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Elga Tomazia Pederneira De Miranda Cordeiro Alves

Cambridge,Cambridgeshire

Summary

Accomplished marketing professional with expertise in brand storytelling, integrated marketing communications, and campaign strategy development. Demonstrates proficiency in consumer behaviour research and cultural trend analysis to drive innovative marketing solutions. Skilled in digital marketing, visual merchandising, and sales data analysis, leveraging Microsoft Office Suite and Qlik for effective stakeholder communication and team leadership. Committed to enhancing customer experience through strategic content development and problem-solving adaptability.

Innovative and driven, equipped with creative thinking and leadership skills essential for Creative Head role. Proficient in visual storytelling and team collaboration, ensuring projects align with brand vision. Aiming to inspire creative teams to produce compelling work that resonates with audiences and elevates brand presence.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

BSA (Part-Time)

Mango
Cambridge
2025.09 - 2026.05
  • Managed opening and closing operations, ensuring smooth day-to-day store performance.
  • Acted as the main point of contact for customer issues, resolving queries efficiently while maintaining brand standards.
  • Coordinated shop-floor activity during peak periods to support both team performance and customer experience.
  • Used sales data and customer insights to inform decisions and track performance.
  • Ensured visual merchandising and in-store presentation aligned with brand identity.
  • Supported team alignment and maintained high standards of service and product presentation.

Research Analyst Intern (Cybersecurity & AI)

Apprilis
Cambourne
2024.06 - 2024.09
  • Researched and authored a white paper on AI-driven cyber attacks, translating complex technical insights into clear, engaging narratives for non-specialist audiences.
  • Conducted market research and competitor analysis to inform product positioning and communication strategy.
  • Contributed to marketing strategy and content development, aligning messaging with audience needs and broader market trends.
  • Used research insights to support decision-making and shape strategic recommendations.
  • Managed and mentored team of three student interns, ensuring clarity, consistency and quality of outputs.
  • Communicated findings to internal teams and external stakeholders through reports and written content.

Sales Assistant (Part-Time)

Mango
Cambridge
2022.06 - 2024.06
  • Delivered customer-focused service to support sales targets and enhance in-store experience.
  • Maintained visual merchandising standards aligned with brand identity.
  • Supported store operations including stock checks, order processing and organisation.
  • Collaborated with the team to ensure efficient and consistent store performance.

Housekeeper (Part-Time)

Hotel Wyboston Lakes
St. Neots
2021.08 - 2022.06
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organisation, contributing to positive guest feedback.
  • Supported the housekeeping team with efficient room turnover and time management.

Education

MSc - Marketing

Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
2025.09 - 2026.09

Access to Higher Education Diploma - Business

Cambridge Regional College
Cambridge
2021.09 - 2022.06

Cambridge Regional College
Cambridge
2020.09 - 2021.06

BSc (Hons) - Business with Tourism Management

Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge

Portuguese School of Luanda (EPL)
Luanda
/2008 - 2020.01

Skills

  • Brand storytelling and narrative analysis
  • Integrated marketing communications (IMC)
  • Campaign strategy development
  • Consumer behaviour research
  • Cultural awareness and trend insight
  • Market and competitor analysis
  • Content development and report writing
  • Digital marketing
  • Visual merchandising and brand presentation
  • Sales data analysis and customer insight
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Qlik data visualisation
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Team coordination and leadership
  • Problem-solving and adaptability
  • Customer experience and service standards
  • Innovative approach

Certification

  • Fundamentals of Digital Marketing, Google, 2026
  • Marketing Foundations, LinkedIn, 2026
  • Google Ads Essential Training, LinkedIn, 2026
  • Social Media Marketing: Strategy and Optimisation, LinkedIn, 2025
  • Lululemon Omnichannel Marketing Job Simulation, Forage, 2024
  • Ethics in the Age of Generative AI, LinkedIn, 2024
  • What Is Business Analysis? LinkedIn, 2024
  • Strategic Thinking, LinkedIn, 2023
  • Project Management Foundations: Ethics, LinkedIn, 2023
  • Business Analytics and Data Visualisation with Qlik, Anglia Ruskin University, 2022

Languages

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Native
Spanish
Native

References

References available upon request.

Projects & Voluntary Experience

  • Digital Marketing Project, Shelford Rugby Club, Anglia Ruskin University, 2023, Collaborated on a campaign to encourage men in their 40s to return to rugby post-injury. Conducted interviews, research, and photography to analyse motivations and barriers. Designed a portfolio and proposed a community rugby session at Parker's Piece to increase club visibility. Delivered recommendations on audience targeting, engagement, and promotion.
  • Kit and Equipment Officer, Women's Football Club, Anglia Ruskin University, 2023-09-01, 2024-04-30, Managed club equipment and resources to optimise team performance. Facilitated communication between players and management, fostering a positive environment.
  • Dr. Martens IMC Strategy Project, Anglia Ruskin University, 2026, Conducted a marketing communications audit analysing brand narrative, cultural positioning and campaign execution. Identified gaps between emotional storytelling and product communication, particularly around durability and sustainability. Developed the 'WORN STORIES' campaign concept using real customer experiences to highlight product longevity. Delivered recommendations to strengthen storytelling, engagement and alignment between brand identity and commercial impact.

Interests

Music, hiking, spending time in nature and sports. I’m particularly drawn to the storytelling side of marketing, how campaigns can bring out something unique, reflect real people and create moments that others can relate to and feel inspired by.

Timeline

MSc - Marketing

Anglia Ruskin University
2025.09 - 2026.09

BSA (Part-Time)

Mango
2025.09 - 2026.05

Research Analyst Intern (Cybersecurity & AI)

Apprilis
2024.06 - 2024.09

Sales Assistant (Part-Time)

Mango
2022.06 - 2024.06

Access to Higher Education Diploma - Business

Cambridge Regional College
2021.09 - 2022.06

Housekeeper (Part-Time)

Hotel Wyboston Lakes
2021.08 - 2022.06

Cambridge Regional College
2020.09 - 2021.06

BSc (Hons) - Business with Tourism Management

Anglia Ruskin University

Portuguese School of Luanda (EPL)
/2008 - 2020.01
Elga Tomazia Pederneira De Miranda Cordeiro Alves