I am a freelance content creator, social media manager, actress, and assistant producer/director with an international background and a strong foundation in storytelling. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Communication, a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics, and professional training in Digital Filmmaking (NYFA). I bring hands-on experience across digital cinema, theatre, radio, and TV production, as well as branded content, social media campaigns, events, and video production. I work confidently on content strategy, filming, editing, live events, and performance-based projects. Fluent in English and Portuguese, with professional proficiency in German and Spanish, I collaborate easily across diverse teams and deliver engaging, audience-focused content from concept to execution.

Michelle Schirpa

I am a freelance content creator, social media manager, actress, and assistant producer/director with an international background and a strong foundation in storytelling. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Communication, a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics, and professional training in Digital Filmmaking (NYFA). I bring hands-on experience across digital cinema, theatre, radio, and TV production, as well as branded content, social media campaigns, events, and video production. I work confidently on content strategy, filming, editing, live events, and performance-based projects. Fluent in English and Portuguese, with professional proficiency in German and Spanish, I collaborate easily across diverse teams and deliver engaging, audience-focused content from concept to execution.

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I am a freelance content creator, social media manager, actress, and assistant producer/director with an international background and a strong foundation in storytelling. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Communication, a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics, and professional training in Digital Filmmaking (NYFA). I bring hands-on experience across digital cinema, theatre, radio, and TV production, as well as branded content, social media campaigns, events, and video production. I work confidently on content strategy, filming, editing, live events, and performance-based projects. Fluent in English and Portuguese, with professional proficiency in German and Spanish, I collaborate easily across diverse teams and deliver engaging, audience-focused content from concept to execution.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
German
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Abstracts and Scientific Programme Coordinator at Congress Basel
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Coordinated abstracts and scientific programme, liaised with speakers, and organized schedule for Basel congress.
Festival Basel Organizer at Festival Basel by Expolat
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Event coordination for Basel festival, including communications and logistics.
Audio Visual Technician at Audio Visual Productions, São Paulo
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Provided audio-visual production support for events and venues.
Audio Visual Centre Staff at Audio Visual Centre FCL
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Maintenance and support of audiovisual setups for events.
Stage/Technical Support at Sesc Pompeia
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Supported stage productions and events.
Language Teacher / Curriculum Developer at Lingua Singapore
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Language teaching, teacher training, and curriculum materials development.
Language Teacher at Lingua Basel
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Language instruction and student assessment.
Language Teacher at Dialogis Sprachschule
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Language instruction and student support.
English Instructor at Wise Up
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
English language instruction for São Paulo students.
Language Teacher / Events Coordinator / Theatre Teacher at Cellep
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Theatre teaching, events coordination and language education in São Paulo.
Theatre/Production Assistant at Wizard
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Theatre performance/production support in São Paulo.
Language Education Assistant at Cultura Inglesa
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2007
Language education and cultural programs in São Paulo.
Broadcast / Film Production Assistant at Sesc Pompeia
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Assistant roles in film and video production.
Social Media Coordinator / Event Planner at Connect Basel (Basel, Switzerland) / Basel Connect
January 1, 2025 - Present
Coordinated social media, events and communications for Basel-based arts and cultural projects.
Event Planner at Festival Basel by Expolat (Basel, Switzerland)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Planned and organized Basel-based cultural festival events and outreach.
Abstracts and Scientific Programme Coordinator at Congress Basel (Basel, Switzerland)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Coordinated abstracts and scientific programme for congress events.
Audio Visual Internship at Gravo Produções (São Paulo, Brazil)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Contributed to audiovisual productions and media for events.
Audio Visual Center Staff at Centro FCL (São Paulo, Brazil)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006
A/V production support, event setup, and media handling.
Staff at Sesc Pompeia (São Paulo, Brazil)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
General staff / event support.
English Language Teacher at Culture Inglesa (São Paulo, Brazil)
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2007
Delivered English classes and language instruction to diverse students.
Language Teacher at Wizard (São Paulo, Brazil)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
English language instruction to children and adults.
Workshop Instructor - Teaching English Through Drama at Cellép / Cambridge University (São Paulo, Brazil / Cambridge, UK)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013
Led English through drama teaching workshops; collaborated with Cambridge University on pedagogy.
English Language Teacher at Wise Up (São Paulo, Brazil)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
English language instruction in a private language school setting.
Language Teacher / Events Coordinator / Theatre Teacher at Dialogis Sprachschule / Cellep / Theatre Projects (São Paulo, Brazil / Zurich, Switzerland)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Teaching English through drama; coordinating events and theatre-related activities.
Audio Visual Intern at Grav o Produções
January 1, 2007 - Present
Support audiovisual production tasks, including video production and basic editing; assist on-site technical setups in Sao Paulo.
Audio Visual Centre Staff at FC L (São Paulo)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Work at audiovisual center supporting events and productions.
Volunteer / Staff at Sesc Pompeia
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Participated in cultural programs and events.

Education

MA in TESOL at University of Birmingham
January 11, 2030 - January 18, 2026
MA in TESOL at University of Birmingham
January 11, 2030 - January 18, 2026
Master of Arts in TESOL at University of Birmingham
January 11, 2030 - January 18, 2026
ICELT / Cambridge Certificate at University of Cambridge / ICELT
January 1, 2013 - January 18, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Language Studies at Universidade de São Paulo (USP)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Arts in Education at USJT (Universidade São Judas Tadeu)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies at Faculdade Casper Libero, São Paulo
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

Film Acting Course
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Digital Film Making Course
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Drama Games: Beyond Theatre and into the Lesson Plan
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Drama TESOL / Teaching Knowledge Test Modules
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor's degree in Linguistics, Performing Arts, and Social Communication
January 11, 2030 - January 18, 2026
Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) Modules 1-3
January 11, 2030 - January 18, 2026
CELTA Seminar
January 11, 2030 - January 18, 2026
Drama Workshop - Teaching English Through Drama
January 11, 2030 - January 18, 2026
Film and Video Acting Course
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Digital Filmmaking Course
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
New York Film Academy Attendee
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Film Acting Course
January 1, 2008 - January 18, 2026
Digital Filmmaking Course
January 1, 2006 - January 18, 2026
Film/Video Course (New York Film Academy) - Attendee
January 1, 2006 - January 18, 2026
Stunt/Film Production Workshops
January 11, 2030 - January 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
    paper Social Media Management

    Social Media Managements of the Instagram and LinkedIn accounts for Swiss-Brazil Connect