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Vera Coelho Rodrigues

Faro,Portugal

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in strategic planning, project leadership, and change management. Demonstrates proficiency in stakeholder management, business development, and process optimisation. Skilled in KPI development, team leadership, risk management, and quality systems. Adept at utilising Microsoft Office Suite for data analysis and reporting to drive business transformation and improvement.

Seeking to leverage extensive strategic consulting and operational excellence expertise as Associate to CEO at Sword.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Country Food Safety Leader

IKEA Móveis e Decoração Lda
Lisboa, Portugal
06.2025 - Current
  • Developed enterprise-wide food safety strategy aligned with business objectives.
  • Led cross-functional initiatives involving multiple departments and stakeholders.
  • Ensured compliance with international food safety standards and effective risk management.
  • Provided strategic guidance to market teams and external partners as a business expert.

Services & Easy Buying Manager

IKEA Móveis e Decoração Lda
Loulé, Portugal
01.2023 - 06.2025
  • Led cross-functional initiatives across four departments to implement integrated service strategy.
  • Supervised customer service operations while optimising processes for efficiency.
  • Developed and monitored KPIs, executing improvement actions across business units.
  • Managed stakeholder relationships with external service providers and internal teams.

Project Manager

Becorporate, Lda
Faro, Portugal
06.2020 - 01.2023
  • Managed investment projects involving cross-functional teams and client stakeholders.
  • Led strategic planning and analysis for project implementation across services, commerce, and industry.
  • Functioned as technical analyst for Management Authorities MAR 2020 and PDR2020 projects.

Executive Director | Strategic Business Consultant

Biocenário Lda
Faro, Portugal
05.2016 - 01.2023
  • Managed strategic investment projects valued at up to €2M, securing funding for business transformation.
  • Led cross-functional teams to drive enterprise growth initiatives and organisational change.
  • Developed comprehensive business plans and economic viability studies for various sectors.
  • Coordinated with government funding agencies for project approval and implementation.
  • Provided expert consulting in Quality Management, Food Safety, Environmental Management, and Process Management.

Executive Director | Quality Manager

Combinvalue Lda
Almancil, Portugal
02.2019 - 12.2021
  • Provided executive leadership and strategic direction for company operations
  • Led Quality Department with focus on organizational excellence and continuous improvement

Quality and Environmental Manager

Processcard Lda
Faro, Portugal
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Developed and implemented integrated management systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001.
  • Directed Quality Department to enhance compliance and operational excellence.
  • Coordinated strategic projects across multiple business units for improved synergy.

Production Manager

Sumol Gestão de Marcas SA
Faro | Pombal, Portugal
03.1999 - 05.2006
  • Directed teams of over 20 employees in production, food safety, quality, and environmental sectors.
  • Oversaw strategic transfer of production lines among facilities in Lisboa, Viseu, Faro, and Pombal.
  • Coordinated implementation of process management across various production areas.
  • Managed inventory and procurement of raw materials while adhering to budget constraints.
  • Contributed to ISO 9001 and BRC certification processes to enhance operational standards.

Education

Master's Degree (Theoretical Component) - Tourism Economics and Regional Development (Erasmus Program)

University of Algarve - Faculty of Economics
Portugal
/2014 - /2015

Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnological Engineering -

University of Algarve - Faculty of Engineering
Portugal
/1993 - /1998

Skills

  • Strategic planning and project leadership
  • Change management and transformation
  • Stakeholder management and communication
  • Business development and project management
  • Process optimization and improvement
  • KPI development and tracking
  • Team leadership and conflict resolution
  • Risk management and compliance
  • Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
  • Project and budget management
  • Quality management systems expertise
  • Data analysis and reporting

Languages

Portuguese
Native
English
Upper intermediate
Spanish
Intermediate

Affiliations

  • Interior Design | Music & Cinema | Travel | Handicraft

Certification

  • Certified Quality Management Systems Auditor (APCER, 2014-2017)
  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt
  • Lean
  • Food Safety Management Systems (ISO 22000, BRC, IFS)
  • Integrated Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001)
  • Pedagogical Skills Certification

Timeline

Country Food Safety Leader

IKEA Móveis e Decoração Lda
06.2025 - Current

Services & Easy Buying Manager

IKEA Móveis e Decoração Lda
01.2023 - 06.2025

Project Manager

Becorporate, Lda
06.2020 - 01.2023

Executive Director | Quality Manager

Combinvalue Lda
02.2019 - 12.2021

Executive Director | Strategic Business Consultant

Biocenário Lda
05.2016 - 01.2023

Quality and Environmental Manager

Processcard Lda
01.2013 - 01.2017

Production Manager

Sumol Gestão de Marcas SA
03.1999 - 05.2006

Master's Degree (Theoretical Component) - Tourism Economics and Regional Development (Erasmus Program)

University of Algarve - Faculty of Economics
/2014 - /2015

Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnological Engineering -

University of Algarve - Faculty of Engineering
/1993 - /1998

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