Multi-disciplinary researcher, strategist and designer based in Brooklyn. Background using design thinking and human centered design, leading design sessions/sprints, conducting interviews and collaborating with cross-functional and multicultural teams. Work experience in Brazil, China and the United States.
research & analysis • strategy • design thinking • human-centered design • UX • design research • facilitation • project management • illustration • storytelling
_experience
ADG DESIGN — San Francisco, United States // 2021-2022
Design and Strategy
Design Researcher and Strategist | NGK Venture Lab new product design
ATHENEUM PARTNERS — New York City, United States // 2021-2022
Primary Research
Research Associate | Global Markets Intelligence
FTD EDUCATION — Brazil // 2021
Publisher
Content Writer | Sustainability
FHI 360 — Washington D.C., United States // 2017-2020
International Organization
Associate | Research, Strategy & Innovation
Promoted. Nominated “project management rising star” and twice recipient of “now award” for outstanding performance.
CAIXA CRESCER — Brasília, Brazil // 2015-2016
Microfinance startup
Associate | Research & Product Design
Promoted. Nominated to represent the company at the national microfinance intelligence working group.
GENERAL BIOLOGIC (GBI)— Shanghai, China // 2013
Healthcare Consulting
Researcher | Latin America
_education
Graphic and Visual Design
Shillington — New York City, USA
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
GOOGLE — New York City, USA
Master’s in International Business (focus on Strategy)
HULT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL (Boston, USA)— campus Shanghai, China
Bachelor’s in International Relations
PONTIFÍCIA UNIVERSIDADE CATÓLICA DE MINAS GERAIS— Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Year Abroad in International Relations and Sociology
UNIVERSITY OF BOLOGNA—Bologna, Italy
_additional info
Languages: Portuguese (native), English (fluent), Italian (fluent), Spanish (fluent).
Software: Microsoft Office, Google Analytics and Social Media analytics, Figma, Miro, familiar with Power BI and Qlick View, Photoshop & Illustrator – in progress.
Certificates: UX Design (Google), Stakeholder Management (Gartner), Storytelling for Influence (IDEO).
Citizenship: Dual citizenship Brazil-USA