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Culture Specialist with a 18 years of experience and a proven track record in global event management, production, and logistics. Skilled in coordinating large-scale events, managing international teams, and collaborating with external vendors and stakeholders. Known for leadership, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality results within deadlines and budgets. Experienced in Cultural Production, Executive Production, Project Coordination, People Management, People Culture, Marketing, Event Coordination, Event Planning, Video Production, Art, Design, Photography.…Culture Specialist with a 18 years of experience and a proven track record in global event management, production, and logistics. Skilled in coordinating large-scale events, managing international teams, and collaborating with external vendors and stakeholders. Known for leadership, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality results within deadlines and budgets. Experienced in Cultural Production, Executive Production, Project Coordination, People Management, People Culture, Marketing, Event Coordination, Event Planning, Video Production, Art, Design, Photography.

MJ Ferreira

Executive Producer, Photographer, Image Editor, +7

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Culture Specialist with a 18 years of experience and a proven track record in global event management, production, and logistics. Skilled in coordinating large-scale events, managing international teams, and collaborating with external vendors and stakeholders. Known for leadership, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality results within deadlines and budgets. Experienced in Cultural Production, Executive Production, Project Coordination, People Management, People Culture, Marketing, Event Coordination, Event Planning, Video Production, Art, Design, Photography.…Culture Specialist with a 18 years of experience and a proven track record in global event management, production, and logistics. Skilled in coordinating large-scale events, managing international teams, and collaborating with external vendors and stakeholders. Known for leadership, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality results within deadlines and budgets. Experienced in Cultural Production, Executive Production, Project Coordination, People Management, People Culture, Marketing, Event Coordination, Event Planning, Video Production, Art, Design, Photography.

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Culture Specialist with a 18 years of experience and a proven track record in global event management, production, and logistics. Skilled in coordinating large-scale events, managing international teams, and collaborating with external vendors and stakeholders. Known for leadership, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality results within deadlines and budgets.
Experienced in Cultural Production, Executive Production, Project Coordination, People Management, People Culture, Marketing, Event Coordination, Event Planning, Video Production, Art, Design, Photography.

Skills

Branding

Copywriting

Experience Level

Branding

Intermediate

Copywriting

Intermediate

Language

Portuguese

Fluent

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Events Operation Specialist at Fujifilm Portugal

November 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026

Planned, coordinated, and executed promotional activities; organized photography-related events; managed logistics; provided customer and on-site support; focused on the FUJIFILM House of Photography and Fuji Film Academy.

Producer & People Logistics at Trienal de Arquitectura de Lisboa

July 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Independent Projects: coordinated and executed 18 independent projects (pre-production and production), on-site and remote; coordinated with MAC/CCB, MNAC, Palácio Sinel de Cordes, Estufa Fria and Lisbon’s Civil Defence Department; assisted participants, assembled/disassembled projects, supported juries, press, awardees and universities; arranged travel and accommodations; managed reimbursements and travel arrangements.

Global Events Coordinator at Revolut

October 1, 2023 - April 1, 2025

Identified and met employee expectations for events, collaborating with employees to tailor experiences; managed vendor relationships (venues, entertainers, photographers, speakers); maintained budgets and performed final on-site inspections; tracked attendance, feedback, and expenses; managed registrations and communications; built stakeholder relationships; supported remote employee experience via the People Experience Service Desk; assisted with Health & Safety tasks and risk management; maintained planning tools and templates.

Access Supervisor at Primavera Sound

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2023

Supervised access operations for the festival, leading a team of 10 to manage entry for 80K+ attendees; trained staff in customer service, crowd management, and procedures; coordinated with event management and security to ensure safety and smooth operations.

Executive Producer at Opium, Lda.

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022

Led executive production for cultural and artistic events, overseeing logistics, budgeting, and vendor coordination; negotiated contracts; collaborated with artists, directors, and technical teams; managed crisis and on-site problem-solving; oversaw schedules and post-event evaluations.

Executive Producer at Circuito Malmandado

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Oversaw the Circuito Malmandado, a digital platform documenting independent music agents in Portugal (≈70 episodes produced); managed executive production of multimedia productions; developed content strategy, events programming, and community initiatives; grew audience on Instagram and YouTube; collaborated with artists, promoters, and technical teams; project financed by the Portuguese government with final report delivered.

Production & Executive Producer at Fantasporto – International Film Festival

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020

Supported production for one of Portugal’s largest international film festivals across four editions; managed guest relations (VIPs, directors, actors, international delegates); oversaw media logistics, film screenings, and festival schedules; led festival social media management and asset creation; supported press relations and coordinated festival events; contributed to contract negotiations and budget management; handled hospitality and coordination with Teatro Municipal do Porto - Rivoli.