I'm a multidisciplinary project manager and events coordinator with experience delivering international cultural, artistic, and educational projects across music, sports, and live performance. I thrive on coordinating complex programs from enquiry to delivery, collaborating with international artists, agents, venues, and public institutions. I design engaging experiences, empower cross-functional teams, and ensure robust risk management, budgets, and reporting. Fluent in Portuguese and English, with German at a beginner level, I enjoy bridging cultures and delivering high-quality, impactful projects.

Gonçalo Fernandes

I'm a multidisciplinary project manager and events coordinator with experience delivering international cultural, artistic, and educational projects across music, sports, and live performance. I thrive on coordinating complex programs from enquiry to delivery, collaborating with international artists, agents, venues, and public institutions. I design engaging experiences, empower cross-functional teams, and ensure robust risk management, budgets, and reporting. Fluent in Portuguese and English, with German at a beginner level, I enjoy bridging cultures and delivering high-quality, impactful projects.

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I’m a multidisciplinary project manager and events coordinator with experience delivering international cultural, artistic, and educational projects across music, sports, and live performance. I thrive on coordinating complex programs from enquiry to delivery, collaborating with international artists, agents, venues, and public institutions.

I design engaging experiences, empower cross-functional teams, and ensure robust risk management, budgets, and reporting. Fluent in Portuguese and English, with German at a beginner level, I enjoy bridging cultures and delivering high-quality, impactful projects.

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Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Project Director & Project Manager at Red Ribbon Project
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Led the end-to-end delivery of an international multidisciplinary arts project involving music, visual art, and public discussion. Managed international artists and project staff, coordinating schedules, partner organisations, contracts, budgets, and production timelines. Secured and administered funding from Arts Council Wales and Ty Cerdd; oversaw reporting, evaluation, and financial tracking. Coordinated performances and exhibitions at National Museum Cardiff and Senedd (Welsh Parliament).
Camps, Courses & Events Coordinator & Designated Safeguarding Lead at Millfield Enterprises
January 1, 2023 - Present
Coordinated a wide portfolio of residential and non-residential programmes including music, international summer schools, and sports. Managed projects from initial enquiry through to completion, liaising with international agents, external partners, artists, and clients. Negotiated contracts, managed budgets, and oversaw risk management processes across multiple concurrent events. Conducted site tours for prospective clients and acted as lead point of contact. Coordinated logistics across accommodation, catering, transport, technical teams, and academic departments.
Center Manager (Seasonal) at Millfield Enterprises
January 1, 2024 - Present
Manage large-scale international summer programmes with 250+ participants. Coordinated four departments and supervised 40+ staff, ensuring smooth daily operations and programme delivery.
Production Assistant (Seasonal) at Alternative Orchestra
January 1, 2025 - Present
Supported the Music Director with venue coordination, outreach activity, and partner engagement. Assisted with rehearsal scheduling, booking, and production administration.
Script Editor, Music Editor & Lead Musician at Butterfly Films
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Worked across film and music departments on an international production. Contributed to script and music editing, supporting artistic coherence and production workflows.
Graduate Residential Assistant at Cardiff Sixth Form College
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Supported residential programmes, assisting students and staff with accommodation, welfare, and daily operations; helped with event logistics and programme support.
Centre Manager/Pastoral Roles (Seasonal) at Millfield Enterprises
January 1, 2023 - Present
Provided pastoral support and centre management for seasonal programmes; coordinated student welfare, staff scheduling, and safeguarding protocols.

Education

Master of Music Performance at Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Cardiff, UK
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Postgraduate in Music Education at Escola Superior de Artes Aplicadas, Castelo Branco, Portugal
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
BA in Violin and Chamber Performance at Escola Superior de Artes Aplicadas, Castelo Branco, Portugal
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) at England
January 11, 2030 - April 18, 2026

Qualifications

Generative AI for Project Managers
January 1, 2025 - April 18, 2026
CPD Training - Hemisphere Education
January 1, 2025 - April 18, 2026
Mental Health First Aid - MHFA England
January 1, 2024 - April 18, 2026
Advanced Child Protection - SSCP
January 1, 2024 - April 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Government