Experience
Professional Journey Timeline Content
2017-Present
Certifications: Google Ads Essential, WordPress SEO
Focus: Staying at the forefront of digital marketing and search optimization
Future Direction: Exploring emerging technologies and their creative applications
Focus: Integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning into creative workflow
Technologies: Image generation, AI audio and video production
Applications: Generative design, enhanced creative processes
Skills Added: ComfyUI, Open WebUI, ForgeUI, AI-assisted content creation
Company: HydroChem S.A.
Position: Marketing Manager
Responsibilities: Brand strategy, marketing campaigns, digital presence
Impact: Modernized company's marketing approach and visual identity
Skills Enhanced: Corporate marketing strategy, team leadership, budget management
Company: GABX Design, S.A. de C.V.
Location: Zapopan, México
Role: Founder & Creative Director
Focus: Cross-border creative services and consulting
Skills Enhanced: International business practices, cross-cultural design approaches
2012-2017
Company: GABX Design, S.A. de C.V.
Location: Zapopan, México
Role: Founder & Creative Director
Focus: Cross-border creative services and consulting
Skills Enhanced: International business practices, cross-cultural design approaches
Institution: Universidad Católica Santa María La Antigua
Program: Master's Degree in Higher Education
Impact: Advanced teaching methodologies and educational leadership
Skills Added: Curriculum design, educational assessment, academic research
Institution: Universidad Católica Santa María La Antigua
Program: Bachelor's in Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Project: Art Director for short film "Cada Día"
Skills Enhanced: Visual storytelling, art direction, film production workflow
Institution: Universidad Católica Santa María La Antigua
Position: Professor
Courses Taught: Web Design, Advanced Web Design, Creative Writing, Didactic Material, Creative Communication
Impact: Mentored next generation of creative professionals
Skills Added: Educational methodology, curriculum development, public speaking
2006-2016
Company: Founded GX Multimedia, later Gabriel X Corp
Position: Owner/CEO and Senior Designer
Business Focus: Comprehensive creative services and strategic consulting
Team: Built and led creative teams for diverse projects
Skills Enhanced: Business leadership, team management, strategic planning
Institution: Academia de Música de Panamá
Program: Recording Arts Technology
Impact: Integrated audio expertise into multimedia projects
Skills Added: Sound design, audio editing, multimedia production
Development: Expanded service offerings and client portfolio
Notable Clients: Began working with Coca Cola, Nestlé, SAB Miller
Projects: Brand campaigns, packaging design, digital marketing materials
Skills Added: Marketing strategy, campaign development, advanced digital design
Institution: Universidad de Panamá
Program: Specialization in Creativity
Impact: Integrated advanced creative methodologies into design process
Key Learning: Conceptual thinking, creative problem-solving techniques
1995-2006
Role: Freelance Graphic and Web Designer
Services: Brand identity, print design, website development
Key Achievement: Established client base and professional reputation
Skills Expanded: Business management, client acquisition, diverse design applications
Company: Local Production Studio
Position: Junior Designer
Notable Clients: UNICEF, UN, First Lady's Office (Ruby Moscoso)
Projects: Institutional campaigns, informational materials
Skills Enhanced: Professional workflow, client communication, project deadlines
Institution: Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología (ULACIT)
Program: Bachelor's in Graphic Design with emphasis in Web Design
Key Learning: Formal design principles, typography, color theory
Experience: Self-taught exploration of graphic design and web design
Key Milestone: Created first websites and graphic design projects
Skills Developed: HTML, Basic CSS, Photoshop, Illustrator