I am Catarina Mendonca, a Public Relations & Communications professional based in Lisbon with over a decade of experience shaping brand stories in luxury hospitality, architecture, and creative design. I have led integrated PR and social media programs for Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon, created newsworthy events and campaigns, and directed art, photography and video to elevate brand presence. I enjoy collaborating across teams, crafting compelling content, and building meaningful relationships with media, influencers, and partners. My background spans architecture, graphic design, and illustration, and I bring a multidisciplinary approach to storytelling, branding, and audience engagement.…

Catarina Mendonca

I am Catarina Mendonca, a Public Relations & Communications professional based in Lisbon with over a decade of experience shaping brand stories in luxury hospitality, architecture, and creative design. I have led integrated PR and social media programs for Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon, created newsworthy events and campaigns, and directed art, photography and video to elevate brand presence. I enjoy collaborating across teams, crafting compelling content, and building meaningful relationships with media, influencers, and partners. My background spans architecture, graphic design, and illustration, and I bring a multidisciplinary approach to storytelling, branding, and audience engagement.…

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I am Catarina Mendonca, a Public Relations & Communications professional based in Lisbon with over a decade of experience shaping brand stories in luxury hospitality, architecture, and creative design. I have led integrated PR and social media programs for Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon, created newsworthy events and campaigns, and directed art, photography and video to elevate brand presence.

I enjoy collaborating across teams, crafting compelling content, and building meaningful relationships with media, influencers, and partners. My background spans architecture, graphic design, and illustration, and I bring a multidisciplinary approach to storytelling, branding, and audience engagement.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Public Relations & Communications Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon
June 1, 2018 - July 1, 2022
Led integrated PR and social media programs; wrote press releases; managed media relations and influencer outreach; organized newsworthy events; directed art direction for collateral, photography and video; developed internal brands such as O Japonês, Ritz Pool Bar, CURA collateral, and Ritz59 membership; ensured regular updates to the Press Room.
Associate Director of Public Relations & Communications at Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon
July 1, 2022 - Present
Provided strategic leadership for PR and social media aligning with hotel business objectives; identified and leveraged opportunities to elevate the hotel’s presence; oversaw reputation management and crisis communications; guided content strategy and digital storytelling.
Social Media & Marketing Coordinator at Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon
June 1, 2016 - June 1, 2018
Distributed targeted media releases; maintained media contact database; created content for social channels; monitored social media performance; updated the property website and image/video library; ensured alignment with corporate standards and market trends.
Design Architect at Delugan Meissl Associated Architects - DMAA
January 1, 2014 - March 1, 2015
Responsible for graphic work and laboratory; designed competition layouts, publication materials, lecture presentations and office brochures/portfolios; submitted awards and competition entries; managed print production; coordinated communications.
Architecture Intern
August 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Architecture internship; assisted with project tasks and design development.
Freelance Graphic Designer / Interior Design Consultant / Illustrator / Artist
January 1, 2011 - Present
Graphic design: logo design, collateral, editorial; Illustration: commissioned work for brands; Interior design projects; Art.

Education

Intermediary Graphic Design / Editorial Design / Information Design at School of Visual Arts
January 1, 2015 - February 19, 2026
Post Graduation: Architecture. Public and City at Universidade Autonoma de Lisboa
January 1, 2012 - February 19, 2026
Master Degree: Architecture at Universidade Técnica de Lisboa (UTL - Faculdade de Arquitectura)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2012
Master Exchange Year at Technische Universität Wien
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Copywriting (online course) at University of the Arts London
January 1, 2019 - February 19, 2026
Copywriting (online course) at University of the Arts London
January 1, 2019 - February 19, 2026
What is Contemporary Art? (online course) at MOMA
January 1, 2020 - February 19, 2026
Teoria e História da Crítica de Arte at Sociedade Nacional de Belas-Artes
January 1, 2024 - February 19, 2026
Trainee Program at Fabrica (Italy): Editorial & Graphic Design at FABRICA
January 1, 2016 - February 19, 2026

Qualifications

Four Seasons Best PR & Social Media of the Year, EMEA, 2018
January 1, 2018 - February 19, 2026
Speaker, Global PR and Communications Training, Miami
January 1, 2018 - February 19, 2026
Task Force for the opening of Four Seasons Hotel Megève, Megève 2017
January 1, 2017 - February 19, 2026
Participation in Regional Four Seasons Sales & Marketing Conference, Marrakech 2017
January 1, 2017 - February 19, 2026
Maternity Leave PRD role transition (8 months)
January 1, 2019 - February 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services

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