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Pedro Casal

Pedro Casal

Aveiro,,Portugal

Summary

Highly-motivated professional with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EU PROPOSAL GRANT WRITER/CONSULTANT

FREELANCER
10.2023 - Current
  • Conducting Comprehensive Research: Regularly identify and analyses EU funding opportunities, ensuring a deep understanding of their objectives, criteria, and application deadlines
  • Developing Tailored Proposals: Expertly craft grant proposals aligning with EU program requirements, including project objectives, outcomes, and detailed budget plans
  • From October 2023 until now, I have worked on developing 18 project applications (ERASMUS+, HORIZON and INTERREG) for 4 different clients
  • Excelling in Writing and Editing: Utilize advanced writing skills to effectively articulate project goals, ensuring proposals resonate with EU funding priorities and guidelines
  • Facilitating Coordination and Collaboration: Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to integrate essential information and insights, working closely with researchers, project managers, and subject matter experts
  • As well as writing proposals, I have also been involved in E+ project management consultancy work, having helped two clients manage more complex Work Packages
  • Managing Feedback and Revisions: Address feedback from funding bodies post-submission, including the revision and resubmission of proposals as required
  • Building and Maintaining Professional Networks: Establish and nurture relationships with key figures in the EU funding landscape, contributing to long-term professional success and collaboration opportunities.

PROJECT MANAGER

APSU - ASSOCIAÇÃO PORTUGUESA DE START-UPS
10.2018 - 10.2023
  • Responsible for managing and coordinating various projects (WINBIZ, The Missing Entrepreneurs, Learning by Competing, VETFest, RoboVET, NESET, CiProVoT and ScoopConSS) within the European Union and its partner countries linked to Entrepreneurship, Social Promotion, Innovation, and Tourism
  • Daily tasks include developing project plans, setting timelines, and coordinating project activities with stakeholders, partners, and team members
  • Supervise and manage project team members, identify potential project risks, develop mitigation strategies to minimize their impact, monitor project progress, and evaluate project outcomes to ensure that project goals are being met
  • Develop and deliver specific training programmes (mainly in the Tourism and Entrepreneurship fields)
  • Identify new project opportunities and develop proposals to secure funding for future projects
  • More than 20 project applications written (Erasmus+, Horizon, Norway Grants).

PROJECT MANAGER

CEPROF - CENTROS ESCOLARES DE ENSINO PROFISSIONAL, LDA.
10.2018 - 10.2023
  • Responsible for the day-to-day management of EU-funded projects, with a focus on key actions related to youth and adult education (CODE4SP, 3D4AUTO, AI4Females), innovative classroom technologies (IDEA, , STEMBOT, VMSTEM) and new Vocational Education and Training solutions (ECO4VET, MicroVET, ROB-SME)
  • Daily tasks include planning and coordinating projects, managing project budgets, communicating with stakeholders, supervising project team members, identifying and managing project risks, monitoring project progress and evaluating project outcomes, preparing project reports and maintaining documentation
  • Research potential funding opportunities and identify suitable calls for proposals that align with my organization's objectives
  • I then work with project stakeholders to define project goals and develop a project plan that meets the requirements of the call for proposals
  • This includes developing a detailed project budget and timeline, as well as identifying and mitigating potential risks
  • Involved in more than 20 project proposals' writing and revising process
  • Review and edit proposals written by other team members, providing feedback and guidance on how to improve the proposal's chances of success
  • I also keep track of upcoming proposal deadlines and ensure that proposals are submitted on time and in the correct format.

FOOTBALL SCOUT AND GAME SUPPORTER

STATS PERFORM: SPORTS DATA - SPORTS AI, TECHNOLOGY, DATA FEEDS
02.2017 - 09.2018
  • Troubleshoot technical issues and provide solutions to ensure a positive user experience
  • Monitor live sporting events and ensure accurate and timely data capture and analysis
  • Collaborate with other members of the Stats Perform team to continuously improve products and services
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of customer interactions and technical issues
  • Identify potential areas for improvement in customer support processes and suggest solutions to management.

EVENT PLANNER

OUTRAS MEMÓRIAS, LDA.
09.2015 - 02.2017
  • Meeting with clients to discuss event details and requirements, including dates, times, number of guests, and budget
  • Researching and coordinating with vendors such as catering, entertainment, and rental companies to ensure all event needs are met
  • Creating and managing event budgets, including negotiating contracts and overseeing payments
  • Developing event timelines and schedules to ensure all elements of the event run smoothly and on time
  • Coordinating with bar/pub staff to ensure event setup and breakdown is handled efficiently and appropriately
  • Communicating event details and updates to clients, vendors, and staff as needed
  • Conducting post-event evaluations to assess the success of the event and identify areas for improvement.

Education

BSC IN BUSINESS RELATIONS -

UNIVERSITY OF AVEIRO
06.2015

Skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Familiarity with reference management software (Mendeley)
  • Familiarity with project management software (Trello, BaseCamp)
  • Knowledge of online collaboration tools (Google Drive, Dropbox)
  • Knowledge of social media platforms (such as LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook or Twitter) for networking, dissemination, exploitation and outreach
  • Proposal Development
  • Proposal Management
  • Report Writing Abilities
  • Report Writing Skills
  • Speech Writing
  • Research
  • Creative Cloud
  • Manual Writing

Certification

  • EU Projects Proposals Management (Basics, Upper-Intermediate and Advanced), 80h, CEPROF - Centros Escolares de Ensino Profissional, Lda., 2019 - 2022
  • Principles of Digital Marketing, 40h, Google Digital Garage, 2021
  • Smartphone Photography and Video, 40h, CENJOR - Professional Training Centre for Journalists, 2021
  • Introduction to digital communication: design, production and publication, 25h, CENJOR - Professional Training Centre for Journalists, 2020
  • Introduction to Digital Advertising, 15h, CENJOR - Professional Training Centre for Journalists, 2022
  • Creative Writing, 8h, d'Orfeu Associação Cultural, 2020
  • Skills for Interculturality, 4h, ACM - High Commission for Migration, 2022
  • The Pillars of Sustainability: the future of cities and the EU, 3h, IN+ - Center for Innovation, Technology and Policy Research, 2022

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
French
Professional
Italian
Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

EU PROPOSAL GRANT WRITER/CONSULTANT

FREELANCER
10.2023 - Current

PROJECT MANAGER

APSU - ASSOCIAÇÃO PORTUGUESA DE START-UPS
10.2018 - 10.2023

PROJECT MANAGER

CEPROF - CENTROS ESCOLARES DE ENSINO PROFISSIONAL, LDA.
10.2018 - 10.2023

FOOTBALL SCOUT AND GAME SUPPORTER

STATS PERFORM: SPORTS DATA - SPORTS AI, TECHNOLOGY, DATA FEEDS
02.2017 - 09.2018

EVENT PLANNER

OUTRAS MEMÓRIAS, LDA.
09.2015 - 02.2017

BSC IN BUSINESS RELATIONS -

UNIVERSITY OF AVEIRO

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