Helena Pestana Reis
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Sirena Carnevale
As a recruiter at our staffing agency, Helena demonstrated exceptional skills in full-cycle recruitment, matching candidate qualifications to find the best-fit candidates and ensuring a great client and candidate experience. Helena also excelled in client management, showcasing her strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Her positive energy, excellent communication abilities, and natural leadership qualities make her a versatile and valuable team member. I am confident that Helena's expertise and dedication would make her a valuable asset to any organization!
Clara Soto
Helena is a highly motivated and qualified professional with experience in all aspects of business strategies including finance, sales, operational, and employee relations. She has worked in the Finance and Operations department for 3 years for Published By, and when I came on board last year, I immediately recognized her as the person to ask when I had a question. She is a natural leader, and her organizational skills are exceptional. Helena’s ability to plan a strategy, and make sure that it’s implemented accurately and quickly have contributed immensely to the recent successes in our department. She is creative and hardworking, and often helps colleagues on other projects. She is an accomplished multitasker who has ensured the efficacy of many projects. She is dedicated and enthusiastic and has a great capacity for meeting deadlines. I fully recommend Helena as I am positive of her ability to undertake even the most complex of work. Her knowledge of the industry and her experience make her an excellent asset for any company in the areas of Business consultancy, Finance & Operations.
Goran Babarogić
I had the pleasure of working with Helena at Hipnode where she served as a business development professional. She was a valuable asset to the team and her contributions were instrumental in the growth of the company. Helena has a great ability to identify new business opportunities and has a real talent for building and maintaining relationships with clients. She is an excellent communicator and always goes the extra mile to ensure that her clients are satisfied. I highly recommend Helena for any business development role, she will be a great asset to any organization.
Sirena Carnevale
As a recruiter at our staffing agency, Helena demonstrated exceptional skills in full-cycle recruitment, matching candidate qualifications to find the best-fit candidates and ensuring a great client and candidate experience. Helena also excelled in client management, showcasing her strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Her positive energy, excellent communication abilities, and natural leadership qualities make her a versatile and valuable team member. I am confident that Helena's expertise and dedication would make her a valuable asset to any organization!
Clara Soto
Helena is a highly motivated and qualified professional with experience in all aspects of business strategies including finance, sales, operational, and employee relations. She has worked in the Finance and Operations department for 3 years for Published By, and when I came on board last year, I immediately recognized her as the person to ask when I had a question. She is a natural leader, and her organizational skills are exceptional. Helena’s ability to plan a strategy, and make sure that it’s implemented accurately and quickly have contributed immensely to the recent successes in our department. She is creative and hardworking, and often helps colleagues on other projects. She is an accomplished multitasker who has ensured the efficacy of many projects. She is dedicated and enthusiastic and has a great capacity for meeting deadlines. I fully recommend Helena as I am positive of her ability to undertake even the most complex of work. Her knowledge of the industry and her experience make her an excellent asset for any company in the areas of Business consultancy, Finance & Operations.
Goran Babarogić
I had the pleasure of working with Helena at Hipnode where she served as a business development professional. She was a valuable asset to the team and her contributions were instrumental in the growth of the company. Helena has a great ability to identify new business opportunities and has a real talent for building and maintaining relationships with clients. She is an excellent communicator and always goes the extra mile to ensure that her clients are satisfied. I highly recommend Helena for any business development role, she will be a great asset to any organization.
Sirena Carnevale
As a recruiter at our staffing agency, Helena demonstrated exceptional skills in full-cycle recruitment, matching candidate qualifications to find the best-fit candidates and ensuring a great client and candidate experience. Helena also excelled in client management, showcasing her strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Her positive energy, excellent communication abilities, and natural leadership qualities make her a versatile and valuable team member. I am confident that Helena's expertise and dedication would make her a valuable asset to any organization!
Clara Soto
Helena is a highly motivated and qualified professional with experience in all aspects of business strategies including finance, sales, operational, and employee relations. She has worked in the Finance and Operations department for 3 years for Published By, and when I came on board last year, I immediately recognized her as the person to ask when I had a question. She is a natural leader, and her organizational skills are exceptional. Helena’s ability to plan a strategy, and make sure that it’s implemented accurately and quickly have contributed immensely to the recent successes in our department. She is creative and hardworking, and often helps colleagues on other projects. She is an accomplished multitasker who has ensured the efficacy of many projects. She is dedicated and enthusiastic and has a great capacity for meeting deadlines. I fully recommend Helena as I am positive of her ability to undertake even the most complex of work. Her knowledge of the industry and her experience make her an excellent asset for any company in the areas of Business consultancy, Finance & Operations.
