Miguel Pires Email & Phone Number

Lisbon, Portugal

Part of the teaching staff at the Lisbon School of Design, as a Professor of Project Methodology on the Interior Design course.

Lisbon, Portugal

Cascais, Lisbon, Portugal

During my time at Viterbo Interior Design, I was involved in residential and commercial projects that vary in scale, style and geography - from apartments in Lisbon and London to farmhouses in Sesimbra and vacation homes in Comporta. Additionally, I had the opportunity to manage, in close coordination with Gracinha Viterbo, the design of an apartment that will become the most luxurious penthouse ever marketed in Lisbon. As part of my involvement in the various projects, I developed the… Show more During my time at Viterbo Interior Design, I was involved in residential and commercial projects that vary in scale, style and geography - from apartments in Lisbon and London to farmhouses in Sesimbra and vacation homes in Comporta. Additionally, I had the opportunity to manage, in close coordination with Gracinha Viterbo, the design of an apartment that will become the most luxurious penthouse ever marketed in Lisbon. As part of my involvement in the various projects, I developed the following skills:- Concept development, including: layout studies; creation and selection of lighting pieces, furniture, decorative accessories, coverings and finishes (and respective colors, textures and materials)- Preparation of and participation in client presentations: development of all the material for presentation to clients (pre-concept, concept, etc.) and active participation in meetings and other contacts with clients (national and foreign; individuals and companies)- Use of specialized software: AutoCAD for technical drawings; SketchUp for conceptualizing and modelling pieces in 3D; Adobe Photoshop for creating coloured elevations/concept boards for proposal visualization.- Product design: design of customized pieces such as carpentry and wooden furniture; sofas and other upholstered pieces; cushions and decorative textiles; metalwork; etc.- Creation of specification sheets: these include all the information needed to produce tailor-made pieces, including technical drawings and indications of colors, textures and materials.- Coordination with specialist teams, including: architecture; image and 3D render creators; HVAC; external project managers; etc.- Building works planning (creation of works lists) and on-site supervision - Contact with suppliers from the concept stage to installation- Receiving and quality control of orders Show less

Lisbon, Portugal

- Responsible for managing all the physical execution of interior design projects, including subcontracted services (civil reconstruction works, electricity, plumbing, painting, among others inherent to the company's business area)- Advising clients and presentating design solutions, adopting the company's internal procedures- Management and execution of design, decoration and/or remodeling projects in 2D and 3D, including rendering, and preparing the contents for client presentation… Show more - Responsible for managing all the physical execution of interior design projects, including subcontracted services (civil reconstruction works, electricity, plumbing, painting, among others inherent to the company's business area)- Advising clients and presentating design solutions, adopting the company's internal procedures- Management and execution of design, decoration and/or remodeling projects in 2D and 3D, including rendering, and preparing the contents for client presentation - Customer service and follow-up, from initial contact to delivery and after-sales service- Creation and management of internal documents, such as: Customer files; Item Sheets; Budgets; Customer Orders; Supplier Orders; and Production Orders- Participation in the study and preparation of partnerships, fairs or other exhibitions in which the company participates, with active and face-to-face participation - Reception and service of suppliers in the commercial scope, visualization of the collections of articles and collaboration in the selection of the articles to be purchased- Attending national and international fairs/showrooms, collaborating in the selection of items to buy, such as fabrics, wallpapers, furniture, upholstery, carpets, lighting, decorative pieces, etc. Show less

Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal

My role is to strategize and execute projects aimed at optimizing the company’s internal and external engagement, with a focus on digital, to strengthen relations with key stakeholders and maximize our reputation. - Project manager for the launch of the new loreal.com in Portugal, in cooperation with global teams - Coordinated the launch of “Reciclar em Beleza”, in partnership with Sociedade Ponto Verde, a major local CSR initiative falling under the Group’s L’Oréal for the Future… Show more My role is to strategize and execute projects aimed at optimizing the company’s internal and external engagement, with a focus on digital, to strengthen relations with key stakeholders and maximize our reputation. - Project manager for the launch of the new loreal.com in Portugal, in cooperation with global teams - Coordinated the launch of “Reciclar em Beleza”, in partnership with Sociedade Ponto Verde, a major local CSR initiative falling under the Group’s L’Oréal for the Future sustainability program (for the first time, in 2020, our Citizenship axe reached a reputation of excellence in Portugal) - Launched the first-ever paid media & influencer communication strategy for a corporate project - Implemented an employee advocacy strategy, with a focus on leadership advocacy through social media and PR, working closely with our CEO (included copywriting e.g. press, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc) - Overhauled internal communication channels and events to promote employee engagement and build a coherent company culture (in 2020, even considering lockdown, 90% of L'Oréal Portugal employees felt engaged, more than 10% over the European average) - Instituted an employee-centric internal communication strategy, based on CRM principles and software (Adobe Campaign Standard), following a "from mass to meaningful" motto Show less

