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Porto Area, Portugal

GOTA WINE started in 2010 in response to growing demand for Portuguese wines.Portugal is writing a new chapter in its wine history, marrying rich tradition with modern thinking, to produce fresh, flavoursome wines from its vast array of distinctive, characterful grape varieties.Our goal was to create and promote wines from the top winemaking regions in Portugal and make them available across the globe.

Braga

Managing a team of six, I am the coordinator of the Export Department at RP Industries.Specialized in developing and manufacturing solutions for pools, RPI is today a world reference in the sector. Present in more than 40 countries, our company is the owner of modern production units that enable a tailor-made manufacturing of:• Swimming pools and equipment• Floors and copings• Liners and covers- Development of the internationalization process of the RPI Group in the different Export Markets;- Management of the Export team, comprehending three Export Managers and three Back-Office assistants, divided by geographical areas.

Cognac

- Creation and development of a start-up consulting company, providing professional advice in the areas of management, marketing, sales and logistics.- Technical support to small and medium producers of wine and cognac, helping them to improve their overall performance.- Management of a Cognac Domain in all the no agricultural fields (commercial, administrative, logistics, marketing).- Provide strategic planning, international business development, marketing, corporate communications, sales and general-management services to companies in the region.- Plan and manage complete engagement cycles – from initial contact with C-level executives, project proposals, costs structuring and negotiations, to service and product deliveries.

Cognac

- Creation of the trading company with the goal of presenting in the global market the portfolio of small and median producers of Cognac with no international experience.- Responsible for executive functions, including strategic planning, operations, finance, P&L, marketing, HR, and administration.- Implementation of the Business Model established.- Business development with local suppliers, prospection and follow-up of international clients.- Development of a strategy of growth for the different international markets.Eau de Vintage is the result of love. Love for this region, love for the business, but above all love for the product. Who have thought that adding Cognac eau-de-vie and grape juice, would create an extraordinary and rare nectar – Pineau des Charentes. We pursue values like tradition, excellence, savoir-faire, quality and terroir, all values that made the fame and reputation of Cognac region. Our products are a reflection of this quest, not only our Pineau des Charentes but also our selection of Cognac Millésimés we have in our portfolio and that we want to develop with you.

Shanghai

- Implemented the internationalization process of the group in Asia.- Creation and management of the three different offices and teams: distribution company in China Mainland, trading company in Macau and holding in Hong-Kong.- Oversaw full executive functions, including strategic planning, operations, finance, P&L, marketing, HR, and administration in the trading in Macau and distribution company in China.- Supervised all sales and marketing functions of the distribution company in China, focused in ORECA channel,- Development of the Export business in the trading of Macau, both on management and commercial levels.- Achieved 300 percent annual increase in business with targeted accounts by formulating and implementing key marketing and sales-management programs.

Shanghai

- Directed international sales, marketing and business development, with the responsibility for growing the revenue in Asia and South America markets.- Definition and implementation of a commercial strategy that could lead the company to be the number one Portuguese wine supplier in China.- Improved response time on customer support issues from average of 3 days to one day.- Directly manage distributor network, contracting distributors in China Mainland, Macau, Hong-Kong, Japan, East Timor, Taiwan and others.- Coordination of an Export Manager based in Brazil.

Lisbon Area, Portugal

- Responsible for UK, Scandinavia and South America markets regarding sales and marketing functions.- Prospection, clients follow-up, preparation of sales & marketing budget.- Development of loyalty strategies, campaigns and promotions in partnership with local partners to achieve the annual goals and increase brand awareness.- Developed and implemented three-year strategic plan focusing on high-growth export markets.

Aveiro Area, Portugal

- Management of a customers portfolio in Middle East, Eastern Europe, Scandinavia and Western Europe: orders follow-up, periodic visits, customer’s loyalty strategies and presentation of new products.- Responsible for launching an innovative product in the sector which involved the creation of an autonomous industrial unit to supply the product.- Attained average annual sales growth of 45 percent during six-year period by formulating and implementing international sales and marketing strategies.- Consistently achieved profit contributions of 40 percent of sales.

Guimarães Area, Portugal

- Responsible for the promotion of Home Appliances clusters (home textiles, cutlery, ceramics and others) in the relevant international markets.- Planning and organization of the Portuguese delegations participation in International Fairs (Casa Têxtil 2000” in Porto and “Heimtextil 2001” in Frankfurt).- Supported and advised Portuguese companies applying for European benefits, to improve operational efficiency, resulting in increased productivity.- Mediated discussions involving industry decision-makers, that resulted in guidelines used in the definition of the International Promotion Plan for the different industries clusters.

Bachelor In International Relations - Economic And Political

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