Catarina User
@catarinagoncalves1
Psychology graduate focused on HR, employee development and organizational well-being.
What I'm looking for
I am a psychology graduate and HR trainee with practical experience in recruitment, internal communication, and employee development gained through roles at TE Connectivity, student and youth associations.
I have implemented HR processes including Feedback 360º, Individual Development Programs, organizational climate surveys, and coordinated recruitment, training and internal communications to improve workplace efficiency and engagement.
I combine practical HR operations with a background in social and occupational psychology, strong technical skills in Microsoft 365, SPSS and Canva, and a proactive, pragmatic approach to learning and team collaboration.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Trainee, HR Department
TE Connectivity
Oct 2023 - Mar 2024 (5 months)
Supported HR operations including internal recruitment newsletter updates, managing recruitment email, scheduling candidate interviews, and maintaining personnel records to streamline hiring processes.
Member Support & HR Coordinator
RYSE
Mar 2024 - Dec 2024 (9 months)
Monitored members, prepared reports, organized internal training sessions, managed recruitment processes, and planned team retreats to support association operations and capacity building.
Collaborator, Management Department
Revista Universitária de Psicologia
Mar 2022 - Sep 2022 (6 months)
Created and prepared informational psychology publications for multiple social platforms and supported editorial management to increase outreach and engagement.
Volunteer - Academic Section
Universidade da Beira Interior
Mar 2022 - Jun 2022 (3 months)
Assisted in creating mental health awareness campaigns and organizing activities promoting public mental health across the university community.
Junior HR - People Development
Happy Wish
May 2021 - Jun 2022 (1 year 1 month)
Implemented people-development processes including 360° feedback, individual development plans, climate survey design, recruitment coordination, and internal training programs to improve communication and development outcomes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Santander Open Academy (online)
Certificate (8h), Information Technology
2025 - 2025
Completed an 8-hour course in Excel from basic to intermediate level.
Talento (online)
Certificate (90h), Administrative and Human Resources Management
2025 - 2025
Completed a 90-hour administrative and human resources management course (19th edition) covering company organization, HR management, recruitment and employability modules.
COMUNILOG (B-Learning, Guarda)
Formação Pedagógica Inicial de Formadores (90h), Training and Pedagogy
2025 - 2025
Completed the 90-hour Initial Pedagogical Training for Trainers (Formação Pedagógica Inicial de Formadores).
COMUNILOG / Talento (online)
Certificate, Emotional Intelligence and Social Skills
2025 - 2025
Completed a program on Emotional Intelligence and Social Skills covering stress tolerance, motivation, empathy, conflict management and assertive communication.
Universidade de Évora
Master of Psychology, Psychology
2022 - 2024
Grade: 17 valores
Completed a Master's in Social Psychology of Work and Organizations, achieved final grade 17 valores in November 2024.
Universidade da Beira Interior
Licenciatura in Psychology, Psychology
2019 - 2022
Grade: 16 valores
Completed a Licenciatura (undergraduate) in Psychology with final grade 16 valores.
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