Hi, I'm Marisa! With a background in Communication and specializations in Graphic Design, UX/UI, and Digital Marketing, I bring over 11 years of experience leading teams and managing projects in retail. I've honed my skills in strategy, operations, and creative problem-solving to deliver human-centered solutions. Today, I blend my creative expertise with leadership experience to craft strategic and cohesive brand identities, develop digital assets, and ensure that creative outputs align with business goals. I'm passionate about driving impactful projects that truly make a difference.

marisa tavares

Hi, I'm Marisa! With a background in Communication and specializations in Graphic Design, UX/UI, and Digital Marketing, I bring over 11 years of experience leading teams and managing projects in retail. I've honed my skills in strategy, operations, and creative problem-solving to deliver human-centered solutions. Today, I blend my creative expertise with leadership experience to craft strategic and cohesive brand identities, develop digital assets, and ensure that creative outputs align with business goals. I'm passionate about driving impactful projects that truly make a difference.

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Hi, I’m Marisa! With a background in Communication and specializations in Graphic Design, UX/UI, and Digital Marketing, I bring over 11 years of experience leading teams and managing projects in retail. I’ve honed my skills in strategy, operations, and creative problem-solving to deliver human-centered solutions.

Today, I blend my creative expertise with leadership experience to craft strategic and cohesive brand identities, develop digital assets, and ensure that creative outputs align with business goals. I’m passionate about driving impactful projects that truly make a difference.

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Work Experience

Creative Designer at A-Jolt
September 1, 2024 - Present
Lead multidisciplinary creative projects — from branding and visual strategy to digital marketing and project management. Responsible for designing cohesive identities, developing digital assets, and ensuring strategic alignment between creative output and business goals.
Team Leader / HR Manager at Decathlon Portugal
January 1, 2024 - July 18, 2025
Led a team of 15 and managed department operations, driving customer loyalty initiatives while also overseeing recruitment and providing coaching to support team growth and performance in a fast-paced retail environment.
Project Manager at Decathlon Portugal
January 1, 2023 - July 18, 2025
Led a strategic project at Decathlon Matosinhos, developing marketing initiatives, launching a sports equipment rental service, and managing partnerships and event production.
Social Media Specialist at Decathlon Portugal
January 1, 2018 - July 18, 2025
Drove revenue growth and enhanced brand presence through strategic sales, inventory management, and social media at Decathlon.

Education

Bachelor in Communication Sciences at Faculdade de Letras UP
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014

Qualifications

Graphic Design
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Digital Marketing
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Project Management
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
UX/UI Design
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods