I am Beatriz Furtado Silva, a communications professional passionate about strategy, social impact, and content creation. I have experience across European projects, institutional representation, and content production, with formal training in communication, public relations, and marketing. My career blends creativity with organization and collaboration across higher education, community and municipal contexts. I lead and contribute to teams and events through associative leadership and strategic thinking. I enjoy turning ideas into clear, accessible content and building bridges between universities, institutions and audiences. I am comfortable drafting regulations and strategic documents, organizing international events, and supporting digital innovation initiatives.

Beatriz Furtado Silva

I am Beatriz Furtado Silva, a communications professional passionate about strategy, social impact, and content creation. I have experience across European projects, institutional representation, and content production, with formal training in communication, public relations, and marketing. My career blends creativity with organization and collaboration across higher education, community and municipal contexts. I lead and contribute to teams and events through associative leadership and strategic thinking. I enjoy turning ideas into clear, accessible content and building bridges between universities, institutions and audiences. I am comfortable drafting regulations and strategic documents, organizing international events, and supporting digital innovation initiatives.

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I am Beatriz Furtado Silva, a communications professional passionate about strategy, social impact, and content creation. I have experience across European projects, institutional representation, and content production, with formal training in communication, public relations, and marketing. My career blends creativity with organization and collaboration across higher education, community and municipal contexts.

I lead and contribute to teams and events through associative leadership and strategic thinking. I enjoy turning ideas into clear, accessible content and building bridges between universities, institutions and audiences. I am comfortable drafting regulations and strategic documents, organizing international events, and supporting digital innovation initiatives.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Research Fellow at Blockchain.PT | Polytechnic University of Guarda (IPG)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Drafting of technical and scientific documents; Development of communication plans; Support for digital innovation projects; Content production and dissemination
Communication Officer at UNITA (European University Alliance)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Production of institutional content (social media, newsletters, reports); Coordination of communication for Work Packages; Organization of international events; Contributions to regulations and strategic documents
Guest Lecturer at Polytechnic University of Guarda (IPG)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Digital Communication and Social Media; Protocol and Public Image
Research Fellow at IMEDIALAB
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Creation of the communication laboratory; Content production and support for external projects; Organization of exhibitions and events
Rental Agent at Autocunha Rent-a-Car
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Customer service and sales
Communication Internship at IPG
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Communication internship; tasks related to communications and support
Customer service and sales at Valentino & Raposo
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Customer service and sales
Tourism projects and graphic communication internships at Ideastation & Atlantikargumento
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Tourism projects and graphic communication internships
Research Fellow at Blockchain.PT – Polytechnic University of Guarda (IPG)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Drafting of technical and scientific documents; Development of communication plans; Support for digital innovation projects; Content production and dissemination
President at AAG
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Leadership role within the association; oversight and coordination of activities
Board Member at FNAEESP
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Participation in academic and organizational governance
Vice-President at FNAEESP
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Executive leadership within the organization
President of the General Assembly Board at AAG
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
General assembly leadership and governance
Treasurer at FNAEESP
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Financial oversight and governance
Treasurer at FAIRe
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2027
Financial oversight and governance

Education

Master’s Degree in Marketing and Communication at Polytechnic University of Guarda
January 1, 2021 - December 18, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and Public Relations at Polytechnic University of Guarda
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Technical Diploma in Communication, Marketing, Public Relations and Advertising at Santa Casa da Misericórdia Vocational School, Ponta Delgada
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Master’s Degree in Marketing and Communication at Polytechnic University of Guarda
January 1, 2021 - December 18, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and Public Relations at Polytechnic University of Guarda
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Technical Diploma in Communication, Marketing, Public Relations and Advertising at Santa Casa da Misericórdia Vocational School, Ponta Delgada
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
Master’s Degree in Marketing and Communication at Polytechnic University of Guarda
January 1, 2021 - December 29, 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and Public Relations at Polytechnic University of Guarda
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Technical Diploma in Communication, Marketing, Public Relations and Advertising at Santa Casa da Misericórdia Vocational School, Ponta Delgada
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Driving Licence: Category B
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025
Driving Licence: Category B
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025
Driving Licence: Category B
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Government, Non-Profit Organization