Goran Babarogić
I had the pleasure of working with Helena at Hipnode where she served as a business development professional. She was a valuable asset to the team and her contributions were instrumental in the growth of the company. Helena has a great ability to identify new business opportunities and has a real talent for building and maintaining relationships with clients. She is an excellent communicator and always goes the extra mile to ensure that her clients are satisfied. I highly recommend Helena for any business development role, she will be a great asset to any organization.
Sirena Carnevale
As a recruiter at our staffing agency, Helena demonstrated exceptional skills in full-cycle recruitment, matching candidate qualifications to find the best-fit candidates and ensuring a great client and candidate experience. Helena also excelled in client management, showcasing her strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Her positive energy, excellent communication abilities, and natural leadership qualities make her a versatile and valuable team member. I am confident that Helena's expertise and dedication would make her a valuable asset to any organization!
Clara Soto
Helena is a highly motivated and qualified professional with experience in all aspects of business strategies including finance, sales, operational, and employee relations. She has worked in the Finance and Operations department for 3 years for Published By, and when I came on board last year, I immediately recognized her as the person to ask when I had a question. She is a natural leader, and her organizational skills are exceptional. Helena’s ability to plan a strategy, and make sure that it’s implemented accurately and quickly have contributed immensely to the recent successes in our department. She is creative and hardworking, and often helps colleagues on other projects. She is an accomplished multitasker who has ensured the efficacy of many projects. She is dedicated and enthusiastic and has a great capacity for meeting deadlines. I fully recommend Helena as I am positive of her ability to undertake even the most complex of work. Her knowledge of the industry and her experience make her an excellent asset for any company in the areas of Business consultancy, Finance & Operations.
Goran Babarogić
I had the pleasure of working with Helena at Hipnode where she served as a business development professional. She was a valuable asset to the team and her contributions were instrumental in the growth of the company. Helena has a great ability to identify new business opportunities and has a real talent for building and maintaining relationships with clients. She is an excellent communicator and always goes the extra mile to ensure that her clients are satisfied. I highly recommend Helena for any business development role, she will be a great asset to any organization.
Credentials
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Strategic Thinking
LinkedInMar, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
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IELTS
CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH S.R.L.
Experience
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Climate Catalyst
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Interim Chief Financial Officer
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Feb 2023 - Present
As an interim CFO for a non-profit organization, my role is to oversee all financial operations and ensure that the organization is operating within its budget and meeting its financial goals. Some of my specific responsibilities include: 1. Financial planning and forecasting 2. Financial reporting 3. Cash Management 4. Compliance Overall, my role as an interim CFO for a non-profit is to ensure that the organization is financially stable and able to continue to pursue its mission. I am a key member of the executive team, working closely with the CEO and board of directors to ensure that the non-profit is operating effectively and efficiently. Show less
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Rising Numbers LDA
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Lisboa, Portugal
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Business Advisor
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Jan 2022 - Present
I not only assist to elevate the business reputation and status of a small business owner but also help to increase the financial and monetary gains which is essential for the future development of the organization. My role as an Advisor is to fill the knowledge gap about the industry and also help gain credibility. I usually help startups unpack most of their issues, answering essential questions, and play devil's advocate. But, although I provide guidance, I ultimately give founders the space to make decisions. Show less
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Freelance
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Lisbon, Portugal
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VA Business Consultant and Process Implementor
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Apr 2021 - Present
Providing services in several areas. Mainly Finance related, Process Implementation, Accounting and Bookkeeping, Supervising Remote Teams and Executive Administration Support. Providing services in several areas. Mainly Finance related, Process Implementation, Accounting and Bookkeeping, Supervising Remote Teams and Executive Administration Support.
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Published By
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Austria
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Apparel & Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Administrator | Operations & Finance
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Aug 2021 - Jun 2023
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Snelling Staffing
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Recruitment Consultant
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Jun 2021 - Mar 2022
Communicate with clients to get a clear view on their hiring needs and organizational goals. I research into clients company to have a better understanding of their goals, mission and values. Headhunting, interviewing and assessing prospective applicants and matching them with vacancies at client companies. Screening candidates and drawing up shortlists of candidates for clients to interview. Organising interviews and selection events. Communicate with clients to get a clear view on their hiring needs and organizational goals. I research into clients company to have a better understanding of their goals, mission and values. Headhunting, interviewing and assessing prospective applicants and matching them with vacancies at client companies. Screening candidates and drawing up shortlists of candidates for clients to interview. Organising interviews and selection events.
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Hipnode
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Portugal
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Marketing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Business Development | Executive Administrator&VA
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Feb 2021 - Apr 2021
As a Business Developer I'm responsible for seeking out new business opportunities for organizations. Develop, coordinate and implement plans designed to increase existing business and capture new opportunities. Supervising the Finance Department and working along with the accountant team. As a marketing tactic my objectives include branding, expansion in markets, new user acquisition, and awareness.
