ANABELA VENTURA
RUA ENG NOBRE GUEDES,13 RCDTO LISBON PORTUGAL
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Email:-www.linkedin.com/in/venturaanabela/
Highlights of Qualifications and Skills
Master in Human Development
Honors BA in Communication (Journalism, PR and Media Production)
Post-Graduation in Psychology
Languages: ENGLISH (FLUENT), PORTUGUESE (NATIVE), SPANISH (PRACTICAL), FRENCH (BEGINNER)
Many years of experience in Communications; contacting the media, events or content creation
Several years of experience as executive manager and project coordinator in educational NGO in Canada
Computer literate with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), SPSS, Windows,
Mac OS, Outlook, Google, WordPress, Weebly, Web, Slack, Trello, SharePoint, Social Media
Bilingual working experience, efficient research of relevant background information and at meeting deadlines
Certified in Professional Training
Certified in Human-Centered Design for Social Innovation
WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance Content writer
Several blogs and websites
Content writing about health
Different content subjects
SEO and digital marketing
2020
Communications Officer-
Shared Services of the Portuguese Ministry of Health
eHealth Network European Project assistance
Website content writing and editing in English and Portuguese
News writing for website in English and Portuguese
Copy writing for health campaigns in English and Portuguese
Social media monitoring
Scientific article research and writing
Content writing about European framework agreements and impact of IOT/Robotics in health
Newsletter writing and editing
Edition in English- Portuguese of Technical content about data networks and health robotics
Dissemination Officer-
Foundation for Science and Technology (Computational Unit)
Portuguese Ministry for Science, Technology and Higher Education
Project coordination for the Digital Preservation service
Events coordination and training sessions supervision
Copywriting for award launch
Computational and technical content editing
Establishment of partnerships with different stakeholders (media, universities and governmental
departments)
Media management and team coordination at annual conference
Content writing for website and social media in English and Portuguese
Website and social media analytics
Newsletter writing and editing
UX writer for digital project
Communication management for public scientific award
Prepared and wrote reports
Communications Coordinator-
Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon Portugal
Website and social media content production
Contacts with the Media
Resources management
Laboratory internal communication management
Annual Scientific Event organization
Communication procedures development for the dissemination of the college activities to the larger
Society
Content Writer-
OneEurope – Europe
Wrote in English about European Issues
Project Management
2014
Mundi Consulting– Lisbon Portugal
Wrote methodology for proposal to the European Commission
Supervision of content for project about Social Integration
Desk research and report writing
Project Management
2013
Project Rejuvenation Network (Startup) – Toronto Canada
Implemented management structure of the community
Evaluation of organizational procedures and structures
Logistics management
Project Coordinator-
CFS Ontario – Canadian National Educational NGO for Higher Education - Toronto Canada
Managed communication and outreach
Coordinated events and conferences
Coordinated the tracking of all information, documentations and activities
Resource and budget management
Prepared and wrote reports
Media contacts
Contact and assistance to national and international speakers at the events
Assistant Research Coordinator
Laurentian University Centre for Research in Human Development – Canada
Managed and maintained database of 100 partner organizations
Maintained information records and determined programming needs
Curated contacts with stakeholders
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Content Producer-
Several Portuguese Media Companies – Lisbon Portugal
Content manager at media production company (content production for main Portuguese Media)
Wrote content in English and Portuguese
Wrote for travel magazine “Volta Ao Mundo”
PR and Media Partnerships Management
Contacts with the media
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
ISCSP-University of Lisbon
Professional Development Course in Emotional Intelligence
IDEO.org/Acumen.org – New York USA
Human-Centered Design for Social Innovation
Design Thinking applied to organizations
Laurentian University Canada
Human Development Master of Arts
Laurentian University Canada/ISPA Portugal
Psychology
CESDET - Portugal
Higher Education for Economical Development and Technology
Certified Professional Trainer
RESTART – Portugal
Professional Training in Event Production and Marketing
Event management: PR, Marketing, Attendance Management
Universidade Nova de Lisboa – (FCSH) Lisbon Portugal
Honors BA in Communication Sciences
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Advisor/Committee Member
Laurentian University Advisory Committee on a Respectful Workplace and Learning Environment
Advised the office of Human Rights on best practices for communication and a respectful
environment in the university community considering the rights of students in general and
International students in particular
Panel Advisor
Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities-Innovation & Productivity Roundtable Discussions – Ontario Canada
Advised in table discussions about Quality Teaching and Learning Outcomes
Advised in table discussions about Experiential Learning
Gave recommendations on better integration between academic research and civic participation
Some recommendations were adopted in official document
Represented graduate International students to the Canadian Government Advisory Panel on the
International Education Strategy for Canada
Gave 3-minute oral presentation advocating for:
Academic freedom, research integrity and research funding
Some recommendations were adopted in official documents
Panel Advisor
International Student Symposium – Toronto Canada