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
Braga09-2025
INITIAL PEDAGOGICAL TRAINING FOR TRAINERS - Teacher training without subject specialisation
IEFP
Barcelos, Portugal06.2025
Bachelor's Degree - Oriental Studies: Chinese and Japanese Studies
University of Minho
Braga06.2022
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