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Hi, I’m Miguel Menezes, a Portuguese photographer and entrepreneur based in Leiria. Since 2017 I have led MIGUEL MENEZES - PHOTO STUDIO as CEO and DOP, delivering photographic books, time-lapses, events, real estate shoots, and both video and photo editing. I also take on freelance photography projects and collaborate as an external consultant in finance and marketing. I love creative storytelling through images and moving pictures, and I’m always eager for new challenges.
With a strong background in business management and hands-on experience across sales, digital marketing, and international collaborations (including Erasmus in Poland), I bring a pragmatic, client-focused approach to every project. I value teamwork, resilience, and continuous learning, and I enjoy sharing knowledge through volunteering and community projects.
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Language
Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Polish
Beginner
Work Experience
CEO & DOP at Miguel Menezes - Photo Studio
May 1, 2017 - PresentOversees photography books (portraits), time-lapses, hyper-lapses and long exposures; handles events (weddings, baptisms, galas, conferences); real estate, gastronomy and spa shoots; manages video and photo editing.
Freelance Photographer
May 8, 2017 - May 8, 2023Portraits, landscapes, events, real estate, hair salons; video and photo editing; client relations and project delivery.
External Consultant at Banco Best
March 15, 2021 - October 27, 2022Built a solid customer portfolio, asset management, investment consulting and promotion of branded products.
Sales Supervisor / Like for Like at Like For Like
February 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022Monitored field sales team; ensured compliance with marketing plans and objectives; motivated, trained and involved teams to reach targets.
Commercial Agent / Business Unit at Promoção e Eventos, LDA
October 1, 2020 - PresentProduct promotion; reporting and analysis of indicators; directing plans of action; sales management.
International Telemarketing Commercial Technician at AAPI – Associação de Ação para a Internacionalização
July 21, 2020 - August 31, 2020Built a solid customer portfolio; call center operations; administrative tasks; event promotion; social networks management.
Customer Service Assistant at Activo Bank
June 15, 2020 - September 15, 2020Account openings and maintenance; ATM assistance; administrative tasks; brand product promotion.
Marketing Trainee at La Redoute Portugal
October 1, 2019 - January 15, 2020Product management; benchmarking; budgeting; B2B communication; catalog development; website maintenance.
Ambassador at Halifornia Apparel
October 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019Brand ambassador; product photography; social networks management; digital marketing.
Shop Assistant at Novatos (Espinho)
December 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Customer and supplier communications; improved organization and accounting knowledge.
Restaurant Manager at Boa Cêpa (Valpaços)
June 1, 2014 - August 31, 2014Managed staff; catered duties including serving, bartending, stock control, expense management, entrees and desserts.
CEO & Director of Photography (DOP) at MIGUEL MENEZES - PHOTO STUDIO
May 1, 2017 - PresentOversees photography projects including photographic books, time-lapses, landscapes, events (weddings, baptisms, galas, conferences), real estate, gastronomy, and spa shoots; also handles video and photo editing.
Freelance Photographer at Self-employed
May 8, 2017 - May 8, 2023Portrait books, time-lapses, hyperlapses, long-exposure landscapes; events (weddings, baptisms, galas, conferences); real estate, gastronomy, hair salons; video and photo editing.
Commercial Agent / Business Unit – Promoção e Eventos at Promoção e Eventos, LDA.
October 1, 2020 - PresentProduct promotion; reporting and analysis of indicators; directing action plans; sales management.
Ambassador at California Apparel
October 1, 2018 - March 1, 2019Product photography; brand promotion; social networks management; digital marketing.
Education
Master in Business and Management at Instituto Politécnico de Leiria
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2026Bachelor in Business and Management at Instituto Politécnico de Leiria
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018Science and Technology - High School at Escola Secundária Domingues Sequeira Leiria
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015Erasmus+ Program at Nicolaus Copernicus University
January 1, 2018 - March 1, 2026Bachelor in Business and Management at Instituto Politécnico de Leiria
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018Master in Business and Management at Instituto Politécnico de Leiria
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2026Erasmus+ Student at Nicolaus Copernicus University (Toruń, Poland)
January 1, 2018 - March 1, 2026Science and Technology - High School at Escola Secundária Domingues Sequeira Leiria
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015Qualifications
GDPR Compliance Training
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2026Segurança da Informação
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2026Gestão de Projetos e Métodos Ágeis
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2026Storytelling para Marketing Digital
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2026Transformação Digital
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2026Internet das Coisas
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2026Drone Pilot License A1/A3
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2026Drone Pilot License A2
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2026Digital Marketing Certifications (Google / Digital Garage / Digital Marketing Fundamentals)
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2026Fundamentals of Marketing Your Business Online (Alison)
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2026Marketing Management – Revised (Alison)
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2026Erasmus+ Program (Nicolaus Copernicus University)
January 1, 2018 - March 1, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality
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