I am a Communication Studies graduate from Madeira, Portugal, with a strong passion for marketing, branding, public relations, and creative communication. Through my studies and Erasmus experiences in Malta and Slovakia, I have developed an international perspective, strengthened my communication skills, and become confident working in multicultural environments. I am fluent in Portuguese and English, with advanced knowledge of Spanish, and I enjoy continuously expanding my professional knowledge. I have practical experience in social media content and design, written content creation, website content management, campaign planning, analytics, branding development, market research, and internal communications. I am committed to producing high-quality work, learning from every opportunity, and finding creative and innovative ways to achieve strong results. I bring a friendly, adaptable, and persistent approach to every project and am excited to contribute to marketing and communications teams.

Maria Valadar Viveiros Sousa

I am a Communication Studies graduate from Madeira, Portugal, with a strong passion for marketing, branding, public relations, and creative communication. Through my studies and Erasmus experiences in Malta and Slovakia, I have developed an international perspective, strengthened my communication skills, and become confident working in multicultural environments. I am fluent in Portuguese and English, with advanced knowledge of Spanish, and I enjoy continuously expanding my professional knowledge. I have practical experience in social media content and design, written content creation, website content management, campaign planning, analytics, branding development, market research, and internal communications. I am committed to producing high-quality work, learning from every opportunity, and finding creative and innovative ways to achieve strong results. I bring a friendly, adaptable, and persistent approach to every project and am excited to contribute to marketing and communications teams.

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I am a Communication Studies graduate from Madeira, Portugal, with a strong passion for marketing, branding, public relations, and creative communication. Through my studies and Erasmus experiences in Malta and Slovakia, I have developed an international perspective, strengthened my communication skills, and become confident working in multicultural environments. I am fluent in Portuguese and English, with advanced knowledge of Spanish, and I enjoy continuously expanding my professional knowledge.

I have practical experience in social media content and design, written content creation, website content management, campaign planning, analytics, branding development, market research, and internal communications. I am committed to producing high-quality work, learning from every opportunity, and finding creative and innovative ways to achieve strong results. I bring a friendly, adaptable, and persistent approach to every project and am excited to contribute to marketing and communications teams.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Communications Assistant at Machimpeças
May 20, 2026 - September 1, 2026
Managed email correspondence, processed invoices and documents, conducted market research, and supported internal communication activities at a company in Madeira, Portugal.
Marketing Intern at Roes Cooperativa
February 1, 2026 - May 2, 2026
Completed a marketing internship in Athens, Greece. Responsibilities included creating and designing social media content, writing content, posting website content, planning and executing marketing campaigns, monitoring social media growth and analytics, and developing branding for new projects.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Communication Studies at Universidade do Algarve
September 15, 2023 - June 19, 2026
Erasmus at University of Malta
September 15, 2024 - February 6, 2025
Erasmus at Pan-European University of Slovakia
February 7, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Qualifications

SEO and Content Marketing
July 4, 2025 - July 8, 2025
Storytelling for Digital Marketing
July 6, 2025 - July 6, 2025
Project Management
July 8, 2025 - July 8, 2025
Leading in Digital World
February 25, 2026 - February 26, 2026
What's Your Brand?
April 7, 2026 - April 9, 2026
Future Trends in Digital Identity
June 21, 2026 - June 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services