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Rita Joyce Chalupa

@ritajoycechalupa

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I create visual content, photography, and digital campaigns for cultural and creative projects.

Portugal

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to contribute visual content, photography, digital design, and social media skills to creative or cultural projects where strong visual standards, autonomy, and collaboration matter.

I deliver end-to-end photography, video, fine arts, and digital graphic design services as a freelance multimedia creator and visual designer.

At Museu Coleção Berardo and Centro Cultural de Belém, I supported visitors through the Ask Me service and helped maintain the visual alignment and spatial integrity of contemporary art installations.

I use Adobe Creative Cloud to edit images, review visual layouts, curate digital content, and support social media campaigns and multi-platform marketing strategies.

Alongside my creative work, I manage a family project in viticulture, forestry, and rural tourism, bringing practical project management and quality-control experience to regional initiatives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Agricultural Project Developer & Freelance Contractor

Current

Family Project (Portugal) & Groupement d’Employeurs A2FD (Fr

Jan 2016 - Present (10 years 8 months)

Managed a regional family business focusing on viticulture, forestry, and rural tourism in the Litoral Alentejano region. Executed precise seasonal quality control, packaging, and logistics operations during multi-month contracts in Réaup-Lisse, France (2017–2019).

Viticulture Forestry Rural Tourism Quality Control Packaging Logistics

Current

Freelance Multimedia Creator & Visual Designer

Current

Self-Employed

Jan 2005 - Present (21 years 8 months)

Delivered end-to-end creative services spanning technical photography, video production, fine arts, and digital graphic design. Provided socio-cultural support and consulting on regional creative initiatives.

Photography Video Production Digital Design Adobe Creative Cloud Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Digital Editing Social Media

Exhibition Assistant

Museu Coleção Berardo & Centro Cultural de Belém

Jan 2012 - Dec 2024 (12 years 11 months)

Served as a primary visitor interface (Ask Me service), providing clear, bilingual communication and guidance in high-volume cultural spaces. Monitored gallery spaces, ensuring perfect preservation, visual alignment, and spatial integrity of complex contemporary art installations.

Bilingual Communication Visitor Services Art Installation Monitoring Cultural Heritage Preservation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

IEFP - Centro de Formação Profissional de Tomar

Professional Certification, Social Media Management

Activities and societies: Core modules included Digital Communication Media, Digital Content Management, Social Media & Marketing Techniques, Enterprise Presence Strategy, Social Media Advertising, Creative Writing, Digital Imaging, and Digital Video Editing.

Completed a 250-hour professional certification in Social Media Management, covering digital communication, content management, marketing techniques, and digital imaging.

Higher Institute of Agronomy, University of Lisbon

Undergraduate Coursework, Agricultural Engineering

2020 - 2021

Completed undergraduate coursework in Agricultural Engineering, including specialized modules in Cell Biology, Microbiology, Botany, and Agricultural Production Organization.

CONFAGRI

Certification, Sustainable Agriculture

2017 - 2017

Completed a 50-hour Sustainable Agriculture Certification.

Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Lisbon

Bachelor's Degree (Licenciatura), Fine Arts & Multimedia

2008 - 2012

Grade: 14/20

Activities and societies: Core modules included Advanced Photography (Digital and Analog), Audiovisual Media, Painting, Digital Drawing, Interactive Environments, and Graphic Production. Specialized in large/medium/small format setups and alternative photographic processes.

Graduated with a Licenciatura in Fine Arts & Multimedia, specializing in Photography, with a final average score of 14/20.

Museu Bordalo Pinheiro

Internship, Photography & Audiovisual

2011 - 2011

Completed a Photography & Audiovisual Internship, assisting with archival imaging, documentation of historical collections, and digital media processing.