Sara'S PORTFOLIO
MY PROFESSIONAL PATH
CONTENT CREATOR AT BLUENOVIUS
2022
In 2022 I worked in BlueNovius in their Content Department. Many of the written elements here were heavily focused on pharma and healthcare topics. Not only did this help me in making careful research on this complex topic, but it also further enhanced my writing skills in English and work alongside two amazing colleagues who helped further my teamwork skills.
My main tasks consisted mainly on:
- Web content writing
- Content calendar planning
- Blog post writing (for WordPress)
- Report writing
- Proofreading written content
- Creation of newsletter proposals
- Creation of email SQs for automated replies
- Creation of pop-ups to promote resources or contacts on the website
VICE PRESIDENT OF PUBLIC RELATIONS AT OPORTO TOASTMASTERS
2022- PRESENT
As a side project in my personal and professional development, I've accepted the challenge of the role of Vice President of PR in OPorto Toastmasters, a worldwide known club for training many people in communication and leadership skills.
Within this role my focus is mainly on content creation for social media, as well as handling the contacts of guests who are interested in joining the club. You can see the most recent content types in their Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIN pages.
Digital marketing specialist at wisdom group 2020- 2021
In 2020 I engaged in a professional internship for wisdom GROUP, being currently inserted in the marketing department, more specifically in wisdom IGNITE which works as a marketing agency for several companies in different areas of business. My stay here has given me new challenges and allowed me to discover more and more about the digital marketing area.
Among some of the tasks I have performed and for which I have gained experience, I highlight the following:
- Management of social networks (using tools such as Heropost or Agorapulse)
- Creation of images and copys for posts on various social networks (Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIN)
- Blog articles on various topics (in particular on Wordpress platforms)
- Newsletters (using platforms like MailChimp, Sender and E-Goi)
- Creation of advertising paid online by Facebook and Google Ads
- Preparation of reports with statistics taken from Google Analytics and various social networks
"Hard" Skills
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WRITTEN JOURNALISM
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ONLINE JOURNALISM
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VIDEO PRODUCTION AND EDITING
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PHOTO PRODUCTION AND EDITING
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PROOFREADING
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ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
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ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
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GESTÃO DE REDES SOCIAIS
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Google Trends
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Google Analytics
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WORDPRESS
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SHOPIFY
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BUFFER
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DATA ANALYSIS IN GOOGLE ANALYTICS
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BUSINESS FACEBOOK
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ENGLISH (ADVANCED)
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SPANISH (bASIC)
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FRENCH (bASIC)
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GERMAN (bASIC)
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CANVA
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MAIL CHIMP
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SURVEYMONKEY
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PREZI
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Marketeer & Copywriter AT Covet Group
2018-2020
In December 2018 I decided to invest in a challenge more suited to my area, having managed to get a place at Covet Group, a company located in Rio Tinto that is dedicated to the production and export of luxury furniture. At the moment, I'm collaborating with two departments: WeBlog (manager of several blogs associated with Covet Group) and CovetED (the group's physical and online magazine:
My functions are as follows:
- Production of written content for the online edition of CovetED magazine and other company blogs
- Social media manager (Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook)
- Review of images, texts and newsletters before sending or publishing
DIGITAL MARKETING ASSISTANT AT Cabeceiras.pt
2018
In April 2018, I started working at Cabeças.pt, a company that focuses on the production of beds, headboards, sommiers, armchairs, wall panels, among other products. Position held until November 2018.
My duties went through:
- Produce image and video content of products and other special events related to the company
- Manage and streamline the company's social networks (facebook, instagram, linkedin, youtube and pinterest)
- Present the weekly program "Vlog na Fábrica" together with Carlos Eduardo Martins
(For more information: https://bit.ly/2OHP6Bb)
- Analysis of results statistics on online performance of the page and social networks (statistics of social networks and Google Analytics)
- Development of the fabrics.com e-commerce page through the shopify platform
"Soft" Skills
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TEAM WORK
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TEAM GUIDANCE
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PLANNING AND ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY
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COMMITMENT AND DYNAMISM
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ANALYSIS OF MOTIVATION
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ADAPTABILITY
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FAST LEARNER
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SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY
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EMPATHY CAPACITY
RESEARCH FELLOW AT Utad
2016 - 2018
On the 1st of July 2016 I started working at the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro as a Research Fellow. My duties within the Lab2Business project consist of the production, editing and dissemination of videos focused on the institution's initiatives that are focused on the agri-food sector.
In addition, I also cooperated with the UTAD Communication and Image Office, namely in the preparation of Press Releases (in PT and ING), as well as some translation services (From ES to PT; from PT to ES; from PT to ENG and from ENG for PT).
To learn more about Lab2Business, just check the YouTube channel at:
writer at CA Notícias
2018 - 2019
In February 2018 I started to collaborate with CA Notícias. For now my focus will be on writing articles about literature, technology and retrogaming. I have even covered events such as MEO Marés Vivas, IberAnime OPO 2018, Porto Queer and You(tu)Bóra.
You can follow my work at:
manager, editor and writer at Cinema Pla'net
2016 - 2018
On January 25, 2016 I wrote my first article for Cinema Pla'net.
The main themes around this page are film and television, with the second area in question being my favorite.
