Cris França

Founder, Creator and Event Producer @ Araçá Eventos

About

With over two decades of experience as a business owner and creative director in the events industry, I specialize in transforming complex concepts into seamless, high-end realities. My career is built on a foundation of structural vision and aesthetic precision—believing that every corporate milestone, international summit, and cultural gathering deserves a flawless execution that resonates deeply with its audience.Throughout my journey, I have had the privilege of producing large-scale inaugurations for hundreds of high-profile guests, designing immersive architectural art installations, and spearheading projects that bridge business with strategic cultural tourism. My approach is simple, clean, and intentionally sophisticated: I strip away the noise to let the brand’s true essence and strategic objectives shine.What I Do Best:Strategic Event Engineering: Overseeing full-lifecycle production, from conceptual design and high-level logistics to flawless on-site execution.Corporate & Cultural Architecture: Creating upscale environments that amplify existing spaces through curated artistic direction and premium design.International & Tourism-Driven Summits: Designing high-impact events that foster connection, drive engagement, and celebrate cultural diversity.High-Level Stakeholder Alignment: Acting as a trusted partner to executives, trade associations, and international networks to deliver unmatched ROI and brand prestige.Now expanding my professional operations in the San Diego market, I am connecting with local organizations, corporate leaders, and global visionaries looking to reach a market that want to elevate their experiential footprints.

Country

United States

City

San Diego

Industry

Events Services

Skill

Designer, Logistics Management, Event Management, Events, Team Leadership, Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Creative Problem Solving, Método criativo de solução de problemas, Atendimento ao cliente, Liderança de equipe, Planning and organization, Problem Solving, Creativity, Technical knowledge, Leadership, Event Production, Project Management, Budget Management, Event Design

Experience

Founder, Creator and Event Producer

Araçá Eventos

2009-12 - Present · 16 yrs 10 mos

Curitiba, PR

Founder & Creative Director Araçá Eventos Founder and lead visionary for an established event production firm with a 20-year track record of designing and executing high-end corporate and cultural experiences globally. Core Focus & Leadership: Creative Direction & Curatorship: Directing the artistic identity and premium scenography for international summits, contemporary art exhibitions, and corporate milestones. Strategic Networking: Connecting major international brands and market leaders with avant-garde cultural movements to build brand equity and emotional connection. High-Impact Production: Managing end-to-end event logistics, venue negotiations, and elite vendor networks with absolute operational and assertive precision. Global Footprint: Expanding cultural narratives and lifestyle concepts across international borders, establishing strong professional ecosystems in key markets.

Event Coordinator

Positivo Soluções Didáticas

2006-3 - 2009-12 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Curitiba, Paraná, Brasil

Positivo Publishing was part of Grupo Positivo, one of the largest educational groups in Brazil. It included schools ranging from preschool to high school, as well as a university; a research center, a printing company that produced educational materials to be distributed in schools throughout Brazil, and a computer factory. During my years there I was responsible for the production and coordination of educational events, client prospecting and maintenance, pedagogical, educational, and literary fairs throughout Brazilian territory. Organization and production of internal events, training sessions, conventions, and celebrations. Event design.

Tourism Promotion Coordinator

Prefeitura Municipal de Curitiba

2003-2 - 2006-3 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Curitiba, Paraná, Brasil

The municipal agency responsible for tourism in the city of Curitiba, a city with three million inhabitants, a model city in Brazil with a transportation system that is a benchmark in Brazil and the world, and a pioneering waste recycling program. As the tourism promotion coordinator for the city of Curitiba as a tourist destination for Brazil and the world, I worked on the development of tourist products, events, graphic materials, participation in fairs and events, and the development of partnerships with the tourism trade, significantly increasing the tourist flow to the city during my years of service.