Marina De Paula Souza
Itajai/SC,Brazil
Summary
International Relations graduate with strong academic performance (≈83% average) and applied experience in migration governance and humanitarian policy. Research interests include forced migration, subnational government action, international cooperation, and crisis response, informed by hands-on experience with Brazil’s federal humanitarian program (Projeto Acolhida) and a thesis on subnational governments’ international engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Analyst
DC Logistics
10.2020 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline supply chain processes.
- Coordinated resolution of issues with warehouses, sales brokers and carriers.
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Oversaw every phase of supply chain, from purchase order to delivery to invoicing, targeting 100% end-user satisfaction.
- Coordinated with freight forwarder to provide vendor shipping details and obtain shipping updates.
Immigration Department Intern
Brazilian Federal Police
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Assisted with the registration, documentation, and data verification of migrants and asylum seekers in a high-flow migration context.
- Maintained accurate records of all departmental files and documents, ensuring easy access to information when needed.
- Helped translating interviews in English and Spanish to Portuguese.
- Supported the implementation of Brazil’s federal humanitarian response (Projeto Acolhida) to Venezuelan and other displaced populations.
- Worked in coordination with federal authorities, military personnel, and humanitarian actors, contributing to inter-institutional migration management.
- Gained first-hand experience with forced migration governance, humanitarian policy implementation, and state responses to international crises.
Volunteer
Projeto Acolhida
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Developed and maintained relationships with local organizations to enhance collaboration efforts.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Increased cultural awareness with organization of multicultural festivals.
- Participated in initiatives that assisted refugee groups inclusion into the community, such as, housing, employment, and education resources.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Federal University of Grande Dourados
Dourados/MS - Brazil06-2022
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Punctual and dependable
- Customer service
- International shipments
- Fast learner
- Multitasking and organization
- Portuguese and English fluency
Certification
- English certificate, Lumos Language School - May/2023 - May/2025 - Salt Lake City/UT - United States
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Logistics Analyst
DC Logistics
10.2020 - 11.2022
Volunteer
Projeto Acolhida
01.2019 - 12.2019
Immigration Department Intern
Brazilian Federal Police
03.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Federal University of Grande Dourados