I am a passionate and creative professional with expertise in communication management, graphic design, and event organization. I thrive on crafting visual identities, managing social media content, and coordinating cultural projects that bring people together. My entrepreneurial spirit drives me to deliver impactful branding and design solutions for artists, small businesses, and volunteer groups. With a background in design and communication across varied sectors, including transport and education, I am committed to working collaboratively and leading teams to achieve excellence. I value human rights and sustainability, and I enjoy empowering communities through creative and education-oriented projects.

Catarina Pecegueiro de Oliveira Pinto

I am a passionate and creative professional with expertise in communication management, graphic design, and event organization. I thrive on crafting visual identities, managing social media content, and coordinating cultural projects that bring people together. My entrepreneurial spirit drives me to deliver impactful branding and design solutions for artists, small businesses, and volunteer groups. With a background in design and communication across varied sectors, including transport and education, I am committed to working collaboratively and leading teams to achieve excellence. I value human rights and sustainability, and I enjoy empowering communities through creative and education-oriented projects.

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I am a passionate and creative professional with expertise in communication management, graphic design, and event organization. I thrive on crafting visual identities, managing social media content, and coordinating cultural projects that bring people together. My entrepreneurial spirit drives me to deliver impactful branding and design solutions for artists, small businesses, and volunteer groups.

With a background in design and communication across varied sectors, including transport and education, I am committed to working collaboratively and leading teams to achieve excellence. I value human rights and sustainability, and I enjoy empowering communities through creative and education-oriented projects.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Communication Manager and Designer at Portuguese Railway Platform (PFP)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Responsible for event organization including logistics, graphic design, photography, and audiovisuals. Managed marketing and communication plans, press releases, documentation, and social media channels. Developed graphic design work including branding, visual and conceptual identity, application templates, institutional templates, and page layout. Involved in web design using drag-and-drop website platforms and website management and conceptualization. Worked on ongoing projects such as AM Ferrovia, Smartwagons, Digital Built, and Hyperloop.
Design Consultant and Manager at Econic, Amsterdam, Netherlands
December 31, 2022 - August 26, 2025
Provided design consultancy and management services.
Head of Graphic Design Department at He For She UNL
December 31, 2022 - August 26, 2025
Coordinated the graphic design department within the organization supporting gender equality initiatives.
Social Media Manager and Content Creator at Freelancer at Clínica Jardim das Amoreiras
January 1, 2024 - Present
Managed social media channels and created content for the clinic as a freelance role.
Co-Founder and Project Designer at Paradigma (Cultural Event Organization Project - Music)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Co-founded a cultural event organization, handling project design and branding for artists, small businesses, and volunteer groups. Also executed personal commissions for baptism invitations, Christmas cards, advertising campaigns, and event photography and videography including editing.
Communication Manager and Designer at Portuguese Railway Platform (PFP)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Responsible for event organization, including logistics, graphic design, photography and audiovisuals. Managed marketing and communication plans, press releases, documentation, and social media channels. Led branding projects, visual and conceptual identity development, institutional templates, page layouts, and website design using drag-and-drop platforms.
Design Consultant and Manager at Econic, Amsterdam, Netherlands
December 31, 2022 - August 26, 2025
Provided design consultancy and management services, working on interactive environments and digital innovation projects including partnerships with digital libraries and food sustainability initiatives.
Head of Graphic Design Department at He For She UNL
December 31, 2022 - August 26, 2025
Coordinated the graphic design department in a gender equality initiative program at the university level, overseeing promotional and communication materials.
Social Media Manager and Content Creator at Clínica Jardim das Amoreiras
January 1, 2024 - Present
Managed social media accounts and created content to boost engagement and visibility for the clinic.
Co-Founder and Project Designer at Paradigma (Cultural Event Organization)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Co-founded a cultural event focused on music, managed project design and branding services for artists, small businesses, and volunteer groups. Created personal commissions including baptism invitations, Christmas cards, and advertising campaigns. Delivered event photography and video editing services.
Communication Manager and Designer at Portuguese Railway Platform (PFP)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Responsible for event organization including logistics, graphic design, photography, and audiovisual content. Managed communication strategies covering marketing plans, press releases, documentation, and social media platforms. Led graphic design projects encompassing branding, visual and conceptual identity, institutional templates, page layout, and web design with drag-and-drop platforms and website management. Actively involved in ongoing projects such as AM Ferrovia, Smartwagons, Digital Built, and Hyperloop with TU Delft University.
Head of Graphic Design Department at HeForShe UNL
December 31, 2022 - August 28, 2025
Coordinated the graphic department and oversaw design projects for the organization's campaigns and communications.
Social Media Manager and Content Creator at Clínica Jardim das Amoreiras (Freelancer)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Handled the social media accounts and content creation strategies.
Co-Founder / Project Designer at Paradigma
January 1, 2024 - Present
Co-founder of a cultural event organization project focused on music. Designed and branded for artists, small businesses, and volunteer groups. Managed personal commissions such as baptism invitations, Christmas cards, and advertising campaigns, alongside event photography and video editing.
Communication Manager and Designer at Portuguese Railway Platform (PFP)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Managing event organization including logistics, graphic design, photography, and audiovisuals. Handling marketing and communication plans, press releases, documentation, and social media management. In charge of branding, visual and conceptual identity, application templates, institutional templates, and page layout. Web design using drag-and-drop website platforms, website management, and conceptualization. Leading ongoing projects such as AM Ferrovia, Smartwagons, Digital Built, and Hyperloop.
Head of Graphic Design Department at He For She UNL
January 1, 2022 - August 28, 2025
Coordinated the graphic design department, leading visual communication efforts.
Social Media Manager and Content Creator at Clínica Jardim das Amoreiras
January 1, 2024 - Present
Managing social media content creation and engagement.
Co-Founder and Project Designer at Paradigma
January 1, 2024 - Present
Organizing cultural events focusing on music, delivering project design and branding for artists, small businesses, and volunteer groups. Managing personal commissions such as baptism invitations, Christmas cards, and advertising campaigns. Providing photography and videography services including event photography and photo/video editing.
Design Consultancy and Management at Econic, Amsterdam
January 1, 2022 - August 28, 2025
Consultancy and management in design projects, interactive environment projects such as BK Library Den Haag in partnership with Digital Libraries and CIRFOOD Amsterdam.

Education

Erasmus Programme - Design for Society Interactive Environments Design Minor at TU Delft University
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor in Design at Faculty of Architecture of the University of Lisbon
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Full Secondary Education - Sciences and Technologies / Visual Arts at Pedro Nunes High School
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
Basic Education at Marquesa de Alorna Basic School
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015
Erasmus Programme - Design for Society Interactive Environments at TU Delft University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor in Design at Faculty of Architecture of the University of Lisbon
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Secondary Education - Visual Arts at Pedro Nunes High School
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Basic Education at Marquesa de Alorna Basic School
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
Erasmus Programme, Design for Society, Interactive Environments Design Minor at TU Delft University
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor in Design, Product Design at Faculty of Architecture of the University of Lisbon
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Science and Technologies / Visual Arts at Pedro Nunes High School
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
Basic Education at Marquesa de Alorna Basic School
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015
Erasmus Programme - Design for Society Interactive Environments Design Minor at TU Delft University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor in Design at Faculty of Architecture of the University of Lisbon
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Secondary Education - Sciences and Technologies; Visual Arts at Pedro Nunes High School
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Basic Education at Marquesa de Alorna Basic School
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

IELTS Certificate
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025
IELTS Certificate
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025
IELTS Certificate
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
IELTS Certificate
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services