Maria Manata
AVAILABLE FOR MANAGEMENT ROLES

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Master's in ManagementPMI Award WinnerInternational Exposure
Portugal

Maria Beatriz Manata

Portugal

Maria Beatriz Manata
PMI AWARD WINNER

2nd Place - NextGen Projects Competition 2025

About Me

Professional Summary

Management graduate currently pursuing a Master's degree in Management at Católica Porto Business School. I bring practical experience in commercial, administrative, and public-facing roles, combined with strong academic training and international exposure.

Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of adapting to new challenges while delivering professional excellence. My recent achievement of 2nd place in the PMI NextGen Projects competition demonstrates my ability to lead innovative solutions in the management field.

Project ManagementInnovationTeam LeadershipStrategic Thinking

Core Skills

  • • Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • • Organizational and administrative abilities
  • • Team collaboration and cross-functional communication
  • • Written and verbal communication
  • • Flexibility and adaptability in dynamic environments

Languages

Portuguese (Native)English (Fluent)Spanish

Experience & Education

Professional Experience

Confraria Nabos e Companhia

Operations Manager

Confraria Nabos e Companhia

Carapelhos | May 2019 - May 2025

Managed high-volume cocktail operations serving thousands of customers while coordinating multi-role teams and handling media relations.

High-Volume OperationsTeam LeadershipMedia Relations
Briffa

Premium Sales & Operations Specialist

Briffa Comporta

Comporta | July 2021 - September 2021

Managed luxury retail operations at exclusive Comporta lifestyle store, handling high-value sales while maintaining premium customer experience and administrative operations.

Luxury RetailPremium SalesOperations
Baião & Manata

Operations & Client Relations Specialist

Baião & Manata

Grândola | June 2019 - September 2019

Managed inventory control and accounting operations while maintaining direct client relationships. Streamlined administrative processes and ensured customer satisfaction.

Client RelationsInventory ManagementProcess Optimization
Santa Casa da Misericórdia

People Development Specialist

Santa Casa da Misericórdia

Grândola | September 2018 - June 2019

Developed high emotional intelligence by managing communication with individuals across diverse cognitive levels. Specialized in making vulnerable individuals feel understood, respected, and valued.

Emotional IntelligencePeople ManagementAdaptive Communication

Education

Católica Porto Business School

Master's in Management

Católica Porto Business School

2024 - Present

Currently pursuing advanced management studies with focus on innovation and strategic leadership.

University of Coimbra

Bachelor's in Management

Faculty of Economics, University of Coimbra

2019 - 2024

Core subjects: Strategy, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Accounting, Operations.

FEUC Management Challenge 2022 – 1st Place
SGH Warsaw School of Economics

Erasmus Exchange Program

SGH Warsaw School of Economics

Poland | 2023 - 2024

Completed exchange year as part of the Management degree program, gaining international experience.

University of Coimbra

Bachelor's in Artistic Studies

Faculty of Arts, University of Coimbra

2018 - 2019 (1st Year Completed)

Studied Cinema, Theatre, and Music with a cultural and technical focus.

4Flow - Smart Tourism

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🥈 2nd Place - PMI NextGen Projects: Leading the Future!

Project Overview

4Flow introduces a cutting-edge mobile application designed to transform the tourism experience through the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The core objective is to deliver highly personalized travel itineraries, connecting users with local guides, authentic experiences, and sustainable tourism options.

This innovative project was developed in the Project Management course at Católica Porto Business School, coordinated by lecturer Cristina Trocin, in collaboration with Diana Liberal.

Team Project
2025
PMI NextGen Projects Award - Católica Porto Business School

AI-Powered Innovation

Key Features & Capabilities

  • Personalized travel itineraries using AI algorithms
  • Connection with local guides and authentic experiences
  • Sustainable tourism promotion
  • Real-time data and predictive analytics

Personalization

AI analyzes user profiles, interests, and behaviors to recommend tailored activities and experiences.

Local Connection

Direct bookings with local guides and businesses, fostering authentic connections and supporting local economies.

Sustainability

Promotes responsible tourism by highlighting less-explored destinations and sustainable practices.

Maria Beatriz Manata - Management Graduate & Innovation Leader