Lisbon Area, Portugal

As a Trainee at L'Oréal Portugal, my role is to cooperate with the Director of Corporate Communication, Sustainability and Ethics in the execution and optimisation of the company's internal and external communication.- Developed an internal newsletter which gathers all company news; adapted content to upload to digital screens throughout the office- Planned and communicated corporate events, coordinating with key internal and external stakeholders, including with suppliers to guarantee… Show more As a Trainee at L'Oréal Portugal, my role is to cooperate with the Director of Corporate Communication, Sustainability and Ethics in the execution and optimisation of the company's internal and external communication.- Developed an internal newsletter which gathers all company news; adapted content to upload to digital screens throughout the office- Planned and communicated corporate events, coordinating with key internal and external stakeholders, including with suppliers to guarantee venues, catering, invites, payments, etc- Represented L'Oréal Portugal at key external events, such as at the Golden Globes and Portugal Fashion, for example- Collaborated in the definition of the marketing mix for new launches, such as Redken's, for example - Managed a team of trainees whose objective was to develop company-wide projects that aim to augment their development- Monitored the Group's global information and adapted it locally, including its translation and assembling Press Releases Show less

Lisbon Area, Portugal

- Part of the volunteer team for 2018's edition of the Web Summit- Helping ensure the stage talks ran smoothly, keeping to daily schedules and guaranteeing the proper setup of both on and off-stage areas- Coordinating with stage producers to prepare speakers and guide them on and off stage

Leeds, United Kingdom

Part of a team of two Social Media Managers to help create and manage the first ever CLUBS7 event, exclusive to Leeds University Business School students and professors. - Creating content for social media accounts, including designing visual content - Overseeing brand management and continuity by developing formalised practices and procedures - Liaising with other teams to coordinate the event's strategy, identity and image - Driving demand for the event and increasing… Show more Part of a team of two Social Media Managers to help create and manage the first ever CLUBS7 event, exclusive to Leeds University Business School students and professors. - Creating content for social media accounts, including designing visual content - Overseeing brand management and continuity by developing formalised practices and procedures - Liaising with other teams to coordinate the event's strategy, identity and image - Driving demand for the event and increasing social media impressions and likes by creating engaging and original messaging - Designing SEO and SMO strategies for the event's digital presence - Measuring insights and KPIs of the event's social media campaigns - Marketing availability for attendance of the event, which gathered an audience of 135 students - Managing external communication to create brand awareness and engagement Show less

Lancaster, United Kingdom

- Coordinated events targeted towards the university's prospective students and their families - Represented the university and upheld its reputation among key stakeholder groups - Ran campus tours, taking advantage of public speaking and engagement skills to serve the university in showcasing its best qualities and attributes

Lancaster University

Part of the executive team of Lancaster University Student Union's TV station - LA1TV - Elected in 2015 and re-elected in 2016 - Managed the station's internal and external communication - Liaised with the other executive members to ensure an efficient management of the station's content and members - Organised weekly executive meetings using time management software - Oversaw weekly executive meetings by taking minutes - Gained experience in technical roles such… Show more Part of the executive team of Lancaster University Student Union's TV station - LA1TV - Elected in 2015 and re-elected in 2016 - Managed the station's internal and external communication - Liaised with the other executive members to ensure an efficient management of the station's content and members - Organised weekly executive meetings using time management software - Oversaw weekly executive meetings by taking minutes - Gained experience in technical roles such as script-writing, camera operating, video editing, producing and directing - Directed teams in filming content for various events, such as sports matches as part of inter-university sports competition Roses Tournament Show less

Lancaster, Reino Unido

My role included aiding new students in their transition to university and guiding them throughout their first year.

Interior Design, 19

The Interior Design course at Lisbon School of Design organizes its training in the simultaneity of technical and scientific knowledge.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Corporate Communications, Marketing And Public Relations

My dissertation - Embedded Versus Peripheral CSR – Effects on Millennial Purchase Intention - aimed to take existing conceptualisations.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History, First Class Honours

Activities and Societies: Secretary at LA1:TV Focus on the history of the United States, remembrance and memorialisation.