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Executive Administrator&VA
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Apr 2020 - Mar 2021
Leading an international team remotely and managing the company responding directly to the CEO's. Responsible for all administration, legal and accountant duties. Strategic international business processes to improve revenue and reduce costs. As a Human Resources Director, I on-board members world-wide, negotiate with suppliers and keep the best interests for the team and the company. Coach and mentor the Costumer Service Team and supervise all different departments of the company. Developing process thinking methods and implementation of these processes with Pipefy, G-Suite and others. Show less
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Rent&Rent
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Lisbon Area, Portugal
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Operations Manager
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Sep 2019 - Apr 2020
My main role is manage teams remotely as well as improve productivity by evaluating and delegating tasks. I supervise and create standards within the company for our costumer service and work along side with marketing to enable online visibility. My goal is to create a system where the company can work almost 100% remotely optimizing time and be cost effective. My main role is manage teams remotely as well as improve productivity by evaluating and delegating tasks. I supervise and create standards within the company for our costumer service and work along side with marketing to enable online visibility. My goal is to create a system where the company can work almost 100% remotely optimizing time and be cost effective.
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Reckitt
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United Kingdom
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Consultant
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Jul 2019 - Aug 2019
I was providing customer service and office support as well as HR assistance and marketing for this British multinational consumer goods company. I was providing customer service and office support as well as HR assistance and marketing for this British multinational consumer goods company.
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Las Vegan
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Lisboa
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Service Consultant
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Oct 2018 - May 2019
As a catering, hospitality and tourism professional I carried out market research and business strategy development for this highly regarded vegan restaurant in Portugal. I also helped with product knowledge and managing stocks and negotiating with suppliers. As a catering, hospitality and tourism professional I carried out market research and business strategy development for this highly regarded vegan restaurant in Portugal. I also helped with product knowledge and managing stocks and negotiating with suppliers.
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Green and Berry
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Barcelona e Região, Espanha
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Sales And Service Consultant
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Jan 2018 - Oct 2018
I was a sales consultant and customer service manager for this environmentally responsible cold-pressed vegan juice producer and retailer. I led a team of 10 people managing stocks and suppliers for this producer of 100% natural, gluten-free, unprocessed, raw, organic juices in Barcelona. I was a sales consultant and customer service manager for this environmentally responsible cold-pressed vegan juice producer and retailer. I led a team of 10 people managing stocks and suppliers for this producer of 100% natural, gluten-free, unprocessed, raw, organic juices in Barcelona.
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Denis Tiengo Showroom
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Barcelona y alrededores, España
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Associate Sales Consultant
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2015 - 2017
I acted as both account and sales manager for these commercial agents for Italian brands on the Iberian Peninsula. I was a team builder and trainer for the business that applies history and tradition to create trends and offer products of the highest quality. I acted as both account and sales manager for these commercial agents for Italian brands on the Iberian Peninsula. I was a team builder and trainer for the business that applies history and tradition to create trends and offer products of the highest quality.
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Nata Lisboa Barcelona
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Barcelona Area, Spain
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General Management
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2014 - 2015
I was team manager and sales consultant for this now-defunct coffee bar. I trained and led a team of five. I was team manager and sales consultant for this now-defunct coffee bar. I trained and led a team of five.
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HC Healthcom
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Spain
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Account Manager
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2013 - 2014
- Advertising campaigns - Communication strategies and graphic design - Prospecting of new clients - Briefings and team building - Excellent product knowledge - Advertising campaigns - Communication strategies and graphic design - Prospecting of new clients - Briefings and team building - Excellent product knowledge
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Holmes Place International
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Portugal
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Sales Consultant
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2011 - 2012
- Sales consulting - Negotiation with clients and strategic prospecting of new ones - Post-sale relationship management and costumer service - Product knowledge - Dealing with and resolving customer complaints and concerns - Building a great rapport with customers - Sales consulting - Negotiation with clients and strategic prospecting of new ones - Post-sale relationship management and costumer service - Product knowledge - Dealing with and resolving customer complaints and concerns - Building a great rapport with customers
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Publivision
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Lisbon Area, Portugal
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Assistant Account/ Designer
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2010 - 2011
- Advertising campaigns above and below the line - Graphic design, presentations and branding - Briefings, teamwork, creative process and presentation boards - Prospecting of new clients - Advertising campaigns above and below the line - Graphic design, presentations and branding - Briefings, teamwork, creative process and presentation boards - Prospecting of new clients
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Education
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Jay Shetty Certification School
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Life Coach -
Escola Universitària de Disseny i Enginyeria de Barcelona
Master's degree, Design and Art Direction -
Esmaca - Escuela Macrobiótica de Catalunya
Intesive Course, Macrobiotic Consultant -
Alquimia da Cor
Post-Degree, Digital and Graphic Arts -
Universidade do Algarve
Licentiate, Communication Design