Filipa Costa
@filipacosta1
Project manager and publishing specialist driving research-led content and inclusive education initiatives.
PortugalWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced project manager and publishing specialist with a background in social and cultural anthropology, academic journal development, and community-focused initiatives. I founded and voluntarily manage the UNIDIVERSA project, working on neurodivergent education, representation, and social support, and I have led Research Topic commissioning and journal development for an international open-access publisher.
My career spans academic research as a PhD candidate on natural heritage, editorial and proofreading roles across publishing houses, and operational leadership in hospitality and community projects. I combine strong stakeholder negotiation, project documentation, and communication skills with hands-on experience in marketing, content curation, and team coordination to deliver measurable growth and impact.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Manager
Unika Cooperativa de Solidariedade Social e Serviços
Jun 2023 - Present (3 years)
Founder and voluntary project manager for the UNIDIVERSA project focused on neurodivergent education, representativity and social support; led project coordination and stakeholder engagement since launch.
PhD Candidate
ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon / NOVA University Lis
Aug 2015 - Present (10 years 10 months)
Conducted funded research on natural heritage construction processes in Peneda-Gerês National Park, advancing to the final stage of a project financed by FCT and producing ethnographic outcomes.
Coordinated launch and quality assurance of international Research Topics to grow open-access journals; commissioned content and used data analyses to drive journal development and exceed targets for Frontiers in Veterinary Science.
Marketing Assistant
Pluricosmética Lda
May 2015 - Aug 2015 (3 months)
Performed picture and data research, proofreading, editing and writing to support marketing and product materials during contract period.
Resident Manager
Lamas de Mouro Camping Site
Feb 2013 - May 2015 (2 years 3 months)
Managed operations including bookings, hospitality, outdoor events, marketing and staff recruitment/supervision to run campsite activities and guest services.
Editor and Proofreader
Freelancer
Mar 2009 - Feb 2013 (3 years 11 months)
Supervised editorial projects and provided manuscript proofreading and editing for fiction and non-fiction clients across multiple projects.
Publisher and Editor
Papiro Editora
Apr 2010 - Sep 2011 (1 year 5 months)
Coordinated the editorial team, selected originals, managed author contracts and led proofreading and editing processes for published titles.
Assistant Editor
Porto Editora
Dec 2008 - Apr 2009 (4 months)
Conducted manuscript reading and analysis and performed proofreading and editing tasks during internship to support editorial workflows.
Anthropologist
Castiis Social Center
Apr 2006 - Dec 2008 (2 years 8 months)
Delivered cultural mediation and ethnographic research within a social project working with a Roma community to support inclusion initiatives.
English Teacher
Gondomar Municipality
Sep 2005 - Jun 2006 (9 months)
Taught English as an extracurricular activity to 3rd and 4th grade primary school students, developing lesson plans and classroom activities.
Hospitality Worker
Several
Feb 2003 - Jan 2005 (1 year 11 months)
Worked as barmaid and waitress across multiple employer placements providing customer service in fast-paced hospitality settings.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE)/NOVA University Lisbon/Center for Research in Anthropology
PhD Candidate, Social and Cultural Anthropology
2015 -
PhD candidate in Social and Cultural Anthropology researching natural heritage construction processes in Peneda Gerês National Park.
University of Aveiro
Master Degree, Editorial Studies
2007 - 2009
Completed a Master's degree in Editorial Studies focused on publishing practices and editorial processes.
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TEFL Diploma, Teaching English as a Foreign Language
2004 - 2004
Completed a TEFL diploma for teaching English as a foreign language.
University of Coimbra
Graduate Degree, Social and Cultural Anthropology
1997 - 2001
Graduated with a degree in Social and Cultural Anthropology covering ethnographic research and cultural studies.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
PortugalAuthorized to work in
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