GUSTAVO LEON
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After more than 23 successful years, I left the Boston Herald in 2018 as the managing editor/creative for print and web, where I spearheaded a broad array of design initiatives across the paper’s print and online platforms. A graduate of the New England School of Art and Design at Suffolk University, I had worked at the newspaper since 1994. In addition to overseeing redesigns of the Herald, Jobfind and Women’s Business Journal, I also created the look for the Herald’s Hot Shots, Goodlife magazine, Champions special sports publications and the innovative Herald Radio. I was encharged with the interior design of the new corporate headquarters when the Boston Herald relocated to the Seaport District.
I'm no stranger to the runway, having emceed and judged both beauty pageants and fashion shows in the New England area for many years,
supporting local talent which more often than not benefits important causes. I've also modeled for design houses and continue to freelance as a graphic designer, fashion columnist at BostonMan magazine and stylist. Currently, the Brunello Cucinelli Brand Ambassador at Saks Fifth Avenue.

EDUCATION

New England School of Arts & Design - Graphic Design
Fashion Institute of Technology - Fashion Design
George Washington University - Computer Science
EXPERIENCE / SKILLS

Leadership + Teamwork Communication + Creativity + Self-motivation + Time Management + Graphic Design + Adaptability + Ability to Work Under Pressure + Decision Making + Conflict Resolution + Journalism + Fashion + Photography + Marketing + Computer Languages + Foreign Languages + Branding + Planning/Event Planning
AWARDS / RECOGNITION
  • Collected over 60 graphic design awards during my time at the Boston Herald, including recognition from the international Society of Newspaper Design.
  • Awarded a proclamation by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in recognition for my achievements
    at the Boston Herald and my contributions to the fashion/lifestyle community.
  • Received the "Fashion Achievement Award" at the 2017 Boston Fashion Awards.
  • BIFI Boston "Fashion Icon Award" of 2017.
  • Received the "Stylist Of The Year Award" at the 2019 and 2021 Boston Fashion Awards.
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