João Corte Real

Customer-focused professional with experience in customer service, retail operations, teaching, coaching and graphic design. Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills developed through client-facing, educational and commercial environments.

Foot-Wear Manager at VANS Vasco da Gama (2025-11 – Present)

• Managed footwear department sales performance and commercial operations.
• Analysed and optimised visual merchandising strategies to improve customer engagement and sales performance.

Surf Department Manager at Decathlon Lisbon Center (2024-07 – 2025-08)

• Implementation of strategies to optimise operations and increase sales
• Responsible for stock management and inventory execution

Skateboarding Coach at Sporting Club Portugal (2024-05 – Present)

• Training beginner and high-performance athletes
• Planning training sessions and development strategies

Sales Assistant at Lefties (2024-04 – 2024-06)

• Direct customer support, ensuring personalised customer service
• Collaboration in promotional campaigns and support in cash register

Teacher at Basic School of Lumiar (2021-12 – 2024-04)

Graphic Designer at Freelancer (2019-06 – Present)

Bachelor's Degree in Design and Graphic Production – ISEC Lisboa (2021 – 2025)

Training in Effective Communication Training – Santander Open Academy (2025-04)