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Mariana Maciel

Mariana Maciel

Barcelos

Summary

Master's degree finalist with strong Chinese communication skills, actively pursuing internship opportunities to gain practical experience in multicultural environments. Committed to personal and professional growth, with a focus on enhancing interpersonal and language abilities. Curiosity and adaptability are key strengths, enabling effective collaboration and success in diverse professional settings. Eager to contribute and learn within dynamic teams that value innovation and cultural exchange.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender

Feel Viana Beach Bar
06.2025 - Current
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Assisted with staff training, sharing expertise in bartending techniques and customer service best practices.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.

Member

Lírio do Neiva Cultural and Recreational Association
02.2025 - Current
  • Participating in regular planning meetings;
  • Coordinating communication with the community;
  • Writing articles for the local newsletter;
  • Developing new initiatives to engage residents and strengthen social cohesion.

Member

Parish Assembly of Durrães-Tregosa
09.2021 - Current
  • Participated in regular deliberative sessions, contributing to the discussion and approval of local policies, budgets, and development plans.
  • Collaborated with other assembly members to supervise the work of the Parish Council and ensure transparency and accountability in local governance.

Campus Ambassador

Teach for Portugal
11.2023 - 06.2024
  • Promoted the organization among students;
  • Collaborated in the mentor selection process;
  • Managed social media outreach.

Language Teacher

Babelium
03.2024 - 05.2024
  • Designed curriculum to meet learning institution requirements and instill comprehensive knowledge of Portuguese language and culture in students.
  • Taught Conversational Portuguese to foreign students;
  • Prepared lessons, activities and teaching materials;
  • Collaborated with other teachers to ensure the best communication with students;
  • Evaluated the students' performance.


Language Teacher

University of Minho
02.2023 - 12.2023
  • Prepared teaching materials;
  • Addressed students' questions;
  • Corrected exercises.


Participant

Nankai University
07.2023 - 07.2023
  • I had the opportunity to visit Beijing and Tianjin and attend classes at a Chinese university through a grant from the Confucius Institute.
  • During this experience, I engaged with students from diverse cultural backgrounds and gained first-hand insight into Chinese culture.

Intern

BorgWarner
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Managed the company's supplier database using MS Excel and specialized software;
  • Liaised with suppliers to collect information;
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.

Mentor

University of Minho
03.2022 - 07.2022
  • Company Overview: Link https://www.uminho.pt/PT/ensino/apoioaosestudantes/Mentorias-UMinho
  • Participated in a mentoring programme with professionals, developing multidisciplinary skills such as teamwork through group activities with fellow mentors and mentees.
  • The project also included workplace visits and the collaborative development of group projects with other mentees.
  • Link https://www.uminho.pt/PT/ensino/apoioaosestudantes/Mentorias-UMinho

Education

Master's Degree - Intercultural Studies Portuguese/Chinese

University of Minho
Braga
09-2025

INITIAL PEDAGOGICAL TRAINING FOR TRAINERS - Teacher training without subject specialisation

IEFP
Barcelos, Portugal
06.2025

Bachelor's Degree - Oriental Studies: Chinese and Japanese Studies

University of Minho
Braga
06.2022

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Skilled communicator
  • Organizational skills
  • Teamwork oriented
  • Creativity
  • Critical thinking
  • Flexibility
  • Detail oriented
  • Conflict resolution
  • Problem-solving
  • Research and analytical skills
  • Customer service

Certification

  • 2024-02-01, Personal Finance MBA, Certificate of completion of the personal finance training course.
  • 2024-02-01, HSKK Intermediate, Chinese Language Proficiency Test - Listening and Speaking.
  • 2024-07-01, HSK 5, Chinese Language Proficiency Test - Reading and Writing.
  • 2019-07-01, Grade 5 Piano, Certificate in Graded Examination in Music Performance (Grade 5), passed with Merit distinction.

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Bartender

Feel Viana Beach Bar
06.2025 - Current

Member

Lírio do Neiva Cultural and Recreational Association
02.2025 - Current

Language Teacher

Babelium
03.2024 - 05.2024

Campus Ambassador

Teach for Portugal
11.2023 - 06.2024

Participant

Nankai University
07.2023 - 07.2023

Language Teacher

University of Minho
02.2023 - 12.2023

Intern

BorgWarner
07.2022 - 08.2022

Mentor

University of Minho
03.2022 - 07.2022

Member

Parish Assembly of Durrães-Tregosa
09.2021 - Current

Master's Degree - Intercultural Studies Portuguese/Chinese

University of Minho

INITIAL PEDAGOGICAL TRAINING FOR TRAINERS - Teacher training without subject specialisation

IEFP

Bachelor's Degree - Oriental Studies: Chinese and Japanese Studies

University of Minho

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