Miguel Coias-
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114 Diamond St #2L
Brooklyn, NY 11222
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PROFILE
Adaptable, creative, diligent, client-focused, positive and multilingual professional with international
education and background; tech proficient with more than two decades of work experience in
hospitality, customer service, business administration and performing arts. Seeking interdisciplinary
employment opportunities that leverage work experience and skillset in a creative, innovative, and
people-oriented environment; tech platforms, humanitarian, non-profit and social service projects
preferred. Currently pursuing certifications in Computer Science and Full Stack Development.
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EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
edX - Harvard CS50, Computer Science Certificate
In Progress
freeCodeCamp, Full Stack Development Certificate
In Progress
Responsive Web Design Certificate
Completed
Digital Film Academy, Digital Filmmaking
New York
New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, Conservatory Program
New York
American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Conservatory Program
New York
Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, Shakespeare Intensive
London
Lusíada University, Business Administration
Portugal
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LANGUAGES AND SKILLS
Multilingual: English, Portuguese, Spanish (Trilingual), French and Italian (Fluent)
Front End Web Development (HTML, CSS, JS)
MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Linux, Windows and Mac OS
Acting, Filmmaking and Editing
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Technology
2019 - Present Front End and Software Developer
New York
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Long-term inclination towards technology in software, hardware and networking has led to
the pursuit of a formal education in software development
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Fielding contracts along with part-time and full-time opportunities in the tech sector
Hospitality and Service
2010 - Present Iona Bar - Head Bartender
New York
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Regularly utilized education in business administration and honed interpersonal relationshipbuilding skills
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Conveyed successful techniques to fellow staff in order to deliver outstanding service
without sacrificing profit objectives
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Trained and mentored new bartenders and staff
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Supported business operations (i.e. opening and closing duties, printing and analysis of
sales reports, assessing and maintaining inventory, regulating sanitation and security needs)
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Consulted with management to organize special events and promotions to grow customer
base and boost customer loyalty
Other hospitality experiences include:
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Esperanto Restaurant (2008 - 2010); New York City
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St. Dymphnas (2007 - 2009); New York City
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Le Cornichon (2008 -2009); Brooklyn, NY
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Via Delle Zoccolette (2005 - 2007); New York City
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Baldovino (2005 - 2007); New York City
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East Post (2003 - 2005); New York City
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The Grey Dog Coffee (2001 - 2003); New York City
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Cafe Milou (1998 - 2000); New York City
Film, Television, Theater, Production, Voice-Over, and Print
1996 - Present Actor, Writer, Director
US, Portugal, UK
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Represented by Maude Kaplan Management
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Film Reel Available
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Featured on IMDb, Backstage, Actors Access, Casting Networks
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Writing; Medium
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Production Assistant, Endemol Entertainment, Lisbon, Portugal
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Gaffer, Final Reel Showcase, School for Film and Television, New York
Business Administration
1995 - - 1995
Seamaster Shipping Agency - Office Manager
Seamaster Shipping Agency - Clerk
Portugal
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Identified opportunities for process and office management improvements; designed and
implemented new systems
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Oversaw and supported all administrative duties in the office and ensured that office is
operating smoothly
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Developed office policies and procedures and ensured appropriate implementation
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Maintained files and records so they remained updated and easily accessible
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Undertook basic bookkeeping tasks and issued invoices and checks
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Processed and prepared documents; i.e. business, government forms and expense reports
