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Ana Sofia Cabral

@anasofiacabral

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Project Assistant with expertise in EU-funded program management.

Belgium

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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic role that fosters growth, collaboration, and impactful project management.

I am a dedicated Project Assistant currently working with the European Commission, where I manage over 35 multi-million EU-funded projects across the EMEA region. My role involves acting as a trusted advisor to beneficiaries, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations while balancing cost-effectiveness and project goals. I take pride in delivering data-driven reports that guide funding decisions and contribute to the overall success of our initiatives.

In addition to my project management responsibilities, I have successfully coordinated international events and workshops, engaging over 300 stakeholders and representing the European Commission at various international forums. My experience as a Trainee further honed my skills in financial oversight and operational management within a complex regulatory environment, allowing me to contribute effectively to strategic planning and execution.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Project Assistant

Current

European Commission - Directorate General for Migration and

Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Implemented program strategies managing over 35 multi-million EU-funded projects across the EMEA region, acting as a trusted advisor to beneficiaries by addressing key contractual, compliance, and performance metrics. Delivered proactive recommendations to implementation challenges, balancing compliance with cost-effectiveness and project goals. Monitored and evaluated project KPIs and deliverable

Program Management Project Management Stakeholder Engagement Compliance Performance Metrics Data Analysis Reporting Public Speaking Event Coordination Microsoft Office Suite

Trainee

European Commission - Directorate General for Migration and

Oct 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)

Assisted program managers in overseeing financial and operational aspects of EU-funded programs under a complex regulatory environment. Contributed to planning and execution of event logistics with key international stakeholders, achieving strategic engagement goals. Organized and synthesized different projects’ data, creating booklets distributed among hundreds of internal and external stakeholde

Financial Management Operational Management Event Planning Stakeholder Engagement Regulatory Compliance Microsoft Office Suite

Sales and Operations Manager

Limpa-m’isto

Aug 2017 - Present (8 years 1 month)

Executed sales strategies and onboarded new partners, unlocking operational capabilities to service twice as many customers year-over-year. Acted as primary point of contact for customers, building and enhancing client satisfaction and maintaining a positive brand image, which increased customer retention by over 60% year-over-year. Reported business and operational needs directly to founders, con