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Portugal

I worked as business development director for this company where I provided the necessary guidelines for the creation of a company for the production of medical cannabis and cannabis-derived food products, in addition to the production of hemp and its derivatives. Specifically I collaborated in the following areas: - Finding and negotiating the ideal land for implementation; - Creating a network of key contacts that would allow the company to streamline its overall investment in the most efficient way. For example in the area of architecture and engineering, professionals in the area of European funds, local and national public authorities, etc.; - Sustainable and efficient design of the various production lines and stages of investment required in compliance with the law in force; - Articulation with the partners of the company on the various investments to be made, in the areas appropriate to the stage of the business plan.

Tomar, Santarém, Portugal

I conceptualized and developed a consultancy company linked to the Business Development sector and also tourism in the city of Tomar.

Vila Nova Da Barquinha, Santarém, Portugal

Worked as Director of Business Development & Agronomy Advisor during the 18 month start-upphase of a Pharmaceutical company focused on indoor cultivation of Medical Cannabis.Assisted in the design and implementation of the company’s growth strategy, identified businessopportunities, and negotiated with vendors, organizations, and stakeholders.Established strong relationships with a network of domestic and international industry contacts thatcan be utilized to advance a variety of projects within the Cannabis space.

Penela, Coimbra, Portugal

Conceptualised and developed a project that was dedicated to providing premium quality, sustainable nutritional ingredients using the advantages of insect farming on an industrial scale.

Montemor-O-Novo, Évora, Portugal

Worked as an Agronomic Engineer, responsible for the management, sales, restructuring and organization on a productive and sustainable context in the production of over 300 products in the areas of agriculture and livestock.Coordinated the implementation of quality control systems and their traceability by complying with therigor of biological certification and GACP rules in the agriculture sector.Coordinated and designed a new quality control system in various areas such as vegetable and meatprocessing.Collaborated in the promotion of the company's products and implementation of several national and international strategies.Managed the rural tourism division of the farm, coordinating everything from reservations of roomsand spaces for events (workshops, conferences, camps, etc.) to doing tours with groups of visitors.

Montemor-O-Novo, Évora, Portugal

Worked to coordinate and actively lead the sales and production process of cereals, vegetables, fruits and edible flowers ensuring quality control and traceability of the all products. With a production of1000ton/month, for the national and international bio certified market.Managed the traceability procedures of 1000 Tons/Month of national & international bio certifiedproducts. Maintained strict control in the management of storage / packaging of both imports andexports.Participated in several national and international conference to promote the company;s productsthrough networking and sales prospecting.

Montemor-O-Novo, Évora, Portugal

Interned at the Agricultural Society of Herdade de Carvalhoso, Lda.Assisted with the production of organic cereals, vegetables and fruits and collaborated in the researchand development of new products.Assisted in the promotion of the company's products in national and international conferences.Responsible for the distribution of products to stores, supermarkets and wholesalers.

Mba Essencials

Understanding the strategic environment of a company, master financial details, and drive business success by influencing colleagues.

Master Course, Quality Management And Agri-Food Marketing, Pós-Graduação

Developed, analyzed, and proposed marketing plans, including logistics and distribution channels. Studied the control of nutritional.

Licenciatura, Agronomy

Curso, Insects As Food And Feed, From Producing To Consuming

Studied the entire supply chain, from genetics to production, handling/ logistics, processing, developing/implementing control strategies.

Agricultural Machinery Operators Course

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