David Ganco
@davidganco
Multifaceted tourism and digital marketing professional with AI expertise.
PortugalWhat I'm looking for
I am a multifaceted professional with more than 15 years of experience founding and running tourism operations across Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve, combining practical event management with strategic marketing and B2B negotiation.
I built and scaled Fun in Portugal, organizing hundreds of events for international groups and forging partnerships with agencies in the UK, France and the USA. I developed the company website, digital content and marketing strategies that drove growth and strong market presence.
As a digital marketing consultant and e-commerce manager I delivered measurable results—raising sales by 55% for clients and driving a 70% market share increase through WordPress site development, campaign creation and promotions. I also consult on AI for SMEs to automate processes and enhance profitability.
I bring multilingual communication (Portuguese, English, Spanish), customer-focused service experience in multicultural settings, and a background in civil engineering that supports analytical problem solving and structured project delivery.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
TAProvide multilingual customer support in Portuguese, English, and Spanish within a multicultural outsourcing environment, resolving complex issues to ensure consistent customer experience.
Founder & Tourism Manager
Fun in Portugal
Jan 2007 - Jan 2024 (17 years)
Founded and grew a tourism company delivering stag/hen, corporate and local experiences across Lisbon, Porto and Algarve, organizing hundreds of events and building international agency partnerships.
E-commerce Manager
Promusculo.pt
Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years)
Led full WordPress website development and content creation, planned and executed regional promotions and events, contributing to a 70% increase in market share.
Digital Marketing Consultant
Samovens Consulting
Jan 2020 - Jun 2021 (1 year 5 months)
Designed and executed digital marketing strategies and sales funnel optimizations for e-commerce clients, increasing sales by 55% through targeted campaigns and automations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Artificial Intelligence for SMEs
Artificial Intelligence
2022 - 2024
Undertook a program focused on applying artificial intelligence solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises from 2022 to 2024.
Digital Marketing Academy
Digital Marketing
2017 - 2021
Completed coursework and practical training in digital marketing concepts and tools between 2017 and 2021.
ITInstituto Superior Técnico
Master of Science, Civil Engineering
2002 - 2007
Completed a Master's in Civil Engineering with coursework and training in engineering principles and project design from 2002 to 2007.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
PortugalAuthorized to work in
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