Functional Skills

Business Unit Strategy
Business Planning
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Investor Relations
Strategy Development

Software Skills

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign

Sector Experience

Financial Services
Manufacturing
Real Estate
Retail
Travel & Hospitality

Languages

French
English
Portuguese
Spanish

Experience

Neptune Advisory Finance
Founder / Consultant
1/2020 - Present
I founded Neptune Advisory to help companies translate their strategy into clear and responsive business plans and operational / financial analysis, supporting their ability to grow and raise funds.

My investment experience and exposure to the SME world, as well as my entrepreneurial background provide agile, contemporary approach to empowering businesses.

I am based in Lisbon, but easily mobile and look forward to working with you anywhere between here and...Neptune.
Vaguedivague Start-Up
Founder / CEO
9/2016 - 8/2020
Vaguedivague is a premium swimwear brand inspired by tribal spirituality and connection to Nature, with a local production and durable fabrics and materials.

I oversee all aspects of the business including product development / design, branding, sourcing, production, logistics, business development / sales / customer relationship, marketing, financial and operational planning, accounting, as well as legal aspects.
SOUTH Capital Finance
Co-Founder / Senior Associate
9/2014 - 9/2016
SOUTH is a real estate investment management company with long-built experience and highly valuable relationships in the Portuguese commercial real estate market.

I co-founded SOUTH in 2014 and worked on the execution of equity investments totalling EUR 350 million into office-use real estate assets in Lisbon. I also provided financial consulting services for international investors with interest in the Portuguese market.
Microcred Finance
Strategy Officer
4/2014 - 9/2014
MicroCred is a microfinance company delivering financial services in Africa and China. I supported senior management in defining and implementing the Group's strategy, through the development of operational / financial analysis, including measuring performance, producing business plans at the subsidiary and group levels, and analysing investment structure options.
Quilvest Private Equity Finance
Senior Analyst
2/2009 - 2/2013
Three years in the Direct Equity Investment Team based in NYC, delivering due diligence and deal execution services focusing on lower middle market, US-based companies across a variety of industries. USD 61 million total equity investment exposure.

One year in the Emerging Markets Fund of Funds team based in Hong Kong, focusing on the due diligence of fund managers across Asia, investment execution, as well as portfolio management.
OSEO Financement Corporate Strategy & Development
Credit Analyst
8/2006 - 9/2007
- Financial analysis of a portfolio of 100 companies to assess financial and operating positions: developed strong analytical and synthesis skills, acquired accounting and corporate finance knowledge, prepared reports for decision makers
- Evaluation of collateral loan proposals: modelled forecasts, structured financial packages for creation/growth/acquisition transactions
- Regular meetings with executives, accountants and associate bankers (developed communication skills)