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Luciana Rego Nicholls

Specialist In Corporate Social Responsability And Sustainability
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Summary

Dynamic person with more than 10 years of experience working with Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility and Communication. Some of the professional achievements includes creating social responsibility policies, managing social projects, and monitoring sustainability indicators. In addition a practical experience, hold a degree in Communication and an MBA in Sustainability from renowned Brazilian institutions. Fluent in both English and Portuguese enables to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and to contribute to cross-cultural collaborations.

Over the last few years, expanded the skills by working as an assistant professor, as well as a freelance translator and proofreader. Have also taken several courses to enhance language skills in both English and Portuguese. This broad range of experience has provided a unique perspective and skillset.

Committed to creating positive social and environmental impacts and have a strong passion for sustainability.

In a personal context, Brazilian, married and a passionate mother of two children (aged 5 and 2, respectively). Have lived in England for 7 years, which has allowed to experience and lear from a different culture. Recently moved to Portugal, which is the current country of residence.

Look forward to the opportunity to discuss the qualifications further and learn more about the organization.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Sustainability and Communication Manager

BOMBRIL S.A
São Paulo
06.2012 - 04.2016
  • Performed strategic and budgetary planning of company's corporate social responsibility and sustainability policies;
  • Coordinated work groups for identification of energy improvements, waste management and production processes;
  • Established publication of company's first sustainability report using GRI (Global Report Initiative) model;
  • Managed of social project CASA BOMBRIL (Project aimed at socioeconomic empowerment and professionalization of low-income domestic workers. In 4 years, project has served over 1,800 workers (August 2011 - April 2016);
  • Volunteer Directed at Deliberative Council of Movimento + Mulher 360, first initiative by Brazilian companies aimed at economic development of women throughout entire production chain (https://movimentomulher360.com.br/institucional/o-movimento/);
  • Evaluated program effectiveness to determine return on investment;
  • Analyzed market data to inform strategic decisions;
  • Developed communications strategies to drive forward progress in public relations;
  • Managed communication department's budget;
  • Drafted speeches for company executives and advised on media talking points.

Sustainability Specialist

BOMBRIL S.A
São Paulo
01.2011 - 05.2012
  • Analysis and implementation of company's corporate social responsibility policy, highlighting: Launch of Roberto Sampaio Ferreira Social Foundation and its main project, Casa Bombril;

External Social Responsibility and Sustainability Consultant

Votorantim Cimentos
São Paulo
07.2008 - 12.2010
  • Prospecting, development and monitoring of all social projects of 9 cement factories located in southeastern region of Brazil;
  • Training of employees on concepts of corporate social responsibility and sustainability;
  • Coordination of community councils involving locals and companies leaders in discussion and implementation of local activities;
  • Monitoring of culture and sport projects using fiscal incentive funds.
  • Taught employees, customers and members of public foundational principles and practices programs to enhance engagement;
  • Developed sustainability project goals, objectives or strategies in collaboration with other professionals;
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.

Corporate Communications Intern

VOTORANTIM CIMENTOS
São Paulo
05.2007 - 06.2008
  • Support for all communication activities aimed at employees and press, emphasize weekly internal journal,and press releases.
  • Created media kits and utilized promotional materials to meet specific strategic initiatives;
  • Assisted with marketing strategy development to increase public awareness and customer engagement;
  • Helped with photo and video production and performed visual and sound editing tasks;
  • Facilitated press conferences and other outreach events to raise visibility of organization;
  • Supported public relations managers with writing, researching and preparation of materials;
  • Produced and distributed brochures, newsletters and press kits;

Education

MBA - Sustainability Studies

Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV)
São Paulo, Brazil
04.2012 - 05.2014

BBA - Journalism

Methodist University of São Paulo
São Paulo, Brazil
1 2005 - 12 2008

Skills

Collaboration and relationships

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Timeline

Sustainability and Communication Manager

BOMBRIL S.A
06.2012 - 04.2016

MBA - Sustainability Studies

Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV)
04.2012 - 05.2014

Sustainability Specialist

BOMBRIL S.A
01.2011 - 05.2012

External Social Responsibility and Sustainability Consultant

Votorantim Cimentos
07.2008 - 12.2010

Corporate Communications Intern

VOTORANTIM CIMENTOS
05.2007 - 06.2008

BBA - Journalism

Methodist University of São Paulo
1 2005 - 12 2008
Luciana Rego NichollsSpecialist In Corporate Social Responsability And Sustainability