Experience

Equipment & Controls Africa

• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Jul 2013 - Present

  1 - Oversee daily operations for the business unit & organization;2 - Insure the creation and implementation of a strategy designed to grow the business;3 - Coordinate the development of key performance goals for functions and direct reports; 4 - Provide direct management of key functional managers and executives in each business unit;5 - Insure the development of tactical programs to pursue targeted goals and objectives;6 - Insure overall delivery and quality of the unit's offerings services to customers;7 - Engage in key or targeted customer activities;8 - Oversee key hiring and talent HR & Training development programs;9 - Evaluate and decide upon key investments in equipment, infrastructure and talent; 10 - Communicate strategy and results to the unit's employees; 11 - Report key results to corporate officers;12 - Engage with corporate officers in broader organizational strategy planning. Show less

• Deputy General Manager

  • Jul 2013 - Jun 2014

  1 - Oversee the day-to-day operations;2 - Negotiating and analyzing contracts, assigning tasks, leading meetings and implementing initiatives handed down by the general manager or executives;3 - Analyze and implement company policies and procedures, oversee short- and long-term business plans and initiatives and help in budgeting activities; 4 - Oversee key projects, present reports to the general manager, the CEO or other executives and ensure the company always follows relevant legal regulations and guidelines;5 - Solving internal and external grievances; motivating personnel to meet company goals and managing the company relations with trade unions;6 - Promote, develop and strengthen excellent relations with the different local public institutions;7 - Able to work well under pressure, leadership and good supervision skills, a strong work ethic, familiarity with budgeting and understand industry-specific terminology, rules and regulations. Show less



Peterson Angola, Lda

• HR Manager

  • Sep 2011 - May 2013

  1 - Proficiency in Core HR skills areas: HR Planning & forecasting, Talent acquisition and development, Performance & Reward Management, Employee Relations and Change Management; 2 - Proficiency in Organization Effectiveness Practice Areas: Integrated Talent Strategies Development/Implementation, Change Planning/Management, Capability Development, Human Capital Management, Organization Design, Performance Management/Culture Change, and Team Effectiveness; 3 - Proficiency in consulting, coaching, strategic solution development and facilitation; 4 - Excellent communication combined with well-developed influencing skills; 5 - Knowledge of General and Basic Financial Analysis; 6 - Strong Knowledge of Labour, Fiscal and Commercial Law; Show less



NTM & NR

• Lisbon - Portugal

• Lawyer

  • 2007 - Mar 2013

  NTM & NR Sociedade de Advogados, RI Lisboa - Portugal NTM & NR Sociedade de Advogados, RI Lisboa - Portugal



Frijobel - Indústria e Comércio Alimentar, S.A.

• Portugal
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Technician

  • Jan 1999 - Dec 2010

  1. Manage the entire sales cycle from finding a new client to securing a deal, without neglecting Customer after-sales follow-up; 2. Build and promote strong, long-lasting Customer positive relationships by partnering with them, understanding their needs and make appropriate recommendations; 3. Have in-depth technical knowledge about the products, their specifications and their pros and cons and determining the best ones to meet the requirements of a Customer; 4. Suggest new services/products and innovative sales techniques to increase Customer satisfaction; 5. Respond to complaints and resolve casual issues aiming to Customer contentment and the preservation of the Company’s reputation; 6. Follow and achieve department’s sales goals on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis & “go the extra mile” to drive sales; 7. Cooperate with sales, technical and logistics team and share information across the organisation; 8. Taking part in exhibitions, conventions and other events to help in the sales of products and/or service; 9. Implement a strategic sales plan that expands Company’s Customer base and ensure it’s strong presence within assigned region, focused both on financial gain and Customer satisfaction; 10. Conduct continuous market prospecting for new potential Customers, arranging business meetings, sending technical specification along with the sales quotes; 11. Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status; 12. Follow all company’s filed ISO procedures and protocols always focused on legal compliance, Customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. Show less



Casa do Frio, Distribuição Alimentar Lda.

• Estrada Paralela-IC 2 Fonte do Orelhudo 3040-789 Cernache (Coimbra)

• Sales Technician

  • Jan 1995 - Dec 1998

  1 - Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers; 2 - Visiting potential customers for new business; 3 - Determining the best products to meet the requirements of a customer; 4 - Maintaining outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards; 5 - Keep up to date with product information; 6 - Negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales; 7 - Recording sales and order information and sending copies to the sales office; 8 - Assisting the logistics and sales dept, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction; 9 - Continuously review my sales performance in order to achieve my monthly targets; 10 - Follow all companies policies and procedures. Show less