In January 2018 I started my duties as one of the editors of the project. My duties in this position are mainly proofreading texts, as well as establishing contacts and partnerships for the project, as well as managing social networks and analyzing performance through statistics on facebook and Google Analytics. I left this position in October 2018.
You can see my work on this page at:
EDITOR AND JOURNALIST AT Espalha Factos
2013 - 2018
On April 1, 2013, I was accepted as a contributor to the online entertainment page Espalha Factos. From January 1, 2014 until January 2018, I was editor in the Life section that focuses on "lifestyle" topics (fashion, gastronomy, travel, etc.).
There I wrote news related to cultural topics (namely Music, Cinema and Life) and was one of the editors who guided the team of editors of the Life section. My work was carried out online through group and individual conversations with team members for the purpose of orienting work.
Some of my articles can be read at:
PHOTOGRAPHER AT TEDXVilaDoCondeWomen
2017
In July 2016 I was invited to be a photographer in the first edition of TedXViladoCondeWomen.
My first tasks involved capturing images alluding to the event as well as the environment in the Vila do Conde area, having then photographed the event itself on November 3, 2017.
You can see my photos on the event's official Flickr at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/154126105@N03/
JOURNALIST AT Business Portugal
mar 2016 - abr 2016
On March 14, 2016 I started working as a journalist at Business Portugal magazine (whose team is the same as that of Revista Portugal em Destaque). This is a supplement distributed monthly with the Público newspaper.
My duties consisted of preparing publicity reports and conducting interviews, face-to-face and over the phone. The magazine's focus was on various types of businesses, as well as parishes and municipalities.
I concluded the trial period on April 27, 2016, although I did some freelancing work afterwards until May 2016.
JOURNALIST AT Portugal em Destaque
mar 2016 - abr 2016
On March 14, 2016, I started working as a journalist at Portugal em Destaque magazine (whose team is the same as that of Revista Business Portugal). This is a monthly supplement distributed with the newspaper Expresso.
My duties consisted of preparing publicity reports and conducting interviews, face-to-face and over the phone. The magazine's focus was on various types of businesses, as well as parishes and municipalities.
I concluded the trial period on April 27, 2016, although I did some freelancing work afterwards until May 2016.
EDITOR AND JOURNALIST AT JUP - Jornal Universitário do Porto
2014 - 2016
On January 29, 2014 I started to collaborate for the student newspaper JUP (Jornal Universitário do Porto). This student newspaper covers several topics: Culture, Education, Society, Politics, International, Sport, etc.
In addition to writing articles for this journal, I became the editor of the Education section, which meant that I guided the team of writers in that section. My work was mostly done online, with some face-to-face meetings and individual conversations with the editors.
JOURNALIST/Freelancer AT Blasting News Portugal
2015 - 2016
On the 31st of July 2015 I published my first article in Blasting News Portugal.
This online newspaper, existing in several countries, is open to anyone interested in participating in a freelancing regime. I ceased my collaboration (for now) in January 2016.
TRAINEE JOURNALIST AT P3 - Público
2014
On September 22, 2014, in order to complete my Master's, I entered an internship at P3 (belonging to Público newspaper) which I concluded on December 19, 2014.
In addition to several written works, including the opportunity to cover the first edition of Comic Con in Portugal, I was also able to produce several photographic works.
JOURNALIST AT Jornalismo Porto Net
2013
On October 17, 2013 my first article was published for the academic journal Jornalismo Porto Net.
This academic journal is focused on the academic life of the University of Porto and the city of Porto, although it addresses other topics (Country, Culture, Science, Education, etc.).
TRAINEE AT Grupo Onebiz
2013
On July 2, 2013, under the PEJENE 2013 program (Program for Internships for Young Higher Education Students in Companies), I started an internship at the Onebiz business group.
My duties included secretarial work, drafting publicity texts, organizing databases and press releases, managing the newsletter, and other functions related to communication.
I completed my internship on September 30, 2013.
MARKETING DEPARTMENT AT UTAD Solutions Consulting
2012-2013
On November 6, 2012, I was admitted to the junior company UTAD Solutions Consulting, at the time in the Communication and Marketing Department, whose name has since changed to the Commercial and Marketing Department.
Since I've been there, I've created a database with contacts relevant to the company and a crisis plan (tasks within my department) and I've promoted its facebook page through social media posts.
However, a relevant opportunity that arose was the fact that I got involved in the project "Ativo'2013", which took place at the Aula Magna of the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro on March 4, 2013.
TRAINEE JOURNALIST AT Notícias de Vila Real
2012
As part of the Internship subject during my degree in Communication Sciences, I carried out a curricular internship at the local newspaper Notícias de Vila real from January 2, 2012 until the 25th of the same month, having accumulated around 120/130 hours of internship, and having received a classification of 18 (eighteen) values by the host entity, on a scale of 0-20.
JOURNALIST AT AKADEMIA
2011
During 2011 I collaborated for the academic journal of my university, AKADEMIA in the scope of the disciplines of Press, Radio and Television and Journalism Workshop.
I produced a series of written news about UTAD, Vila Real and other relevant topics.
JOURNALIST AT UTAD TV
2011
During 2011 I collaborated for the academic newspaper of my university, UTAD TV, within the scope of the disciplines of Press, Radio and Television and Atelier de Jornalismo.
I produced journalistic pieces centered around themes focused on UTAD and Vila Real in general.