PORTFOLIO
Hello and welcome to my portfolio, my name is Carolina Monteiro and I’m a dedicated social media manager, video editor, and motion graphic designer with over a decade of experience turning ideas into high-performing visuals. My expertise lies in crafting short-form content for both paid advertising and organic social media that not only captivates audiences but drives results.
Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of creating videos that have reached millions of viewers - some garnering over 1.5 million, 3.5 million, and even 5 million views on Meta platforms. Whether it’s collaborating with clients from ideation to execution, or leveraging my insider knowledge of Google and Meta Ads, I bring a unique blend of creativity and strategy to every project.
Having lived in London for five years during my childhood, I gained fluency in English, which has allowed me to seamlessly work with global teams and create content that resonates across cultures.
Scroll down to explore a showcase of my most impactful projects and discover how I’ve helped brands tell their stories and connect with audiences worldwide.
The Great Transmission
An internationally acclaimed documentary I edited, awarded the Silver Palm at the Mexico International Film Festival. This collaborative project, produced in California, features visually stunning Maya animations and meticulous color grading overseen by me. I also managed the film’s marketing strategy, including streamlining the press kit to maximize its effectiveness in securing festival placements.
High Stakes Academy
This video, crafted to engage a younger audience on Gabriel Goffi's page, amassed over 5 million views across Meta platforms. Staying true to his brand identity, this video uses only lowercase letters as this was part of all the communication within his media and startup - including emails. All the motion graphics elements featured in this piece were created by me.
Watch bellow an English version of the video, narrated by me.
TI Safe
Motion Graphic design video developed in collaboration with the client from concept to completion. It features only motion design elements that were animated by me. The goal of this project was to announce and sell their new product.
Olympics - Rio de Janeiro
During the Olympic and Paralympic Games, I collaborated with American producers to design graphic elements displayed across the venues. Additionally, I edited and assembled a daily show featuring the most exciting highlights of the event. This was one of the opportunities I worked with an American company.
Adoption Events
This video was created to playfully promote the adoption events organized by the NGO Paraíso dos Focinhos in Rio de Janeiro the name could be translated as Snout Paradise in English. This NGO, Paraísos dos Focinhos, rescues strays and provides care for those animals who have suffered cruelty, including horses. Their adoption events aim to connect these animals with their forever home. Motion graphics and narration done by me.
TV Show - Em Movimento
This video was designed to engage the audience of the Brazilian NGO Paraíso dos Focinhos (Snout Paradise) on Meta platforms to promote their TV show aired on the national network Bandeirantes - a broadcaster comparable to CBS in the US.
Snout Paradise's Influencer & Charity
This video was created to engage both the audience of actress Paolla Oliveira and the followers of Paraíso dos Focinhos. Its unpaid reach was impressive, driven by Paolla's popularity and her reaction to the post. She is a well-known Brazilian actress, famous for her roles in popular soap operas in Brazil. This video was narrated by me.
BIO
I hold a degree in Social Communication from PUC-Rio and have been crafting videos since 2006, with experience across production companies, agencies, and television. Over the years, my work has been recognized with awards both in Brazil and internationally. In my country I won second place in the Redecard Conexão Brasil national competition. Internationally, "The Great Transmission" won the International Mexico Film Festival and was also in the Official Selection of the Albuquerque Film & Music Experience, Buddhist Film Festival Europe and the Maui Film Festival.
With expertise in video editing, motion graphic design, and social media management, I help brands and companies bring their visions to life through strategic and creative content. I specialize in crafting captivating videos that resonate with audiences and drives results.
Beyond production, I leverage data-driven insights to optimize content performance across platforms like Meta and Google. My background as a social media manager allows me to create integrated campaigns that blend creative storytelling with effective audience targeting and platform strategies.