members-Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency related to Mechanical, Industrial, and Graphic Design-Perform other related duties as assigned-Develop spreadsheets, diagrams, and process maps to document needs when necessary

São Paulo, Brasil

• Design products for the visually impaired for institutions such as Banco do Brasil, CPFL (a Brazilian electric company), and Banco Santander including an alarm system for handicap-accessible toilets in case of emergency.• Recognized by Rede Globo de Televisão and asked to participate in the Small Business and Large Business program for involvement in assistive technology.• Developed 2 patents: Wireless Emergency Alarm Patent for Elderly and Disabled and Smart Braille SignPatent with NFC Technology.• Partnered with LARAMARA to analyze compliance standards in accordance with the ABNT/NBR9050(Brazilian Association of Technical Standards).• Researched, developed, and created POS displays for Nestle’s Dolce Gusto Coffee Maker and Roberto Carlos Promotion to• Competed for and won bids with Banco do Brasil for contracts to design and supply 1,344 tactile maps and braille signs to agencies in Brazil and became the supplier for the entire Northeast region of the country.• Developed creative content for social media posts to promote the company’s services and earn morebusiness.• Conducted qualitative and quantitative research and prototyping for the development of new products.• Recognized by Rede Globo de Televisão and asked to participate in the Small Business and Large Business program for involvement in the Nestlé do Brasil Dolce Gusto display.• Partnered with the Olympic Games in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro to produce 20 tactile maps for the Handball, Velodrome and Swimming arenas.• Designed a tactile map for NIEDA that integrated a sound experience for the visually impaired.

Postgraduate Degree, Project Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Product Design And Graphic Design