I’m Marilisa Gomes, a data‑driven marketing leader based in Faro, Portugal, with several years of experience growing brands internationally across B2B, B2C, luxury, hospitality, tech, beauty, and real estate markets. I design and execute growth strategies that blend SEO, content, partnerships, and community building to unlock international expansion and measurable results (revenue and audience). My work combines analytical thinking with creative storytelling to align brand voice with business goals. Across roles I’ve led cross‑functional teams, built strong partnerships with 15+ brands and creators, and turned data into action. I’m passionate about scalable marketing that resonates with diverse audiences and delivers tangible impact for startups and established brands alike.

Marilisa Gomes

I’m Marilisa Gomes, a data‑driven marketing leader based in Faro, Portugal, with several years of experience growing brands internationally across B2B, B2C, luxury, hospitality, tech, beauty, and real estate markets. I design and execute growth strategies that blend SEO, content, partnerships, and community building to unlock international expansion and measurable results (revenue and audience). My work combines analytical thinking with creative storytelling to align brand voice with business goals. Across roles I’ve led cross‑functional teams, built strong partnerships with 15+ brands and creators, and turned data into action. I’m passionate about scalable marketing that resonates with diverse audiences and delivers tangible impact for startups and established brands alike.

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I’m Marilisa Gomes, a data‑driven marketing leader based in Faro, Portugal, with several years of experience growing brands internationally across B2B, B2C, luxury, hospitality, tech, beauty, and real estate markets. I design and execute growth strategies that blend SEO, content, partnerships, and community building to unlock international expansion and measurable results (revenue and audience). My work combines analytical thinking with creative storytelling to align brand voice with business goals.

Across roles I’ve led cross‑functional teams, built strong partnerships with 15+ brands and creators, and turned data into action. I’m passionate about scalable marketing that resonates with diverse audiences and delivers tangible impact for startups and established brands alike.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Head of Marketing at Pixsel8
January 1, 2025 - Present
Defined and executed digital growth strategy, aligning content, community, and brand position. Drove 472% growth in followers and 18.5% higher engagement rate than major competitors.
Event Coordinator & Social Media Manager at Google Developer Group
October 1, 2025 - Present
Coordinated tech community events and led digital promotion, increasing event visibility and community engagement across developer audiences.
Marketing & Sales Manager at Sagres Sun Stay Surf Camp & Hostel
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Drove 202% revenue growth vs previous year. Led SEO strategy, increasing organic traffic and search visibility. Built partnerships with 15+ brands and creators.
Marketing & Administration Manager at Royal LePage Brookside Realty
October 1, 2023 - January 31, 2025
Increased social media audience by 200% through organic and paid strategies. Built analytics dashboards to track leads, conversions, and campaign performance. Managed WordPress website updates, UX improvements and blogs.
Web Marketeer at Boca do Lobo
August 1, 2021 - April 30, 2023
Managed 30+ influencer partnerships across USA, Europe, and Asia. Increased brand awareness by 45% through digital campaigns. Managed 300+ high-value leads in Salesforce with automated nurture flows.
Office Assistant & Marketing Manager at Luso
April 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023
Provided comprehensive administrative support to managers; managed scheduling, bookings, and paperwork; created a portfolio and offline marketing campaign.

Education

Bachelor of Marketing at Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, Portugal
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026
Bachelor of Marketing at Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, Portugal
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026

Qualifications

Google Ads Search Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026
Google Analytics
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026
The Strategy of Content Marketing – University of California, Davis
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026
Social Media Management – BuzzSumo / HubSpot Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026
Branding Digital: Business and Brand Strategies – Udemy
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026
Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation – University of Toronto
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026
IBM Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026
Google Ads Certification (Search) – Google Digital Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026
Google Analytics – Google Digital Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026
The Strategy of Content Marketing – University of California, Davis
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026
Social Media Management – Buzzmonitor / HubSpot Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026
Branding Digital: Business and Brand Strategies – Udemy
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026
Human-Centered Design for Inclusive Innovation – University of Toronto
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026
IBM Product Manager Professional Certification – IBM
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026
Project Management – Google
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026
The Science and Implications of Generative AI – Harvard Business School Online
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Other